Prayer Resources

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” + Matthew 6:6

Prayer Resources

“But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” + Matthew 6:6

Prayer Resources

Select resources to help you encounter Jesus Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist both in Adoration and at Mass. More resources to come!

Archbishop Naumann's Lenten Reflections

Week 1

Recursos Específicos en Español

Recursos de oración

Praying with Scripture

Liturgical Daily Readings | The Readings that are read every day at Mass throughout the world

Lectio Divina

Eucharistic Meditations from the Saints

Meditations Explicitly On The Eucharist

Prayer & Contemplation

Spiritual Reading Resources

A’Kempis, Thomas – The Imitation of Christ
Aumann, Jordan – Spiritual Theology
Baur, Benedict – Frequent Confession
Baur, Benedict – In Silence with God
Boylan, Eugene – Difficulties in Mental Prayer
Boylan, Eugene – This Tremendous Lover
Burke, Cormac – Covenanted Happiness
Chautard, Jean-Baptiste – The Soul of the Apostolate
de Caussade, Jean-Pierre – Abandonment to Divine Providence
de Montfort, Louis-Marie – True Devotion to Mary
de Sales, St. Francis – An Introduction to the Devout Life
de Sales, St. Francis – Treatise on the Love of God
Escriva, Jose Maria – Christ is Passing By
Escriva, Jose Maria – Friends of God
Escriva, Jose Maria – The Way, Furrow, The Forge
Escriva, Jose Maria – The Way of the Cross
Faber, Frederick – All for Jesus
Garrigou-Lagrange, Fr. Reginald – Three Ages of Interior Life
Liguori, Alphonso – The Great Means of Salvation and Perfection
Liguori, Alphonso – Uniformity with God’s Will
Louis of Grenada, Venerable – The Sinner’s Guide
Lovasik, Lawrence – The Hidden Power of Kindness
Manzoni, Alessandro – The Betrothed
Martinez, Luis – True Devotion to the Holy Spirit
More, St. Thomas – The Sadness of Christ
Perquin, Bonaventure – Abba Father
Rohrbach, Peter – Conversation with Christ
Scupoli, Lorenzo – Spiritual Combat
Sheed, Frank – Theology and Sanity
Sheed, Frank – Theology for Beginners
Sheed, Frank – To Know Christ Jesus
Sheen, Fulton – Life of Christ
Sheen, Fulton – Three to Get Married
Tanqueray, Adolphe – The Spiritual Life
von Hildebrand, Dietrich – Transformation in Christ

Helpful Prayer Links via My Catholic Life

Meditations & Resources for Women

Prayer Resources for Those with Special Needs

God Loves the Autistic Mind | Fr. Matthew Schneider, a priest on the autism spectrum, knows the challenges that autistics face in prayer, as well as the autistic traits that can be leveraged to deepen one’s prayer. These 52 meditations provide a coherent progression of material for prayer that can be used on a daily or weekly basis.

Eucharistic Amazement Planning Ideas

Here is a list of opportunities for encounter to help fuel your discernment of how to instill Eucharistic Amazement within your parishes, schools, and families.

For Clergy

Focus on offering vibrant liturgies and Eucharistic preaching
Offer Eucharistic Amazement Adoration opportunities and Reconciliation
Offer a vibrant Corpus Christi celebration
Read and Promulgate On Keeping the Lord's Day Holy (Dies Domini) St. John Paul II
Promote sabbath rest and Eucharistic renewal to parishioners and Community
Sign up to receive National Eucharist Revival Updates and inspiration
Discuss with other priests any of these suggested texts: General Instruction of the Roman Missal
The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise by Robert Cardinal Sarah
The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI)
Attend Priest study day on Eucharistic Amazement November 29 at Holy Trinity in Lenexa 1-4 p.m.

For Parish & Organizational Leaders

Share National Eucharist Revival free courses at
https://www.eucharisticrevival.org/learn-resources
Promote liturgy workshops for musician and lay ministers (option Michael Podrebarac)
Offer parish liturgical training and workshops on Eucharist for the parish
Share The Veil Removed video theveilremoved.com
Offer a Mass that is Explained (option Dr. Mike Scherschligt)
Invite Dr. Mike Scherschligt to say a Eucharistic Rosary and catechesis
Invite Dr. Mark Zia or Sebastian D'Amico (Bilingual) to give Shroud of Turin
Presentation
Offer That Man is You/Journey/CHIRP/retreats/ small groups That focus on sacraments
Facilitate Called and Gifted or other charism discernment process to foster Eucharistic
listening
Offer Forgiveness 101 course (https://www.forgivenessinstitutekc.com/) to prepare
communicants
Offer discipleship and evangelization equipping (Convocation in a Box) (Emily Lopez)
Display traveling Eucharistic miracle posters inspired by Carlos Acutis’ website (Rick
Cheek)

For School Leaders

Implement Generation Adoration or other Adoration opportunities for school and S.O.R.
Facilitate the sharing of Eucharistic testimonies
Adoration and/or Mass with small groups/classes/teams
First Fridays Adoration for school community
Eucharistic Retreats (option Prairie Star Ranch and Camp Tekakwitha summer camp)
Promote Eucharistic Art Show offered by Catholic Fine Arts Council (high school
students)

For Families

Encourage families to have a sacred space or holy corner in their home
Encourage families to have a Holy Water Font filled in your home
Teach family prayer forms like Night Prayer and Salve Regina
Use Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers (N.E.) to commemorate family occasions
Impress on families the sacredness of mealtimes (breaking of the bread)
Encourage parents to bless their children with the sign of the cross

Other Opportunities & Ideas

Promote Encounter School Formation
St. Cecelia Mass w/Scola offered by the Catholic Fine Arts Council at Savior on Nov. 18
Encourage Men to attend a Eucharistic retreat i.e. Men Under Construction, Fire Retreat
Promote Camp Tekakwitha (Eucharistic Instruction) for youth and families
Encourage women to attend a Eucharistic retreat i.e. Tekakwitha Women’s Retreat
School of Faith monthly Reclaim Sunday Gatherings, classes and immersion retreats
Catholic Charities Eucharistic Amazement experiences (Dec. 2 Shalom House at S.H. dedication)

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