Hope in the Lord — Catholics come home after the pandemic
byIf you found the experience of virtual participation in the sacred liturgy of the Holy Eucharist uplifting and worthwhile, imagine what it will be…
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Sacraments amid a pandemic
byCOVID-19 has brought the church and its faithful into new territory. Because of health and safety restrictions, some Catholics may not have access to…
Older Catholics reflect on pandemic’s effect on faith life, how they cope
byBy Ed Langlois Catholic News Service PORTLAND, Ore. — Early in the coronavirus pandemic, even before Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland canceled public…
Pew survey shows majority of Catholics don’t believe in ‘Real Presence’
byBy Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — A new study about the level of Catholic belief in the real presence of Jesus in…
Receive Communion every time as if it were the first time, pope says
byBy Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Every time a Catholic receives Communion, it should be like his or her first Communion, Pope Francis said….
Liturgy Matters — Eucharist is an act of thanksgiving
byBy Dr. Judy Bullock The “Celebration of the Eucharist” is the more formal name for the liturgy we commonly call the Mass. The word…
An Encouraging Word — Eucharist: A reward or a medicine?
byJesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them… John 6 The little old lady arrived midway through the 10 a.m. Mass. Even though…