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Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Prayers of the Faithful Celebrant: Brothers and sisters, our Lord Jesus Christ miraculously fed the five thousand with only five loaves and two fish. This miracle prefigured an even greater miracle when Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last Supper. On this day in which we celebrate this special Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, let us offer these prayers to the Lord:           L. We…

Saint Tarcisius (275) – martyr of the Eucharist. Tarcisius was a young acolyte who lived during the reign of Emperor Valerian. During the persecution of the early Church, the faithful were forced to celebrate Mass in secret. One day after Mass, Tarcisius took on the task of carrying the Eucharist to fellow Christians in prison. While on his way, a group of pagan youths were playing a game and they called Tarcisius to join them. Tarcisius declined and attempted to…