Study, Pray, Serve: The Body and Blood of Christ

On this feast of the Body and Blood of the Christ (Corpus Christi), let’s take a look at some of the themes that surface in the readings.

1st Reading – Exodus 24:3-8

• The people affirm that they will “do everything that the Lord has told us.”
• Moses sprinkles the people with the blood of the sacrifice to show their covenant with God.

Psalm – 116:12-13,15-16,17-18

• “I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord.”
• We are the Lord’s servants, and we make our vows to God.

2nd Reading – Hebrews 9:11-15

• Jesus Christ offers his blood as the sacrifice that cleanses us.
• Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, made possible by his saving death.

Gospel – Mark 14:12-16,22-26

• Jesus directs his disciples to prepare the Passover meal.
• Jesus offers his Body and Blood as a new covenant.

Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

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