Monsignor James Shea's Full Speech at the National Eucharistic Congress | July 18th, 2024

Monsignor James P. Shea offered this speech during the National Eucharistic Congress on July 18th, 2024.
He was inaugurated in 2009 as the sixth president of the University of Mary.
Msgr. Shea grew up on a dairy farm near Hazelton, North Dakota. He earned a bachelor's degree and a licentiate in philosophy as a Basselin Fellow in the School of Philosophy at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, later studying theology at the Gregorian and Lateran universities in Rome. Upon completion of his seminary formation at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, Msgr. Shea was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Bismarck in 2002.

[@mr.roboto209]

I was at the congress. Basically every speaker if there was a pause of a couple seconds there was an applause. Monsignor Shea was so captivating in this speech the crowd was stunned and drawn in a way that I have never experienced before. Truly one of the best speeches of all time and without notes. The spirit of God flowed through him, and we were blessed from that moment on.

[@PaulaAlinsangan]

You put it so right! The audience was all quiet and my attention was focused from beginning to end, hearing each word he said and feeling his passion in his voice. God does love Fr. Shea.

[@GigiTheBackyardHerbalist]

I wanted to attend so badly. I'm glad it is on video. We hosted a few of the Pilgrims at our church. It was very nice.

[@mrsl5514]

And he's so calm and quiet. It's quite mesmerizing, I guess the truth is!

[@DebraSP]

In a 40 minute talk, he summarized the entire salvation history.

[@dorothysmith7097]

@@GigiTheBackyardHerbalistthat’s awesome. How did you host them? What did you do?

[@coeurclaire]

I watched this speech as a Catholic from Indonesia, never knew this Monsignor before (I listen Bishop Barron podcast regularly), but the moment Monsignor Shea started his speech by praying, it already moved my heart. The way he gave his speech clearly showed it that he really loves Jesus.

[@xiaxiong]

This is one of the best speeches I have ever heard! Thank you so much, Monsognor Shea! God bless you!

[@salvatorynjau11]

This speech is wonderful. It is so touching and and inspiring. May God continue to use him and bless him for the salvation of his people

[@juliebrown4087]

I am floored. I attended the Congress, but was not in this session. I cannot believe I missed this. I am SO glad I came across it. This is life-changing.

[@memeh1290]

This was part of the Encounter talks at Lewis Oil Stadium. The other talks at the same time were from the Empowe which was at Indiana Convention Center.

[@chelobanal-formoso2582]

Every bit of doubt gone from my heart because of this one magnificent speech. Thank you, Msgr James Shea. God blessed us with you.

[@lbi216]

The most amazing speech I have ever heard in my life! I am literally awestruck. The church desperately needs more priests like this. Mesmerizing!!!

[@momlisette7224]

He was the most soulful speaker of the Congress, especially on the “big screen”. He has a powerful yet delicate presence. I hope to hear him again.

[@isabelspagna6377]

We are definitely dependents of JESUS HE'S BODY and BLOOD AMEN 🙏🙏🙏

[@isabelspagna6377]

We Have finding in INDIANAPOLIS YES,YES, YES, YES, YES YES, YES YES

[@isabelspagna6377]

We Found where the Food it's

[@kragar4]

@@momlisette7224 you can search KZbin for previous talks. SEEK conferences are one place he speaks

[@margaretrobertson967]

I have never heard something so profound. I am a critical Catholic Roman Catholic practice all my life. The only thing that kind of bothers me and I know I shouldn’t do this, but our Lord did not hang on a tree. He was crucified on the cross.

[@bridgitlavanya6417]

Today i understood the Old and New testament together. The Living Bread from Heaven alone can satisfy our hunger. My Jesus, help us to spread this message to our children through our life

[@nallton5073]

Hands down the best speaker and speech I have ever heard!!!!! So powerful! Thank you Monsignor Shea ✝️❤️

[@carlaromero6783]

I was there and definitely one of the best speakers in the congress. He is a God’s man.

[@dayoadepiti844]

This is a talk on the relationship between food and our salvation. May God continue to bless you with wisdom, Msgr.

[@patriciajohnston4752]

This truly is one of the best speeches of all time. I believe Bisop Fulton Sheen would agree. Please Jesus may we all surrender to the Holy Spirit. This speech is true Pentecost.

[@mikb2619]

Gives you chills to hear Monsignor Shea tell the story of our salvation

[@ROBLOXCHURCH11]

Indeed

[@Love_Divine]

Gosh… I cried the whole way.

[@lam7750]

Oh my goodness!!! I have never had such goosebumps listening to an electrifying talk by such a young and on fire priest!!! Wow!!! God bless you Msgr Shea🙏🏼

[@j.patriciagocke8823]

I have heard Msgr Shea on Relevant Radio on some of the talk shows as he promotes the U of Mary and I praise his vision for the devout focus of the curriculum for the Nursing program, providing tuition, housing and even child care! I never saw him but only heard his compassionate voice until watching this truly comforting ‘homily’! I thank the powers that bring the Eucharistic renewal to us in the trenches and pray for those who haven’t fueled UP on the Truth🎚️

[@nickdagostino1844]

"we found where the food is" amazing, God is the source of eternal life

[@schroongarden]

Tears

[@AntoinetteMoynihan]

Thank you father and all our priests for feeding us the Eucharist every day …the only food we will ever need ❤

[@loramcclamrock5549]

What a detailed and inspiring, what a heartfelt and heartrending account of our hunger and the incredible overflowing love and goodness of our God

[@josephinewalker6181]

Thank you Lord for this man. He gives me words that somehow are locked within me. He speaks what i want to say but do not have the knowledge. Bless you for releasing words within me. You are a gift from God.

[@MariaSanchez-ku5qu]

This speech has blown my senses out of the water and into the light. My heart thirst for Jesus each and everyday, thank you for filling the cup of blessings and hope back into my life . I have shared your message . Journey on and God bless your ministry. Peace 🙏

[@agnesero867]

Thank you for the this wonderful speech am very blessed 🎉

[@teresa5654]

Oh, my heart is racing and chills incase me. He cannot be ignored once his words are truly heard and understood.

[@kimchiho641]

Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O Good Jesus, hear me. Within your wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from you. From the enemy defend me. At the hour of my death, call me and bid me come to you That with your saints I may praise you. For ever😇😇😇😇😇😇

[@shinyjoseph8152]

Amen

[@Pilgrimofhope7]

Amen

[@titimvelase5960]

Amen

[@Meraikie]

Amen.

[@annmariegillick3307]

Amen 🌹 🙏🏼 🌹

[@nancyroland6503]

Thank you . I am 87 and could not come. I do appreciate hearing these talks

[@jorgepena4925]

Monsignor James you are jewel of Christianity... May God bless us Again and again with your talks.

[@LucMil0305]

The only charity a beggar could give another beggar is to tell the beggar where to get food. We are all beggars, and it is our love to our co beggars to inspire and encourage them to where they get filled, The Holy Eucharist! Thank you to all our Priests! Let us all fervently pray for them, even the blemished ones🙏

[@LucMil0305]

We are blessed! Let us all be blessings to others!

[@LucMil0305]

No Priests, no Sacraments, no Holy Eucharist Whom we would be filled. Let us all offer our children to enter the sacred vocation of Priesthood🙏please pray for my son Jason whom I had been praying longer than St. Monica and my grandson 4 yrs old Lucas to be priests🙏

[@alelilaceda3539]

​@@LucMil0305🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johnchenpasuk280]

​@@LucMil0305We join you in prayers from Thailand.

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

Amen

[@gailmiller5226]

I have been following this priest…he preaches to the soul🙏🏻❤️

[@lloizeaux]

My absolute favorite talk from this Congress ❤️

[@JackRosetta]

It's a Eucharistic Cartoon

[@titimvelase5960]

Thank you Monsignor James from the Garden of Eden to Getsemane ,our salvation and tree of Life.We are nourished by the body and blood of our Lord Jesus Christ 🙏

[@BlandinaMott]

This was incredible. Thank you, Monsignor.

[@judithborja7833]

Beautiful talk, May the Lord raise up many more souls that live on the bread of life Jesus Christ alone.🙏

[@helencorpuz2852]

Thank you Monsignor Shea , a beautiful holy spirited talk makes me tear as I feel God ‘s prrsence. Praying fir you from Los Angeles .

[@teresapalma9645]

I love this speech! I thank God for Monsignor Shea- it’s evident that he was moved by the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit for all humanity to have a true relationship with it-hunger for God and seek Him. All we need to do is correspond to His will. God be Praised. Let us pray for repentance, peace, healing and love for the Eucharist all. Adoration, adoration, adoration now and forever. 🙏🏻FIAT!

[@debbiekaw4155]

Monsignor. The best speech. So emotional for me. I had teary eyes I will pray for you. God bless.

[@jennyrobbartlett4945]

Wow this man was paying attention in Homeletics class at seminary school and did an amazing exegesis. Imagine listening to him every Sunday, the Churches would be filled to capacity.

[@MrsPoz-dh3gx]

He was the pastor of my small town North Dakota church when I was in high school. The church was full every Sunday, and every Sunday the homily was amazing. He did make sure to remind us that we don’t come to Mass for the homily, we come for the Eucharist.

[@jennyrobbartlett4945]

@MrsPoz-dh3gx lol of course.

[@jimlenihan6179]

It’s also a gift of the Holy Spirit

[@julieErickson1960]

@@MrsPoz-dh3gx- where in North Dakota? And when - I think I’ve heard him before

[@josephinefabi8798]

I can listen to Fr James Shea for hours he is incredible continued blessings for his ministry

[@amyoatley2307]

YES, YES, YES!!! Amen. Thank you! Praise be Jesus Christ, our EucharisticKing!❤

[@sasinin6]

This is the most meaningful and soul touched talk throughout the Congress.

[@rosemaryamend4355]

Amen!

[@sasinin6]

​@@rosemaryamend4355Amen

[@bertpowers7064]

I am speechless and tha is rare. Amen.

[@BeingCatholicMedia]

No words ... Simply sublime. A Saint in the making. Thank you father. 🙏🙏🙏

[@christinecontakes582]

I’m overwhelmed and awed by the true message spoken with profound love! Christians should live from the fulfillment of Christ and lead everyone we know to Him!🙏🏻✝️

[@rubiniflores9228]

Absolutely one of my favorite speakers!👏👏👏 You said it true Monsignor James!❤️

[@zachariamalowa7656]

Truly God lives and He sends us His prophets. Mons. Shea is one of them. I sense passion in the shaking of his voice. Jesus Christ is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.

[@Sed_Contra]

His talks at the Congress made me so proud to be an alum of the University of Mary! What a blessing it is that I was able to be formed by Monsignor Shea's words and ideas while I was a student there. So happy to have heard him again here!

[@yvonnesales4026]

I love how God continues to speak to us in His parables in everyday life. Many in this world are experiencing a spiritual famine. They are spiritually starving and thirsty 🙏🏻

[@afanwilum9151]

Powerful monsignor Shea. Powerful. Thank you. I have listened to you several times and always go away with deep spiritual nourishment We thank God for his clergy especially ones on fire like monsignor Shea.

[@MonicaBermea-d8d]

This is one of my favorites from the congress.

[@azmeratekle7623]

Thanks o Jesus Christ, you feed us your Body and Blood every day to become us a Saints.

[@rosemaryamend4355]

I will (hopefully) always keep this one close to my heart.

[@shinym.s9896]

Amen....... Amen....... Indeed Jesus My life sustenance. I couldn't control my tears flowing as it has always been the rare moments I experience the overpowering HOLYSPIRIT while I encounter JESUS. throughout the speech of Monsignor James this experience was there for me. May Jesus touch,heal and melt the hearts of all of us to depend on Him alone for our spiritual Sustenance.

[@teresa5654]

I lived in Bismarck as a child; different clergy then, but I remember well. I never did as I was told back then, but now I am 71 and I am hungry for the Lord to take me home.

[@EMC726]

By saying your above statement, have have open the door entirely to receive God!!! God bless your new journey!!!!

[@teresa5654]

@@EMC726 I am already on the path I seek; I have a fatal illness. But the Lord has been accompanying me, though I sometimes resist. He’s given me 3 wonderful children and 7 grands. No fear now that I’ve let go and let God.

[@irenesalgado7147]

I am elderly. Was not able to attend. Thank you Jesus for EWTN , MODERN TECHNOLOGY. GREAT SPEAKERS

[@belleara6030]

Very inspiring talk!! Thank you, God bless.

[@stampinggrannieboyd9170]

What a great speaker. I am moved by his words. ❤

[@dellicampagni]

Monsignor James, may the Holy Spirit continue to pour out on you for the conversion of souls. And the Blessed Virgin Mary shelter him under her Virginal Mantle. 🕊🌹🙏🏻

[@Katcaroy]

Thank you for capturing these moments..we get to watch from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼 ....feeling blessed

[@presentaciondimatera28]

Yes Monsignior Shea the Echarist is the food thatt we shoulld receive with a cllean sinlless heart every time we attend the mass to satisfy our hunger and thirst for God! A very enllightening speech !

[@fxjude5833]

Thank you Msgr. I paused the speech to listen to the hymn "You satisfy...". I paused to check the Satiety Score poster. Couldn't stop rewinding again and again in quite a few places. So satisfting... ... ... SATISFIED!!! So fulfilling... ... ... FULFILLED!!! I could feel what Jesus really meant with His very last word: IT IS ACCOMPLISHED.

[@annesingh2670]

Thank you Monsignor This is the richest yet.. Thank you and may God continue to Bless you

[@RENE0520]

The last line of this speech rocked me and will stay with me the rest of my life.

[@virginiapierre1266]

Wow Father Shea, such a powerful heartfelt message. This is so wonderful come and eat with God 🙏🏽🙏🏼👐🏽🙌🏽👏🏾👏🏾we had founded Amén

[@sepokoha6368]

Wow! ❤❤❤❤ A very deep and inspiring speech there is. God bless you Sir.

[@femmecorbeau]

He is truly the Alpha and the Omega. Praise Him! So grateful for this talk which I've listened to so many times since the Congress and share it as the Holy Spirit leads me.

[@esperanzamartinez8305]

Perfect!! God is good!! THANK You Holy Spirit for this life-giving talk. Thank you Monsignor ❤

[@EMC726]

I was not able to attend, due to a torn tendon, though I wanted to be there so much. I feel so blessed to listen Thru broadcast. Monseñor, you talk to us is fabulous!🙏🙏🙏

[@henrycook6376]

Good choice staying home. My wife and I walked 13k steps on Friday, 19k on Saturday and 13k on Sunday!

[@susanjorstad7667]

The lay faithful are hungering for solid and deep catechesis in the truths of the faith. Rare indeed in the modern novus ordo church. Msgr. Shea is feeding the sheep!

[@jackiewild7468]

I am always amazed by this priest!

[@marissabuyao2092]

I cried so much for this.

[@majellastein3550]

His talk gives me chills and desire for greater faith

[@str8arrowole]

My absolute favorite of many phenomenal speeches. God bless you Monsignor

[@lynnvoccola6279]

This was one of the most important speeches I have ever heard. Thank you, Lord, for the gift of your grace that is Msgr John Shea.

[@marthamusukwa7935]

Thank fr monsignorJames for inspiring words Amen.

[@dinukafernando7919]

Praise the Lord your priesthood 🙏🇱🇰

[@jeanneelias6732]

Lord, help us discern the wolves from those brave enough to speak out against the evil in the Church. Inquiring Catholics need to know!

[@noellebouchet6446]

He talks ans speaks as an angel. God bless him for this powerful message

[@cherryblossom7925]

God bless your Priesthood

[@teweti]

Dear Jesus, thank you for feeding and nourishing me with your body and blood always.

[@carolynalameida709]

Wow. Thank you. Amen. Such a holy and Godly man! I am thirsty!!

[@wira1255]

I knew the story but never told it like this , I was moved to tears. Thank you, Msgn. Shea!

[@barbaramcnulty6085]

My Lord and my God, I long to see Your face! Not I but Christ within me!

[@staibokwarjri2429]

What a Heart touching Reflection it was so Good and so meaningful. God continue to Bless You Monsignor James

[@innocentanderson2830]

How is it that I am the first one to click that like button after so many views? All the same that was deeply touching.

[@blancamorales3605]

This is so beautiful God Bless you always ❤

[@TheJmlew11]

This was absolutely the best speech I have seen so far from the congress. And given the competition that’s saying something

[@melbabrillantes9047]

“We found where the FOOD is”! So inspiring!

[@yvetteestevez8660]

🙌 🥲🙏

[@Meraikie]

Thank you our Father in Heaven, for holy men like Monsignor Shea to remind us the Truth about your Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Blessed Sacrament...thank you Lord.➕ Thank you Monsignor. God bless you🕯🕯🕯

[@theresahudson2254]

Such an amazing talk-just the food I was looking for!

[@Shecklerverdi]

Wonderful speech; very profound . I like this priest , .

[@mariamartin1895]

Beautiful! God Bless You Monsignor Shea🙏🏻

[@videnelpos4305]

Well said and excellent❤❤❤

[@marymichael1994]

Thank you Msgr Shea you are a great priest for the underprivileged I have experienced

[@SolomonMungvi-qt8ig]

Praise God 🙏 hearing this sermon i recall the sermon of St Falton Shein..... bless our Priesthood.🙏

[@florencemcphersonkudla2930]

Holy Eucharist the best gift jesus gave us himself in Holy Communion thank you jesus from the bottom of my and all our hearts thank you Jesus fiat fiat fiat ❤❤❤

[@SheltonDCruz]

Powerful!

[@carolhensen8005]

What a beautiful gift you have Monsignor Shea, I love you and your messages, your love of God, and the faithful….God Bless

[@TheresiaNakankwien]

Thank you Lord Jesus for your body 👅 and blood that is a Divine food.Thank For the wonderful session.Amen❤❤❤

[@lourdesazurin8953]

Good job, u were 1 ur old when u first attended the Eucharistic Congress. U fulfill God’s plan. Ty 🙏😊💕

[@thelmavillaruz2009]

Monsignor shea thanks for your spiritually enlightening talk

[@michaelbimonte9112]

“YOUR LOVE”, your REFUGE and your STRENGTH dear JESUS … IN YOU DO I TRUST🙏

[@margaritajaramillo2265]

Excellent!

[@carlapierson2270]

Fabulous talk!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻