The Diocese of Little Rock kicks off its participation in the National Eucharistic Revival on the feast of Corpus Christi with Masses in Little Rock and Rogers. The three-year revival was organized by the U.S. bishops to increase devotion to and belief in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. | Eucharistic Revival Resources
Bishop Anthony B. Taylor will celebrate an opening Mass at the Cathedral of St. Andrew at 4:30 p.m., Saturday, June 18 in Little Rock and Father John Connell, vicar general, will celebrate an opening Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Rogers at 5 p.m., also on June 18.
The revival begins with a diocesan phase followed by a parish phase, which flows into the National Eucharistic Congress in 2024, which will be the first of its kind in nearly 50 years.
"This will be a time for the diocese to reflect on how faith formation regarding the Eucharist is going and what changes need to be made in order to enhance the eloquence of our proclamation, the beauty of our worship and the selflessness of our service so that these will truly be at the service of a life-changing encounter with Jesus. Lectures can be planned, outside speakers can be lined up and social media resources will be available," Bishop Taylor said of the diocesan phase.