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ASL Attendees Urged To Participate, Actively, In Liturgy
July 7, 2011“The word ‘liturgy’ means ‘work of the people,’” Father Tom Coyte explained. And liturgy is what the American Sign Language (ASL) track of the 2011 Eucharistic Congress was all about. Throughout his presentation, Father Coyte encouraged the deaf and hearing attendees to participate fully in liturgy. “The goal of liturgy is to experience God,” he […]
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Vendors Reflect Faith, Theme Of Congress
July 7, 2011Nabil Rishmawi traveled more than 700 miles to be with the Catholic faithful of the archdiocese for the 2011 Eucharistic Congress. The products he sold at the event have traveled an even greater distance. Rishmawi occupied a table in the vendor area of the congress, as he has done for the past 10 years, selling […] Full Story
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Radio Hosts Share Congress With The World
July 7, 2011When one of the most influential people in the U.S. Catholic Church was speaking to Jennifer and Greg Willits through mouthfuls of popcorn, it was obvious this was more than just an everyday experience. Soon after his keynote remarks to the June 25 Eucharistic Congress congregation, New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan sat down with the […]
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What I Have Seen And Heard
July 7, 2011The following homily was delivered by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory at the closing Mass, on the vigil of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, at the 2011 Eucharistic Congress. Salmonella, E-coli, and botulism are among the many worrisome words and health threats that have become all too familiar for most of us. […]
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Lo Que He Visto Y He Oído
July 7, 2011La siguiente homilía fue presentada por el arzobispo Wilton D. Gregory en la misa de vigilia, en la Solemnidad del Santísimo Cuerpo y Sangre de Cristo, en el Congreso Eucarístico 2011. Salmonella, E-coli y botulismo son algunas de las amenazas a la salud, que tenemos muy presentes en nuestras vidas. Muchos se preocupan porque la […]
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Seeing Beyond Appearances Begins At Mass, Bishop Says
July 7, 2011Smiles of familiarity, of appreciation, of hope and understanding—all kinds erupted on faces of congress-goers Friday evening, June 24, during the opening Mass and healing service for the 16th annual Eucharistic Congress entitled “The Harvest Is Abundant.” Rightly so, for when people see beyond the appearance of simple bread to embrace the mystery of love […]
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Congress Sparks Faith In U.S., Archbishop Dolan Says
July 7, 2011The Atlanta Eucharistic Congress draws 25,000 to 30,000 people together in the radiance of this miracle that Vatican II called the source and summit of the Catholic faith. The two-day event of processions, teachings, prayer, liturgy and community rejoicing around the Eucharist is such a witness that it has renewed faith in other parts of […] Full Story
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Revive! @ Eucharistic Congress 2011
June 27, 2011Here’s the remarks by Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory at the Revive! celebration on the first evening of Eucharistic Celebration 2011.
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Adoration Chapel
June 27, 2011There’s a constant stream of women, men, and children into the conference room set aside for prayer and eucharistic adoration at the Georgia International Conference Center, long time home for the Eucharistic Congress. The Atlanta Archdiocese just marked the 16th annual celebration on June 24th and 25th. Estimates are that more than 20,000 people attend. […]
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Our Lady Of Mercy Welcomes New Coaches
June 23, 2011Our Lady of Mercy High School just completed one of its best overall athletic seasons. The boys track team had a top 10 performance as well as an individual state champion, the cross country programs finished in the top 10 during state competition, an individual performance in the state resulted in a top five finish […]