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The Feast of Corpus Christi - A Message from Father MartinDears Brothers and Sisters,On one hand, events such as the rec...
06/06/2026

The Feast of Corpus Christi - A Message from Father Martin

Dears Brothers and Sisters,

On one hand, events such as the reception of new members into the Church a few weeks ago at the Easter Vigil, the confirmation of young people, and even the observance of Memorial Day remind us that our lives are deeply intertwined. We are shaped by families, communities, traditions, and sacrifices made by others. No one comes into existence, grows, believes, or thrives entirely alone. These shared celebrations and commemorations reveal a fundamental truth: we belong to one another.

The Feast of Corpus Christi brings this reality into even sharper focus. In the Eucharist, Christians profess not only communion with Christ but also communion with one another. As St. Paul teaches, "Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body" (1 Corinthians 10:17). The Body and Blood of Christ unite believers across generations, cultures, and circumstances into a single body.

This understanding stands in contrast to the notion that human beings are merely isolated individuals pursuing their own interests. While personal freedom and responsibility are important, the Christian vision insists that our identity is relational. We are created for communion—with God and with one another.

From this perspective, suffering also takes on a different meaning. If we are truly connected, then pain is never merely a private burden. The suffering of one person affects the whole community, and the love, compassion, and support of others can transform how that suffering is borne. In Christian faith, suffering is not automatically good, nor is it sought for its own sake, but it is not meaningless. United with Christ's own sacrifice, it can become a source of grace, solidarity, and even redemption.

Thus Corpus Christi reminds us that we are not solitary atoms drifting through the universe. We are members of one body, nourished by one bread, sustained by one Lord, and called to bear one another's burdens. In a culture that often celebrates radical independence, this feast proclaims a deeper truth: our lives find their fullest meaning in shared experiences.

Fr. Martin P. Bui,
Pastor

06/03/2026

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24252 EL TORO Road
Laguna Woods, CA
92637

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Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
Friday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm
Sunday 8:30am - 1:30pm

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