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# Real Presence Coalition

Catholics working together to restore belief in the Real Presence.

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- [Archbishop Cordileone Promotes Kneeling for Holy Communion](https://realpresencecoalition.com/archbishop-cordileone-promotes-kneeling-for-holy-communion) - San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is urging priests to support laity who want to receive Holy Communion on the tongue while kneeling. Following the death of Pope Francis, a growing number of social media users have jumped into action to call for more reverent liturgical practices, seemingly to let the cardinals know their preferences as
- [Arizona Pastor Encourages Reception of the Eucharist on the Tongue While Kneeling](https://realpresencecoalition.com/arizona-pastor-advocates-for-receiving-the-eucharist-on-the-tongue-while-kneeling) - To my parishioners, As pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe (OLOG) in Queen Creek, AZ, I urge all parishioners to receive holy Communion while kneeling at the altar railing and not to make gestures that draw attention to oneself when receiving communion in the hand (to include: signing oneself with the Body of Christ, trying
- [Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Eucharist](https://realpresencecoalition.com/our-lady-of-guadalupe-and-the-eucharist) - Do just one-third of American Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist, as was reported in this 2019 study? Or do two-thirds believe Church teaching on the Eucharist, if you question them more carefully as was done in this 2023 study? Either way, faithful Catholics who attend Mass regularly didn’t need surveys
- [Patrick Madrid: Accuracy of Pew Research Study](https://realpresencecoalition.com/patrick-madrid-accuracy-of-pew-research-study) - https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/the-patrick-madrid-show-june-07-2024-hour-2?t=15m29s Patrick is referring to the Pew Research study published in 2019.
- [Patrick Madrid: Helping Non-Catholics Understand the Real Presence](https://realpresencecoalition.com/patrick-madrid-helping-non-catholics-understand-the-real-presence) - https://omny.fm/shows/the-best-of-the-week/how-to-help-non-catholics-understand-the-eucharist
- [Patrick Madrid: Transubstantiation](https://realpresencecoalition.com/patrick-madrid-transubstantiation) - https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/the-patrick-madrid-show-may-29-2024-hour-1
- [Patrick Madrid: Worthy Reception](https://realpresencecoalition.com/patrick-madrid-not-merely-a-sign) - https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/the-patrick-madrid-show-december-03-2024-hour-1?t=30m15s
- [Catholic Herald: In Search of the Real Presence](https://realpresencecoalition.com/in-search-of-the-real-presence) - In July, a group called the Real Presence Coalition undertook a national survey of lay Catholics in the United States to try to understand why there has been such a loss of faith in the presence of Christ in the Eucharist – a Pew Forum study found a decade ago that 70 per cent of
- [Patrick Madrid: Historical Perspective on Communion in the Hand](https://realpresencecoalition.com/patrick-madrid-historical-perspective-on-communion-in-the-hand) - https://omny.fm/shows/the-patrick-madrid-show/the-patrick-madrid-show-december-02-2024-hour-3?t=21m58s
- [Morning Air Discussion on the Real Presence Survey](https://realpresencecoalition.com/morning-air-discussion-on-the-real-presence-survey)
- [Catholics Unscripted Discusses the Real Presence Survey Results](https://realpresencecoalition.com/catholics-unscripted-discussion-on-the-real-presence-survey-results) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6OxV19p5Do In this conversation, the hosts discuss the alarming findings of a recent survey conducted by the Real Presence Coalition, which revealed that a significant percentage of Catholics do not believe in the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Vicky Yamasaki, a representative from the Coalition, shares insights from the survey, including the
- [Open Letter to United States Catholic Bishops on the Real Presence Survey](https://realpresencecoalition.com/open-letter-to-united-states-catholic-bishops-on-the-real-presence-survey) - Your Excellencies, Grace and peace to you in the name of God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! In July 2024, an informal group of influential Catholics, called the Real Presence Coalition (RPC), conducted a survey of U.S. lay Catholics regarding the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. RPC retained
- [Fr. Ripperger Reacts to the Real Presence Survey](https://realpresencecoalition.com/fr-ripperger-reacts-to-the-real-presence-survey) - https://youtu.be/n9t6WBoFKGM?si=odiwmyELVxzhUdb7 Vicki Yamasaki interviews Fr. Chad Ripperger regarding the results of the Real Presence Coalition Survey.
- [Gutting the Mystery Out of the Mystery](https://realpresencecoalition.com/gutting-the-mystery-out-of-the-mystery) - While the doctrinal exposition in “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church” is beyond reproach, a whole dimension of our Eucharistic problem was left untouched. Note: this column was originally published by Fr. Peter Stravinskas during the launch of the USCCB's Eucharistic Revival Campaign in 2021. Fr. Stravinskas shares his thoughts
- [Groundbreaking Survey of U.S. Catholics Reveals Path to Restoring Eucharistic Belief](https://realpresencecoalition.com/groundbreaking-survey-of-u-s-catholics-reveals-path-to-restoring-eucharistic-belief) - Single largest survey of Catholics ever completed in the United States. Today the Real Presence Coalition (RPC) announced the release of the findings of its survey of U.S. Catholics to the general public. The survey results can be found at https://realpresencecoalition.com/results/ In conjunction with the public release, the RPC also issued an open letter to
- [How Carlo Acutis Inspires My Deep Love for Eucharistic Adoration](https://realpresencecoalition.com/how-carlo-acutis-inspires-my-deep-love-for-eucharistic-adoration) - In light of World Youth Day approaching, Pope Francis is encouraging Catholic youth to imitate the model of soon-to-be Saint Carlo Acutis and seek devotion to the Eucharist. The Holy Father implored: “When the weariness of the journey weighs you down, come back to Jesus, learn to rest in Him, and abide with Him.” My
- [Open-Ended Feedback: Recommendations](https://realpresencecoalition.com/open-ended-feedback-recommendations) - The final question of the survey asked respondents to select their top recommendation to U.S. bishops on how to restore belief in the Real Presence. Approximately 15% of respondents chose to respond to this question by selecting the "Other" option, resulting in 1,994 open-ended responses consisting of more that 35,000 words of feedback. Each response
- [Open-Ended Feedback: Issues](https://realpresencecoalition.com/open-ended-feedback-issues) - Survey questions 5 and 6 allowed respondents to optionally provide additional open-ended feedback on issues they felt were contributing to a loss of faith in the Real Presence. Approximately 42% of respondents chose to respond to this question, resulting in 5,313 responses consisting of more that 220,000 words of feedback. Each response was subsequently assigned
- [Podcast of Survey Results](https://realpresencecoalition.com/podcast) - The Real Presence Survey produced a considerable amount of data, especially due to open-ended responses to the questions on issues contributing to a loss of faith and the specific recommendations to bishops. We have produced the audio version of the results using a text-to-speech engine with the hope that a larger number of Catholics can
- [Catholic Teaching on the Eucharist](https://realpresencecoalition.com/catholic-teaching-on-the-eucharist) - view full screen version
- [On the Deep Reverence with which Christ is to be Received](https://realpresencecoalition.com/on-the-deep-reverence-with-which-christ-is-to-be-received) - https://media.amenapp.org/prayers/64c192da82f12d458b8d05ea/1690407735.m4a
- [Parish Practices Predict Belief in the Real Presence](https://realpresencecoalition.com/parish-practices-predict-belief-in-the-real-presence) - Recent data suggest that many Catholics do not believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Substantial changes in parish norms and liturgical practices since Vatican II may have played a role in Catholics’ changing Eucharistic beliefs. The preliminary data presented here suggest that Catholics may be more likely to believe in the
- [How Can We Make the Liturgy More Reverent?](https://realpresencecoalition.com/how-can-we-make-the-liturgy-more-reverent) - I remember memorizing my prayers as a catechumen 20 years ago. Books helped me to familiarize myself with the parts of the Mass, which initially seemed foreign and alienating. This is normal for converts, and I’m grateful to have had those resources, but my children will have no such memories. To them, Ave Maria, gratia
- [Bishop Cozzens Emphasizes Eucharist, ‘Transfiguration of the World’ at Eucharistic Congress](https://realpresencecoalition.com/bishop-cozzens-emphasizes-eucharist-transfiguration-of-the-world-at-eucharistic-congress) - “The Eucharist and the Transfiguration of the World” was the title of the presentation given by Bishop Andrew Cozzens at the International Eucharistic Congress being held in Quito, Ecuador. “What is God’s answer to the wounds of the world?” asked the bishop of Crookston, Minnesota, in his remarks. “His response is to send his Son
- [Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke Discusses Proper Disposition For Receiving Communion](https://realpresencecoalition.com/raymond-leo-cardinal-burke-discusses-proper-disposition-for-receiving-communion)
- [Fr. Don Calloway: What Needs to Change at Mass](https://realpresencecoalition.com/fr-don-calloway-what-needs-to-change-at-mass) - We find ourselves in unprecedented times, where over 69% of Church going Catholics no longer believe in the unchanging dogma of Christ's presence in the Eucharist. This is a grave problem that all men must ask themselves: Why? Fr. Donald Calloway joins John Heinen to discuss the reasons this has been an increasing problem
- [In Prayer and Liturgy, We Need the Humility that Leads to Repentance](https://realpresencecoalition.com/in-prayer-and-liturgy-we-need-the-humility-that-leads-to-repentance) - The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we have offended his love and majesty, where we have failed to live up to our status as his sons and
- [We Need to Bring Back Forty Hours](https://realpresencecoalition.com/we-need-to-bring-back-forty-hours) - With the end of the National Eucharistic Congress as the capstone of the three-year Eucharistic Renewal, the question follows: What comes next? The entire exercise initially originated as a response to results of a 2019 Pew survey that suggested a majority of Catholics do not understand what the Church teaches about the Eucharist. I am
- [Last Chance to Have Your Voice Be Heard](https://realpresencecoalition.com/last-chance-to-have-your-voice-be-heard) - Today, July 31, marks the last day that you will be able to complete our survey on the Real Presence. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Click on the link below to complete the survey. LaySurvey.com
- [Have Liturgical Changes Damaged People's Belief in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist?](https://realpresencecoalition.com/have-liturgical-changes-damaged-peoples-belief-in-the-real-presence-of-jesus-christ-in-the-eucharist) - A new laity-driven coalition formed to help renew Catholics’ faith in the Real Presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar has launched a survey to help understand the decline of belief in the Eucharist, and this is the last week to submit responses. The survey can be found
- [Personal Testimonies on Belief in the Real Presence](https://realpresencecoalition.com/young-catholics-offer-personal-testimonies-on-belief-in-the-real-presence) - John-Henry Westen interviews attendees at the National Eucharistic Congress, capturing a wide range of heartfelt reflections on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Throughout the video, various individuals share their personal experiences and deep spiritual insights, highlighting the profound significance of the Eucharist in their lives. Participants passionately express what the real
- [The National Eucharistic Congress Is Over — Now What?](https://realpresencecoalition.com/the-national-eucharistic-congress-is-over-now-what) - The pilgrims have returned home, the stage in Lucas Oil Stadium has been dismantled, and the Blessed Sacrament has been reposed in the tabernacle. Now what? It’s a fair question. And it’s likely on the minds of many following the conclusion of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress last week and over the weekend. After all,
- [National Eucharistic Congress Ends With Prayer for ‘New Pentecost’](https://realpresencecoalition.com/national-eucharistic-congress-ends-with-prayer-for-new-pentecost) - The National Eucharistic Congress concluded Sunday with a Mass with tens of thousands of people in an NFL football stadium, where the crowd prayed for “a new Pentecost” in the U.S. Church. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle presided over the closing Mass in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 21 as Pope Francis’ special envoy
- [U.S. Bishops Hope National Eucharistic Congress Can Increase Faith In The Real Presence](https://realpresencecoalition.com/u-s-bishops-hope-national-eucharistic-congress-can-increase-faith-in-the-real-presence) - Can Catholic bishops in the United States revive the Church’s devotion to the Eucharistic? This is the central focus of the National Eucharist Congress taking place at the Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis. Tens of thousands of Catholics converged at the stadium for five-day gathering on Wednesday, for what the bishops hope will spur
- [National Eucharistic Congress Opens In Indianapolis](https://realpresencecoalition.com/national-eucharistic-congress-opens-in-indianapolis) - Absolute silence filled Lucas Oil Stadium as tens of thousands of people dropped to their knees to adore Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament as the long-anticipated National Eucharistic Congress officially got underway on the evening of July 17 in Indianapolis. More than 100 spotlights trained on a large, golden monstrance on an altar in
- [Posters](https://realpresencecoalition.com/posters) - Print and display one of our posters encouraging Catholics to take the survey. Simply click on image below to view and print PDF.
- [Eucharistic Revival Prayer](https://realpresencecoalition.com/fr-calloways-prayer) - Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them a love for the Most Blessed Sacrament. Send forth your Spirit and renew the face of the earth with a Eucharistic reign. Amen. Prayer Composed by Oscar Delgado and Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC
- [Help Us Reach Our Goal!](https://realpresencecoalition.com/help-us-reach-our-goal) - Its been two weeks since the Real Presence Coalition (RPC) launched its Eucharist Survey. We collected over 10,000 responses thus far, but we have a ways to go to reach our goal of collection 25,000 surveys in the month of July. The purpose of the survey is to help U.S. bishops better understand the underlying
- [Questions and Answers](https://realpresencecoalition.com/questions-and-answers) - Q: What is the mission of the Real Presence Coalition (RPC)? A: The mission of the RPC is to assist bishops of the United States in understanding the crisis of faith in this country regarding belief in the Real Presence of Our Blessed Lord in the Holy Eucharist. Q: What is the RCP doing
- [Bishop Strickland: Let Us Remember that Jesus is in the Eucharist at EVERY Valid Mass](https://realpresencecoalition.com/bishop-strickland-let-us-remember-that-jesus-is-in-the-eucharist-at-every-valid-mass)
- [Gavin Ashenden: Confessions of an Angry Catholic](https://realpresencecoalition.com/gavin-ashenden-confessions-of-an-angry-catholic) - Queen Elizabeth’s former Anglican chaplain, Gavin Ashenden, explains his conversion from Anglicanism to Catholicism, and the role played the recognition of the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
- [Fr. Robert McTeigue and Michael Hichborn Discuss the Real Presence Survey](https://realpresencecoalition.com/fr-robert-mcteigue-and-michael-hichborn-discuss-the-real-presence-survey) - Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute and Fr. Robert McTeigue of the Catholic Current discuss a new survey asking people to identify the reasons why they believe Catholics have experienced a loss of faith in the real presence. Take the survey at https://laysurvey.com/.
- [Michael Hichborn and Timothy Flanders Discuss the Real Presence Survey](https://realpresencecoalition.com/michael-hichborn-and-timothy-flanders-discuss-the-real-presence-survey) - Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute and Timothy Flanders of One Peter Five discuss a new survey asking people to identify the reasons why they believe Catholics have experienced a loss of faith in the real presence. Take the survey at https://laysurvey.com/.
- [Terry Barber and Fr. Charles Murr on the Real Presence Survey](https://realpresencecoalition.com/terry-barber-and-fr-charles-murr-on-the-real-presence-survey) - Terry Barber of Virgin Most Powerful Radio solicits Fr. Charles Murr's comments regarding the Real Presence Coalition's new survey. Take the survey at https://laysurvey.com/
- [Ralph Martin: My Hopes and Concerns for the Eucharistic Revival](https://realpresencecoalition.com/ralph-martin-my-hopes-and-concerns-for-the-eucharistic-revival) - Catholic apologist Ralph Martin of Renewal Ministries shares his thoughts on the Eucharistic Revival and the need to focus on knowing Jesus.
- [The Terry and Jesse Show](https://realpresencecoalition.com/the-terry-and-jesse-show) - Terry Barber and Jesse Romero of Virgin Most Powerful Radio interview Vicki Yamasaki regarding the Real Presence Coalition. Take the Survey
- [Coalition Launches Survey to Better Understand Why U.S. Catholics Have Lost Faith in the Real Presence](https://realpresencecoalition.com/coalition-launches-survey-to-better-understand-why-u-s-catholics-have-lost-faith-in-the-real-presence) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 1, 2024 CONTACT: Vicki Yamasaki vicki@realpresencecoalition.com A newly formed group of Catholics, with the support of Bishops Athanasius Schneider and Joseph Strickland, as well as famed exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger, is today announcing the launch of a survey aimed at reaching the U.S. laity. The new group, called the Real Presence
- [U.S. Bishops Approve Plan for Three-Year National Eucharistic Revival](https://realpresencecoalition.com/u-s-bishops-approve-plan-for-three-year-national-eucharistic-revival) - The U.S. bishops’ focus on the significance of the Eucharist in the life of the church isn’t just about on the statement they approved at their fall meeting. It also is about something bigger: a three-year eucharistic revival that will culminate with the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Indianapolis. The bishops approved a motion Nov.
- [And They’re Off! National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Routes Begin With Holy Spirit-Powered Send-Offs](https://realpresencecoalition.com/and-theyre-off-national-eucharistic-pilgrimage-routes-begin-with-holy-spirit-powered-send-offs) - At the start of Mass Sunday at one of the launch sites of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Bishop Andrew Cozzens remarked that although he had his hiking shoes on, the journey ahead would need something more than natural support to reach its intended destination. “In order to make this pilgrimage fruitful, we need the Holy
- [30-Day Eucharistic Revival: Reflections from Father Donald Calloway's Book](https://realpresencecoalition.com/30-day-eucharistic-revival-reflections-from-father-donald-calloways-book) - https://youtu.be/5v2TzoizRjI?si=XtZ2r10tLjpwMnuE In a recent discussion hosted by Yves Jacques, Father David Aufiero and Father Donald Calloway delved into the significance and impact of the 30-Day Eucharistic Revival, based on Father Don Calloway's book. With an emphasis on the importance of the Eucharist in the life of Catholics, the conversation offered valuable insights and practical steps
- [10 Ways to Increase Belief in the Eucharistic Lord](https://realpresencecoalition.com/10-ways-to-increase-belief-in-the-eucharistic-lord) - In Caesarea Philippi, Jesus asked who people said he was, and his two polls showed that only one person — Peter — said he believed Jesus was who he truly was, the Messiah and Son of God (Matthew 16:13-20). In July, the Pew Research Center asked U.S. Catholics who or what they understood the Eucharist
- [Don't Miss "Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist," in Cinemas June 18-19](https://realpresencecoalition.com/jesus-thirsts) - https://youtu.be/IuEuodrM1sc?si=A3mDvnjo-1WrhbkQ The National Eucharistic Revival is under way, and a timely new documentary on the Eucharist featuring the Marian Fathers is just the ticket. Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, a feature documentary by Executive Producer Deacon Steve Greco and producers James Wahlberg and Tim Moriarty, will be released in theaters nationwide by Fathom

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- [About](https://realpresencecoalition.com/about) - The Real Presence Coalition (RPC) is an informal group of influential Catholics working to restore belief in Jesus Christ’s Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. The U.S. Bishops initiated a National Eucharistic Revival campaign in 2021 in response to a Pew Research poll revealing that a majority of Catholics do not believe in the Real
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