The Most Sacred Body and Blood of Christ ~ Solemnity, 19 June 2022 ~ Bible Readings for Mass: I: Genesis14: 18-20; Responsorial: Psalm 110; II: I Corinthians 11: 23-26; Gospel: Luke 9: 1 – 17.
This past Sunday we celebrated the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The day also brought the start of the National Eucharistic Revival. This will be a year-plus long celebration and mission to nurture a deep revival within the Church of the faith and realization of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. This mission will culminate in a Eucharistic Congress to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 17 – 21, 2024. The need for this renewal is evidenced by the weariness and wounds so deeply present among the faithful and among those seeing their faith weaken or becoming dormant. We all need to pray and devote ourselves to this opportunity and need of God’s holy grace found, truly in the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ Present in the consecrated Host and Sacred Blood.
True, deep, heartfelt reverence and faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist is urgently needed in Catholics. This same faith and awareness is also longed for, by God, for all Christians.
Deacon Harry Martin is a Permanent Deacon in the Roman Catholic Church [Diocese of Santa Rosa, CA], a retired Fire Chaplain, firefighter, and Fire Prevention Officer.