Important Aspects of Corpus Christi Feast

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season:  Twelveth  Week :  Sunday*

*Feast : The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ*

*Gospel : Lk 9:11b–17*

*First Reading : Gn 14:18–20*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4*

*Second Reading - 1 Cor 11:23–26*

*Important Aspects of Corpus Christi Feast*

*1) Corpus Christi Feast*

The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi. 

It is a solemn celebration in which the Church honors the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist — His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity under the appearance of bread and wine. 

*2) The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist*

At the heart of the feast is the belief in Transubstantiation — the change of the substance of bread and wine into the actual Body and Blood of Christ during the Mass.

This mystery affirms that Jesus is truly and wholly present in the consecrated elements, not symbolically, but really and substantially

*3) Thanksgiving and Worship*

*“Eucharist”* itself means thanksgiving in Greek.

The feast invites the faithful to adore Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament, to give thanks for this gift, and to renew their love for the Eucharist.

*4) Communion and Unity*

By receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, believers are united more deeply to Christ and to each other as one body.

The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life (Lumen Gentium 11), and Corpus Christi emphasizes the communal and ecclesial nature of the sacrament.

*5) Public Witness and Procession*

Many places celebrate with a Eucharistic procession, where the Blessed Sacrament is carried through the streets, accompanied by hymns, incense, and prayer.

This is a public act of faith and devotion, bearing witness to the belief in Christ’s presence and reign.

*6)A Call to Reverence and Holiness*

The feast reminds the faithful to approach the Eucharist with reverence, prepared by confession and interior purity.

It is also a call to live out the Eucharist — to become what we receive: the Body of Christ in the world, bringing love, service, and justice.

*7) Final Word*

Corpus Christi is a profound feast that celebrates the central mystery of our faith — Jesus truly present in the Eucharist. 

It calls us to believe, adore, receive, and live the sacrament with love and devotion.

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*