When my youngest nephew was born and named “Sylas” (yes, a creative spelling), most folks questioned the origin of the name. His parents were inspired by today’s first reading. This passage includes Silas and the other companions of Paul. These early leaders worked tirelessly and zealously to demonstrate Christ’s command that “there is no greater […]
Author: John Thomas Lane, SSS
Daily Eucharistic Reflections
April 26, 2019
“When does it count?” How many times have you heard this question about Mass? “From the gospel to communion?” “When can you leave?” John’s Gospel “counts” the number of appearances of the male disciples with Jesus, for this account today is one called the “appearance to the seven disciples.” The gospel author does not accurately […]
Pastoral Liturgy · May / June 2019
Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass, Part III
The Catholic Church cherishes the relationship between the Eucharistic celebration and worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass. We continue a review of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharist Outside Mass (HCWEOM). Liturgical Press offers, in a stand-alone publication, the ritual for administration of Communion to people who are ill or homebound. However, the […]
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Daily Eucharistic Reflections
March 22, 2019
We are almost finished with two weeks of Lent and tensions may be challenging us: it’s another fast day from meat, another day to focus on our prayer and alms giving. Today’s readings invite us to review the deep-seated evil of jealousy that challenges us. A special spiritual director challenged me once to look at […]
Daily Eucharistic Reflections
February 22, 2019
Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle I’m sure in your family homes there was “grandpa’s chair,” “mom’s chair,” or some sacred space that NO ONE could sit in at the table or living room. Even after my grandfather died, no one wanted to sit in his chair due to reverence for his life […]
Pastoral Liturgy · March / April 2019
Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass, Part II
The Catholic Church cherishes the relationship between the Eucharistic celebration and worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass. We continue our review of Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Outside Mass (HCWEOM) by looking at the last part of Chapter One. We frequently hear of special devotions where people expose the Blessed Sacrament with […]
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Daily Eucharistic Reflections
January 25, 2019
The Conversion of St. Paul, Apostle St. Peter Julian Eymard loved and promoted St. Paul’s letters and theology. He understood the Eucharist through the Pauline teachings on communion and the theology of the Body of Christ. Both saints shared another common thread: evangelization. They spread the word of God, urging their followers to bear witness […]
Daily Eucharistic Reflections
December 30, 2018
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Every parent goes through at least two rites of passage: having their child wander off and the feeling of the “missing” moment. Secondly, the moment when a teenager stays out past curfew. You realize you are losing control and the child you raised to become […]
Pastoral Liturgy · January / February 2019
Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass, Part I
The Catholic Church cherishes the relationship between the Eucharistic celebration and worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass. I have had the pleasure of writing and speaking about the landmark document Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Outside Mass (HCWEOM) for decades. You may remember an Emmanuel column last year marking the 45th anniversary […]
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Daily Eucharistic Reflections
November 23, 2018
A day after our Thanksgiving holiday, and having readings today that speak about “stomaching” God’s Word, our scriptures may challenge us to a special “diet.” While the people were hanging on to Jesus’ “every word,” and John (in the Book of Revelation) was called to eat God’s word, it’s apparent that we are to have […]