The Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ is the solemn commemoration of the institution of the Eucharist. It is the Church's official act of homage and gratitude to Christ, who by instituting this sacrament gave us our greatest treasure--the food of eternal life. In the synagogue at Capernaum , Jesus declares that He is the Bread of life come down from Heaven. His words are treated with disbelief by the Jews who are unable to comprehend the deep mystery that Jesus is presenting to them ..Jesus explains that it is the Spirit that gives life and that the words He has spoken are spirit and life.
Jesus lived His life in communion with the Father and the Spirit and when we receive His Body and Blood , He empowers us to do the same..We draw our life from Him and so become co-workers in bringing His life to the world.
On this day may we experience joy and gratitude as we contemplate the Gift of the Body and Blood of Christ.
May God Bless each and everyone of you,
Father Joseph.
