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By Carl E. Olson. The reasons are many and interrelated. (Subscription required)
By Mike Aquilina. Blessed John Henry Newman longed to be in communion. (Subscription required)
Homily Background for May 25, 2008 - Year A
By Emily Stimpson. An explanation of the parts of the Mass
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life
By Carl E. Olson. We turn to Jesus' teachings as reminders of his real and living presence in the Eucharist
By Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Prayer and enthusiastic study of the Eucharist and the Sacrament of Penance necessary
By Nicholas Zientarski. Texts and contexts in the new Roman Missal
By Frank P. DeSiano, C.S.P. There can be no doubt that most Catholics experience their faith through the liturgy.
By Carl E. Olson. When we receive the Eucharist, we proclaim Christ's coming -- especially during Advent
By Msgr. John E. Kozar. A lesson from the missions
Reflections on Sacramentum Caritatis by Most Rev. Donald W. Wuerl.
Homily Background for November 27, 2011 - Year A. (Subscription required)
By Carl E. Olson. One of Jesus' most shocking declarations to his disciples was that of life-giving bread
The Catholic answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality, and apologetics.
Books by Jason Evert, Fr. Kevin Scallon, Mike Aquilina, Matt Swaim, Ron Rychlak and Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer are reviewed
By Father Francis Hoffman. The Catholic Answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life.
This article has free access for all visitors. The Catholic Answer to your questions about Scripture, theology, morality and apologetics.
By Fr. Daniel J. Mulkern. The first Eucharist event after the Resurrection. (Subscription required)
Eucharistic adoration as 'Center of the Church' disputed
By Carl Olson. Jesus’ miracle at Cana wedding points to several of the sacraments, including baptism and Eucharist
Recipe for pork chops with apples
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Each of the seven sacraments can only be understood as sacrifice, tied to the Eucharist
Returning to Sacrament of Penance, columnist recalls rediscovering the joy of God’s forgiveness. (Subscription required)
By Carl E. Olson. At the Last Supper, Jesus completed promises that were given to Moses in the Old Testament
By James M. Dunfee. Catholic teaching says that a priest is an alter Christus.
When 1940s Hollywood star Betty Hutton hit bottom, she found the Lord and peace.
By Carl E. Olson. In feeding the multitude, Jesus deliberately foreshadowed the institution of the Eucharist
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Daily conversion, seeking forgiveness through Eucharist are remedies in freeing us from vices
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Should boys and girls serve together? What about phasing out kids altogether and just using adults?
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Mass is a common name that describes Sacrament of the Eucharist, but it is just one of many terms
By Carl Olson. Receiving Eucharist is participation in sacrifice, which nourishes our deep longing for Christ
By John Norton. There is truly nothing more monumental we can do than prayerfully join in the celebration of Holy Eucharist
Column by Gerald Korson, editor. The fall meeting of the U.S. Bishops will cover a number of topics, from reorganization to liturgy.
By John Norton. How about bean soup to celebrate Thanksgiving, rather than turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes?
This column has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Reflecting on the martyrs and their joyful sacrifice is a healthy spiritual tonic
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Because the Eucharist expresses unity of belief, a Catholic cannot receive at an Episcopal church
A reader writes a lengthy criticism of recent columns on communion; shows need for catechesis
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Allowing God to be the judge of other people can be difficult when their behavior is glaringly wrong
Jail inmate can serve as an extraordinary minister, and may be a source of hope to others serving time
Far from being boring, heaven is a joyful place that provides release from the stresses and strains of life. (Subscription required)
Although it may sound unsanitary, as Catholics we understand Eucharist as a communal celebration. (Subscription required)
Attention must not be given to personal tastes or theatrics, but to Christ’s sacramental presence
To better understand the Eucharist, begin by reading the scriptural account of the Exodus
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Priest has duty to make sure Eucharist is not abused or distributed to unauthorized person
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Marks of a Eucharistic People
Catholics don't recognize their Real Presence, but stance should not be seen as demeaning
Eucharistic beliefs and liturgies between the faiths are a lot closer than you might think
Receiving the Eucharist is not a duty, rather it is an "awesome privilege" for us.
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor about big families, vocations, modesty and conversion.(Subscription required)
Letters to the Editor about clergy sexual abuse, saint relics, Eucharist, Roman Missal and immigration.(Subscription requied)
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Duc in Altum “Cast Out into the Deep”
Jesus seeks us out, just as he did the disciples on the road to Emmaus, in the Eucharist
By Carl E. Olson. Jesus declared you do not have life within you unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man
Noted apologist Scott Hahn discusses his feelings when he attended his first Mass.
By John Collins. Following the wisdom of Father Benedict J. Groeschel, a look at how encountering Christ is the key to a mature faith
By Mark Shea. How the Puritans rejected Church tradition, but ended up creating the nation’s first liturgical feast
We may share many aspects of Christianity with our non-Catholic brethren, but this is uniquely Catholic
Homily Background for June 26, 2011-Year A. (Subscription required)
By Carl E. Olson. Want eternal life? Jesus spelled it out for us in a Bible passage that some seem to skip over
By Heidi Busse. Thanksgiving is filled with messages of the Gospels -- breaking bread together, expressing gratitude and taking care of those in need
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. No matter whom you are praying to, petitions should not be restrictive nor overly legalistic
By James W. Kinn. Authentic Christianity requires Christian community
Pope Benedict XVI's postsynodal document examines Church, salvation and worship in light of the Blessed Sacrament
By Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. An international traveling exhibit explains how, for centuries, miracles involving the Blessed Sacrament have transformed skeptics into believers
Our Takes
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Many Church documents promote practice of receiving holy Communion from the chalice
By Caroline Schermerhorn. This In Focus section article examines Blessed Trinity Catholic Church of Ocala, Florida, where parishioners find the Eucharist allows them to remain focused on stewardship.
Editorial
Our Sunday Visitor column by Marcellino D'Ambrosio on the prophet Elijah and his connection to the modern-day Eucharist
By Scott Alessi. Obstacles still persist, but Church’s efforts continue to bridge gaps with Christian denominations. (Subscription required)
By Fr. Daniel Merz. The changes in the new Roman Missal will undoubtedly generate considerable attention from clergy and laity alike.
Marcellino D'Ambrosio's column: If you talk the talk of faith but fail to walk the walk, you are all about religious posturing.
By St. John Chrysostom. Thoughts on the first Eucharist, the night Jesus was betrayed
Homily Background for June 14, 2009 - Year B
By Carl Olson. The connection between Jesus’ humble entrance into Jerusalem and his loving gift of the Eucharist. (Subscription required)
Editorial
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. It is not an abuse, but rather a fuller expression of the Eucharistic banquet, to receive from the chalice. (Subscription required)
By Father Robert Barron. Intense devotion to it by likes of Jacques Maritain, Pope John Paul II and Edith Stein shows it’s not just for unlearned, nor does it detract from Mass
By Michelle Martin. Low-gluten hosts are available to Catholics diagnosed with celiac disease, allergies to wheat.
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. The Eucharist serves as a foretaste of Christ's presence in kingdom of heaven
In the Eucharist, he fulfills the promise of a family of God foreshadowed by Melchizedek.
By Carl E. Olson. Jesus as prophet fully revealed the mysteries that the Word of God alone could promulgate
By Richard Hart. Insights from recent synod and a convocation propose a number of questions that need to be considered
When we enter deeply into the spirituality of the Eucharistic prayer we learn to pray as the Church prays
By Msgr. Michael Heintz. Intercommunion is a very touchy subject. (Subscription required)
After the Resurrection, even Christ’s own followers mistook him. That changed in the breaking of bread. (Subscription required)
God offers us the Blessed Sacrament so we can remain in life-giving communion with Christ.
Just as the cured leper returned to give thanks to Jesus, so too should we praise him for saving us
Jesus’ miraculous multiplication of loaves, fish was a reminder of the past and a promise of the Eucharist. (Subscription required)
By Carl E. Olson. Risen Lord's gifts to Church nourish her through Sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist
Network of former Protestant church leaders. Pastors help colleagues "swim the Tiber"
By Anthony Dao. On the coming of the revised Roman Missal
Homily Background for August 3, 2008 - Year A
The Pope hopes to bring to the Eucharist all the Church; pastors need to catechize
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. Most faithful believe Christ is present in bread and wine; Church must better inform those who don’t
By William Ditewig. Sacrum Diaconatus Ordinem – Part V:the Eucharist a common base
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
By Msgr. Owen F. Campion. Praise to Our Victorious King ... Christ the Victim, Christ the Priest
By Msgr. M. Francis Mannion. In the Eucharist, we receive the risen, glorified body and blood of Our Lord as he is in heaven
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.
Homily Background for August 14, 2011 - Year A. (Subscription required)
Respect for the rules for concelebrating Mass should be a high priorty for us.
Silent reverence of Christ's sacrifice matters more than good preaching or catchy music
By Robert P. Lockwood. Authors of new book clearly yet poetically reveal the hows and whys of the Catholic Mass
Homily Background for June 6, 2010 - Year C
What did the Church Fathers believe about the Eucharist?
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