Sparking a Eucharistic Revival: An Inside Look at The Adore Movement

We live in a world that is increasingly noisy, distracted, and anxious. But as Catholics, we know the profound remedy to this cultural crisis is found in silence and prayer.

To help the faithful return to this sacred silence, we recently hosted a special live event to officially launch The Adore Movement. This brand-new initiative, led by Spirit Filled Hearts Ministry in collaboration with eCatholic, is dedicated to reigniting a love for the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.

During the webinar, our host Mike Josephs sat down with three incredible leaders to discuss the vision, the technology, and the theology behind this vital mission: Deacon Steve Greco (Founder of the Adore Movement), Jason Jaynes (CEO of eCatholic), and Fr. Chris Alar (Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception).

If you missed the live broadcast, you can watch the full recording above. Here are a few key highlights from our conversation:

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The Vision from "I Thirst" to Action

Deacon Steve Greco shared that the inspiration for The Adore Movement stems from St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta and her calling that Jesus "thirsts for souls." Following the massive success of the movie Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist, many Catholic were left asking, "What do I do now?"

The answer is to encounter Him. Going to daily Mass leads us to desire more of Jesus, which naturally draws us into Eucharistic Adoration. Deacon Steve emphasized that Adoration transform lives, leading individuals to become true missionary disciples on fire for Jesus Christ.

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The Technology: Finding Jesus in the Busyness of Life

Jason Jaynes, CEO of eCatholic, explained how his team is using its technical talents to remove barriers to prayer through the new Adoration Finder tool. Designed to be incredibly simple on any device, the tool uses your location to instantly hone in on nearby parishes and Adoration chapels. Users can even filter their search for specific devotions like Perpetual Adoration or First Friday hours. 

Because eCatholic serves roughly 40% of Catholic parishes in the United States, the map uses highly accurate data constantly updated by the parishes themselves. Jason emphasized that any parish—even those not using eCatholic—can easily submit their information to be added to the map.

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The Theology: Why We Need Adoration Now

During the webinar, Marian Father Chris Alar provided a profound theological perspective, describing the Eucharist as our spiritual lifeline and "radiation therapy." He explained that receiving Communion uniquely unites us with the entire Trinity and offers us a spiritual "heart transplant," as Christ wishes to replace our stony hearts with His own. 

Ultimately, he urged parishes to start small when establishing Adoration hours without getting discouraged, reminding viewers that the Eucharist literally fulfills Christ's promise to remain with us until the end of time.

The Adore Movement is not just another program. It is a call to action. Deacon Steve invited everyone listening to become a "Eucharistic missionary" by saying yes to Jesus and sharing this devotion with the world.
The movement's website offers a growing library of resources to help you do just that, including educational videos, testimonials, and free downloadable parish resources like printable postcards and posters.

Head over to AdoreMovement.com today. Use the Adoration Finder to plan your next Holy Hour, and be sure to fill out the form on the homepage to receive exclusive updates on upcoming videos, testimonies, and resources.