The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of the Lord

First Reading

Deuteronomy 8:2-3,14b-16a

Moses tells the people to remember how God delivered them from slavery in Egypt.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 147:12-15,19-20

Praise God, Jerusalem!

Second Reading

1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Though many, we are one body when we partake of the Body and Blood of Christ.

Gospel Reading

John 6:51-58

Jesus says, “I am the living

bread.”

Background on the Gospel Reading

This Sunday we celebrate a second solemnity during this period of Ordinary Time in the liturgical calendar. Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This day was once called Corpus Christi, which is Latin for “Body of Christ.” In the revised Lectionary the name for this day is expanded to reflect more completely our Eucharistic theology.

Today’s Gospel is taken from the Gospel according to John. The reading is part of a discourse between Jesus and a crowd of Jews. The discourse comes shortly after the miracle of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes. In John’s Gospel, miracles such as this are identified as “signs” through which people come to believe that Jesus is the Son of God. These signs are followed by dialogue, or discourse that interprets and explains the miracle. In John’s Gospel, Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves is said to have occurred near Passover, thus linking it to the Exodus story and God’s saving action toward the Israelites.

Having seen Jesus multiply the loaves and fishes, the crowd pursues him, perhaps seeking more food but also looking for another sign. Jesus tells the crowd that he is the bread of life. He explains that just as God gave the Israelites manna to sustain them in the desert, so now God has sent new manna that will give eternal life. It is in this context that Jesus repeats those words in today’s Gospel and tells them again that he is the living bread that came down from heaven.

Jesus’ words are not well understood by the crowd; they argue that Jesus is not from heaven but born of Mary and Joseph. The crowd also has trouble understanding how Jesus could give them his flesh to eat. Jesus tells them that when they eat his flesh and drink his blood, they will remain forever connected to him. These are difficult words, but they are important because they seek to show us our intimate connection with Jesus.

This is the mystery that is at the heart of our Eucharistic theology. In the elements of bread and wine, Jesus’ Body and Blood are truly present. When we share in the Body and Blood of Christ, Jesus himself comes to dwell within us. This communion with the Lord makes us one body, brings us eternal life, and sends us forth to be Christ’s Body in the world.

Behold the Lamb

This Communion Song was written in 2006 by Keith and Kristyn Getty. It has a beautiful message that reminds of the deeper meaning of the Eucharist.

Family Masses This Summer

Our next Family Mass will be on Sunday, June 14 at 9:00 am in the church. Come and bring the whole family.



Our monthly Family Masses will continue during the summer at 9:00 am on the following Sundays:

• July 26
• August 30

Ye Olde Garage



The Ye Olde Garage will be having its SEMI-ANNUAL HALF-OFF SALE during the entire month of June. All items in the Garage will be half-off. Come and visit us and see what is available. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

We are open next Sunday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Look for the American Flag at the northeast corner of the parking lot.

The Ye Olde Garage will be closed the entire month of July for summer break. We ask that you hold all donations during July and bring them in August.

Religious Education Preschool to 8th grade 

Registration Information for the 2026-2027 School Year



We are here to support parents in forming their children in the Catholic Faith and engaging them in our parish community where we worship and grow together in faith. We offer weekly classes for preschool through 8th grade and preparation for the sacraments for children in grades 1 through 8.

The online registration is open for all our classes from Preschool through 8th grade. 

You may also register in person at the Office of Religious Education. Please contact us at mdornisch@stpatrickcarlsbad.com or 760-729-8442 to make an appointment or with questions about faith formation or sacramental preparation.  

Blessings,

Margit Dornisch, Religious Education and Family Ministry 

Solemnidad del Cuerpo y la Sangre de Cristo

(Corpus Christi)

Notas Pastorales

Hoy celebramos la Solemnidad del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo, tradicionalmente conocida como Corpus Christi, una hermosa fiesta que nos invita a reflexionar profundamente sobre el regalo más grande que Jesús ha dado a su Iglesia: la Eucaristía. En el corazón de nuestra fe católica no hay simplemente una idea, un símbolo o un recuerdo, sino la presencia real de Jesucristo —Cuerpo, Sangre, Alma y Divinidad— ofrecido a nosotros en la Sagrada Comunión.

Las lecturas de hoy nos ayudan a comprender la profundidad de este sagrado misterio. En la Primera Lectura, Melquisedec, rey y sacerdote, ofrece pan y vino en acción de gracias a Dios. Esta antigua ofrenda anuncia la ofrenda perfecta de Cristo en la Última Cena y en la Cruz. En la Segunda Lectura, San Pablo recuerda las palabras que Jesús pronunció la noche antes de morir: “Esto es mi cuerpo, que se entrega por ustedes… Este cáliz es la nueva alianza sellada con mi sangre.” Estas palabras se repiten en cada Misa porque la Eucaristía no es simplemente el recuerdo de algo sucedido hace mucho tiempo; es el sacrificio vivo de Cristo hecho presente para nosotros hoy.

En el Evangelio, Jesús alimenta a la multitud con cinco panes y dos peces. Aunque la gente tenía hambre física, este milagro apunta a un hambre aún más profunda en el corazón humano: el hambre de Dios. Jesús sacia esa hambre en la Eucaristía. Él no nos deja vacíos ni solos, sino que continuamente nos alimenta con su propia vida.

La Eucaristía es verdaderamente la fuente y la cumbre de la vida cristiana. Cada Misa es un encuentro con Jesucristo. Cuando avanzamos para recibir la Sagrada Comunión, somos invitados a entrar en comunión no solamente con Dios, sino también unos con otros como miembros de su Cuerpo, la Iglesia. La Eucaristía nos fortalece, nos sana y nos transforma poco a poco en las personas que Dios nos llama a ser.



Esta solemnidad también es una invitación a renovar nuestra reverencia por el Santísimo Sacramento. Nunca debemos recibir la Sagrada Comunión de manera rutinaria o sin reflexión. Más bien, estamos llamados a acercarnos al altar con humildad, gratitud y fe. Pasar tiempo en adoración eucarística, aunque sea solo unos momentos de silencio, nos permite descansar en la presencia del Señor y abrir nuestros corazones a su gracia.

La bendición más poderosa que recibimos es la bendición final al terminar la Misa, cuando somos enviados al mundo llevando a Cristo dentro de nosotros. Alimentados por su Cuerpo y Sangre, estamos llamados a ser su presencia en nuestros hogares, trabajos, escuelas y comunidades. Que siempre valoremos el don de la Eucaristía y permitamos que transforme nuestras vidas con amor, misericordia y servicio fiel.

Bendiciones siempre.



P. George G. Pérez, CJM

3821 Adams Street

Carlsbad, California 92008

760.729.2866