On June 19, 2022, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) launches a Eucharistic Revival initiative. Over the next several years, the dioceses of the USA will recommit ourselves to our Eucharistic identity and will reaffirm our faith in theReal Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. We believe that the best way to increase faith in the eucharist is the full and authentic celebration of theMass – the source and summit of our faith (Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 10). Adoration of the Eucharist flows from the Mass and leads us back to it.

The Bishops have asked that dioceses and parishes celebrate this solemnity with great festivity and joy.This will include, of course, the worthy celebration of the Mass with its assigned texts. It may be the perfect day for pastors to commission Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (Book of Blessings, Chapter 63). It might also include a Eucharistic procession after the principal Mass, a Holy Hour, an extended period of exposition, or a renewed invitation to spend time with the Lord in adoration. The day may conclude with the celebration of Evening Prayer II and reposition of the Blessed Sacrament. If the day concludes with a Sunday evening Mass, the Blessed Sacrament is reposed in the tabernacle, since it is never exposed during Mass. Resources to assist your preparations for all of these are found by clicking HERE.