The Eucharist as Source and Summit of our Christian Life – Pope Francis and Contemporary Liturgical Renewal” by Fr. Michael Joncas

The Eucharist as Source and Summit of our Christian Life 

 “The Eucharist is God’s response to the deepest hunger of the human heart, the hunger for authentic life, for, in the Eucharist, Christ Himself is truly in our midst, to nourish, console and sustain us on our journey.” Pope Francis

On June 19, 20222 the Catholic Church in the United States embarked on a three-year journey to encourage a deeper understanding of the mystery of the Eucharist. We just finished the Year of Diocesan Eucharistic Revival which saw many initiatives in the different dioceses throughout the country. Currently we are in the Year of Parish Revival which will culminate with a Eucharistic Congress to be held in Indianapolis from July 17-24. Next, we will engage in a Year of Going out on Mission through Pentecost 2025.

At the Basilica, we are inviting you to participate in several initiatives, including a series of lectures on different aspects of the Eucharist. Please join us on:

• Sunday, February 25 at 1:00pm: “Sixty Years after the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy: Pope Francis and Contemporary Liturgical Renewal” by Fr. Michael Joncas, Professor Emeritus in Theology at St. Thomas University

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