In light of the July 17–21, 2024, National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, IN, and because Fr. Chuck is away on vacation, we're bringing you excerpts from a homily titled, "Eucharistic Amazement and Holy Joy," which Fr. Chuck originally preached a little over three years ago at St. Wenceslaus Church, Scappoose, OR. In it, he mostly reads selections from Archbishop Alexander Sample's heartfelt pastoral message, "The Church Draws Her Life from the Eucharist," on God's love poured out in the Eucharist and the "Eucharistic amazement" which can mark our response.

To download and read the Archbishop Sample's full message from 2021—which includes announcements of the end of Covid-19 protocols then in place—click here or copy and paste the following url into your browser window:

https://uploads.weconnect.com/mce/6077ad2b372d5a152de8191d73e3e4480c620035/ABS_Pastoral%20Message%2030Jun21%20Return%20to%20Eucharist_FINAL.pdf.

Enrich yourself further by hearing Archbishop Sample explore "Eucharistic Amazement" in a Jan. 2024 episode of Mater Dei Radio's podcast, "The Voice of the Shepherd. Click here or copy and past the following url into your browser window:

https://materdeiradio.com/captivate-podcast/eucharistic-amazement/

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