Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi

The feast of Corpus Christi was established in the year 1264 by Pope Urban IV.  Eucharistic Processions quickly became a part of that celebration and is a way for our parishes to publicly proclaim our belief in Jesus’ True Presence in the Eucharist.

A Eucharistic Procession is an extension of the worship of Jesus Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. The supreme act of adoration and the source and summit of the Christian life is the celebration of the Mass, and that celebration is prolonged and intensified through Eucharistic worship outside of the Mass. In Eucharistic Processions, the missionary aspect of the Eucharist is emphasized as we go forth into the world. Not only gazing upon our Eucharistic Lord, but walking with him, we experience what the disciples did 2000 years ago as they walked with Jesus, proclaiming the Good News to the world.

If you have the opportunity to participate in a Eucharistic Procession on Corpus Christi please do so as affirmation of your belief in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist.