Search Result for “Eucharist”

Bishops Barron and Paprocki stress the importance of ‘inviting Catholics back to Mass’
By Jonah McKeown CNA Newsroom, Jul 26, 2024 / 11:30 am Bishop Robert Barron of Winona-Rochester and Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield — both Chicagoans who have known each other since the early days of their priesthood — recently sat down to discuss the most important aspects of living the Catholic …

Seek the Lord for August 2024
It is said that we should never stop learning. Every day presents us with opportunities to learn more about ourselves and the world in which we live. God also is constantly working to draw us deeper into the truth of who He is and who He created us to be. …

Pilgrimage in Ohio
In conjunction with the National Eucharistic Revival, Catholics are invited to participate in a statewide pilgrimage, concluding with a Vigil of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Carey, OH, on Wednesday, August 14. Statewide Eucharistic pilgrimages at the Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady …

Taking Christ Our Light to the People
by Matt Hess, photo by Danny Schneible Luke recounts to his readers that after Jesus’ death, two of His disciples embark on a journey. Jesus draws near to these friends and walks in their midst, though they do not initially recognize Him. They only became aware of His presence among …

Photo Essay: Jesus is Here!
July 7 coverage of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. More than 650 people packed into St. Lawrence Church, Price Hill on Sunday morning for 11 a.m. Mass. Following Mass, the faithful spent time with the Lord in adoration before departing for a Solemn Eucharistic Procession. The …

New film on the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to hit theaters in 2025
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jul 5, 2024 / 06:00 am A new documentary film exploring the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis and the lessons he offers young people regarding the challenges of the digital world will be coming to theaters in the spring of 2025. “Roadmap to Reality: Carlo …

Reviving our Decaying Faith
Our Eucharistic faith stinks right now. Like, literally. I will not repeat the sad statistics regarding Eucharistic belief and piety: we have heard them before, and we all know there is need for revival. The Church in America—laity and clergy alike—have called for it, and by calling for revival, we …

The rise of South Carolina’s Catholic population
By Gigi Duncan Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jul 2, 2024 / 06:00 am While parish closures and consolidations have made headlines across the United States, a lively community of devout Catholics dedicated to deepening their faith has flourished in the South, particularly in South Carolina. “Being in the Bible Belt, or a …

8 ways to grow closer to God this summer
By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 29, 2024 / 06:00 am Whether you’re on break from school or taking a well-deserved vacation, summertime often brings a different rhythm to life and an opportunity to deepen your relationship with God. Without the regular hustle and bustle, there are many ways you …

St. Irenaeus of Lyon: the legacy of the early Church father and doctor of unity
By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Jun 28, 2024 / 04:00 am On June 28, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Irenaeus of Lyon, who as a boy sat at the feet of Polycarp, eagerly listening to the sermons of the early Christian bishop and disciple of the apostle John. The boy Irenaeus …