Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
New study confirms what Catholics have always known: reverent, traditional liturgical practices foster belief in the Real Presence of the Eucharist.
Sponsor: realestateforlife.org
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Brian unpacks the findings and explains why gestures, bells, and reception on the tongue matter—not just as customs, but as formative habits that shape belief.
Link to the study: pdcnet.org/cssr/content/cssr_2025_0030_0135_0151
Timestamps:
00:00 – New “bombshell” study is obvious
01:20 – Survey results: 57% believe in the Real Presence
01:47 – The spiritual stakes of receiving without belief
03:23 – Study’s findings: reception on the tongue, TLM, and bells
05:15 – Habits form belief
06:42 – Why kneeling and receiving on the tongue reinforce reverence
08:32 – How children absorb the language of the liturgy
10:28 – Easy reforms versus catechesis alone
11:38 – Unbeliever's dilemma
13:59 – Call to action: recover tradition, renew Eucharistic faith
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
New study confirms what Catholics have always known: reverent, traditional liturgical practices foster belief in the Real Presence of the Eucharist.
Sponsor: realestateforlife.org
Support the channel by visiting: brianholdsworth.locals.com
Brian unpacks the findings and explains why gestures, bells, and reception on the tongue matter—not just as customs, but as formative habits that shape belief.
Link to the study: pdcnet.org/cssr/content/cssr_2025_0030_0135_0151
Timestamps:
00:00 – New “bombshell” study is obvious
01:20 – Survey results: 57% believe in the Real Presence
01:47 – The spiritual stakes of receiving without belief
03:23 – Study’s findings: reception on the tongue, TLM, and bells
05:15 – Habits form belief
06:42 – Why kneeling and receiving on the tongue reinforce reverence
08:32 – How children absorb the language of the liturgy
10:28 – Easy reforms versus catechesis alone
11:38 – Unbeliever's dilemma
13:59 – Call to action: recover tradition, renew Eucharistic faith
Music written and generously provided by Paul Jernberg. Find out more about his work as a composer here: pauljernberg.com
Podcast Version: brianholdsworth.libsyn.com
