Corpus Christi Sunday - Year A - June 7, 2026

 Corpus Christi Year A invites us to think about what it means to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. The readings help us see how God feeds His people and draws them together as one.

• Living Bread from Heaven: Jesus calls Himself the living bread. This reminds us that the Eucharist is not just a symbol, but real food for our souls.
• God Provides in Hard Times: In the desert, God gave manna and water to His people. This shows He cares for us even when things are hard.
• Unity Through the Eucharist: Sharing one bread brings us together. The Eucharist makes us one Church, one body in Christ.
• True Life in Christ: Jesus says we must eat His flesh and drink His blood to have life. The Eucharist connects us to eternal life.
• Trusting God’s Word: God told His people they live by His word, not just by bread. We are reminded to listen and trust Him, especially when we are unsure.
• Sacrifice and Gift: The cup we bless reminds us of Christ’s sacrifice. In every Mass, we remember His love and offer ourselves back to Him.
• Memory of Salvation: God told His people to remember what He did for them. The Eucharist helps us remember Jesus and what He has done to save us.

Corpus Christi Year A calls us to treasure the gift of the Eucharist. It reminds us that Jesus is with us in every Mass, feeding us and making us one. (Source: https://young-catholics.com/706/corpus-christi-year-a/#google_vignette )

Entrance:
1.      Awit mga Binuhat
2.      Kon Magkatigum ta , sibo sa ebanghelyo diin nagkatigom sila sa usa ka lawak
3.      Himaya Kanimo, Kristo Jesus
4.      Sa Hapag ng Panginoon (Morano & Francisco) 
5.      Sa Piging na Handog (Carlos, Villaroman) 
6.      Sa Piging ng Panginoon (Tabuena, Hontivers) 
7.      Water of Life (Haas)

Readings:

• First Reading – Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14B-16A: God led and tested the Israelites in the desert, providing manna and water, to show that life depends on His word.
• Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 147: Praise the Lord, Jerusalem.
• Praise the Lord for strengthening Jerusalem, granting peace, and sharing his word and laws with Israel.
• Second Reading – 1 Corinthians 10:16-17: The cup and bread we bless signify our sharing in Christ’s blood and body, uniting us as one body.
• Gospel – John 6:51-58: Jesus declares He is the living bread from heaven. To have eternal life, we must eat His flesh and drink His blood, ensuring our union with Him and eternal life. 
  
  
  

Offertory:
1.      Daygon, Ikaw Ginoong Dios
2.      Diyutay Lang Kini
3.      Nagahalad Kami
4.      Uban ning Pan ug bino (Cubillas)
5.      Aniang Among Halad
6.      Unang Alay (Magnaye)
7.      Isang Pagkain, Isang Katawan, Isang Bayan (San Pedro) 
8.      Pag-aalay (Francisco)
9.      One Bread, One Body (Foley)
10.  Prayer for Generosity (Arboleda)
11.  Prayer of Rupert Mayer (Francisco)
12.  Take and Receive “Command and I obey”

(Image source: https://www.rvasia.org/daily-reflection/feast-corpus-christi ) 

 
Communion:
1.      Kini Maong Akong Lawas, best choice for the celebration. Sibo kaayo sa Ebanghelyo
2.      O Dios Ikaw Haduol
3.      Natawag ko Na Ikaw
4.      O Hesus, Hilumin Mo (Francisco)
5.      Pag-alabin Aming Puso (Francisco)
6.      Sa Dapit Hapon (Tabuena & Hontiveros) admittedly Lenten, but if you prioritize Stanza 3...
7.      Ito ang Aking Katawan (Isidro & Ramirez) best choice, stanzas 1 to 3
8.      Likhain Mong Muli (Alejo, Francisco)
9.      Anima Christi (Arboleda) 
10.  Empty Space (Go, Francisco) 
11.  The Presence of Jesus (Haas)
 
Recessional:
1.      Diocesan Shared Vision (if your parish have), we need to sing this so that the parishioners will know the parish vision
2.      Ang Tawag
3.      Ang Atong Tulubagon
4.      Tanda ng Kaharian ng Diyos (Moreno, Francisco)
5.      I am the Bread of Life (Toolan) Stanza 3 ang priority.