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- Study, Pray, Serve: Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of ChristPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-13386194.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-13386194.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24634" />Photo by Gabriel Manjarres on Pexels.com
Let’s examine some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, sometimes called Corpus Christi.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a
- Moses reminds the people how they were fed by God with Manna during their journey of forty years.
- Moses goes on to exhort the people to never forget the Lord their God and the marvels that they experienced.
Psalm – 147:12-15,19-20
- “Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.”
- We glorify God as we recall how the Lord strengthens and blesses the people with peace.
2nd Reading – 1st Corinthians 10:16-17
- The cup of blessing and the bread we break are part of our communion with the blood and body of Christ.
- This communion unites us to God and one another.
Gospel – John 6:51-58
- Jesus proclaims that he is “the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will last forever.”
- The Lord’s flesh is true food and his blood is true drink; whoever eats his flesh and drinks his blood has eternal life, and Christ will raise us up on the last day.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (#167)
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13 min - The Most Holy Trinity invites us into relationship with God and one another. Catholic inspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-6146703.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-6146703.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24713" />Photo by Diva Plavalaguna on Pexels.com
The Most Holy Trinity invites us into full communion with God and one another.
Mass Readings – The Most Holy Trinity (#164)
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10 min - Daily Mass: The authority of Christ directs our lives. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-211705.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-211705.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24707" />Photo by Ran Liron on Pexels.com
When his authority is questioned, Jesus offers a counter question to the chief priests, scribes, and elders.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 8th Week of the Year (#352)
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7 min - Daily Mass: Faith, Prayer, and Forgiveness. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-13808391-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-13808391-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24701" />Photo by chickenbunny on Pexels.com
Jesus speaks to his disciples about the crucial need for faith in God, prayer, and forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 8th Week of the Year (#351)
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St. Pope Paul VI, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: Seeing Christ evokes a swift response. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-25078397.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-25078397.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24693" />Photo by Fu00edjate Su00ed on Pexels.com
After having his sight restored by Jesus, Bartimaeus immediately begins to follow the Lord.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 8th Week of the Year (#350)
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6 min - Daily Mass: We sacrifice and serve in the name of Jesus. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-25186750.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-25186750.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24687" />Photo by Jan van der Wolf on Pexels.com
In response to James and John, Jesus teaches that sacrifice and service reveal true greatness in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 8th Week of the Year (#349)
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St. Augustine of Canterbury, pray for us!
7 min - Daily Mass: Christ is the center of our lives. Catholic InspirationPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-13179775.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-13179775.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24681" />Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com
Jesus responds to Peter, reminding him that everyone who places the Lord first in their lives will receive blessings and burdens as they journey with Christ to eternal life.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 8th Week of the Year (#348)
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St. Philip Neri, pray for us!
7 min - The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the ChurchPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-37146602-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-37146602-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24627" />Photo by Nadya Lee on Pexels.com
From the Cross, Jesus entrusts his mother into the care of John the beloved disciple.
Mass Readings – The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church (#572A)
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Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
8 min - Study, Pray, Serve: The Most Holy TrinityPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-photo-27439657-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/pexels-photo-27439657-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24214" />Photo by u042eu043bu0456u044f on Pexels.com
Here are some of the themes in the Mass readings for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
1st Reading – Exodus 34:4b-6,8-9
- Moses, holding the stone tablets, encounters the Lord on Mount Sinai.
- Moses asks the Lord to accompany the stiff-necked people of Israel and pardon their wickedness and sins.
Psalm – Daniel 3:52-55
- “Glory and praise for ever!”
- Blessed be the Lord who is holy, glorious, praiseworthy, and exalted above all forever.
2nd Reading – 2nd Corinthians 13:11-13
- Paul exhorts the people to mend their ways as they encourage one another to live in peace.
- Paul then extends the grace of Jesus, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit to be with them.
Gospel – John 3:16-18
- One of the most beloved lines in the entire Bible: “God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.”
- God sends his Son, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity (#164)
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8 min - PentecostPexels.com" data-large-file="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-8918168-edited.jpeg?w=490" src="https://studyprayserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/pexels-photo-8918168-edited.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-24675" />Photo by Jarod Barton on Pexels.com
The descent of the Holy Spirit upon the first disciples transformed them in a profound way with power, receptivity, and an abundance of diverse and unique graces…and the same is true for us! COME HOLY SPIRIT!
Mass Readings – Pentecost Day (#63)
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