In conjunction with the Eucharistic Congress held this past weekend in Indiana, our Honolulu Diocese - through its Diocesan Evangelization Task Force - organized its own "mini-revival" at two of our parishes. This author/ministry had the honor and joy of participating in these local events by giving a presentation called "Our Saints: Witnesses of the True Presence".
The presentation focused on the deep devotion and intimate relationship the Saints achieved with our Lord through the Eucharist ... as well as, highlighted the Eucharistic Miracles (e.g. Miraculous Communions, Levitations, Perpetual Fasting) experienced by several credible Mystic-Souls to further reinforce the truth of the Blessed Sacrament's supernatural character. Of course, with this ministry being invited, relics were featured at the revival!
Rare relics of the following holy, Eucharistic souls were presented to help emphasize the amazing miracles I shared about them: St. Angelo of Acri; Servant of God, Anne Louise Lateau; Bl. Benedetta Bianchi Porro; soon-to-be canonized, Bl. Carlo Acutis; St. Charbel Makhlouf; St. Juliana Falconieri; St. Paul of the Cross; and St. Padre Pio.
After my talks, our special guest - Joe Melendrez, a Catholic Musician & Lay-Evangelist from California - took the reins and uplifted the crowd with his exhilarating musical performances, mixed in with Gospel teachings on Faith and Evangelization. The man had us up on our feet, in no time, singing and dancing in praise and celebration of our Lord!
'Come, let us sing for joy to
the LORD; let us shout aloud to
the Rock of our Salvation.'
- Psalm 95:1
Both nights ended beautifully with very moving Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, which were the icing on the cake for Hawaii's contribution to the National Eucharistic Revival!
Below are several photos of the highlights from Hawaii's Eucharistic Revival ... All Thanks and Praises be to the Lord!
7/20/2024: ST. PIUS X CHURCH, MANOA
Joe Melendrez performing and praising
our Lord Almighty!
'I will declare Your name
to my brothers and sisters;
in the assembly I will sing
Your praises.'
- Hebrews 2:12
The presence of our Saints -
Witnesses of the True Presence!
Adoring our Lord at St. Pius X Church
After Adoration, participants paying their
respects to our inspiring Faith Heroes
7/21/2024: ST. GEORGE CHURCH, WAIMANALO
Joe Melendrez in action ... again!
'My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to You - I whom
You have delivered.'
- Psalm 71:23
Showing Jesus our Love through Adoration
Participants praying with our Saints; making
personal connections through their relics
Melendrez, his ministry, & his really
cool God Swagg merch!)
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