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When Corpus Christi falls on Father’s Day – the perfect reflection

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Kathleen N. Hattrup - published on 06/19/22
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There's a moment at Mass that could make us think of a Father's Day card.

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This year, the preacher for the Pope and the Curia dedicated his Lenten meditations to the theme of the Eucharist.

On this feast of Corpus Christi, which in some parts of the world is also Father's Day, we call to mind an image proposed by the preacher, Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa.

While Cardinal Cantalamessa made the comparison to a birthday card, we can replace it today with a Father's Day card.

The firstborn secretly includes the others

Where do I sign?

According to Cardinal Cantalamessa, there is a place in the liturgy where this "signing of the card" happens.

Our contract

For Cardinal Cantalamessa, this honor of joining with Christ to present the Father our sacrifice and love speaks of a commitment:

You can read the whole of Cardinal Cantalamessa's beautiful reflection here.

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