Revival Blog

Revival Announcements

June 19, 2023

Eucharistic Revival Team

2024 National Eucharistic Congress and Monstrance Receive Special Papal Blessing

Pope Francis blesses the monstrance that will carry Jesus in the Eucharist into Lucas Oil Stadium for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in 2024.

November 30, 2023

Eucharistic Revival Team

Eucharistic Prayer Companion: First Sunday of Advent

We ask for the grace to be vigilant at all times.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

November 29, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 49: Consecration

Through the Consecration, Jesus becomes truly, really, and substantially present on the altar!

Eucharistic Theology

November 29, 2023

The Coming of the Lord: Helping Children Prepare During Advent

These family activity ideas, discussion questions, and picture books will help both younger and older children embrace the sacred season of Advent.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

November 15, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 48: The Epiclesis

This prayer invoking the Holy Spirit upon the bread and wine on the altar is also a powerful moment reminding us of our need for his help.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

November 7, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 47: The Background of the Eucharistic Prayers

How did the Eucharistic Prayers originate? This week, Fr. Luke shows how the roots of these prayers of gratitude precede Jesus and the Last Supper.

Revival Announcements

November 6, 2023

Eucharistic Revival Team

Sheet Music Available for New Eucharistic Hymns

Access the sheet music for the winning Eucharistic Hymn and the Revival Theme Song here in both English and Spanish.

Heart of the Revival

November 2, 2023

Eucharistic Revival Team

American Eucharistic Witnesses for Children

The American Eucharistic Witnesses is a new series to inspire kids (and adults!) in preparation for the National Eucharistic Congress next year.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

November 2, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 46: Eucharistic Prayer Options

Did you know that there are ten different Eucharistic Prayers a priest can choose from to pray at Mass? Here’s what makes each one special.

Eucharistic Theology

November 2, 2023

Renée Darline Roden

American Eucharistic Witnesses: Servant of God Dorothy Day and Her Revolution of Love

Dorothy Day, cofounder of The Catholic Worker, is an inspiring example of Eucharistic love lived out in service to the poor.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

October 26, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 45: Sanctus

The Sanctus is the part of the Mass where we can join with the angels and saints in heaven in praising God as we say, “Holy, Holy, Holy”!

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

October 18, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 44: The Preface As Thanksgiving

Did you know there are different Preface prayers to be offered as thanksgiving throughout the year—each containing a beautiful truth of our faith?

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

October 11, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 43: The Preface

The beginning of the Eucharistic Prayer offers us an opportunity to anticipate with thanksgiving the miracle that is about to take place on the altar.

Revival Interviews

October 11, 2023

Eucharistic Revival Team

Music, Mission, and Jesus: An Interview with John Nellikunnel

Read about the songwriter and the inspiration behind “Always,” the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church’s theme song for the National Eucharistic Revival.

Eucharistic Theology

October 5, 2023

María Ruiz Scaperlanda

American Eucharistic Witnesses: Blessed Stanley Rother—The Shepherd Who Didn’t Run

Our American Eucharistic Witnesses series continues with the inspiring story of Blessed Stanley Rother, the first American-born martyr.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

October 5, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 42: The Eucharistic Prayer

Our journey through the Mass is reaching a climax as we explore the Eucharistic Prayer and the individual elements that compose this prayer.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

September 27, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 41: The Prayer over the Offerings

We continue our journey through the Mass by exploring the Prayer over the Offerings, remembering how we can unite our own sacrifices with this prayer.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

September 20, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 40: Washing Hands

This week, Fr. Luke explores the historic practicality as well as the enduring symbolism of the priest washing his hands during the Mass.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

September 13, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 39: Incense—A Vision of Heaven

This week, Fr. Luke explains what incense is, where its roots come from in Scripture and Tradition, and why it is used in the liturgy of the Mass.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

September 6, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 38: Incense

This week, Fr. Luke explains what incense is, where its roots come from in Scripture and Tradition, and why it is used in the liturgy of the Mass.

Eucharistic Theology

September 6, 2023

American Eucharistic Witnesses: Saint of America, Saint of the Eucharist—St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

The American Eucharistic Witnesses series continues with the inspiring story of another beloved American saint and Catholic convert.

Eucharistic Theology

August 30, 2023

Sr. Alicia Torres

What Is the Eucharistic Revival? A Movement for the Life of the World

Sr. Alicia Torres shares why this movement is unlike any other movement happening in our world today.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

August 30, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 37: Silent, Humble, Contrite

Fr. Luke unpacks the quiet prayer the priest prays after offering the bread and wine during the Offertory at Mass.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

August 23, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 36: Bread and Wine

Have you ever wondered why we only use bread and wine for the Communion elements at Mass? Fr. Luke explains why in this week’s post.

Eucharistic Theology

August 23, 2023

Sr. Marcella Louise Wallowicz, CSFN

Without the Priesthood, There Is No Eucharist: The Privilege of Supporting our Priests

Sr. Marcella reminds us that, without priests, we would not have the Eucharist; thus, we must pray for our priests and men discerning this vocation.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

August 11, 2023

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 35: Offertory Water and Wine

This week, we’ll learn about the prayers offered over the water and wine at Mass, as well as how these elements symbolize our union with Christ.

Eucharistic Theology

Bishop Joseph N. Perry

American Eucharistic Witnesses: A Priest for the Body of Christ—Venerable August Tolton

As we continue our series on American Eucharistic Witnesses, Bishop Perry tells the amazing true story of the first Black priest in the United States.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 34: Collection and Procession

Fr. Luke challenges us to consider how we can unite ourselves spiritually along with the physical gifts offered during the collection and procession.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 33: Altar Setup

This week, Fr. Luke invites us to examine the many items that are needed for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Revival Stories

Kevin Fitzpatrick

The Eucharist: An Act of Hope

The inspiring story of Brother Ed reminds us that the Eucharist is our source of hope in the face of suffering and death.

Step-by-Step Walk Through the Mass

Fr. Luke Spannagel

Do This in Remembrance of Me, Part 32: The Parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Our journey through the Mass continues as Father Luke offers us a “road map” through the first parts of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

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