During a recent Eucharistic procession, Father Patrick Briscoe, who was holding the monstrance, had the opportunity to reflect on the incredible opportunity before him. He writes: “The Gospel for that Mass centered on Matthew 16:18, where Jesus says to Peter, ‘You are
The ninth annual Fête-Dieu du Teche in the Diocese of Lafayette takes place Aug. 15, the feast of the Assumption, and this year's 37-mile Eucharistic procession down the Bayou Teche by boat "is offered to beseech the Prince of Peace for peace
Over the centuries, the tradition of processing with the Eucharist through the streets on the feast of Corpus Christi has spread throughout the Catholic Church and become a revered tradition for Catholics all over the world.
"Corpus Christi" ("Body of Christ") is the
With the feast of Corpus Christi, the National Eucharistic Revival enters its second year and shifts its focus to parish renewal -- a year organizers expect will inspire more parishes to increase the Eucharist's visibility in their communities through Eucharistic processions.
"Processions have
About 2,700 people said prayers of worship in Spanish and sang songs of praise while processing with the Eucharist through Midtown Manhattan before celebrating a Pentecost vigil at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
Priests, nuns, lay leaders, and the faithful prayed for the forgiveness of
Unlike large processions that circle churches, the procession Father Trullols has in mind aims to bring the Eucharistic Jesus literally out into the public square.
"The Eucharist is the source and summit of the whole Christian life. A Eucharistic procession, therefore, is a
As we continue along the path of the National Eucharistic Revival, Father Patrick Briscoe writes about the importance of Eucharistic processions. He writes: “We are, by our baptism, pilgrims. Our destination is not the here and now. A monstrance declares for all
With the Blessed Sacrament held high, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles led more than 1,000 Catholics carrying flags, rosaries and an abundance of spirit out of Mission San Gabriel Arcángel and onto the streets of the San Gabriel Valley March
Kathryn Jean Lopez writes about a recent Eucharistic procession she participated in on the feast of Christ the King, and how it was an opportunity for conversion for those who witnessed it: “For the feast of Christ the King this year, the
Hundreds of Catholics, led by the bishops of the dioceses of Davenport in Iowa and Peoria in Illinois, participated in the first bistate eucharistic procession to cross the Mississippi River, united in faith and love for the Eucharist.
The river divides the two