The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, traditionally known as Corpus Christi, celebrates the great gift of the Eucharist. The readings help us reflect on how God nourishes His people, both physically and spiritually, and how Jesus gives Himself to us as the Bread of Life.
The first reading from the Book of Deuteronomy recalls how God cared for the Israelites during their journey through the wilderness. Moses reminds the people that God fed them with manna from heaven to teach them that “man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.”
The second reading from the First Letter of St Paul to the Corinthians highlights the unity created through the Eucharist. St Paul teaches that the cup of blessing and the bread we break are a sharing in the Blood and Body of Christ.
The Gospel from John contains Jesus’ teaching on the Bread of Life. Jesus declares, “I am the living bread which has come down from heaven.” He teaches that whoever eats His flesh and drinks His blood will have eternal life and remain united with Him.
Today’s readings invite us to recognise the Eucharist as the greatest gift Christ has given to His Church. Just as God fed His people in the desert, Jesus feeds us with Himself, strengthening us for our journey of faith.
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Mass Times
Weekday Masses: 10.00am every morning
Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil 5.00pm & Sunday 11.00am
Confessions: Saturday 4.15 -4.40pm by arrangement here
News and Updates
The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
JESUIT YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES - offer a programme of activities every Sunday at 7pm at the Ignatian Spritituality Center. www.staloysiusglasgow.org/yam/
NEW READERS - New readers required, even if you can’t commit to read every week at Mass, please see Maureen McGeeney with your availability and she will slot you in.
MEN OF ST JOSEPH - This is a prayer fellowship open to men 18 and over. They meet for Lectio Divina and Rosary 1st Thursday of each month at 7.30pm in the Ogilvie Center - 25 Rose St., Glasgow, G3 6RE. Email: themosj.scotland@gmail.com
YOUTH EVENTS - Please have a look at the various youth events listed on the Archdiocesan Youth website www.rcagyouth.co.uk
We, the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Cumbernauld, following the example of our Patron and Protector, believe that each member is called to ownership, discipleship, and evangelisation to our parish and local community.
The parish is a community of God’s people centered on the word of God and the Eucharist:
where all seek to be loving and caring, welcoming, forgiving, serving and healing;
where the poor can go for help, the lonely for company and the sorrowing for comfort;
where, with obedience to our own faith and respect for other faiths, we seek unity with all;
where, in a spirit of mission, we aim to promote God’s glory throughout the world;
where there is a passion for justice and peace;
where, as stewards of creation, we care and protect the environment locally and globally; and,
where Christ is the way and the truth and the life.
We do all of this as members of the Catholic community within the
Archdiocese of Glasgow and the universal Church.