This weekend, we celebrate an important feast day in the life of the Church. Today is the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. As we know, this day was formerly called the Feast of Corpus Christi. Today, we remember and celebrate the great gift that Jesus Christ gave to us. The gift of Himself. How wonderful that we are never alone. The Lord dwells in our midst. He is with us.
The Eucharist, along with the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation, are the Sacraments of Initiation. As the Catechism says, they “lay the foundations of every Christian life.” Through these three sacraments, we fully become a member of God’s family. The Catechism tells us that “the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.” By the Eucharist, we are nourished and strengthened for our pilgrim journey here on earth. The Catechism also states that “in the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, the Body and Blood, together with the soul and divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ, and therefore, the whole Christ, is truly, really, and substantially contained.” All of this says that we believe that Christ is truly present in the form of bread and wine. He left us this wonderous gift of Himself. His love for us is everlasting.
As we celebrate this great Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we give thanks and praise to Almighty God. We remember and celebrate that Christ is with us always-yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Let us rejoice and be glad!
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me.
Body of Christ, save me.
Blood of Christ, inebriate me.
Water from the side of Christ, wash me.
Passion of Christ, strengthen me.
O good Jesus, hear me.
Within Your wounds, conceal me.
Do not permit me to be parted from You.
From the evil one, protect me.
At the hour of my death, call me.
And bid me to come to You, to praise You
with all Your saints for ever and ever.
Amen
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