In this episode of the Say Yes to Holiness podcast, Christina Semmens speaks with Jason Shanks, the president of the National Eucharistic Congress.

They discuss the ongoing Eucharistic revival in the Catholic Church, Jason's personal journey to Catholicism, the importance of community engagement, and the future plans for the movement. Jason shares insights on the role of synodality, the challenges faced during the revival, and the significance of priest renewal. The conversation emphasizes the call for individuals to become Eucharistic missionaries and the need for a deeper understanding of the Eucharist in everyday life.

Takeaways

• Jason Shanks is the president of the National Eucharistic Congress.

• He became Catholic due to his understanding of the Eucharist.
• The Eucharistic revival is seen as a generational work.
• Community engagement is crucial for the revival's success.
• Synodality played a significant role in planning the revival.
• The movement aims to bring Jesus to the margins of society.
• Eucharistic missionaries will be commissioned to spread the message.
• Challenges faced during the Congress included resource allocation and collaboration.
• Personal spiritual practices, like holy hours, are essential for grounding.
• The revival seeks to empower individuals to become revivalists in their communities.

Sound Bites

• "I became Catholic because of the Eucharist."
• "Jesus waits for us to come visit him."
• "This is a generational work."
• "The church is best when it's on mission."
• "We want to bring Jesus to the margins."

• "It's about spiritual multiplication."
• "Let's everybody become a revivalist."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Eucharistic Revival

02:46 Personal Journey and Spiritual Awakening

06:09 The Role of Synodality in the Revival

09:08 Plans for the Future of the Eucharistic Movement

12:05 Eucharistic Missionaries and Community Engagement

14:56 Challenges and Lessons Learned

17:55 Grounding Practices and Spiritual Habits

20:48 The Importance of Priest Renewal

24:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

For more information, go to https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/