Judas and the Eucharist: A Warning for Our Times - Fr. David Gunter | 5/23/26

About this episode

Father David Gunter discusses the significance of the Eucharist and warns against modern-day unbelief akin to Judas' betrayal.

Father David Gunter, MIC, explains that the Eucharist was instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper and taught throughout Scripture as the Bread of Life. He poses a challenging question about “modern Judas,” not to condemn particular people, but as a spiritual warning: those who reject or refuse to believe in Christ’s true presence in the Eucharist risk following the same path of unbelief that preceded Judas’ betrayal. The message is an invitation to examine one’s own faith and to pray for a deeper belief in Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. ★ Support this podcast ★

People in this episode

Guest: Father David Gunter

Topics covered

• Eucharist
• faith
• betrayal
• spiritual warning
• modern Judas
• true presence

Keywords

• Eucharist
• faith
• Judas
• Jesus
• spiritual warning
• betrayal
• Bread of Life

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Books & works: Eucharist

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