Sangre de Cristo Parish

06/07/2026

Corpus Christi- Body Christ

06/05/2026

"Lord Jesus, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of David and the Son of God. You are my Lord and I willingly submit myself to your rule in my life. Be Lord and King of my life, my thoughts, heart, home, relationships, work, and all that I do."

06/01/2026

❤️✝️ June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is the mystery of DIVINE LOVE REJECTED. The call is to allow Jesus to make our own hearts fiery furnaces of friendship with Him, so that He might have companionship as He suffers for our sins.

🙏 O most holy heart of Jesus,
fountain of every blessing,
I adore you, I love you, and
with lively sorrow for my sins,
I offer you this poor heart of mine.
Make me humble, patient, pure
and wholly obedient to your will.
Grant, good Jesus,
that I may live in you and for you.
Protect me in the midst of danger.
Comfort me in my afflictions.
Give me health of body,
assistance in my temporal needs,
your blessing on all that I do,
and the grace of a holy death.
Amen.

06/01/2026

Reflections by Father Emmanuel- “The Eucharist: A gift beyond measure.”

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch. CCC 1324.

What a strong magisterial understanding of the theology of the Eucharistic Mystery. In
essence, the truth of the mystery is presented as an expression of Christ’s words, Lo, I am
with you till the end of times. Cf. Matthew 28:20. In the Eucharist, Christ brings Himself to
us as our God, who is ever with us. Thus, the concrete encounter of God by humans is made
realizable in the reality of the Eucharistic Mystery.

At the Eucharistic mystery, there is that fundamental deep-seated encounter and relationship between the Divine and humans, the creator and creatures, the Saviour and the saved. What could be greater than the Eucharist? Nothing. Because in the Eucharist, Christ is fully present and ever available to bring us united to Him in a supernatural way beyond human comprehension.

This truth is offered to us not just for abstract comprehension but to continually make us
connect practically to the reality of Christ’s loving presence in the Eucharist so that we get
ourselves practically united to Him in the journey of life, as we continually need strength,
solace, healing, transformation, liberation, hope, fortitude and wisdom to navigate the
complex dimensions of human journey. The Eucharistic encounter should always be the
springboard of our daily survival and the fountain of energy for our survival and growth.

We should make the Eucharistic encounter as a true fountain for hope, courage, inner joy and
the spirit of resilience amidst the battles of life and facing strongly the storms and
distractions that will have to confront as humans’ day after day.

God truly wants to help us in the struggles of life so that we do not just remain isolated and
drained as we confront our fears and turbulence we often encounter as we navigate life in its
joyful and sorrowful dimensions. Thus, He offers us His unfailing presence in the mystery
that perpetuates the salvific life of Christ in the world.

Nothing greater can be offered to us
as avenue of divine encounter and support. We ought to embrace this supreme gift of God’s
support and help as an expression of our faithful acceptance of God’s help rather than
nagging and complaining that life has not be fair to us.

Those who value the gift of Eucharistic
encounter know very well that God has been good to them beyond measure, for in Him they
live and keep moving to greater heights. This experience of Divine Help and support is
practically real and existential in the concrete experience of those who prioritize Eucharistic
encounter above all things and make that a springboard of strength for life. This should be
an experience for all, not just for few people.

We all need to revitalize our faith in the Eucharistic mystery as the source and summit of our Christian life, for us to feel the strength of God as we keep moving in the experience of the
dynamics of the complex human journey that requires greater energy and commitments
from us so as not to lose the pathway that leads to true growth and happiness. We do not have to face our fears all by ourselves since we have our God with us who truly wants to offer us the clarity, we need to keep moving without losing our tracks.

We just must tap into the reality of the mystery where He is perpetually available to connect with us, listen to us and offer us the needed help and guidance. We just need to be available as much as He is ever available to offer His liberating and comforting touch in the Eucharistic Mystery.

Let us not turn our back against the real fountain that gushes with relieving and refreshing water while we see ourselves panting for water to quench our thirst. The Eucharist is the fountain that gushes with water that will quench our thirst for strength, hope, courage, joy and truly beautiful life. On our journey to the kingdom, we will find the strength we need,
at this table of remembrance of His rising from the dead.

Let us always understand the value of the Holy Mass and appreciate the mystery of
Eucharistic encounter as we come regularly for celebration of Holy Mass.

Let us always create time individually and as a family for Eucharistic Adoration. Let us always value the mystery of the Eucharist and connect every aspect of our lives with the Eucharistic Mystery. Let us make our faith experience and commitment, the springboard of our joy, not just earthly realities.

Scriptural readings Sunday: Matthew 26:1-19. Monday: Matthew 26:20-35. Tuesday: Matthew 26:36-46.
Wednesday Matthew 26:47-56. Thursdays 26:57-75. Friday: Matthew 27. Saturday: Matthew
28.

Fr. Emmanuel Alao

06/01/2026

“Thank you, Lord Jesus Christ, for all the benefits which you have given us; for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. O most merciful redeemer, friend, and brother, may we know you more clearly, love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, for your own sake! (Prayer of St. Richard of Chichester, 13th century) "

05/30/2026

Saint Joan of Ark Ora Pro Nobis 🙏

🔥 Saint of the Day: St. Joan of Arc 🔥Feast Day: May 30
In a world full of noise and uncertainty, St. Joan of Arc reminds us what it means to listen to God's voice with courage and act with unwavering faith, even when the world doesn’t understand us.

Though she was young and untrained, she led armies and inspired a nation, all because she trusted in the divine call placed in her heart.

What is God asking of you today?
Maybe it's not leading troops into battle , but it might be standing up for truth, forgiving someone, or staying faithful when it’s hard.

💬 “I am not afraid… I was born to do this.” – St. Joan of Arc

🕊️ St. Joan of Arc, pray that we may be brave, faithful, and open to God’s will in our lives.
https://ewtn.co.uk/article-saint-joan-of-arc/

05/30/2026

Today at 11 Mountain Time

Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics around the world to unite in prayer for peace through a global rosary today, specifically at 11 a.m. MDT.

As conflicts continue to affect communities across the globe, let us answer the Holy Father's call and entrust our prayers to our Blessed Mother.

🙏 Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.

Watch live here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Od8rpV9XfCA?si=S9at6LkdPFrNypYK

05/28/2026

Join Pope Leo in praying the Rosary!

Pope Leo invites the world to join him in a Rosary for peace on May 30

05/26/2026

The encyclical revolves around three key themes that shape its entire vision of humanity in the age of artificial intelligence. Everything else in the document flows from these foundations.

First is the anthropological vocation of the human person in Christ. This is the deepest starting point. Human beings are not defined by productivity, intelligence, or efficiency, but by their identity revealed in Jesus Christ. The encyclical insists that the mystery of humanity becomes clear only in the mystery of the Incarnate Word. In this light, AI becomes more than a technological issue—it becomes an anthropological test. It forces us to ask what a human being truly is, especially when machines can imitate many human functions but lack embodied experience, conscience, and relational depth. Human dignity, therefore, is not constructed by society or technology but received and revealed.

Second is the human participation in God’s creative work through labor and collaboration. Work is not merely economic activity; it is a continuation of God’s creative action in the world. Through work, humans develop their talents, build society, care for families, and contribute to the common good. The encyclical stresses that labor is prior to capital, meaning that the human person is never reducible to a tool for profit or efficiency. In the context of AI, this theme becomes urgent: technology must serve human work, not replace or degrade it. Innovation must be evaluated not only by what it can do, but by what it does to workers, communities, and the meaning of labor itself.

Third is the human capacity for belief and reception of divine truth. The encyclical highlights that human beings are not only rational or productive but also fundamentally believing creatures—open to truth that transcends what can be measured or computed. Catholic social doctrine, in this sense, is not optional moral reflection but a participation in a deeper theological vision of reality grounded in creation, redemption, and destiny in God. This theme emphasizes continuity in the Church’s teaching: from earlier popes to the present, social doctrine applies enduring truths to new historical conditions. In the face of AI, this capacity for belief anchors humanity against the temptation to reduce truth to data or meaning to algorithmic output.

Taken together, these three themes form a unified vision: who the human person is in Christ, how the human person works in the world, and how the human person receives truth beyond the visible.

Everything else in the encyclical—its warnings about AI, its reflections on society, and its ethical guidance—flows from these three foundations.

Read the full Encyclical Letter here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/encyclicals/documents/20260515-magnifica-humanitas.html

05/25/2026

God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down earthly pride.
Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,
that we may all deserve to be called your sons
and daughters.
Keep in your mercy those men and women
who have died in the cause of freedom
and bring them safely
into your kingdom of justice and peace.
We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen