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Here are some of the central themes that we find in the readings for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.
1st Reading – Genesis 14:18-20
Melchizedek the king of Salem offers a blessing to Abram along with a gift of bread and wine. Abram gives a tenth of his possessions to the king. Psalm – 110:1-4
“You are a priest forever, in the line of Melchizedek.” The Lord reveals his power and appoints his priest. 2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 11:23-26
Paul recounts the Last Supper to the people at Corinth as it was told to him. Whenever we eat this bread and drink this cup we proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Gospel – Luke 9:11b-17
After teaching and healing the crowd, Jesus feeds the 5000. The words – Take, Bless, Break, Give – are identical to the format of the Last Supper. Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Photo by David Eucaristu00eda on Pexels.com 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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The Eucharist was defined and commanded by the Lord so that his disciples would be strengthened with his Body and Blood to face the challenges of life. May we receive Jesus Christ through our participation at Mass with fervent desire!
Mass Readings – The Body and Blood of Christ
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From the low point in Christ’s earthly mission to St. Peter’s extraordinary ministry, Jesus alone offers what is necessary for our journey through this life. May we place our hearts in his care as we follow the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Jesus states that we must eat his flesh and drink his blood to have eternal life. May our reception of the Body and Blood of Christ in Holy Communion nourish our souls as the Lord renews us with his grace.
Mass Readings – 20th Sunday of the Year
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The crowds find the teaching of Jesus too hard, and many who followed him now leave and go back to their former ways. Rejection does not stop us from proclaiming the Good News; rather, it reminds us that people have the freedom to choose their path. May we keep inviting them to follow the Lord!
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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The Lord teaches the people that those who eat His flesh and drink His blood have eternal life. May our frequent reception of Holy Communion strengthen us with God’s grace in the messiness of life and inspire us to live for Jesus Christ.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Easter
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Mass Readings – 28th Sunday of the Year
The Eucharist is a banquet that nourishes, celebrates and unites our lives. Christ himself feeds us with his Body and Blood so that we might grow in grace. Two simple questions follow from this great gift:
Are we coming? Are we coming prepared?
For always remember that one day we will stand before the One who is the source of all grace…and what then will we say?
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