

7. Do Catholics still love the Eucharist? - With Prof Stephen Bullivant
Apr 25, 2024
Professor Stephen Bullivant discusses the decline of Christianity in Britain, the challenges faced by the Catholic Church, and the impact of the pandemic. Despite the challenges, there are stories of hope and growth, particularly among young Catholics. The episode highlights the importance of Eucharistic Adoration and the reverence for the Eucharist as signs of a promising future for the Church.
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Young Catholics Swimming Against Tide
- Young Catholics attend Mass despite strong secular pressure and social doubts.
- They find community and purpose among others swimming against the cultural tide.
Eucharistic Doubt Spurs Revival
- A significant number of American Catholics doubt the Real Presence in the Eucharist.
- This prompted Bishop Barron's Eucharistic Revival to renew belief and devotion.
Bullivant's Conversion Story
- Stephen Bullivant recounts his journey from atheist to Catholic through theology studies and friendships with Dominicans.
- His conversion happened during archival research in Rome with helpful Benedictines.