Introit
He fed them with the finest of wheat, alleluia; and with honey from the rock he satisfied them, alleluia, alleluia. V. Rejoice in honor of God our helper; shout for joy to the God of Jacob. (Ps 80: 17, 2) Processional Praise, O Zion, Voices Raising This feast affirms our belief that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist after consecration during Mass. In this unbloody sacrifice, God gives himself again and again for our salvation, so that we might be able to find eternal salvation for eternity. ~ James McCarthy, baritone, and Margaret-Mary Owens, organ Psalm 116 R. I will take the cup of salvation, and call on the name of the Lord How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me? The cup of salvation I will take up, and I will call upon the name of the Lord. Precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful ones. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid; you have loosed my bonds. To you will I offer sacrifice of thanksgiving, and I will call upon the name of the Lord. My vows to the Lord I will pay in the presence of all his people. ~ James and Margaret Sequence ~ Lauda Sion Salvatorem The sequence for Corpus Christi has become optional in the Liturgy, but is profound and beautiful. Gospel Acclamation ~ Matt Alexander “I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whosoever eats this bread will live forever.” (Jn 6:51-52) Offertory Antiphon: The Lord opened the doors of heaven and rained down manna upon them to eat; he gave them bread from heaven; man ate the bread of angels, alleluia. (Ps 77: 23-25) O Living Bread from Heaven O living bread from heaven, How you have fed your guest! The gifts you now have given Have filled my heart with rest. O wondrous food of blessing, O cup that heals our woes, My heart, this gift possessing, In thankful song o’er-flows. ~ James and Margaret Communion Antiphon: He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood, abides in me, and I in him, says the Lord. (Jn 6: 57) Take and Eat It is literally a matter of spiritual life or death that our souls and minds are in a place suitable to receiving God, that we’ve fasted for at least one hour before Communion, and that we remember God is still with us physically for 15 minutes after receiving Him. It’s the perfect time to pray for a special intention, or better still, to pray for the poor souls in Purgatory who are being cleansed of their sins in anticipation of reaching Heaven. Just a simple Hail Mary can make a difference for someone else’s suffering! ~ James and Margaret Recessional O Sacrament Most Holy O Jesus, we adore you, Who, in your love divine, Conceal your mighty Godhead In forms of bread and wine. O sacrament most holy, O sacrament divine, All praise and all thanksgiving Be ev’ry moment Thine! ~ James and Margaret
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