In this homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), Year C, the Rev. Hank Hilton draws on ancient philosophy, childhood boat rides on the Jersey Shore and his mother’s steady wisdom to reflect on the transformative power of Christ’s kindness.
Eucharist
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Making Communion a true meal: bring back wine, sing easy songs and no hosts from the tabernacle
For a true Eucharistic revival in our nation, we need to take seriously the command of Christ and the “General Instruction” of the Roman Missal to increase our efforts to give everyone a complete sign of reception of holy Communion.
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The move away from the Latin Mass was about more than aesthetics
The Eucharist is not simply a cultural legacy. It is more than a moving performance or a beautiful ritual symbolizing transcendence. And liturgy is more than aesthetics.
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Should you stand or kneel to receive communion? Cardinal Cupich stirs debate after weighing in
A recent missive from Cardinal Blase Cupich to parishioners in Chicago provoked an unusually vitriolic response after the cardinal addressed issues regarding proper liturgical practice on Communion lines.
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A call for Catholics and Protestants to receive Communion—side by side
Why can’t Catholics and Protestants share the experience of partaking in the Eucharist each according to their tradition?
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
I encountered the real presence of the American church at the Eucharistic Congress.
One girl told me that the congress ‘has been a sneak peek into heaven.’
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Seeking and finding God at the Eucharistic Congress—despite my misgivings
Every light in the stadium converged upon the monstrance, all while the congregation was led in praise and worship, singing: “I want more of you God…. No place I’d rather be than here in your love.”
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‘Dreams come true’: Bishop Cozzens looks back on the Eucharistic Congress
Bishop Andrew Cozzens, who spearheaded the three-year National Eucharistic Revival, said, “I felt a great fullness of God, one I prayed that everyone would be filled with.”
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Top preaching takeaways from the National Eucharistic Congress
On this episode of “Preach,” Ricardo reflects on his experience attending the congress and the rich tapestry of preaching styles he experienced while there.
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Gloria Purvis at the Eucharistic Congress: Respect the pope, repent of racism and put God over politics
In her keynote address at the Eucharistic Congress, Gloria Purvis warned that disloyalty to Pope Francis, the sin of racism and putting political parties above God threaten the unity of the Catholic Church.