The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year A - Sunday, June 7, 2026 (EPISODE- 588)
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Readings for Sunday, June 7, 2026 - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year A
FIRST READING: Deut 8:2-3, 14b-16a
Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20. "Praise the Lord, Jerusalem!"
SECOND READING: 1 Cor 10:16-17
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:51-52). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living Bread from heaven, says the Lord. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.
GOSPEL: John 6:51-58
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Please listen to the audio recordings of the Mass – (Readings, prayers, and homily), for The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year A - Sunday, June 7, 2026, by clicking this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/faith-hope-and-love-ep-588-the/s-4aUzPDLV5uE?si=bc70e14a4c2d46dc8f7965c89d5c9de4&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing (EPISODE- 588)
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"Hungry hearts are all around us. Those mourning the loss of a loved one, those in need of a job, people desperate for solid advice, people unable to curb an addiction, those who are angry and bitter, people who feel unforgiven or unforgiving, …. Those in poor health or people worried about finances, or unhappy in a relationship, … and people who are unsure of their commitments, or being too hard on themselves, … and people who are afraid of the world around them, …….The list goes on and on. These are the people Jesus offers to feed—Jesus offers us himself—real food for our lifelong journey… and he offers us his word and his vision of the Kingdom… real nourishment for the values that will completely transform and satisfy us… He promises to be with us in the ups and downs of life – he who is with us… our faithful and loving God.
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I remember my first Holy Communion, which was back in 1976, 50 years ago today. It still feels like yesterday. Those memories stay with me, and it stays with all of us long after that beautiful experience.
After receiving Communion, I remember I felt a deep desire to stay good, to stay good forever, to never do anything wrong again. I'm pretty sure I didn't manage perfection back then, and I keep trying to this day, through weekly Communion, prayer, the example of family, friends and our parish, and all guided by Jesus' loving word and his real presence in the sacraments. We all know how what we focus on shapes us.
What we read, watch or eat affects our body, mind and spirit. The same is true of our faith. There's a saying, you are what you eat, and it's not just about food; it's about nourishment for the soul.
If we only took in junk food, we'd weaken. But when we feed on God's word and receive his true body and blood of Christ in Communion, and we listen to the church's teachings, we read the lives of the saints, and we learn from trusted Christians, we gain rich life-giving nourishment that builds us up and makes us spiritually healthy. Jesus wants to feed us with all his good values, so we listen to the scriptures, and we welcome him into our hearts with every Communion.
Even though it's been 50 years of Communion, I'm still immensely grateful for the first opportunity and every succeeding opportunity to receive our Lord in this very, very special way. We live out his words by investing our time in loving, gospel-centred actions. This weekend in the parish, children are making their first Holy Communion, 50 years after I first made mine.
And to all who are celebrating around the world, let me remind you that what you received in First Communion is priceless, beautiful, irreplaceable. The best meals, though, are the ones that are repeated. The second, third and fourth Communions are beyond.
There's only one thing better, (I always like to say), than First Holy Communion, and that's Second Holy Communion. There's only one thing better than Second Holy Communion, and that's Third Holy Communion, and so on. We make a daily pattern of drawing near to Christ through regular Communion, at least weekly Communion.
Through the Body and Blood of Christ, we are forever connected to God. And we're also in an extremely wonderful mystery where, united to our loved ones and fellow believers, we're all one in Christ, through Communion in Christ. So every time we celebrate Eucharist, we're invited into this unbreakable bond, this union, this mystic communion.
So, and this is very reassuring for us, whenever we take Communion, we're united with those who have gone before us, too, our loved ones, who are no longer living on this earth, but are in heaven. Every time we receive Christ, Christ becomes part of us, and we with Christ, but also those who are in union with him are united with Christ and us. So we're truly united with all who've gone before us, for they live on in Christ, and we're never closer to them than when we're receiving Christ in Communion.
Today we celebrate Jesus, who makes his home in us through this sacrament. He is truly present. This is a priceless gift.
May we always be moved by this reality and cherish it with each and every communion.
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References:
Fr Paul W. Kelly
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The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. (Corpus Christi). Year A (Sunday, June 7, 2026)
(EPISODE- 588)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You)
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{{How are you today as we gather - To take time to reflect upon the meaning of God's word for our everyday lives.}}
Brothers and sisters, as we prepare ourselves to celebrate the Lord's supper, let us recall our sins and acknowledge them in silence.
Lord Jesus, you came to gather the nations into the peace of God's kingdom: Lord, have mercy
You come in word and in sacrament to strengthen us and make us holy: Christ, have mercy
You will come again in glory with salvation for your people: Lord, have mercy.
May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.
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Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20. "Praise the Lord, Jerusalem!"
GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (John 6:51-52). Alleluia, alleluia! I am the living Bread from heaven, says the Lord. Whoever eats this bread will live forever.
Memorial Acclamation
2. When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again.
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PREFACE: Preface I or II of the Most Holy Eucharist
Euch prayer two
(theme variation: 1)
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (or/ The Lord be with You)
{How are you today as we gather - To take time to reflect upon the meaning of God's word for our everyday lives.)
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{I am very grateful for your joining us for this special time of prayer and reflection.}
Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord.
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Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au
To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com
To listen to the weekly mass/homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks
Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog:
"Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly
Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the Liturgy. (ICEL)
Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA)
"The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins Publishers.
Prayers of the Faithful - "Together we pray" by Robert Borg. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993). (Sydney, Australia).
Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org.
- "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019.
"Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly. 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020.
- "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019.
Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly.
Microphones: - Shure MV5 Digital Condenser (USB)
Editing equipment:
NCH software - MixPad Masters v10.27. Multitrack Studio Recording Software
NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 17.42
Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor v.6.10.4320
[Production - KER - 2026]
May God bless and keep you.
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