We need a national eucharistic revival. However, after reviewing materials associated with the National Eucharistic Revival, I am not confident that it will accomplish what it sets out to do.
Eucharist
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Why Eucharistic Presence Matters
The doctrine of Real Presence is important for many reasons, not least because it is through the presence of love itself that every Catholic may discover anew the art of self-giving love.
Posted inFaith, Music
Bishops’ conference sponsors Eucharistic Revival songwriting competition
The Eucharistic Revival Musical Competition seeks entries from Catholic composers, poets and songwriters.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Pope Benedict XVI’s Eucharistic vision: A key to understanding his life and theology
“Benedict placed the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist at the very center of Catholic faith and devotion.”
Posted inFaith, Short Take
What the eucharistic revival means to me as a Catholic convert
Given that so many converts come into the church precisely because they have discovered the Eucharist, it seems sensible we should listen to them especially.
Posted inFaith, Features
Our Spiritual Drink: A History of Wine and the Catholic Church
How the Catholic Church—from Jesus to Dom Perignon to modern monks—has helped perfect the art of winemaking
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Mary is a living tabernacle—and each time we receive the body of Christ, we are too.
The Incarnation continues in the church, the body of Christ.
Posted inFaith, News
U.S. dioceses begin to bring back Communion Cup
As many restrictions put in place for the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country are returning to offering consecrated wine in the chalice for Communion.
Posted inExplainer, Faith
Why don’t Catholics receive the precious blood from separate cups at Communion?
The precious blood is an important part of Communion, but many people are afraid of the risk of cross-contamination from a shared chalice. Why shouldn’t we simply use separate cups? There are a few reasons.
Posted inFaith, Interviews
‘We want the whole church to be there’: Bishop Cozzens on his hopes for the eucharistic revival
On the season premiere of “The Gloria Purvis Podcast,” Gloria speaks with Bishop Andrew Cozzens about the meaning of the Eucharist, the eucharistic revival and the importance of encounter in creating missionary disciples.