{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church Homilies & Talks","title":"8 | The Eucharist Is Not a Symbol; It's Jesus | June 7, 2026 Corpus Christi Homily | Fr. Travis Stephens","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7378bd70\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":509,"description":"On the Feast of Corpus Christi, Fr. Travis Stephens, PhD, explores one of the most important teachings of the Catholic faith: the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Reflecting on Jesus' Bread of Life discourse, he explains why Christ commanded His followers to eat His flesh and drink His blood, how the bread and wine truly become His Body and Blood at Mass, and why the Eucharist is at the center of God's plan for our salvation.\nThis homily also highlights the connection between the Holy Mass and Eucharistic Adoration, showing how Christ remains present in the Blessed Sacrament after Mass so that we can encounter Him personally in prayer. Fr. Travis offers a simple and practical guide to making a holy hour through four steps: Acknowledge, Relate, Receive and Respond. Whether you are new to Eucharistic Adoration or seeking a deeper appreciation of Holy Communion, this homily is an invitation to encounter Jesus Christ, truly present in the Eucharist, and allow Him to transform your life.\nAbout St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church\nLocated at:\n1870 W. Oak Street, Zionsville, IN 46077\n(317) 873-2885\nZionsvilleCatholic.com\n⛪Sunday Mass Schedule:\nSaturday 4:30pm\nSunday: 8am, 10:30am, 5pm\nLivestream Schedule: https://zionsvillecatholic.com/livestream\n✝️Confession:\nWednesday 6:30pm (after 6pm Mass)\nSaturday 9:30am (after 9am Mass) and 3:15pm to 4:15pm\nOr by appointment","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CxzpYTpyfLb7RbzKVT3L-qOAfNqBHzDyxKDeufD5S8c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTNl/Y2Q4YjUwYmUzYmFj/ODUwNmI4MTU1Yjc2/MDI4YS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}