Eucharistic Adoration after Vatican II

"The United States Catholic bishops have committed themselves to a multi-year eucharistic revival, crowned by a National Eucharistic Congress 17-21 July 2024.  Edward Foley’s Eucharistic Adoration after Vatican II provides a magnificent background and accompaniment to this program, indeed for any process intended to deepen eucharistic spirituality for the future. Marked by impressive tracing of the complex historical trajectories of eucharistic practice and devotions; a welcome account of the theological principles emerging from this history in the context of the reformed post-Vatican II Order of Mass; a sketch of an 'accessibly lived' eucharistic spirituality; and an outline of key principles and guidelines for renewed eucharistic liturgy and devotions, this short volume is the best guide I can think of for this initiative. I pray that everyone involved—laity, bishops, priests, deacons, catechists, members of religious communities, seminarians and novices—would make Foley’s accessible monograph required reading. It has my highest recommendation as a stunning example of fine scholarship and pastoral zeal brought into fruitful dialogue."
Fr. Jan Michael Joncas

 

"The United States Catholic bishops have committed themselves to a multi-year eucharistic revival. Edward Foley’s Eucharistic Adoration after Vatican II provides a magnificent background and accompaniment to this program. In this short volume is the best guide I can think of for this initiative. It has my highest recommendation as a stunning example of fine scholarship and pastoral zeal brought into fruitful dialogue."
Fr. Jan Michael Joncas

"This is a much-needed study that provides readers with an accessible history and theology of adoration rooted in the spirit of the post-conciliar liturgical reforms. Edward Foley’s book is especially pertinent in the Church today as the practice of adoration, benediction, and other Eucharistic devotions captivates the imaginations of younger Catholics in particular. In response, Foley has issued a clarion call for the renewal of Eucharistic devotion in a way that respects the primacy of the Church’s liturgy. Foley brings together a solid theological grounding for adoration with concrete pastoral principles to guide its practice. He also broadens our theological approach to adoration by drawing connections to ecology and Christian ethics. This book is a must read for ministers and anyone interested in the history, theology, and practice of adoration."
Nathan P. Chase, PhD, Assistant Professor of Liturgical and Sacramental Theology, Aquinas Institute of Theology