Guestsplaining: Curtis Martin on Christ in the Eucharist
Jul 8, 2024
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Curtis Martin, FOCUS founder, discusses the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, Eucharistic Revival, National Eucharistic Congress. Topics include the transformative power of knowing Jesus, impact of Eucharistic revival, embracing discipleship, significance of joy, and encouraging participation in Eucharistic Congress.
Curtis Martin emphasizes personal encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist for profound faith.
Curtis Martin stresses the need for sustained discipleship post-inspiring events to deepen faith.
Deep dives
Curtis Martin's Mission with FOCUS and Eucharistic Revival
Curtis Martin shares how, through the organization FOCUS, he aims to send missionaries to college campuses and parishes to deepen people's faith. The focus is on rekindling a personal relationship with Jesus, beyond mere familiarity with religious symbols, by experiencing true knowledge of Him, which can transform lives.
The U.S. Eucharistic Revival and Involvement of Curtis Martin
Curtis Martin discusses his involvement in the U.S. Eucharistic Revival, a movement initiated by the U.S. Bishops aiming to renew faith in the Blessed Sacrament. He highlights the significance of pilgrimage, Congress events, and collaboration with bishops in spreading the message of recognizing Jesus in the Eucharist.
Discipleship and Sustaining Spiritual Growth Post-Events
Curtis Martin emphasizes the importance of discipleship to sustain spiritual growth after impactful events. He stresses the need for continued journeys with individuals beyond inspiring moments to deepen faith and avoid emotional crashes post-events, ensuring a lasting commitment to a transformative faith journey.
Experiential Knowledge of Eucharist Leading to Doctrinal Understanding
Curtis Martin reflects on the experiential knowledge of the Eucharist preceding doctrinal understanding. He underscores the importance of personal encounters with Jesus in the Eucharist, leading individuals to a profound faith that precedes full doctrinal comprehension. The focus is on nurturing a transformative experience that solidifies belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist.
On this episode of Guestsplaining, Fr. Gregory and Fr. Patrick welcome FOCUS founder, Curtis Martin, to the podcast to discuss the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, the Eucharist Revival, the National Eucharistic Congress, and much more.
Curtis Martin is the founder of FOCUS, a Catholic outreach organization that began in 1998. He holds a master’s degree in theology and is the author of the best-selling books, "Made for More" and "Making Missionary Disciples". In 2023, Pope Francis appointed Curtis as a Consultor to the Section for the Fundamental Questions of Evangelization.
Will you be attending the National Eucharistic Congress? Curtis Martin will be an Impact Speaker! Find more information here: https://www.eucharisticcongress.org/
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