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Bishop Terry R. LaValley invites you to prepare for the Consecration by reflecting on the book 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory. Many parishes are making copies of this book available.

The countdown to the Consecration begins on March 24. Get a copy today and invite others to participate!

Individual copies can be purchased here.

Bulk orders with heavily discounted prices can be made here. 

If you have questions about obtaining books for your parish, please contact Ken Racette at kracette1a@gmail.com or (518) 578-3056.

Several parishes across the diocese will be holding small group discussions on the book. If you have questions about starting a small group, please contact Deacon Bill O’Brien at billob315@gmail.com or (315) 528-0461. 

Who is Carlo Acutis? 

Blessed Carlo Acutis 
May 3, 1991 – October 12, 2006 
Beatification: October 10, 2020 
Canonization: April 27, 2025 (temporarily postponed)   

The first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis was known for his joy and devotion to the Eucharist. To share that love of the Eucharist with others, Carlo created a website highlighting Eucharistic miracles around the world. That website is the foundation of the exhibit that will be on display during the “Highway to Heaven” event. 

While Carlo lived in some ways like a typical teen, playing video games, playing sports and spending time with friends, he was also devoted to reciting the rosary, serving and helping individuals in need, and attending daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration. 

Carlo’s parents, Andrea Acutis and Antonia Salzano, were not devout Catholics before his birth, but the youth’s deep faith and devotion to the Eucharist led to his parents’ spiritual growth and eventual return to the faith.  

Through his life, Carlo witnessed how to fall in love with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and transmit the Faith spontaneously to others. He evangelized the culture by “Rendering Eucharist” using modern media and personal witness. 

He was scheduled to be canonized on April 27 as part of the Jubilee of Teenagers.  This is temporarily postponed due to the death of Pope Francis.  

What is a Eucharistic Miracle?

Did you know a Eucharistic miracle occurs every day? In his writings on the Eucharist, Fr. (Robert) Spitzer reminds us that a Eucharistic miracle occurs every day, at every Holy Mass across the world, when the substance of bread and wine is transformed into the substance of Jesus’ body and blood.  However, the term “Eucharistic miracle” can also refer to extraordinary empirical signs of Jesus’ presence in the Eucharist, such as bleeding hosts or the transmutation of a consecrated host into a piece of cardiac muscle tissue.“For us believers what we have seen is something that we have always believed. . . If our Lord is speaking to us by giving us this sign, it certainly needs a response from us.” —Bishop Cyril Mar Baselice, Archbishop of the diocese of Trivandrum on the  Eucharistic Miracle at Chirattakonam, IndiaSource: www.magiscenter.com/blog/approved-eucharistic-miracles-21st-century

What does it mean to be Consecrated to the Eucharist?

Father, I’ve been reading that “33 Days to Eucharistic Glory Book” the parish gave out, but I still don’t really get the idea of consecration. If we’re catholic, aren’t we kind of already dedicated to God in some way?
Great question. Thanks for asking. You are absolutely right. On the day of your baptism, you were consecrated to the Lord. For a little etymology, “sacrare” means you were “set apart” and “con-” means “together.” You were made holy as part of something more. The 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory book and videos prepare us to be consecrated to the Holy Eucharist, to be set-apart as a people for and with our Lord Jesus truly present under the form of bread and wine. I first learned of being consecrated from Pope John Paul II. When I was in seminary, I learned that JPII (as we called him back in the day) had consecrated himself to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the inspiration of St. Louis de Montfort. JPII was so devoted to this consecration, that his motto was “Totus Tuus,” a phrase taken from Louis de Montfort’s work True Devotion to Mary. There are many other consecrations—there are a variety of devotions to Mary, to other Saints, to Archangels, and of course to the Holy Trinity. All are great ways for us to focus on our faith and be set apart from the distractions of our daily lives. Each consecration is a way to grow in faith, hope, and love. But this one seems particularly well timed. As our world continues to hunger for something more, as we search for the food that will sustain us, maybe, just maybe what the Lord himself offered when He said, “whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life” is what we all need to be consecrated to.  Source: Father Bryan Stitt, St. Mary’s, Canton 3.30.25

Frequently Asked Questions

Will lunch be served?

Lunch will not be served. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch, if you wish, or eat at one of the many beautiful local restaurants.

Is there a cost for the event?

The event is completely free. 

Is the event for the whole family?

Yes, there is an interactive exhibit, movies for both adults and children, and wonderful opportunities for prayer, fellowship, and fun for everyone.

What if I don’t register?

If you don’t register, you are still most welcome to come. Registration helps us know how many people to plan for and, if you register to receive free daily video clips beginning on March 24, it will help you prepare for the Consecration to the Holy Eucharist.

Should I come if I don’t read the book?

Yes! All are welcome and you will still be able to enjoy the wonderful exhibit, prayer experiences with Bishop LaValley, and meet new friends from across the diocese.

Should I read the book if I can’t come?

Yes! If you can’t come, you are encouraged to make the Consecration to the Holy Eucharist in solidarity with us. The book will bless your life and you will see a new floodgate of God’s grace in your heart, home, and in our diocese.

Do I have to come for the whole event?

No. The event is designed for ample opportunities for Mass, Adoration, Confession, and visiting the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit throughout the day.

Directions

St. Agnes Church is located at 169 Hillcrest Ave., Lake Placid, NY 12946. The school is across the street from the church on 2322 Saranac Ave, Lake Placid, NY 12946.

Parking

Limited parking is available near the school. Municipal Parking lots are available on Main St., about a fifteen minute walk from the Church.