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Dominican sister heard vocational call at eucharistic adoration
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Sister Anna Wray is a big fan of eucharistic adoration. There is something about the quiet time in prayer that has spoken powerfully to her over the years making her understand God a little more and also get a clearer sense of her path …
Vatican asks bishops to ensure validity of matter for Eucharist
IMAGE: CNS photo/Bob Roller By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops should look at ways to help verify and guarantee the validity and worthiness of the bread and wine used for the celebration of the Eucharist, the Vatican said in a recent document. Because bread and wine for the …
Eucharist is reminder of God’s love, call to unity, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Tony Gentile, Reuters By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The Eucharist is a tangible reminder of God’s love, and receiving Communion is a call to work to build the body of Christ by loving others and shunning all that sows division within a community, Pope Francis said. The Eucharist …
Vatican cardinal explains limits of eucharistic sharing
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden MALMO, Sweden (CNS) — The Catholic Church continues to insist that sharing the sacrament of Communion will be a sign that Christian churches have reconciled fully with one another, although in some pastoral situations, guests may be invited to the Eucharist, said Cardinal Kurt …
Patience hailed as a virtue at eucharistic congress’ closing Mass
IMAGE: CNS photo/Leslie E. Kossoff By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — Practicing patience can be a great virtue, said Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry of Chicago in his homily at the Aug. 7 closing Mass of the African National Eucharistic Congress in Washington. “What greater school for patience is there …
In Eucharist, find strength to share bread, faith with others, pope says
IMAGE: CNS/Paul Haring By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — A Corpus Christi procession should honor Christ’s gift of himself in the Eucharist, but also should be a pledge to share bread and faith with the people of the cities and towns where the processions take place, Pope Francis said. Just …
Former garbage picker challenges eucharistic congress to help poor
IMAGE: CNS photo/Simone Orendain By CEBU, Philippines (CNS) — Maria Georgia “Maggie” Cogtas of Cebu told of a childhood without playing, only tough work as a garbage picker at dumpsites, construction sites and on the streets. Cogtas, 21, also told more than 12,000 people at the 51st International Eucharistic Congress …
Eucharist must create culture that welcomes all, says Manila cardinal
IMAGE: CNS/Katarzyna Artymiak By CEBU, Philippines (CNS) — The Eucharist is supposed to create a new culture, one that is welcoming and only sees the flaws and failures of others as a reminder of one’s own need for God’s mercy, said Philippine Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. The Eucharist is the …
Follow example of Pope Francis, church leaders say at eucharistic congress
IMAGE: CNS photo/Jay Rommel Labra, EPA By Simone Orendain CEBU, Philippines (CNS) — Two Asian church leaders urged participants in the 51st International Eucharistic Congress to follow the example of Pope Francis, working to reach people on the periphery. The pope’s envoy to the congress, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, …
Papal envoy opens eucharistic congress by declaring war on poverty
IMAGE: EPA By Simone Orendain CEBU, Philippines (CNS) — The 51st International Eucharistic Congress kicked off with Pope Francis’ representative, Cardinal Charles Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, declaring war on poverty. “The Eucharist calls for … a third world war against poverty,” said Cardinal Bo, “a third world war against the …