Body and Blood of Christ
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Most Holy of Christ
June 3, 2018
Welcome brothers to this personal meeting and
community with the Lord. We celebrate the solemnity of the Body and the
Blood of Christ. Let us participate with much faith and joy in the renewal.
of the mystery of our redemption, which is made present in the fraction of the
the bread that is given and the blood that is shed for the salvation of
all.
First Reading:
This is the Blood of the Covenant that the Lord makes with
you (plural, familiar)
Let us listen attentively to the first reading, God just like to Moses.
is also addressing us today and expects a response from us.
commitment and dedication to always be willing to do His will,
Like the people of Israel, let us prepare to say: 'We will do everything that'
the Lord has said and we will obey Him.
Second Reading:
(Hebrews 9:11-15): the Blood of Christ will be able to purify our conscience.
In the second reading, Saint Paul speaks to the Hebrews telling them about
Christ as the "High Priest of definitive goods"
difference between the sacrifices and the blood shed in the Old Covenant,
Jesus himself offers his body as true food and his blood as
true drink and thus seals the new and everlasting Covenant. Jesus invites us
to feed on his Body and his Blood, so that one day we may form
take part in the Wedding Feast of the Lamb in eternal life.
Gospel:
(Mark 14:12-16, 22-26): This is my body. This is my Blood.
In the Gospel, Mark expresses the moment when Jesus accepts the
destination given by the Father, and he does it consciously and voluntarily. This
The paschal banquet is the anticipation of the total surrender of Jesus, it is the
the peak of his life given for the sake of many, restoring the
communion with all of humanity that has been created by God, of
He has gone out and He must return. We stand up cheering the
hallelujah.
Offerings: With the bread and wine we bring to the altar our desire and
intentions to improve our relationship with God. May we know it.
recognize, value, and care in the Eucharist of every Sunday and in all
the Eucharistic celebrations that we celebrate each year.
Communion: This bread that we share in communion is the body of
Christ, if we are duly reconciled, let us approach to receive Him.
and let us become one with Him.
Notice for the procession with the Most Holy Sacrament: As
faith community let us adore Jesus, Bread of Life. Just as now
will solemnly pass through our Church and our streets, also
let it pass through our lives, transform us, heal and liberate. Let us feel
close to the God who became a traveling companion and food for him
path. Let us participate with piety in this procession.
UNIVERSAL SENTENCE
Dear brothers: The sacrament of the Body and Blood of
Lord is the summit and source of all the life of the Church, pledge of
blessing and salvation for the entire world. Let's lift up to the Father
our unanimous prayer, for this great mystery to be born from the
gift of our unity and of peace. Let us pray saying:
R/. Jesus, Bread of life, hear us.
1. For the holy Church: that, strengthened with the bread of life, it may walk
through the world announcing with words and deeds the Gospel of
salvation.
2. For the Pope and the priests, ministers of the altar: that they may
they always conform to the mystery they celebrate for the praise of God and
the building of your town.
For all those who suffer, especially the victims of violence,
from injustice and natural disasters, so that they can find
in the Eucharist, the food of life that strengthens them in their existence
diary.R/
4. For how many glory in the Christian name: so that in the Eucharist,
sign and bond of unity, restore the full communion of faith and
love.R/
5. For us: so that, while we break the bread of eternal life,
let's also learn to share bread and to help those in need
brothers who live in need or in pain.
Lord, that in the sacrament of the Body and Blood of your Son you have
placed the source of the Spirit that gives life, make your Church,
breaking the Eucharistic bread, may it be the seed of humanity
renewed and a pledge of eternal life. Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
