The Revival is a response by the US Bishops to research that shows up to 2/3 of baptized Catholic do not believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Efforts began on The Feast of the Body & Blood of Jesus (Corpus Christi) in June of 2022. It will end on the same holiday in 2025. Many resources are available at its website. We are currently in the Year of Mission. Our leadership hopes each Catholic will participate in the “Walk with One” initiative. All Catholics are invited to pray a holy hour for the success of the Revival. The goal is at least 10,000 of them. Log yours here. Get juiced up with this video.
Testimonies are others’ stories of encounters with Jesus’ life changing power. Click here to learn of some. Ask that Adoration be offered at times most conducive for you to attend. Here’s why. Adoration allows us to be present to Jesus when we are not at Mass. Use this reflection to help you. These Eucharistic Encounters can also help you to develop your relationship with Jesus.
The Mission Year’s, elements are: To form, inspire, and launch missionary disciples, filled with love of God and neighbor that comes from an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist,
to the margins of the Church and the world. For help evangelizing, pray first! Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind someone with whom God wants a closer relationship. Then, Walk with that One. Videos of a series of 3 webinars.
Although the National Eucharistic Congress has passed, the speakers and music lives on!
The Revival has 4 main goals. Check out the diocesan website for regional growth and celebration opportunities. Check this page, the bulletin, or our Facebook page for local growth and celebration opportunities. These vast resources from the National Revival website to help us and others love Jesus more in the Eucharist.
Stay up to date by subscribing to the National Eucharistic Revival newsletter. Podcasts. Blogs. Create an account to access a library of free video content. Let the stories of the Saints help you “encounter Jesus in the Eucharist and go on mission with him for the life of the world.” On Formed, courses like “Presence, The Mystery of the Eucharist” can be found. Or let Bishop Andrew Cozzens break open “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church.” Access more about the National Eucharistic Revival on its pages at Instagram, Facebook & YouTube.
We must remember that grace comes to us through the Sacraments! Forgiveness requires repentance. (Jesus’s first recorded word in the Gospels is “Repent!” Use a daily examination of conscience to help you to know how often to seek Reconciliation.) Also, without absolution of sin there is no communion. Our life with Jesus — His passion, death and resurrection — began with our Baptisms. Are we uniting our sufferings with His at the foot of the Cross? Are we being fed in Word, Sacrament and Service? Participation means being Christ-like and celebrating the Sacraments!
A pilgrimage is also a way to gain an appreciation of Jesus love. A series of materials guiding you to make a local pilgrimage are available at our worship sites, or by contacting Patty Larzelere.