Cardinal Francis-Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận was detained by the communist government in Vietnam for 13 years without trial. Nine of those years were spent in solitary confinement. In this blog, the now Venerable explains how the Eucharist became his only source of strength during his imprisonment.
Deepen your devotion to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament with these 15 powerful quotes from the saints on the Eucharist.
Discover the truth about Catholic teaching on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and what this means for us, alongside words of wisdom from the saints, supporting quotes from Scripture, and references from Church documents.
What is Eucharistic Adoration and why do Catholics practice it? Discover the meaning behind this devotion and what you can expect if you go to Adoration in this blog.
In 17th-century France, St Margaret Mary received a series of visions of Jesus, revealing to her His Sacred Heart which symbolised his love for mankind, and was so often rejected. He asked her to spread devotion to this Heart throughout the whole Church, as reparation for the many sins and offenses it endured. As part of this devotion, Jesus made twelve promises, including a promise which began the First Fridays' devotion.
How did devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus begin? In some ways, it can be said to be as hold as Christianity itself, in the teachings of Jesus and in the piercing of his side on the cross. But many saints helped to further devotion to the Sacred Heart, including most notably St John Eudes and St Margaret Mary Alacoque. Explore a brief history of the devotion in this blog.
