Corpus Christi Sunday

Corpus Christi is a Latin term that translates to "Body of Christ." It's a solemn feast day celebrated by Catholics worldwide. It's a time when we honor the belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, the consecrated bread and wine.

Our worship of Jesus in His Body and Blood calls us to offer to God our Father a pledge of undivided love and an offering of ourselves to the service of others.

Catholics believe that during the Holy Mass, the bread and wine are transformed into the actual body and blood of Christ. Corpus Christi is a joyful reminder of this incredible miracle and an opportunity for believers to express their profound faith and gratitude.

For Catholics, receiving the Eucharist is a sacred moment—a personal encounter with the living Christ. Corpus Christi allows believers to reflect on the incredible gift of the Eucharist and renew their commitment to live out Christ's teachings.

This feast calls us to focus on two manifestations of the Body of Christ, the Holy Eucharist and the Church. The primary purpose of this feast is to focus our attention on the Eucharist. 

The procession during Corpus Christi is a way for Catholics to publicly proclaim their faith, express adoration, and join in communal worship while celebrating the profound mystery of the Eucharist.

The Feast of Corpus Christi is commonly used as an opportunity for public Eucharistic processions, which serves as a sign of common faith and adoration.

This feast originated in France in the midthirteenth century and was extended to the whole Church by Pope Urban IV in 1264. This feast is celebrated on the Thursday following the Trinity Sunday or, as in the USA, on the Sunday following that feast.