Dressing up for special occasions is a common practice, but on certain occasions, the dress itself carries its own traditions and symbolism. The reception of First Holy Communion is one such special occasion. It is common to see those receiving First Communion dressed...
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Four Ways To Foster A Child’s Love For The Eucharist
“Alright kids, why do we go to Mass?” We ask a variation of that question every time we arrive at our parish parking lot, usually sweaty and disheveled from wrangling four (soon to be five) children into the van. A mini call-to-action and reminder of why Mass is...
Drew and Katie – What is the Eucharist with Tim Glemkowski
What is the National Eucharistic Revival 2022? What does the Catholic Church believe about the Eucharist and how do I have an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist? Tim Glemkowski the Executive Director for the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 answers all this and more.
This Is Your Invitation To Daily Mass
When you love someone, you don’t just hang out with them once a week for Friday night dates. You want to be with them, in person, every moment you can. You don’t need entertainment. You don’t always need to understand each other or even say much. You just want to be...
4 Ways To Keep The Eucharist At The Center Of Your Family’s Christmas
“What’s the point of Christmas?” we ask our kids after their 82nd time watching Elf this week. “Jesus!” they shout. Whew! We drill that question into our children every few days during this season of Advent to help them remember the focal...
The Eucharistic Trilemma: Evangelizing Christians During The Eucharistic Revival
Living in Utah, it was only a matter of time before an LDS (Mormon) missionary came knocking on our door. They were very kind, but the conversation quickly moved on to more "ultimate" things. I was honest and said, "I could never leave the Catholic faith because I...
4 Ways The Old Testament Reveals The Eucharist
What is Typology? Since the time of the Apostles, the Church has shown how intimately interconnected the Old and New Testaments are in the plan of God. This unity is highlighted by typology which “discerns in God’s works of the Old Covenant prefigurations of what he...
5 Ways To Engage Children With Jesus | Part 3 Of A Guide To Children’s Adoration
This is the third installment of our series on bringing children to adoration as part of a response to the USCCB’s call for a Eucharistic Revival. In the first part of the series, we looked at why it is both appropriate and important for children to go to adoration....
5 Pillars Of The USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival Explained
In response to a 2019 Pew Study that showed only 30 percent of Catholics believe in the Real Presence, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a three-year long Eucharistic Revival, which started on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 19. 5 Pillars...
Consecration: A Priest Shares What You Need To Know About This Part Of The Mass
How can billions of men and women believe that what their eyes see as bread is God? How can sane people support the claim by the Catholic Church according to which, at Holy Mass, bread becomes the Body of Jesus, and wine becomes His Blood? The Church teaches that the...
Two Things That Keep Parents From Bringing Children To Adoration | Part 1 Of A Guide To Children’s Adoration
This year, the USCCB has announced a three-year Eucharistic Revival. The goal of the revival is to draw people to the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith. A significant way that this call for revival is being lived out is through an increase in Eucharistic...
A Poem About Christ’s Real Presence In The Eucharist
What but as bread, This appears to beIs You, Lord, it’s truly TheeIt is You, Lord, I now receiveThis is true, not just because I believe My belief cannot createCan’t sew a seed, give man a mateCan’t fashion out of dustOne who knows You, merciful and just Alone, I am...
Who Are The Seven Women Saints Named In The Eucharistic Prayer At Mass?
To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners, hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity,...
Your Guide To The National Eucharistic Revival Resources
On June 19, 2022, the Feast of Corpus Christi, the United States Council of Catholic Bishops will begin a three-year focus on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist that is intended to be a National Eucharistic Revival! Many resources will be available to help...
I’m Catholic, But I Don’t Believe In The Eucharist | 3 Things To Do Now
Struggling to Believe in the Eucharist? If you are Catholic and struggling to believe in the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist, you are not alone. A Pew Research Center survey suggests: “… nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) say they personally believe that during...
Four Steps For The Eucharistic Revival In The Catholic Church
The Feast of Corpus Christi on June 19, 2022, will mark a special moment in Eucharistic devotion for the United States. The USCCB will launch a multi-year Eucharistic revival which will culminate in a National Eucharistic Congress. Throughout the next three years,...
2022 Catholic Monthly Devotions And An Inspirational Catholic Quote For Each Month
It is a tradition of the Catholic Church to observe a specific devotion during each month of the year. Here is the list of those devotions and a saint quote that will inspire you! 2022 Catholic Monthly Devotions January - The Holy Name of Jesus "The sweet name of...
5 Ways To Grow In Devotion To The Eucharist This Christmas
I’m somewhat ashamed to say, this story didn’t happen until I was about halfway through seminary: It was my first Christmas in Italy. After three years in the seminary in the United States, I had been sent to the North American College Seminary in Rome for the last...
An Inside Look At How The Knights Of The Holy Eucharist Encourage Individual Spirituality
Since Pope Francis became pope, the way of life and the spirituality of Franciscans have received closer attention. With the pope’s announcement of the Year of St. Joseph, there has been even more focus on the spiritual life of...
Can St. Irenaeus Prove That The Catholic Church Was The Original Church?
Irenaeus was a 2nd-century bishop of Lyons in modern-day France. He knew Polycarp, who was a disciple of the Apostle John. He, therefore, serves as a significant witness to the early Church’s development, especially as it was consolidating itself against divergent...
Discovering The Eucharist On Every Page Of The Bible
“Parousia: The Bible and the Mass” We are proud to share with you a phenomenal Bible study series at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology called “Parousia: The Bible and the Mass” hosted by Dr. Scott Hahn. Beautifully presented, impeccably edited, with masterful...
April Is Devoted To The Blessed Sacrament And The Holy Spirit – Mark Your Calendar!
Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions! Make yourself notes, write them on your calendar, and pray a specific prayer each day of the month to...
Carlo Acutis: The Newest Patron Saint Of The Internet?
Carlo Acutis, who passed away in 2006, was beatified October 10, 2020 in Assisi. Blessed Carlo Acutis is proving to the world that you don’t need to be rich, famous, crazy smart or the coolest kid in school to make an impact. He once said, “To be always close to...
Is Chewing The Eucharist Ok?
If you missed Ask a Priest Live with Fr. George Elliott, you can watch the replay here. Each Sunday at 3:00 PM Central, I go live on the Catholic-Link Facebook page. I will start with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, then provide a quick reflection...
Liturgy Live | Corpus Christi
We are being tested during this time of crisis. God is looking to see if you remember that He provides for you. He will guide you and provide for you. We are being allowed to feel the hunger for the Body and Blood of Christ, how are we to respond to the invitation...