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Corpus Christi

The Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Body and Blood of Christ, is a Catholic feast celebrating the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Instituted in the 13th century by Pope Urban IV, the feast was inspired by the devotion of St. Juliana of Liège, who advocated for a specific feast day honoring the Eucharist. This celebration usually occurs on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, emphasizing the sacrifice of Christ and His enduring presence in the Church. Processions and Eucharistic adoration are common practices during this feast, symbolizing the community's faith and the central role of the Eucharist in Catholic life. It highlights the belief in the transformation of bread and wine into the actual body and blood of Christ during Mass, a mystery central to Catholic doctrine.