On the great Solemnity of Corpus Christi, this powerful Catholic sermon reflects on the immeasurable gift of the Holy Eucharist—the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Discover the profound humility of Our Lord hidden beneath the appearance of bread, the inspiring story behind the institution of the Feast of Corpus Christi, and the remarkable humility of St. Bonaventure before the theological genius of St. Thomas Aquinas.
This sermon explores:
✠ The Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist
✠ Why Holy Communion is the greatest gift given to mankind
✠ The history of Corpus Christi and Pope Urban IV
✠ St. Thomas Aquinas and the Eucharistic hymns
✠ St. Bonaventure’s extraordinary act of humility
✠ The Five Wounds of Christ’s Humility
✠ Eucharistic thanksgiving after Holy Communion
✠ The teachings of St. Pius X on thanksgiving
✠ The role of Our Lady in the Holy Eucharist
✠ Insights from Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI
As Catholics, we are called not only to receive Our Lord worthily but to live in continual gratitude for the tremendous privilege of receiving Jesus Christ in Holy Communion.
May this reflection deepen your love for the Blessed Sacrament and inspire greater devotion to Our Eucharistic Lord.
“Except for Our Lady, we would not have the Holy Eucharist.”
Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, increase our faith, hope, and love.
Ave Maria.
00:00 Introduction & Prayer
00:58 The Great Mystery of the Holy Eucharist
01:39 The Love of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament
02:31 Why Holy Communion Is Man’s Greatest Good
03:15 The Origin of Corpus Christi
03:51 Pope Urban IV, St. Thomas Aquinas & St. Bonaventure
04:47 The Humility of St. Bonaventure
05:49 Tantum Ergo and O Salutaris Hostia
06:31 The Humility of the Blessed Sacrament
06:41 St. Francis of Assisi on Eucharistic Humility
07:07 The Five Wounds of Christ’s Humility
08:04 The Highest Union with God
08:36 Thanksgiving After Holy Communion
09:06 St. Pius X on Eucharistic Thanksgiving
09:47 Receiving Jesus with the Heart of Mary
10:09 Twelve Hours of Preparation and Thanksgiving
10:36 Our Lady and the Holy Eucharist
10:41 Pope St. John Paul II on Mary, Woman of the Eucharist
11:38 Pope Benedict XVI on Mary and the Eucharist
12:16 Why We Have the Eucharist Through Mary
12:28 Final Blessing & Conclusion