Are there any special effects of the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist?
Yes, the Holy Eucharist produces in the soul the treasures of grace that are ordained to man's salvation.
Whence is derived this efficacy of the Holy Eucharist?
This efficacy is derived principally from the fact that it contains really and truly the presence of Jesus Christ Himself, who is the author of all grace that leads to salvation. It is derived also from this, that it is the sacrament of the Passion of our Lord which is the cause of our salvation. It is derived also from the particular way in which we participate in the sacrament by receiving the body and blood of our Lord as nourishment. Lastly, it is derived from the fact that it represents the unity of the mystical body of Christ (LXXIX. 1).
Is it owing to these causes that the attainment of heaven is a special effect of this sacrament?
Yes, because Jesus Christ died that we might reach heaven; and the Holy Eucharist is a figure of heaven's banquet (LXXIX. 2).
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