Eucharistic Revival in Arkansas 2022-25

Part of National Eucharistic Revival to restore understanding of and renew worship of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist

Updated July 5, 2023

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My Flesh for the Life of the World

Eucharistic Revival in Arkansas 2022-25

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” — John 6:51

Year of Parish Revival Resources

Spend Time with Jesus in Adoration

Jesus is waiting for you in an adoration chapel near you. Parishes across Arkansas offer eucharistic adoration, some for 24 hours a day. Click on the button above to find an hour that works for you. The Eucharist is the "source and summit of the Christian life." What does that mean? If you seek to learn more, we hope these resources help answer your questions and leave you hungry for more. | Eucharist Resources  

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) called "for a three-year grassroots revival of devotion and belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. They believe that God wants to see a movement of Catholics across the United States, healed, converted, formed and unified by an encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist, and then sent out in mission." It began on the feast of Corpus Christi, June 19, 2022, reaches its climax at the National Eucharistic Congress, July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis and concludes on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025, after a year of "going out on mission." | Leer en español.

In a talk about the eucharistic revival, Bishop Anthony B. Taylor explained that the goal is to deepen our understanding of the Eucharist, enrich our worship and energize our sense of mission "for the life of the world." | Read Talk  

These three goals are detailed in the 2021 USCCB document, "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church," which "provides a summary of the Church’s doctrine on the Eucharist and is intended to be a point of departure to reignite catechesis and evangelization in anticipation of the eucharistic revival. Its focus is three-fold: kerygma, liturgy and diakonia (or service)," explained Bishop Taylor.

The revival began in the Diocese of Little Rock with two opening Masses celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi: the first was celebrated by Bishop Taylor at the Cathedral of St. Andrew in Little Rock at 4:30 p.m. and the second celebrated by Father John Connell, at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers at 5 p.m., both on Saturday, June 18, 2022. | Read or Watch Bishop Taylor Homily

This Mass launched a diocesan phase, which will be followed by a parish phase to flow into the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, which will be the first of its kind in nearly 50 years. | Eucharistic Revival Resources

"During those five days they hope to form and send forth more than 80,000 eucharistic missionaries. Virtual participation over the Internet is a possibility for those who can’t make it, but while that’s better than nothing, it is just not quite the same as being there. So, I hope that large groups from Arkansas will participate in this eucharistic congress in person," Bishop Taylor said.


Eucharist Resources

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen said: "The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host." We hope the resources below help you enkindle a living relationship with Jesus in the Eucharist.

Arkansas Eucharistic Adoration Times

Pope Francis encourages everyone to visit the "Blessed Sacrament of the infinite love of Christ and his mercy, preserved in our churches," especially when we are struggling the most, so we can "speak filially with him, listen to him in silence, and peacefully entrust" ourselves to him. Read about the experiences of long-time adorers in Arkansas who also address common myths about adoration or find out what saints have said about eucharistic devotionParishes across Arkansas offer adoration, some for 24 hours a day. We invite you to visit the schedule and find a time that works for you.

Bishop Taylor Homilies

The bishop explains what the Church teaches about the Eucharist and why in his Corpus Christi homilies. He describes the institution of the Eucharist and priesthood in his Holy Thursday Homilies.

Eucharist in Scripture

This five-lesson study from Little Rock Scripture Study explores the biblical theme of meals shared in faithful fellowship and in covenant relationship with God. Old Testament meals and promises provide a foundation for Gospel meals with Jesus, culminating in the Last Supper as it is understood throughout the New Testament. Jesus' bread of life discourse and the early Church's practice of "breaking bread" are also explored. Commentary, study and reflection questions, prayer, and access to online lectures are included.

"Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you — for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart ..." — St. Therese of Lisieux

Parish Year 2023: Revival Goes Local

Arkansas Catholic's special section on the Eucharist focuses on the joys of eucharistic adoration, saints who can bring us closer to the Eucharist, the National Eucharistic Congress in 2023 and the goals of the parish revival. Parish leaders can find tools to help them take part in the parish year on our parish resource page.

Lent 2022: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist

Arkansas Catholic's Lent section focuses on how the real presence has touched the lives of priests and laypeople, offers examples of eucharistic miracles and how to show proper respect and reverence with our hearts and actions to make us ready for an encounter with Jesus.

Why Do Catholics Do That During Mass?

Arkansas Catholic also offers this short, Mass etiquette guide to help you if you have been away for a while or if you attend every Sunday but always wondered why we do what we do during Mass. It also addresses common questions such as why non-Catholic can't receive Communion and how the Church feels about crying children during Mass.

Eucharist in Understanding Our Church

Arkansas writers discuss their faith in the Eucharist in Understanding Our Church, a long-standing series originally published in Arkansas Catholic, the newspaper for the Diocese of Little Rock. All articles have been reviewed for theological accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bishops of the United States address frequently asked questions about the Church's teaching about the Eucharist as well as other resources explaining the Mass.



What is the Eucharist? from Bishop Robert Barron

This Word on Fire feature offers free videos, articles, homilies and podcasts that dive into what the Church has taught from the beginning about the Eucharist. Or purchase the "Eucharist: Sacred Meal, Sacrifice, Real Presence" study, which includes a DVD, leader and participant guides for group study.

Catholic News Service Podcast on Communion

This six-episode podcast addresses how the Eucharist became a big news topic in 2021, the debate about denying Communion to Catholic politicians, the catechetical crisis involving belief in the real presence and more.

Early Christians Believed in the Real Presence

The Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association and New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia offer an online library explaining the Church's teaching on the Eucharist going all the way back to "The Didache" ("The Lord's Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles to the Nations"), which dates back to 100 A.D. and contains the oldest recorded eucharistic prayer.

Papal Documents about Eucharist

Three recent popes dedicated the following teaching documents on the Eucharist: "Mysterium Fidei" ("The Mystery of Faith") by St. Paul VI (1965); "Ecclesia de Eucharistia" ("Church of the Eucharist") by St. John Paul II (2003); and "Sacramentum Caritatis" ("Sacrament of Charity") by Pope Benedict XVI (2007).

The Eucharist: Source of Our Healing and Hope

The Knights of Columbus produced this incredible documentary about the Eucharist. Through interviews with top Catholic speakers and inspiring portraits of lives of eucharistic devotion, "The Eucharist: Source of Our Healing and Hope" seeks to show the truth of the Real Presence and inspire Catholics to renew and deepen their devotion to Christ in the Eucharist. Also find other videos, a podcast, interviews and articles about the Eucharist and Mass.



Eucharistic Revival Resources

For more information about these, contact Father Juan Guido, diocesan director of divine worship, at (501) 225-6774.

Eucharistic Revival Events

Several events are planned to celebrate the National Eucharistic Revival in Arkansas and beyond including a Eucharistic Revival Day in Springdale and Little Rock in June 2023 and the National Eucharistic Congress to be held July 17-21, 2024 in Indianapolis.

Formation Days in Arkansas

The Faith Formation Office in the Diocese of Little Rock is hosting Formation Days in five parishes across Arkansas for parish leaders and catechists to study the USCCB's "The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church" document through the spring of 2023 in English and Spanish. Visit our calendar to register at the location of your choice.

Eucharistic Revival Talk from Bishop Anthony B. Taylor

Bishop Taylor spoke about the upcoming National Eucharistic Revival to Serra Club members in Morris Hall Chapel at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022.

The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church

The bishops of the United States published this theological document in 2021, which "provides a summary of the Church’s doctrine on the Eucharist and is intended to be a point of departure to reignite catechesis and evangelization in anticipation of the eucharistic revival. Its focus is three-fold: kerygma, liturgy and diakonia (or service)," according to Bishop Taylor. A new, free, online course is now available from the Augustine Institute. Sign up now!

Learn, Grow, Share

This page is home to free educational and inspirational content to help you learn more about the reality of Jesus in the Eucharist and fall more deeply in love with him. We will expand this section as more resources become available. Sign up now!

National Eucharistic Revival Website

The official website for the National Eucharistic Revival offers educational resources and details about the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024. It is being updated regularly through this three-year process.

National Eucharistic Congress Website

Register here for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress to be held July 17-21, 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. It will be the first national eucharistic congress in 83 years.

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Website

Four routes (North, East, South and West) will process across the United States in a eucharistic procession May 17-19, 2024. Each route will walk with Jesus across the country for two months. All four processions will meet in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. Visit this website to learn more.

2019 Pew Research Center Study on Eucharist

This nationwide survery found that just one-third of U.S. Catholics believe the Eucharist is actual body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. It was the spark to hold a eucharistic revival now.