The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). The assigned readings are Exodus 24:3-8; Hebrews 9:11-15; and Mark 14:12-16, 22-26. The Responsorial Psalm is Psalm 116 (Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Psalm 116: I Will Take the Cup of Salvation, and Call On the Name of the Lord. by Keith Ballentine

The Gospel reading is as follows:

On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, Jesus' disciples said to him, "Where do you want us to go and prepare for you to eat the Passover?"

He sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the city and a man will meet you, carrying a jar of water. Follow him. Wherever he enters, say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says, "Where is my guest room where I may eat the Passover with my disciples?"' Then he will show you a large upper room furnished and ready. Make the preparations for us there."

The disciples then went off, entered the city, and found it just as he had told them; and they prepared the Passover. While they were eating, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, gave it to them, and said, "Take it; this is my body." Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. He said to them,"This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many. Amen, I say to you, I shall not drink again the fruit of the vine until the day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."

Then, after singing a hymn,they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Reflections on these readings:

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Sundays Salesian: Body and Blood Of Jesus Christ (June 7, 2015)

Oblates of St. Francis de Sales: Salesian Sunday Reflection: Body and Blood Of Jesus Christ (June 7, 2015)

Msgr. Charles Pope: Unless! A Homily for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi (6 JUN 15)

Dr. Marcellino D'Ambrosio: The Eucharist: The Real Presence of the Body and Blood of Christ?

Word on Fire: Jesus' Sacrifice (Solemnities * Corpus Christi)

Dr. Scott Hahn: Blood of the Covenant: Scott Hahn Reflects on Corpus Christi (1 JUN 15)

CWR Blog: The Bible and the Eucharist (6 JUN 15)

Spirituality of the Readings: Indelicate Question (The Body and Blood of Christ)

The Word Embodied: An Embodied God (The Body and Blood of Christ)

Historical Cultural Context: The Meaning of a Meal (The Body and Blood of Christ)

Thoughts from the Early Church: Commentary by John Chrysostom (The Body and Blood of Christ)

Word to Life Radio Broadcast: Corpus Christi (5 JUN 15)