Joy of the Eucharist

Why we love this feast and a look back at this podcast project. Thank you for listening! We’ve loved sharing in the Joy of the Eucharist with you!

We had a lot of joyful moments creating this podcast- some of which aired and some not. We wanted to share many of these moments with you for anyone who needs a laugh. 

Bl. Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Ignatius of Antioch (died c. 108/140) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Paschal Baylon (1540–1592) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) (1887–1968) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

Blessed Angela of Foligno (1248–1309) pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

St. Manuel González García (1877–1940) Bishop of the Abandoned Tabernacle, pray for us!For the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, we will be praying a novena to prepare for this great feast, asking for an increase of love, desire and reverence for the Holy Eucharist. Each day, we will walk with a Saint who led a Eucharistic-centered life. We would love for you to pray with us!A Novena is a nine-day period of prayer, typically to ask God for special favors or to seek the intercession of a saint. The word "novena" comes from the Latin word "novem," meaning nine. Novenas are often prayed before a special feast day, event, or to address a specific need. 

We had an extra question episode we wanted to share! We will see you back tomorrow for the beginning of our Novena for the Feast of Corpus Christi- first day's episode will publish tomorrow morning!

Why processions (especially for the Feast of Corpus Christi) are so important now more than ever!Our Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi is Sunday, June 22, 2025 following the 11:30 am Mass. We hope you will join us!

You were given a unique mission! We talk about the charisms you have been given to accomplish it and set the world on fire!

Our last interview episode! Sister Maria of the Trinity shares a powerful story of God’s majestic orchestration in our lives through the power and joy of the Holy Eucharist.

Justin and Ashley Henson share their journey through marriage, faith, and coming to Jesus through the Eucharist and the Church community.

SJB parishioner, Jesus Medina, connects his devotion to the Sacred Heart to his love for the Eucharist.

Julie Mayfield, long-time St. John Nepomuk parishioner and Adoration Coordinator, shares with us the real joys that looking at the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and letting Him look at you can bring to your life.

Get to know Fr. Will Banowsky! Hear from the Judicial Vicar (fancy, right?) of the Archdiocese and how the Sacraments have deeply influenced his life from his childhood to priesthood.

Don't burst the new wine skins! Fr. Alex and Stephanie discuss how to continue and grow those new holy habits throughout the Easter season.

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Monday, March 25, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Monday, March 18, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Monday, March 11, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Monday, March 4, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Monday, February 26, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Monday, February 19, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

We loved creating this Lenten Retreat so much that we want you to listen again! This episode was originally published on Ash Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Every Monday of Lent (bonus Ash Wednesday episode)! Take an in-depth look at the seven deadly sins and how the Eucharist is the antidote for their poisonous ways!

Gina Foxhoven, parishioner of St. Patrick's and cradle Catholic turned powerhouse disciple(!) shares on how she fell in love with God and Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.

Elaine Naugle, parishioner of St. Mark's in Norman lets us into her beautiful prayer life and being a part of the Unbound Ministry (new to our archdiocese!)

Get to know Fr. Zak Boazman! From his altar serving days to why priests dress the way they do for Mass, our local Eucharistic Revival lead talks about the joys of the priesthood!

Roberto Garza from St. Eugene's talks moments of Eucharistic growth and leading his family to Heaven!

UCO Senior, Chloe Cunningham, fell in love with the beauty of a candlelit Mass and has been on fire for the Eucharist since!

St. Monica parishioner, Johanna Britton, tells her conversion story that began with an awkward moment when leading a Protestant study on the Gospel of John...

One of St. John the Baptist’s most joyful for the Eucharist parishioners, Tiffani Seaton, shares her journey to the True Presence and getting to know our great Saints.

Buckle up, and join us for a deep dive on the four Gospels, the end times, and the coming of our Savior. We also find the sound effects on our recording device, so be prepared to laugh, with us or at us!Happy Advent! We’re taking a little break to focus on the season. So tune in to last year’s daily Holy Family Retreat episodes. We’ll publish new episodes again mid-January 2025. 

Fr. Irwin, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Norman and Vicar for Priests for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, shares the story of how he came to know Jesus in the Eucharist by a simple invitation.

St. Philip Neri parishioner, long time youth minister and now Coordinator of St. Gregory’s Abbey Outreach, Frank Cleary, puts to simple words the overwhelming experience of faith, trust and suffering. 

St. John the Baptist parishioner, Stephanie Andrade, tells a story of conversion through family relationships and a curiosity that lead to OCIA.

Hear the story of how St. Thomas More parishioner, Edgar Gaytan's family life has been guided by the Holy Family. 

Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help parishioner, Stephanie Hoisington, shares candidly on seeking God while questioning his existence and the moment that changed everything.

Michael Martin, St. John’s parishioner and Broncho Catholic Faculty Advisor has a great story of coming into the Church through learning the truths of the Catholic faith.

Sherry Swicegood, St. Philip Neri parishioner, shares a moving reflection on the Gospel story and how her family was forever changed by coming to the Holy Eucharist.

Shannon Bickhman, Christ the King parishioner, joyfully shares on how conversion is continuous with the Holy Eucharist, how God uses the “little ones” in our lives to draw us to Himself and how the ACTS retreat changed her life.

Fr. Stephen Jones talks about his Eucharistic conversion and love for the priesthood. Maybe listen with your young sons? (Hint hint)We apologize for some of the background noise in this episode. We had some unforeseen repairs happening right outside our door while recording. Be sure to like and follow us on social media!Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramEmail [email protected] or send us a direct message on Facebook or Instagram with your questions on the Eucharist for the Q&A section of the show! 

In this very special season opener, St. Eugene’s parishioner and our very own podcast producer, Kasey Holt, shares about a moment that forever changed her life. Think you don’t have a Eucharistic story? Listen to this episode. Be sure to like and follow us on social media!Follow us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramEmail [email protected] or send us a direct message on Facebook or Instagram with your questions on the Eucharist for the Q&A section of the show! 

This retreat, based on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment!"

This retreat, based on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment!"

This retreat, based on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment!"

This retreat, based on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment!"

This retreat, based on the teachings of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, "will help you focus on Him throughout each day, rest in Him amid your troubles, and live joyfully with Him at every moment!"