Corpus Christi Sunday makes us renew our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus, Our Lord in the Eucharist. The bread and wine used during the Holy Mass are transformed during epiclesis into the very substance and essence of Our Lord Himself, who is truly present in Body, Heart, Mind, Soul and Divinity. This is the Dogma of the Transubstantiation, which is our firm belief that the bread and wine have been transformed completely into the Lord\u2019s own Presence, Body and Blood, although in terms of appearance they may seem to still have the same appearance, feel and taste of bread and wine. The Eucharist is the source and summit of our Christian life. It is central to our Catholic faith. The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of the Christian life because, all the other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of apostolate are bound up and oriented to Eucharist. The Eucharist contains all the spiritual goods which are Jesus Himself.<\/p>\n
The author of the Book of Deuteronomy (first reading) exhorts the people to remember that they are God\u2019s chosen people, called to live in faithfulness and obedience to Him. They are reminded that true life and strength do not come only from material things, but from nourishing themselves on the Word of God, which guides, sustains, and gives life to the soul. By listening to God\u2019s commandments and keeping them in their hearts, they would remain close to Him and continue to experience His love, protection, and blessings throughout their journey.<\/p>\n
Saint John\u2019s Gospel offers a profound teaching on Jesus as the Bread of Life. First, Jesus is presented as the giver of bread, the new Moses who provides nourishment for His people. He is also the Bread of Wisdom and Revelation who nourishes all who come to Him in faith. Above all, Jesus is the Eucharist; the Bread of Life and the source of eternal life for all who eat His flesh and drink His blood. Through the Holy Eucharist, Christ continues to feed His people with His divine presence, strengthening them on their journey of faith and leading them toward eternal life. As we reflect on this mystery, may we deepen our love for the Eucharist and approach the altar with faith and gratitude. May Jesus, the Bread of Life, continue to nourish our hearts and strengthen us to live as His faithful disciples.<\/p>\n
Scripture Readings: Corpus Christi Sunday makes us renew our belief in the Real Presence of Jesus, Our Lord in the Eucharist. The bread and wine used during the Holy Mass are transformed during epiclesis into the very substance and essence of Our Lord Himself, who is truly present in Body, Heart, Mind, Soul and Divinity. This is the Dogma of the Transubstantiation, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3837","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-weekly-homilies"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>Dt 8:2\u20133, 14b\u201316a \u2022 1 Cor 10:16\u201317 \u2022 Jn 6:51\u201358<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"