Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons - Catholic Preaching and Homilies Join Your Life to Christ’s Sacrifice
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Jun 17, 2025 Explore the profound connections between the Eucharist and Old Testament sacrifices. Delve into the significance of Corpus Christi, highlighting how the Mass serves as both a sacrifice and a communal meal. Discover how participating in this sacred tradition allows believers to embody the life and forgiveness of Christ.
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Eucharist Linked to Temple Sacrifice
- Paul connects the Eucharist with ancient Jewish temple sacrifice where a lamb's body is offered and blood poured out.
- This illustrates Jesus' body and blood in the Eucharist as a fulfillment of temple sacrificial symbolism.
Jesus as True High Priest
- Jesus on the cross is the true High Priest offering his own life as sacrifice for the sins of the world.
- His blood, shed on the cross, sanctifies and forgives humanity, fulfilling the ancient Yom Kippur rituals.
The Mass: Sacrifice and Meal
- The Mass is both sacrifice and meal, where Jesus' body is offered and also consumed, uniting us to Him.
- Through communion, we become one with Christ, sharing in the divine life and love of God.