<p>Sunday, June 7, 2026, the Catholic Church celebrated the <strong>Solemnity</strong> of the <em><strong>Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). </strong></em></p> <p> </p> <blockquote> <p>According to <strong>Rev. Fr. Martin Njihia </strong>of <strong>Queen of Apostles Ruaraka Catholic Parish</strong> in a Homily.</p> <p><strong>"Whoever Receives the Holy Body & Blood of Christ Without both FAITH & Preparedness, He/she is just partaking normal Food/snack just like A Hen feeding on Eucharist ."</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>This feast honors the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.</p> <p>Mass Readings You can follow the full texts on the <strong>Sunday</strong> <strong>Missal</strong> or Online at USCCB Daily Bible Reading page:</p> <p> </p> <p>First Reading: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a (Remembering God’s provision in the wilderness via manna).</p> <p> </p> <p>Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 ("Praise the Lord, Jerusalem" or similar depending on translation).</p> <p> </p> <p>Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 (The blessing cup and the bread making us one body).</p> <p> </p> <p>Gospel: John 6:51-58 ("I am the living bread that came down from heaven...").</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>©K254 Media Africa</p> <p>Call/WhatsApp: +254 719 802 192 </p> <p>for Website Design Services, Digital Marketing,SEO & PR, Social Media Management, Videography & Photography Services,Bulk Sms & Bulk Data in Africa & Globally</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Compiled by:</p> <p>Muhoro Pius W.</p> <p>Business,Energy,Climate,Mining,PPP, AFCFTA,Diplomacy,Security,Tourism and International Trade Editor</p> <p>Reach out to K254 Editorial Desk via: editor@k254nairobinews.com to get your Company/Org/Story Featured etc.</p> <p> </p> <p>For Investigative Journalism- investigations@k254nairobinews.com including Corruption,Theft, Gender Based Violence (GBV),Sexual Violence, Rape,FEMICIDE, Cyber Crime and many more.</p> <p> </p> <p>You can also Join our WhatsApp Channel Community to access various Beneficial Whatsapp Updates relating to your areas of Interests via this Whatspp link: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6X8XU7IUYOibs5Sk3M</p> <p> </p> <p>You can Call/WhatsApp: +254 719 802 192 for Website Design Services, Digital Marketing , Social Media Mgt & PR Services in Africa & Globally.</p> <p> </p> <p>Email: services@k254nairobinews.com </p> <p> </p> <p>©K254 Media Africa</p>
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