The Eucharist is certainly a beautiful and important sacrament and ritual, full of meanings. However, it is not the only way God is present in the world and not even the most important or powerful.

There is a lot of discussion here that verges on nitpicking doctrines. I don't find that kind of thing interesting, but I suggest that, among these fine distinctions, some will appeal to some people and others to others. We certainly would not want to force others to believe things that do not make sense to them about these fine distinctions and make them feel alienated and disconnected from their religion, would we? What good would that do except to boost the triumphant egos of the people prevailing in writing Catechism and canon laws. Let there be some slosh.