By Jennifer Rector Hawaii Catholic Herald Are we Catholics really engaged and open to the holy sacrifice of the Mass offered to us and for us Sunday after Sunday? Are we aware of the love and desire Jesus has for us to be in union with him? Do we no longer recognize the true […]
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 […]
Jesus Thirsts for America revival tour coming to Hawaii
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Jesus Thirsts for America, the 21-city U.S. revival tour featuring six mainland speakers will visit Hawaii July 15 at St. Ann Church, Kaneohe, preceded by an evening healing service July 14 at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. Organizers describe the event, called “I Thirst: Hawaii,” as an “old […]
Pilgrimages connect Catholics across U.S. to 2024 Congress
By Maria Wiering OSV News ST. PAUL, Minn. — Mike Wavra thinks of the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage as “an opportunity to walk with the Lord.” He and his wife, Cindi, both 65-year-old retirees, plan to join the pilgrimage at its northern launch point in Minnesota in May 2024, and then walk for about a […]
1,000 LA Catholics bring Eucharistic revival to the streets
By Natalie Romano OSV News LOS ANGELES — With the Blessed Sacrament held high, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles led more than 1,000 Catholics carrying flags, rosaries and an abundance of spirit out of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and onto the streets of the San Gabriel Valley March 25. The Saturday morning event […]
‘Teaching’ Masses help in the understanding of the Eucharist
By Patrick Downes Hawaii Catholic Herald Sunday Mass has just gotten a little bit longer. That’s because, starting in January, it has become an occasion for a “teachable moment.” Bishop Larry Silva has asked parishes to conduct “teaching Masses” in participation in the National Eucharistic Revival, a movement begun by the U.S. bishops to restore […]
Eucharistic preachers seek to inspire the faithful to encounter Jesus
By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Priests soon will be fanning out to dioceses across the country to inspire deeper reflection on the gift of the Eucharist to the church. The National Eucharistic Preachers are part of a new initiative under the National Eucharistic Revival being organized by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. In […]