Mary Beth Bracy

Last August, I was blessed to experience a bit of Heaven on earth at St. Joseph Retreat House in Milton, Massachusetts. I chose this location for an eight-day retreat after reading Fr. Timothy Gallagher, OMV’s latest book Struggles in the Spiritual Life, published by the company I work for, Sophia Press. It was immensely helpful […]

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October 20–22, 2023 marked the Eucharistic Congress in Auriesville, New York which drew 11,000 faithful to the geographic center of the state to spend time in worship and adoration of our Eucharistic Lord. Held at the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs – where three of the North American martyrs gave their lives for the […]

During this time of Eucharistic Revival, many are reflecting on how to make this time truly transformative in order for faith to be restored in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and ongoing Eucharistic Adoration to grow. Clergy, consecrated, and lay people have shared ideas of ways to rekindle devotion to our […]

I was privileged to interview Taryn Watkins, founder and organizer of the Emmaus Procession – a Eucharistic procession which extends several miles from Illinois to Iowa. Each year the procession takes place on the first Saturday in October. Last month marked the second annual pilgrimage and the procession was held on October 7, the Feast […]

A few years ago, the New York City public arts program decided to build more statues of women. When they held a poll to decide which statues to erect, Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini received the most votes. Nevertheless, they decided not to include her. Citizens spoke up, however, and on Columbus Day 2020 a permanent […]

It all started with a dream. When attendants of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis returned home this summer, they were mindful of Bishop Andrew Cozzens words: the revival isn’t over, it is just beginning. Participants from the Diocese of Ogdensburg (in upstate New York) began to informally meet monthly and brainstorm how they could […]

I was privileged to interview Fr. Jonathan Meyer last week. Fr. Meyer was ordained a priest in 2003 for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. After his ordination he served as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese. He has also served at several parishes, prior to being named as the pastor of […]

I was privileged to interview Fr. Jonathan Meyer last week. Fr. Meyer was ordained a priest in 2003 for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. After his ordination he served as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese. He has also served at several parishes, prior to being named as the pastor of […]

I was privileged to interview Fr. Jonathan Meyer recently. Fr. Meyer was ordained a priest in 2003 for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. After his ordination, he served as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Archdiocese. He also served at several parishes, prior to being named as the pastor of four parishes […]