The angel held a chalice with a Host suspended in the air over it. Drops of blood fell from the Host into the chalice. ... Apparitions always relate to Jesus and the Eucharist, ...

The centrality of the Eucharist to what it means to be a follower of Jesus and a member of his Church is illustrated in today’s painting by Peter Paul Rubens, the Flemish Baroque painter who ...

Vatican City, Apr 15, 2010 / 08:52 am. That "Jesus Christ continues alive and truly present in the consecrated host and the chalice" is the central point of the Catholic faith, Pope Benedict said ...

So too with Christians. The Eucharist, more than a thanksgiving for the past, unites us with the sacrifice of Christ and renews the covenant the Father offered us in Jesus.

Pope Francis laughs after losing his zucchetto to a gust of window during his general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican March 21. At the audience the pope confirmed that he will visit ...

Pope Francis walked into the library using his cane instead of a wheelchair. And although he sat when he read his prepared text -- and added spontaneous comments -- he stood to bless the ...

Deep within each human soul, there exists an intense craving for connection, purpose, and love — a thirst that only God can satisfy. Yet, the ...

Except while we were taught to say “My Lord and My God” when the host is raised, it was “My Jesus, Mercy” for the chalice. Paul Perez 5 years 10 months ago ...

In Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, we embark on a global journey to rediscover and revive the transformative power of the Eucharist.

The Catholic Archdiocese of Newark is lifting the 3-year-old pandemic restrictions on drinking Communion from a shared chalice as of April 6.. Parishes can then begin offering the traditional ...

In Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, we embark on a global journey to rediscover and revive the transformative power of the Eucharist.

Despite the chill and gusts of wind in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis welcomed the beginning of spring with an impromptu lesson about gardening and how to grow into being better Christians.