Catholic Mass 6th June 2021 Corpus Christi by Church Of The Holy Cross, Singapore
June 6, 2021 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
SACRIFICE
Today the Church focuses on the Eucharist. Today’s readings remind us how connected to ancient blood sacrifices we are when offering our unbloody sacrifice. The reading from Exodus describes a solemn ritual designed so the Israelites would never forget their covenant with God.
The reading from the Letter to the Hebrews turns us from those ancient animal sacrifices, the first efforts to worship the living God. Our sacrifice is the body and blood of the Son of God. Because of Christ we have a new covenant.
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The Gospel from Mark retells the establishment of that covenant, the familiar story of the Last Supper. Juxtaposed with the story of animal sacrifice as it is here, we are challenged to listen with new attention, to remember the great price paid for our salvation. Jesus gave his body and every drop of his blood for us.
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TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — This is the blood of the covenant that the Lord has made with you (Exodus 24:3-8).
Psalm — I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord (Psalm 116).
Second Reading — Christ is the mediator of a new covenant (Hebrews 9:11-15).
Gospel — This is my body. This is my blood
(Mark 14:12-16, 22-26).
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