The Feast of Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.”
Reread that quote from St. Maximillian Kolbe.
This weekend we celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi – Latin for “the Body of Christ”.
It is the celebration of Christ’s Presence in the Eucharist.
Don’t let yourself go on cruise-control. Be intentional. Be present. Make it personal.
Take time to focus on and contemplate your own relationship with Christ.
As Catholic faithful we know that during the Eucharist the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
It is the heart of our faith. The Eucharist draws us in the Presence of our Lord and Savior.
Let us renew our spirit this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ and not take our Eucharist for granted.
Make a commitment to yourself and for yourself to honor Christ more. Love more. Spend more time with Him in the Eucharist.
The solemnity of Corpus Christi is a time to reaffirm our faith in Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist.
Don’t limit it to Mass. Go to Adoration.
When passing a Catholic church, make the Sign of the Cross to let God know you are of His Real Presence in the tabernacle.
Be a part of planning Adoration and Eucharistic processions to proclaim our devotion to the Body of Christ.
Saint John the Apostle’s Gospel gives us the Bread of Life Discourse in John 6:22-71. Reread it in a quiet space to deepen our understanding as Bishop Brennan describes it as “the intense love that moves the Son of God to give himself to us as food for our journey of faith.”
“For My Flesh is true food, and My Blood is true drink (John 6:55),” Christ said.
“Many of the disciples heard it and said, ‘This teaching is difficult; who can accept it? (John 6:60)”
“Does this offend you? Then what if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh is useless. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life. (John 6:62-64)”
Unite and celebrate the Eucharist – the source and summit of Christian life (Catechism of the Catholic Church no. 1324).
