In June of 2022, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops announced a 3-year Eucharistic Revival, starting with that year’s Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ and ending in 2025. They state that their mission is, “to renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.” Busted Halo has compiled a list of resources that will help Catholics experience a revival in our devotion to, dedication to, and appreciation of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.
This post will be regularly updated as the revival continues.
Everything You Need To Know About the Eucharistic Revival (Podcast)
Since the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, you may have heard your church mention something about a national Eucharistic Revival. But what exactly is it and what does it entail? Father Dave explains that this decision partially stemmed from research stating that modern Catholics lack understanding about the importance and true meaning of the Sacrament. “The revival is for us,” he says. “Revival in our devotion to, dedication to, and appreciation of Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.”
‘Be a Eucharistic People’ (Homily)
Father Dave explains the National Eucharistic Revival that began on the Feast of Corpus Christi and continues for the next three years. He describes how this Gospel reading from Luke gives us four steps to becoming a Eucharistic People. Preached on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ at Saint Paul the Apostle Church, New York City (2022).
3 Scripture Verses to Reflect on During the Eucharistic Revival (Article)
With the Eucharistic Revival beginning in the United States, these three scripture verses will help you reflect on the role of the Eucharist in your own life.
Celebrating the Paschal Mystery and National Eucharistic Revival With Sister Alicia Torres (Podcast)
As we continue our National Eucharistic Revival, Father Dave welcomes Sister Alicia Torres, F.E., who serves on the Revival’s executive team. She is also the managing editor of their weekly e-newsletter “Heart of the Revival,” which includes a new series for the Easter season called “Beautiful Light: A Paschal Mystagogy.”
Dr. Timothy O’Malley Examines What It Means To Be a Eucharistic People (Podcast)
Dr. Timothy O’Malley joins the Busted Halo Show to discuss his new book “Becoming Eucharistic People: The Hope and Promise of Parish Life.” O’Malley is a member of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ executive planning team for the Revival, as well as director of education at the McGrath Institute for Church Life and academic director of the Notre Dame Center for Liturgy. O’Malley assesses the need for this Revival in light of the current polarization of the Church and world.
Corpus Christi: What Is This? (Homily)
While preaching at an outdoor Mass and procession, Father Dave calls us to fully recognize the gift of the Eucharist. He describes Christ’s true presence in the form of bread and wine, as we enter year two of our National Eucharistic Revival. Preached on the Feast of Corpus Christi at Carroll Park, Brooklyn, NY (2023).
A Beginner’s Guide to Eucharistic Adoration (Article)
Despite my years of doubts, I somehow found myself wanting to try Eucharistic Adoration again. Here are some things I that helped me commit to a weekly Adoration practice.
Sacraments 101: Eucharist (How We Receive) (Video)
Should Catholics receive communion on the hand or on the tongue? And how exactly are we supposed to do that reverently? Is there any other acceptable response besides “Amen?” …and what does “amen” mean anyway?
These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 101,” a web video series geared for those who’d like an introduction or refresher course on these important, tangible Catholic experiences of God.
Sacraments 201: Eucharist (What We Believe) (Video)
Busted Halo’s introduction to the Sacraments 101 video series continues as Fr. Steven Bell, CSP, answers more questions about what Catholics believe about the Eucharist and receiving Communion: How does the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ? Is Communion a reenactment of the last supper? Should you not receive Communion if you have sinned? Why can’t non-Catholics receive Communion in the Church?
These questions and more are answered in this edition of “Sacraments 201,” a web video series geared toward those who’d like an introduction or refresher course on these important, tangible Catholic experiences of God.