Corpus Christi: the Mystery of the Eucharist
On the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Church proclaims the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, which is often pictured in church art.
The Passover (Exodus 12:1-36)
In the Book of Exodus, the Israelites marked their doors with lamb's blood to save their firstborn sons from a plague. This led to an annual ritual meal known as the Passover.
Abram meets Melchizedek (Genesis 14:1-24)
The story of the priest and king Melchizedek offering bread and wine to Abram is traditionally understood as a symbol of Christ and the Sacrifice of the Mass.
The Sanctus (Isaiah 6:1-8)
The Sanctus is a hymn of praise found in the Bible, specifically in the book of Isaiah and the book of Revelation. It begins with the words "Holy, holy, holy" and praises God's glory and power.
The Last Supper (Luke 22:7-38)
On the night he was betrayed, Christ gathered his twelve apostles together for an evening meal that we know as the ‘Last Supper’. He broke bread and shared wine and declared them to be he his body and blood.