“The Eucharist is the food, which satiates completely the deepest aspirations of the human person. It is the Bread of Eternal Life, that is, the food which sustains us as we make our journey. It will give us strength to cross the threshold of death into eternal life. Indeed this celebration is what characterizes us as Catholics.”The bishops in the United States announced a three-year Eucharistic Revival beginning on June 19, 2022, the Feast of Corpus Christi. The first year is the Year of Diocesan Revival, which invites diocesan staff, bishops, and priests to respond to the Lord’s personal invitation and equips them to share this love with the faithful through eucharistic congresses and events. The four pillars of the National Eucharistic Revival are:–Archbishop Broglio
- Personal Encounters: Bring your people to Jesus
- Reinvigorating Devotion: Receive Jesus. Worship Jesus
- Deepening Formation: Learn and preach the truth about Jesus
- Missionary Sending: Go out and bring Jesus to the world
Year of Parish Revival
The Year of Parish Revival takes place June 11, 2023 through July 17, 2024 with Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, missions, resources, preaching, and organic movements of the Holy Spirit. Resources available online include prayers, music, bulletin inserts, and more. Sign up to receive the Year of Parish Revival Playbook with concrete steps that address the four invitations at the heart of the revival. The senior priest in military settings may appoint a point person to assist the military Catholic faith community throughout the Year of Parish Revival. Responsibilities include leading the small group initiative and exploring ways to implement the Year of the Parish Revival Playbook. The goal of this ministry is to fan sparks of Eucharistic faith into flame! Consult the senior priest in your military setting and visit the website of the Eucharistic Revival to learn more.National Eucharistic Congress
Indianapolis, Indiana, July 17-21, 2024
Join the AMS delegation at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, IN, July 17-21, 2024. A limited number of discounted passes are available to participate in this national gathering that anticipates 80,000 people. Passes for the AMS delegation, which cost $200 each, permit entrance to the activities of the National Congress. Prayer, music, keynotes, breakout sessions, and the exhibit hall area are some of the rich experiences planned. Housing, meals, and transportation are not included and must be self-arranged. Note: Families that would like to attend might consider registering directly via the Congress Family with Children Registration process, depending upon the number of children. The cost for parents is $299 and children are $99.National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
To mark the National Eucharistic Congress happening this July, the Blessed Sacrament will be carried on foot, by motorcade, and by boat across the continental United States in the shape of a cross. Pilgrims will undertake this life-changing journey both as an act of reverence for the Blessed Sacrament and to witness publicly that Jesus is a King worth following. Learn about opportunities to join one of the four paths of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage for the entire journey or a short period of time.
Explore the new interactive map which details each of the routes and consider joining part of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. The AMS has created a spreadsheet which details when the various routes will be in the vicinity of military installations. Be sure to confirm these dates and locations on the pilgrimage website.Resources
- Eucharistic Revival website
- Lenten Eucharistic Prayer Companion – English and Spanish
- Eucharistic Stations of the Cross – Our Sunday Visitor
- Advent Eucharistic Meditations – English and Spanish
- Archbishop Broglio’s homily from the Mass to Open the Archdiocesan Phase of the Eucharistic Revival – 19 June 2022
- Ten Eucharistic Reflections, Lectio Divina
- Rellics of Blessed Carlo Acutis, nicknamed the cyber-apostle of the Eucharist, and Saint Manuel González García were at the AMS Chapel during the second week of Advent 2022.
- Scout patch and American Heritage Girls patch for the National Eucharistic Revival Program
- Altaration – online course from Ascension Press
- Bishop Robert Baron Video on The Real Presence of Jesus
- Eucharistic Adoration Resources from the Knights of Columbus
Suggested Reading
- The Mass of the Early Christians by Mike Aquilina
- God Is Near Us: The Eucharist, the Heart of Life by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger
- The Lambs Supper by Scott Hahn