Pope Remembers Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano

In a letter addressed to Archbishop Carlo Ghidelli of Lanciano-Ortona, the Pope said: "I very much desire that, during the Year of the Eucharist, every diocesan community renew publicly its act of faith in Jesus present in the sacrament of the altar and inspire all its life and pastoral action in the Eucharistic spirituality that emerges so clearly in the evangelical accounts." (my emphasis)

"For us, Christians, the Eucharist is everything. It is the center of our faith and the source of all our spiritual life," the Pope explained in his letter, emphasizing that this applies "in a particular way" to the community of Lanciano.

The Year of the Eucharist is a special catechetical moment in the life of the Church. We should pray that all Catholics gain a deeper understanding of what we believe about the Holy Eucharist and that we can share this great reality with others.

Article.