The New Covenant And Corpus Christi
By FR. ROBERT ALTIER The Most Holy Body And Blood Of Christ (YR B) Readings: Exodus 24:3-8Heb. 9:11-15Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 As we celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, one would expect that the focus of the readings would be on the Blessed Sacrament. In the Gospel we do have the recounting of the institution of the Holy Eucharist, but the focus of the readings seems to be on the New Covenant made in and through the Blood of our Lord. All three readings specifically mention this point.While this may not appear to be about the Eucharist, it actually is. Jesus is the Covenant and the Eucharist is the Lord. So, in truth, the New Covenant in the Blood of Jesus…Continue Reading