Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
In our reading, Paul is telling the people of Corinthians about what Jesus did on the night before he died. He took the break, gave thanks and broke it saying “This is my body, which I am giving for you. When you eat this bread, remember me.” He took the cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. When you drink from this cup, remember me.” Every time we celebrate the Eucharist, we remember the death of Jesus.
In our Gospel, Jesus told the people that he is the bread f life. Anyone who eats this bread and drinks this cup will live forever. Jesus is real food and real drink for us and he lives in us. We will be raised on the last day.
Please join us for the noon mass which will be followed by an outdoor procession from St. Agnes to St. Anthony Church. This is an awesome way to "walk with Jesus" literally. Jesus will be in the Monstrance that is carried by various priests during the procession. You will receive special graces during this time of praying, singing, and worshipping God. Please dress for the weather. Pizza and pop to follow at St. Anthony Church.
Special Saint: Blessed Eugene de Mazenod – May 29th
Eugene was born in France in 1782. He became a priest in 1811.
Father Eugene reached out especially to the poor and to young people. He wanted them to practice their faith.
Father Eugene began a new religious order of priests and lay brothers in 1816 called the Oblates of Mary Immaculate. They served people who had never heard of Jesus and his Church.
In a few years, the Bishop of Montreal requested their help and Father Eugene sent some of the Oblates to Montreal and later reached all of Canada and parts of the United States, too.
In 1837, Father Eugene became bishop of Marseilles, France. He became known for his loyalty and love for the pope. He was gifted as a great organizer and educator. He remained superior of his order until he died in 1861.
The great work Bishop Eugene started continues today through the Oblate missionaries around the world.
Blessed Eugene had the courage to respond to the needs of God’s people as he saw them. Let us ask him to show us how we too can help the people around us.