By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The official Catholic-Lutheran dialogue will begin a deeper exploration of common beliefs and differences on “church, Eucharist and ministry,” the Vatican and the Lutheran World Federation announced. When Pope Francis joined Bishop Munib A. Younan, then the president of the Lutheran World Federation, …

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 …

Father Stephen Imparrato of Priests for Life will speak on “The Eucharist as the Basis for Pro-life Activism” at UD’s Science Center Auditorium.  A priest of the Diocese of Sante Fe, Father Imbarrato is a well-known speaker and pro-life activist. Involved in procuring a girlfriend’s abortion as a young man, …

Father Stephen Imparrato of Priests for Life will lead prayer and a Eucharistic procession around the Martin Haskell late-term abortion business. He will also celebrate Mass at The Church of the Incarnation in Centerville at 11:30; all welcome to attend one or both. A priest of the Diocese of Sante …

Parishes and schools around the world will participate in the 15th annual Worldwide Children’s Eucharistic Holy Hour. This year’s date – Friday, October 13 – is the 100th anniversary of the miracle of the sun in FatimaMore information can be found at http://childrenoftheeucharist.org/.

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 …

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 …

Solemn High Mass (Extraordinary Form — 1962 Latin Missal) will be sung for the Feast of Corpus Christi; there will also be a procession.

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 …

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 …