The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (C)

 Gen. 14:18-20; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Lk. 9:11b-17

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today, the Church celebrates one of the most sacred and profound feasts of our liturgical year—the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi. This feast stands as a luminous beacon in our calendar, directing our hearts and minds to the central mystery of our faith: that Christ is truly present—body, blood, soul, and divinity—in the Most Holy Eucharist. It is a feast of remembrance, of thanksgiving, and of renewal, commemorating Jesus' self-giving love, His sacrificial death, and His continuing presence among us.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life” (CCC 1324). In this sacrament, we don’t just receive grace—we receive Christ Himself. And in doing so, we are transformed. A well-known saying encapsulates this mystery: “You are what you eat.” In the Eucharist, this takes on an eternal and sacramental meaning:

Spiritual Satisfaction

Spiritual growth and satisfaction are important in our spiritual journey. Very often we are concerned only about our psychological satisfaction not spiritual. The number of prayers, novenas and spiritual activities gives us a spiritual satisfaction. These are only a preparatory actions. The love, commitment and communication with God speak of our relationship with Him. It gives us spiritual satisfaction.

The Most Holy Trinity (C)

 Prov. 8:22-31; Rom. 5:1-5; Jn. 16:12-5

 

There once was a village nestled in the highlands, where a master glassblower was known far and wide for his exquisite stained-glass windows. One day, a group of students approached him, hoping to learn the art. The master agreed, but under one condition: they must first understand the secret behind his most beloved work—a majestic window titled "The Flame, the Stream, and the Whisper."

 The window portrayed a single radiant light split into three distinct forms. The Flame blazed in gold, the Stream flowed in blue, and the Whisper glowed in soft white. Confused, the students asked, "Why three, if they come from one light?" The master replied, "Because the flame burns with purpose, the stream moves with power, and the whisper speaks with love. They are not separate, but together they show the fullness of the light."

 

That window became the image through which the students would come to understand their craft and their lives—a reflection of unity in diversity, purpose in relationship, and harmony in mystery. So it is with the Trinity.

 

Today, on Trinity Sunday, we celebrate the mystery of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is not a formula to be solved but a relationship to be embraced. In the passage from John 16:12-15, Jesus reveals the interplay of the Trinity in action: