Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14B-16A
1 Corinthians 10:16-17
John 6:51-58

Today’s feast, Corpus Christi, is about the Eucharist we share at every liturgy. We are taught that the Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. (Second Vatican Council, Lumen gentium, no. 11) It is the means whereby Jesus gives himself to us in Holy Communion.

In the second reading, Paul asks the early Christians, “Brothers and sisters: The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?  Because the loaf of bread is one, we, though many, are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf. Amen. Alleluia.” As one body, united in Christ, we form a relationship with our God as well as with each other. The Eucharist is our clearest sign of unity.

The Eucharist is a clear offering of love from God given to us. We have to ask ourselves if we respond to God’s free and loving gift given to us. Do we believe that we take Jesus with us when we leave each liturgy? Do we recognize our responsibility to be the presence of Jesus to every person we meet?

Our relationship with Jesus is not accidental but rather it is the ultimate gift of love given for our salvation. We rejoice and are thankful for this feast and reality. We thank God for the everlasting and unconditional love given to us. 

Have we appreciated enough this gift of Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist by receiving it at Holy Mass? 

Do we really believe Christ’s words: “The one who eats my flesh and drinks my blood will have eternal life?