Drew Mariani was live from Indianapolis, sharing the electrifying atmosphere of the National Eucharistic Congress on his show. Tens of thousands of people flocked to the event, all eager to deepen their love for the Blessed Sacrament. During the broadcast, Drew had an inspiring conversation with Sr. Alicia Torres, a remarkable member of the Franciscans of the Eucharist in Chicago.

Eucharistic Congress: Sr. Alicia was buzzing with excitement about the event. She truly believes that this Congress is a movement of the Holy Spirit, sparking a revival in the nation. Everywhere she looked, she saw joyful faces and the light of Christ shining brightly. It’s hard not to be inspired by such a positive atmosphere!

Her Ministry: Sr. Alicia’s work is nothing short of amazing. Based in Chicago’s west side, her community serves around 500 families every week through their food pantry. They also deliver food to 2,300 homebound and elderly individuals. But their mission goes beyond just feeding people—they aim to nourish souls, with the Eucharist at the heart of everything they do.

Winning Chopped: Did you know Sr. Alicia won the TV show Chopped in 2015? How neat is that? She shared how her love for cooking started with her uncle and a parish priest, linking her culinary passion to her faith. Winning the show brought much-needed attention and support to her ministry, helping them feed even more people in need.

A Life of Hope and Service: Throughout their chat, Sr. Alicia emphasized the importance of living a Eucharistic life. She encouraged you to unite your sufferings with Christ’s at every Mass and to live lives of self-sacrificial service. Her words were a powerful reminder of the redemptive work of Jesus and how we can all be part of it.

Final Thoughts: Sr. Alicia dreams of a world filled with Eucharistic missionaries—people who live their baptismal call to discipleship through self-giving service. Are you ready to jump in?

 

 

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