A Moment To Pause: Corpus Christi, Sunday 7th June 2026

Good morning and welcome to the Oblate time of prayer and reflection today by Padraig Corcoran, a member of the Oblate Mission with Youth Team.  On this Feast of Corpus Christi, we celebrate the wonderful gift of the Eucharist—the Body and Blood of Christ. In today's Gospel, Jesus declares: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever." These words remind us that the Eucharist is not simply a symbol or a remembrance. It is Jesus Himself, given to us as spiritual food for our journey of faith. In every Mass, Christ offers His Body and Blood so that we may share in His life, draw strength from His love, and be united more closely with Him and with one another. The Eucharist is God's greatest gift of self-giving love. A book was published a number of years ago and it was titled “You Are What you Eat”. As we receive the Bread of Life, we are called to become what we receive—to be Christ's presence in the world through acts of kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and service. Today, as we honour the Body and Blood of Christ, let us give thanks for this sacred gift that nourishes our souls and sustains us on our pilgrimage to eternal life. May every Holy Communion draw us closer to You and help us become witnesses of Your love in the world. Amen.