As Christians we know that we need Christ to be present in our lives. He is our very sustenance as he reminded us: unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you (Jn 6:53).
    Throughout the course of the next three years, our diocese will be rolling out events, programs, and various opportunities for the faithful to encounter Jesus Christ through the source and summit of our faith, the Eucharist, and be transformed. These encounters with Jesus Christ are rooted in three parts. The first part is Hearing God. We must take time in this revival to “listen with the ears of our heart,” as Saint Benedict says. Our world is full of noise and distractions blocking both our hearts and minds. During this time of revival, I encourage you to root out those distractions and focus on the guiding voice of our Lord. His voice is said to be found not in the fire and the earthquake, but in the stillness and gentleness of silence. This sacred silence can be found in adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist, in scripture meditation, and in prayerful contemplation, all things available throughout the Eucharistic Revival and beyond.