Understanding Corpus Christi: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist

Corpus Christi: Living the Eucharist as the Body of ChristCristy Murray and Father Perry Kenaston welcome listeners to “Mary’s Message: Leading Hearts to Jesus Today” and focus on Corpus Christi Sunday, opening with prayer and reflecting on a recent parish wedding as a sign of the Church as the living Body of Christ. Father Perry explains the Feast of Corpus Christi as a celebration of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, its origins with Thomas Aquinas and Pope Urban IV, its move from Thursday to Sunday in the U.S., and customary Eucharistic processions and benediction. Drawing from John 6, he challenges listeners to examine whether they truly believe and prepare to receive Christ, resisting spiritual laziness and allowing the Eucharist to transform daily life and how they treat others. The episode includes discussion of procession history, brief mention of Eucharistic miracles, local humor, and a closing prayer for priestly vocations in the Archdiocese of Anchorage/Juneau.00:00 Cold Open and Welcome01:00 Episode Focus Corpus Christi01:25 Opening Prayer01:51 We Are the Church03:34 Corpus Christi Origins06:26 John 6 and Real Presence08:35 Ritual or Relationship10:34 Eucharist Transforms Us13:36 Living the Body of Christ15:52 Wedding and Family Witness17:22 Procession History Q and A19:52 Eucharistic Miracles and Devotion23:08 Sacred Heart and Light Humor26:05 Closing Prayer and Vocations27:25 Wrap Up and Subscribe🎧 Subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode to help Mary’s message reach more hearts.Inform the Travel Company that you heard about the Pilgrimage from this podcast.  Divine Mercy Pilgrimage Link - Poland November 2026Subscribe to our YT Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@BlessedMarysMessagesJOIN our Mailing LIST to get updates and be part of our prayer communityhttps://sendfox.com/blessedmarymessagesShow Sponsors:BlueVeil Wellness                                                               Balance. Nourish. Thrive.https://blueveilwellness.comFiat WellnessRestoring Women's Wellness: Catholic Principles, Functional Approacheshttps://fiatwellness.com