Day 30: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Saturday, 5 June, Fr Theo April of St Augustine’s, Paarl, reflects on the Eucharist and ordained priests.

This video, which is English and Afrikaans, is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

YEAR OF THE EUCHARIST: Archdiocesan Celebration

As a culmination of the “30 Days of Preparation for the Feast of Corpus Christi”, as part of the “Year of the Eucharist”, Archbishop Stephen Brislin will celebrate a special Mass at Corpus Christi Church in Wynberg. The Mass will be celebrated on Sunday afternoon, 6 June 2021 at 3pm.

Unfortunately, due to Covid protocols, the Mass is by invitation only. However, it will be livestreamed for everyone to follow. Please see the link below. It is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town Facebook page and Corpus Christi, Wynberg YouTube Channel.

Day 29: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Friday, 4 June, Deacon Les Ruhrmund of St Michael’s, Rondebosch reflects on the Eucharist and the Mission of the Church.

This video is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 28: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Thursday, 3 June 2021, Fr Dominic Helmboldt of Our Lady of the Flight into Egypt Cathedral, Cape Town reflects on the Eucharist and the unity of Christians.

This video, which is in English and German, is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 27: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Wednesday, 2 June 2021, Fr Brandon West of St Peter’s, Strand reflects on the Eucharist as a pledge of future glory.

This video is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 26: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Tuesday, 1 June 2021, Leonardo Sforza of the Church of the Resurrection, Tableview, shares a personal reflection on the Eucharist.

This video is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 25: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Monday, 31 May, Fr Kees Thönissen OFM Cap  reflects on how the Eucharist commits us to the poor.

This video is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 24: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Sunday, 30 May, Fr Rui Henriques of St Anthony’s, Kraaifontein reflects on Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. 

This video, which is in English and Portuguese, is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 23: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Saturday, 29 May, Fr Godfrey Solomon of Regina Caeli, Belgravia reflects on receiving Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist. 

This video is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.

Day 22: 30 Days of Preparation to Celebrate Corpus Christi in the Year of the Eucharist

In this Year of the Eucharist in which we are invited to deepen our appreciation of the Eucharist in the life of the Church, each day for the next 30 days, members of the Archdiocese of Cape Town will offer reflections on aspects of the Eucharist. 

In this reflection for Friday, 28 May, Fr Jackson Francis SAC of Corpus Christi, Wittebome, reflects on the movement of the Eucharistic celebration. 

This video is also available on the Archdiocese of Cape Town’s Facebook page and YouTube channel. Please share these daily reflections on your parish WhatsApp groups.