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Pastoral MessageJune 8, 2026
Reflections From the Pastor
This Sunday the Church celebrates the Feast of Corpus Christi — the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This feast is always very personal for me because it was through receiving the Eucharist "by accident" at a high school retreat that I first encountered the real presence and power of Jesus in a life-changing way. It was through Eucharistic adoration that I heard the call to become a priest. My first Mass as a priest in 2002 was celebrated on Corpus Christi. The Eucharist truly changed my life.
In the Gospel this weekend from John 6, Jesus says very clearly: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven... whoever eats this bread will live forever." Jesus was not speaking symbolically. He was revealing one of the greatest gifts ever given to humanity — His very Body and Blood in the Eucharist.
Many people struggle to understand this teaching, just as many did in Jesus' own time. Yet Jesus did not soften His words or explain them away. He invited His disciples to trust Him. As Catholics, we believe that at every Mass, ordinary bread and wine become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist is not merely a reminder of Jesus; it is Jesus Himself.
The readings today beautifully connect the Old Testament to the Eucharist. In Deuteronomy, God fed the Israelites with manna in the desert to sustain them on their journey. That manna was a foreshadowing of the true Bread from Heaven. Just as the Israelites needed heavenly food to survive in the wilderness, we need spiritual nourishment to survive the challenges of this life.
St. Paul reminds us in Corinthians that though we are many, "we are one body, for we all partake of the one loaf." The Eucharist unites us with Christ and with one another. In a divided and lonely world, the Eucharist creates communion, healing, and unity.
The Eucharist is meant to transform us. We do not simply receive Communion and leave unchanged. Jesus gives Himself to us so that we can become more like Him — more loving, forgiving, courageous, and faithful.
I encourage you this week to spend a few extra moments thanking Jesus after Communion. Consider making a visit to the adoration chapel or spending time in silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. If you have doubts about the Real Presence, ask the Lord with humility for the gift of faith.
Jesus is truly present. He is the Bread of Life. And He is waiting for us. Have a blessed Corpus Christi Sunday!
God bless.
Fr. Burke
Book for the month of June 2026 – 30 Day Eucharistic Revival: A Retreat with St. Peter Julian Eymard by Donald H. Calloway, MIC
Fr. Burke's Blog – www.frburke23.wordpress.com
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