Young Catholics embrace Christ through First Holy Communion
Children across Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Union counties received the Sacrament.
Tag: Eucharist
Meeting Jesus at midnight or in the wee small hours
We all have them, those desperate times, particularly in the wee small hours of the morning, when illness or anxiety pulls us up from our beds and down to our … Learn More
Hours after his first Communion boy begins remarkable recovery from debilitating illness
No mom would ever want to spend Mother’s Day like this: in a hospital room with a 7-year-old son paralyzed from the waist down and told by doctors he might … Learn More
‘Do this in memory of me’ is perhaps the most important instruction received from Jesus
The Church makes the Eucharist and the Eucharist makes the Church.
Video series gives deep dive into Mass
The episodes will survey the central aspects of the Mass as part of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
What is church teaching on Protestant Communion and the Real Presence?
By Jenna Marie Cooper Q: What is the church currently teaching about the Real Presence in other denominations? I thought that at one time we recognized both the Lutherans and … Learn More
What sorts of people go to adoration?
Without really meaning to, I seem to have adopted adoration as a mainstay of my spiritual life. It’s the thing I keep coming back to in all seasons, and I’ve … Learn More
Synod reveals how parish perpetual adoration chapels set hearts on fire
As the Synod on Synodality continues, the global gathering is providing an opportunity for Catholic leaders to share ideas and initiatives — some of which dovetail with the aims of … Learn More
Many Catholics believe in real presence of Jesus, but Mass attendance is dropping, study says
Almost two-thirds of Catholics believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but only 17% of adult Catholics physically attend Mass at least once per week, according to … Learn More
Eucharistic miracle science may bolster, but should not distract, from faith, say experts
“Uh, we had something happen,” Father Joseph Crowley told the congregation March 5 near the end of Mass at St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, Connecticut, a parish once pastored by … Learn More
