“A sacrament is a visible sign [the whole of the sign includes the interpretive word], instituted by Christ, that points to an invisible reality and, through the church and within its life, gives a share in that reality.” Lohfink, Gerhard. No Irrelevant Jesus: On Jesus and the Church Today (p. 189). Liturgical Press. Kindle Edition.
“ He did not leave heaven when he came down to us; nor did he withdraw from us when he went up again into heaven. The fact that he was in heaven even while he was on earth is borne out by his own statement: No one has ever ascended into heaven except the one who descended from heaven, the Son of Man, who is in heaven.”
“ ‘Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all creation. He who believes and is baptised will be saved; he who does not believe will be condemned.” Luke 16.
“Jesus said to them, "Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you.” John 6:53.