About this Event
Array of Hope offers, in collaboration with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, BEHOLD, a 3-night encounter with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.
Come join us at St. James the Apostle in Carmel, NY for an unforgettable experience!
We are pleased to have the endorsement and support of Bishop Andrew Cozzens, the Chairman of USCCB Committee on Evangelization and Catechesis and leader of the National Eucharistic Revival, with whom we will be partnering during these years of Revival.
1ST NIGHT
The Eucharist and Healing
Jesus came to save us. His very name speaks of His mission (cf. Matt. 1:21). But do we understand what it means that Jesus came to bring salvation to His people? Jesus exclaims, “Behold I make all things new” (Rev. 21:5) and He came “to bring good news to the poor, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives… to comfort all who mourn” (Isaiah 61:1-2).
This evening focuses on how Jesus’ saving mission is a mission of healing, and how the Lord calls us to come to Him in the Eucharist to receive the life and healing He wishes to give us.
2ND NIGHT
The Eucharist and Awe
When God reveals Himself to Moses in the burning bush, Moses removed his sandals and covers his face. And God makes known His name: “I Am Who Am” (Ex. 3:14).
Jesus makes plain that He Himself is this very “I Am” (e.g., John 8:24) and throughout the Gospels the common response to Jesus is awe and fear (e.g., Mark 10:32). Are we mindful of the fact that in the Eucharist it is the eternal and almighty God, Creator of Heaven and Earth, that we encounter?
This evening focuses on how when we come before Christ in the Eucharist we indeed are on holy ground in the Real Presence of “I Am Who Am” and should be struck speechless with awe and fear.
3RD NIGHT
The Eucharist and Communion
Jesus wants us to be one with Him and to abide with Him (e.g., John 15:4-9). His messianic mission is described as a Bridegroom marrying His Bride and the Kingdom of God as a wedding feast (e.g., Mark 2:19, Ephesians 5:25-27, 32, Rev. 19:6-9). Jesus tells us that those who eat His flesh and drink His blood abide in Him and He in them (John 6:56). Do we appreciate the incredible invitation we are receiving when Jesus bids us to come to Him, and do we approach in a worthy manner (1 Corinth. 11:27)?This evening focuses on how in receiving Holy Communion we are called to become one with Jesus in an intimate union.The night concludes with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, Carmel Hamlet, United States