Question corner Q: When I was in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (commonly known as RCIA, now the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults), the instructor said normal weekly Eucharist counts as a “confession,” and reception counts as “absolution.” She said in most cases, most people “don’t need to bother” the priest with […]
Stewardship is our response to the gift of the Eucharist
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Eucharist, often referred to as the “source and summit of the Christian life” in Catholic theology, stands as the ultimate gift from God to his people. It is in this sacred sacrament that Catholics partake in the real presence of Christ, an encounter that nourishes our souls and strengthens […]
Michael R. Heinlein: Eucharist provides a lesson in waiting
Commentary Learning to wait is an important skill to acquire. I am reminded of its importance almost daily as I help my young children come to understand it — and, of course, in that process come to understand it more and more in my own life, too. “Patience is a virtue” I heard so much […]
CARA study shows positive signs of belief in Eucharist, however …
By Maria Wiering OSV News Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but only 17% of adult Catholics physically attend Mass at least once per week, according to a newly published survey from Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate. The survey also revealed a […]
Sharing: From the mountains to the sea
By Charlotte White Special to the Herald This year the focus of faith formation at Holy Trinity Church in east Honolulu is the Eucharist, the true presence of Christ, not a symbolic gesture, but a profound encounter with the living presence of Jesus himself. This belief is a source of profound comfort, inspiration and solace […]
Restoring the cup
Diocese of Honolulu to bring back Communion under the form of the Precious Blood By Anna Weaver Hawaii Catholic Herald Holy Communion under the form of the cup is coming back to Hawaii. But the cup won’t runneth over or even perhaps be half full based on reactions so far to its restoration. The Diocese […]
Some U.S. dioceses are lifting restrictions on Communion cup
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — As many restrictions put in place at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic have been lifted, some Catholic dioceses around the country are returning, or already have returned, to offering consecrated wine in the chalice for Communion while others are waiting to do so. Some dioceses lifted […]
Colorado lawmakers asked not to take Communion
State bishops urge this action ‘until public repentance takes place and sacramental absolution is received’ By Julie Asher Catholic News Service In a June 6 open letter, the Catholic bishops of Colorado asked those Catholic legislators “who live or worship in the state” and voted for Colorado’s Reproductive Health Equity Act “to voluntarily refrain from […]
Eucharistic healing is needed to repair scandal, says archbishop
By Catholic News Service DUBUQUE, Iowa — Rather than being denied Communion, Catholics who cause scandal in their defiance of church teaching should be allowed to receive the Eucharist as the “healing remedy” Christ gave to his followers, said Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque. “We readily identify things like abortion and capital punishment as […]
Letter to the Herald: What the draft did not say
Letter to the Herald What the draft did not say The Nov. 12 cover story written by Carol Zimmerman of CNS has a baiting inaccurate headline. The headline reads, “Draft of the U.S. Bishops’ document says nothing about denying Communion to Catholic politicians who support legal abortion.” While this may be true, the bishops’ draft […]