The Paschal Mystery of Christ and the Eucharist

Professor Torrance presents twelve general theses. The meaning of the Eucharist is grounded in the Paschal Mystery. The priesthood of Christ determines the real presence and the eucharistic sacrifice. He mediates our offering of worship. Eucharist embraces both Passion and Resurrection. We make anamnesis of the whole Christ. God gives himself through his Spirit. Such grace must not be limited by ideas of transubstantiation. What is important is who is present rather than how. We must also beware of symbolist tendencies and a psychological sacerdotalism. Today's ecumenical emphasis on the inherent oneness of Christ rejects such dualism and gives us the possibility of re-establishing a primitive Christianity.