Year 32 No. 68 ST PAULS MEDIA easter eed Peele tek ae AMBUHAY SUNDAY © TVMARIA = 8:30AM © 7:00PM LIVE DAILY TV MASS ONLINE « 6:00AM, Cini Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (C) — White [iscel(etane) dune 23,2019 NQemember Jesus Gheust? oday we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, or the Body and Blood of Christ. It is the celebration of the sacrament ofthe Eucharist, where we partake of the Body and Blood of Jesus as nourishment for our spiritual life. We refer to the Eucharist as a thanksgiving, sacrifice, communion, or memorial, depending on what aspect of the sacrament we wish to emphasize. Today's solemnity focuses on anamnesis or remembrance. When Christians gather to celebrate the Eucharist, they celebrate the anamnesis of the Lord Jesus until he comes again in glory. Whats recalledis notsimply a remembrance of the past, buta living, collective memory that is brought alive in the celebration and which continues to shape the life of the community. We see this in the anamnesis of Jesus’ Last Supperthat Paul hands onto the Christians in Corinth (Second Reading). That community was beset by division, and their Eucharistic gathering was marked by quarrels, abuses, and contempt for their poorer members (1 Cor 11:17-22). The apostle reminds them that their behavior is a betrayal of the memory of that night when Jesus gave his body and blood as food for his disciples, the same body and blood that he would give up on the cross the following day. A tradition kept by the evangelist John notes that on ‘that same night, Jesus washed the feet of the disciples, an act of utter humility and self-sacrifice. Paul invites the Corinthian Christians to come to their senses and wait for one another. Division and fighting betray the “body of the Lord;both as a sacrament and as a community of believers. The Gospel tells us of the multiplication of the five loaves and the two fish and the feeding of the multitude. The action of Jesus—taking the loaves, looking up to heaven, breaking the loaves, and distributing these—are the very same actions of Jesus at the Last Supper. The memory of the feeding of the five thousand, therefore, points to the Eucharist of the Last Supper when Jesus finally gives the “true bread that comes down from heaven. This is the same miracle that John uses as the starting point of his presentation of Jesus as the Bread of Life. After the people have been satisfied, they searched for Jesus, hoping to have more bread. Jesus told them to look for the bread that gives eternal life: himself. Pope Francis said in his homily for the feast of Corpus Christi in 2017 that the idea of ‘memory’ ‘comes up again and again. The “living bread, come down from heaven’ (Un 6:51) is the sacrament of memory, reminding us, in a real and tangible way, of the story of God's love for us. The Eucharist is the memorial of God's love. There, Christ's sufferings are remembered, and we recall Gods love for us, which gives us strength and support in our journey. Thisis why the Eucharistic commemoration does us so much good: itisnot an abstract, cold, or superficial memory, but a living remembrance that comforts us with God's love, Today, Pope Francis continues, the word of God says to each of us: Remember! Remembering all that the Lord has done for us is the foundation of our personal history of salvation. Remembrance is essential for faith, as water is for a plant. A plant without water cannotstay alive and bear fruit. Nor can faith, unless it drinks deeply of the memory of all that the Lord has done for us.’Remember Jesus Christ” —Fr. Gil A. Alinsangan, SSP B} Year of te Youth ( 1g Pastoral Catechesis for the Seeking Meaning and Purpose in Tife — Fr. James H. Kroeger, MM Continuing to paint their “self-portrait,” the Filipino youth speak openly about their values, noting that they “find meaning in the reality of the family.” “Dreams of prosperity emerge as we aspire to improve the plight of our families. However, aside from laboring for our parents and families, we also acknowledge our need to be devoted in discerning our vocation. We yearn for peoplein authority whom we can look up to as regards integrity and credibility, as well as look to for guidance and accompaniment.” “Our hearts are open to see and embrace role models who give witness to the goodness oflife.... We want elders to journey with us, to be approachable and not untouchable, to level with us to a certain extent, to walk the talk, and to make us sense that we are all equal.” “(tis our ultimate hope that as we seek our purpose, we are given much life.... We wish to be given more opportunities to share ourselves: not just with and for our families, but with and for the rest of the community, our country, and the Church.”Entrance Antiphon {Cf. Ps 81(80):17) (Recited when there is no opening song) He fed them with the finest wheat and satisfied them with honey from the rock. Greeting (The sign of the cross is made here) P—The Lord be with you. All— And with your spirit. Introduction (The priest may address the assembly using these or similar words) P — Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is truly present in the Sacrament of the new and eternal covenant, a living memorial of his redeeming sacrifice. He is the living Bread come down from heaven, who gives life to men and women. Penitential Act P — Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge our sins, and so prepare ourselves to celebrate the sacred mysteries, (Pause) All — | confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that | have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (Girike sour breast) through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault; therefore lask blessed Mary ever-Virgin, all the Angels and Saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray forme tothe Lord our God. P — May almighty God have mercy onus, forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life All— Amen. P—Lord, have mercy. All — Lord, have mercy. P— Christ, have mercy. All — Christ, have mercy. P — Lord, have mercy. All — Lord, have mercy. Gloria All—GlorytoGodinthe highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, 0 God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For youaloneare the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, inthe glory of God the Father. Amen. Collect P—Letus pray. (Pause) O God, who in this wonderful Sacrament have left us a memorial of your Passion, grant us, we pray, so to revere the sacred mysteries of your Body and Blood that we may always experience in ourselves the fruits of your redemption. Who live and reign with God the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. All— Amen. First Reading [Gn 14:18-20] (Sit) Melchizedek, king and priest, offers bread and wine while blessing Abram. Melchizedek prefigures the Lord Jesus, our eternal high priest, who offers and gives himself in the form of bread and wine. A reading from the Book of Genesis IN THOSE DAYS, Melchizedek, king of Salem, brought out bread and wine, and being a priest of God Most High, he blessed Abram with these words: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who delivered your foes into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything — The word of the Lord. All — Thanks be to God. Responsorial Psalm (Ps 110) R—Youarea priest for ever, in the line of Melchizedek. E. C. Martori or Bb Eb CSS SS ‘You are a priest for e-ver,_ cm Am FIA Bb Sa in the line of Mel-chi-ze-dek, 1. The Loro said to. my Lord: “Sit at my right hand/ till | make your enemies your footstool.” (R) 2. The scepter of your power the Loro will stretch forth from Zion:/ "Rule in the midst of your enemies.” (R) 3. "Yours is princely power in the day of your birth, in holy splendor;/ before the daystar, ike the dew, | have begotten you.” (R) 4. The Lord has sworn, and he will not repent:/ "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek.” (R) Second Reading (1 Cor 11:23-26) ‘St. Paul reminds the Corinthians about the mystery that takes place during their Euchatistic celebration. A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians BROTHERS AND SISTERS: | received from the Lord what | also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, "This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.— The word of the Lord. All —Thanks be to God. Sequence [Short Form] Stand) (May be recited before the Alleluia) Lol the angel's foodis given to the pilgrim who has striven; see the children’s bread from heaven, which on dogs may not be spent. Truth the ancient types fulfilling, Isaac bound, a victim willing. Paschal lamb, its lifeblood spilling, manna to the fathers sent. Very bread, good shepherd, tend us, Jesus, of your love befriend us. You refresh us, you defend us, your eternal goodness send us in the land Of life to see. You who all things can and know, who on earth such food bestow. Grant us with your saints, though lowest, where the heavenly feast you show, fellow heirs and guests to be. Amen. Alleluia. Alleluia Un All— Alleluia, alleluia.1am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel (Lk 9:11b-17) P — A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke All — Glory to you, O Lord. JESUS spoke to the crowds about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured. As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, “Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.” He said to them, “Give them some food yourselves.” They replied, “Five loaves and two fish are all we have, unless we ourselves go and buy food for all these people.” Now the men there numbered about five thousand, Then he said to his disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty.” They did so and made them all sit down. Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets. — The Gospel of the Lord. All— Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Homily (sit) Profession of Faith (Stand) All — | believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible, I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father beforeall ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For usmen and for our salvation he came down from heaven, (At the words that follow, up to and including became man, all bow) and by the Holy S incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. Forour sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. 1 believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and | look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Prayer of the Faithful P — Longing for the food that brings eternal life, Jet us pray to God the Father, that through his Son Jesus, the Bread of Life, he may nourish the hunger of his people. Full of confidence, we pray: R — Father, you gave us the Bread of Life, hear us. — That the Church, the People of God, may remain faithful to the Paschal Mystery of Christ, so that the Eucharist may ever become a communion with Christ and with one another, we pray: (R) C — That politicians and civil leaders may constantly seek to be strengthened spiritually by the Body of Christ in the Eucharist and thus continue to labor for those who hunger and thirst for justice, we pray: (R) C —That ofall us may not just seek what satisfies our physical hunger and thirst, but above all may long for the food that gives eternal life, the Body of Christ, we pray: (R) C—That our Eucharistic meal may inspire in us love that seeks the happiness of others, communion that desires recon- ciliation and unity, and joy that anticipates the happiness of the heavenly banquet, we pray: (R) € — That those who are experiencing bodily and spiritual pain may be filled with strength and healing through the most Holy Eucharist, we pray: (R) (The urgent concerns of the community ‘may be made here.) P —God our Father, may our worship of the sacrament of the Body and Blood of your Son help us to experience his salvation and win for us the happiness of your kingdom, where you live and reign for ever and ever. All— Amen. Presentation of the Gifts (Stand) P — Pray, brethren...All — May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name, for our good and the good of all his holy Church. Prayer over the Offerings P — Grant your Church, O Lord, we pray, the gifts of unity and peace, whose signs are to be seen in mystery in the offerings we here present. Through Christ our Lord. All— Amen. Preface: The Fruits of the Most Holy Eucharist P — The Lord be with All — And with your spi P— Lift up your hearts. All—Weliftthem up tothe Lord. P — Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. All —Itis right and just. P — [tis truly right and just, our duty and our salvation, always and everywhere to give you thanks, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, through Christ our Lord For at the Last Supper with his Apostles, establishing for the ages to come the saving memorial of the Cross, he offered himself to you as the unblemished Lamb, the acceptable gift of perfect praise. Nourishing your faithful by this sacred mystery, you make them holy, so that the human race, bounded by one world, may be enlightened by one faith and united by one bond of charity. And so, we approach the table of this wondrous Sacrament, so that, bathed in the sweetness of your grace, we may pass over to the heavenly realities here foreshadowed. Therefore, all creatures of heaven and earth sing a new song in adoration, and we, with all the host of Angels, cry out, and without end we acclaim: All—Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of theLord. Hosanna in the highest. (Knee!) ‘On July 13,1917, Our Lady appeared to three children in Fatirna, Portugal She revealed hellto them and then said, "You have seen hell where the souls of poor sinners go. ‘To save them, God wishes to establish in the world devotion tomy Immaculate Heart. If they do what |tell you, many souls be saved, and there will be peace” (Our Lady tells us that even ifthe sinner doesn't want to change his/her sinful ways, our prayers and sacrifices can be ‘the means of his/her conversion. Acclamation (Stand) All — When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. Che Communion The Lord’s Prayer All — Our Father... P — Deliver us, Lord. All — For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Invitation to Peace Invitation to Communion (Kneel) P — Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb. All — Lord, | am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed. Communion Antiphon Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and lin him, says the Lord. Prayer after Communion (Stand) P — Let us pray. (Pause) Grant, O Lord, we pray, that we may delight for all eternity in that share in your divine life, which is foreshadowed in the present age by our reception of your precious Body and Blood. Who live and reign for ever and ever. All— Amen. P — The Lord be with you. All — And with your spirit. Prayer over the People P— Bow forthe blessing. (Pause) Lord God, from the abundance of your mercies provide for your servants and ensure their safety, so that, strengthened by your blessings, they may at all times abound in thanksgiving and bless you with unending exultation.. Through Christ our Lord All— Amen. P — And may the blessing of almighty God, the Father, and the Son, (f) and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you for ever. All— Amen. Dismissal P — Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life All —Thanks be to God.