Eucharistic Adoration after Vatican II

Edward Foley, Capuchin, is Duns Scotus Professor of Spirituality Emeritus and retired professor of liturgy and music at Catholic Theological Union. Foley has authored or edited thirty books, including A Handbook for Catholic Preaching (Liturgical Press), and his works have been translated into nine languages. A celebrated preacher and presenter, he received a major grant from the John Templeton Foundation for Preaching and the Sciences. A recipient of lifetime achievement awards from the Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions, the North American Academy of Liturgy, and the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, he has lectured in over seventy dioceses throughout the English-speaking world.

"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

• ContentsIntroduction viiChapter OneInsights from History 1Chapter TwoTheologizing about Eucharistic Devotions 35Chapter ThreeFacets of a Eucharistic Spirituality 61Chapter Four Principles and Guidelines for Pastoral Practice 87Notes 109Bibliography 117