From Our Pastor: Corpus Christi

As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we are invited to remember how faithfully God provides for His people.

In our first reading from Deuteronomy, Moses recalls how the Lord fed the Israelites with manna in the desert, teaching them that “not by bread alone does one live, but by every word that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord.” The manna sustained Israel on their journey to the Promised Land, but it was also a sign pointing to an even greater gift yet to come. God never abandons His people. He nourishes us not only physically, but spiritually, providing exactly what we need to persevere through the deserts and challenges of life.

In the Gospel, Jesus reveals the fulfillment of that promise when He declares, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven.” These words leave no room for misunderstanding. Christ offers us His very Flesh and Blood as true food and true drink. In the Eucharist, we do not merely remember Jesus, we receive Him. Every Mass is an encounter with the living Lord who gives Himself completely for our salvation. As Catholics, we are blessed with this extraordinary gift that strengthens us for our pilgrimage toward heaven. May this feast deepen our reverence for the Blessed Sacrament, renew our gratitude for the gift of the Mass, and inspire us to become what we receive in the Body of Christ present in the world through lives of faith, charity, and self-giving love.

Vacation was amazing. The Caribbean was stunning. The cruise was wonderful. The food was outstanding. The entertainment was unreal; it was so good. The beaches and ocean were beautiful. It was relaxing and fun. Also miraculously I didn’t get insanely sunburned like most vacations. What a wonderful time and thank you to the family that took me from my internship parish in Granite City, IL. They were so kind, fun, and generous. What great people.

Lastly, please sign up for the parish picnic. You can send an email to [email protected] and a member of the picnic committee will contact you. We still need volunteers to pull it off successfully.

Father Arisman