The core doctrine of Catholicism teaches that the bread and wine at Mass become Christ, His body, blood, soul, and divinity. This truth is celebrated every Sunday. However, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ offers special focus. The feast, originating in the 13th century, was inspired by the visions of Saint Juliana of Belgium (1193-1258). She shared her experiences with her bishop, later Pope Urban IV. In 1264, he formally…
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