St. Mary's, St. John Bosco and St. Edward's

Jesus’s Beatitudes challenge worldly values, highlighting the blessedness of the humble, meek, and persecuted. Radical and transformative, they reveal the nature of true holiness and reliance on God.

The Eucharist, represented by the consecrated Host, holds infinitely more value than all worldly treasures combined, as it embodies the true presence of Jesus Christ. The Church celebrates this profound mystery.

Today, as children celebrate their First Holy Communion and the Feast of Corpus Christi, we must remember that this day is fundamentally about Jesus Christ, the living bread.

The homily highlights the unparalleled worth of Holy Communion compared to worldly treasures. It emphasises that receiving Jesus is the ultimate gift, encouraging children and families to continually engage with their faith.

Today, on Corpus Christi, children receive their First Holy Communion, marking a profound moment as they receive Jesus Christ’s Body and Blood, fostering a lifelong relationship with Him and the Church.

St Paul encourages total surrender to God, warning against mediocrity and urging genuine faith.

Jesus Christ is not simply a wise teacher or holy man.

He is Lord.

Lord over nations.
Lord over history.
Lord over every human soul.

And Boniface believed that so completely that he was willing to die for it.