The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, also known as Corpus Christi, commemorates the presence of Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist. Originating in mid-thirteenth century France, it was extended to the entire Church by Pope Urban IV in 1264. The feast is observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday or the following Sunday. 

Central to this celebration is the doctrine of Transubstantiation, which describes the change of bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. The term comes from Latin roots: "trans" means "across" or "over," and "substantia" refers to "substance." Thus, Transubstantiation signifies the transformation from one substance (bread and wine) to another (the Body and Blood of Christ). The physical appearance and chemical composition of the bread and wine remain unchanged, but their substance is entirely transformed.

Jesus first explained this theology during the Last Supper, as recorded in the Gospel: "Jesus took bread, said the blessing, broke it and said, 'Take and eat; this is my body'" (Mt 26:26). In the Mass, the priest prays in Jesus' name, invoking the Holy Spirit during the "epiclesis"to change the bread and wine into Christ’s Body and Blood.

Transubstantiation occurs during a valid Catholic Mass, led by a properly ordained priest acting "in persona Christi." The moment of consecration, marked by the words "This is my Body" and "This is the chalice of my Blood," brings about this transformation. As St. John Chrysostom stated, ""The priest pronounces these words, but their power and grace are God's."

Pope Francis, during the 2018 Mass for Corpus Christi, emphasized that the Eucharist, though simple like bread, is the only food that truly satisfies, calling for a revitalization of our faith and practice regarding the Eucharist in our communities.

Lord Jesus, nourish us with Your body and blood so that our lives may bring forth the fruits of Your redemption.

Jonathan Fabian Ginunggil,
Pelayan Atasan Tertinggi / Most High Servant,
Yesus, Maria, Yusuf Pelayanan Kasih / Jesus, Mary, Joseph Ministry of Love 
(Blessed and Saints and the Nine Choirs of Angels)

My vocation is Blessed and Saints.

"I am the most humble of all the Saints in Heaven" Mary, Mother of God."

"I am the handmaid of the Lord, said Mary ‘let what you have said be done to me."

Mother Mary is the most humble Saint in Heaven and she is also the Mother of God for us all
(Luke 1:38)