A Eucharistic Word: Fruitfulness October 20, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist The Eucharist truly is the gift that shapes our character into his. We pray, as St. Augustine preached, that we will ever more fully become who we receive.
Jesus ‘brings us to his heart, brings us with him to heart of God,’ archbishop tells congress in Ocean City October 18, 2024By Connie Connolly OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News In just 45 minutes, Archbishop Richard G. Henning presented salvation history according to sacred Scripture in an engaging keynote address Oct. 5, during the Eucharistic Congress sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Wilmington.
Michigan Catholic bishops say Gov. Whitmer video mocks Eucharist October 14, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: 2024 Election, Eucharist, Feature, News, social media, World News Michigan’s Catholic bishops have expressed “profound disappointment and offense” after that state’s Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared to mock the Eucharist in a social media video posted by feminist author and podcaster Liz Plank.
Radio Interview: Ask a Bishop with Bishop Adam J. Parker October 7, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Bishops, Eucharist, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Vocations Listeners of Catholic Review Radio get their chance to ask Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Adam J. Parker whatever questions are on their mind in this first-ever “Ask a Bishop” episode of the program.
New texts for eucharistic adoration, Communion outside Mass aim to promote unity September 27, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News, Worship & Sacraments Three years after being approved by the U.S. Catholic bishops, updates to the ritual texts for distribution of holy Communion outside of Mass and for eucharistic adoration will take effect.
Question Corner: Why do Catholics emphasize the body more than the blood of Jesus in Communion reception? September 25, 2024By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Question Corner It is the consistent traditional practice in Eastern Catholic churches to administer Communion under both kinds as a matter of course.
Padre Pio is beloved but most people misunderstand why September 25, 2024By Father Patrick Briscoe OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist, Saints Padre Pio had a keen awareness of sin, and most importantly, as Father John puts it, “He was abrupt and tough with some people and compassionate and gentle with others.”
CEO says National Eucharistic Congress, pilgrimage show Catholics ‘are ready to make history’ September 24, 2024By Maria Wiering OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Evangelization, Feature, News, World News In the afterglow of July’s 10th National Eucharistic Congress, Jason Shanks senses that there’s a new “way of evangelization” emerging — or reemerging — among Catholics in the United States.
A Eucharistic Word: Reception September 20, 2024By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Eucharist The Holy Eucharist is a treasure beyond compare, deserving our safeguarding and protection. We should and must be vigilant to ensure the Eucharist is not abused or desecrated.
Congress in Ecuador closes with cry for Earth; Australians overjoyed Sydney to host 2028 gathering September 17, 2024By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Feature, News, World News As Ecuador’s International Eucharistic Congress wrapped up in the country’s capital, Quito, Australians burst into joy as the announcement was made that they will host the 54th congress in 2028.
As International Eucharistic Congress ends, Catholics can ‘shine their light’ amid world’s problems, says Bishop Cozzens September 17, 2024By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, News, World News While the serious problems the world is facing are mostly beyond the control of the church, Catholics can “shine their light” and draw people to a path of peace and solidarity, said Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Minn., the chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc.
Crises caused by war, migration and how the church can respond prompt debate at congress September 11, 2024By Eduardo Campos Lima OSV News Filed Under: Eucharist, Immigration and Migration, News, World News The first two days of presentations of the 53rd International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, contrasted the hardships currently faced by many people in different parts of the world with the prophetic responses that the church can provide in times of crisis.