Nebraska Catholic Conference

06/22/2026

Does the Mass mean Catholics are crucifying Jesus over and over again? ❌ No!

It’s one of the most common misconceptions out there.

Catholics firmly believe in what Scripture says in Hebrews 10:12 that Christ offered “one sacrifice for sins, and took his seat forever at the right hand of God.”

Jesus is in Heaven right now with His glorified, physical body. He cannot die again, and His sacrifice on Calvary was entirely, perfectly enough to save us.

🤷‍♀️ So, what is actually happening at Mass?

Think of the Mass like a time machine, not a repeat button. ⏳

Because God exists completely outside of our human time constraints, the Mass doesn’t repeat Jesus’ death. Instead, it makes that one, single, eternal sacrifice from 2,000 years ago present to us today.

When we step into Mass, we are stepping out of ordinary time and standing right at the foot of the Cross with Mary and John.

The Holy Spirit breathes life into the bread and wine, transforming them into His Real Presence so we can be physically fueled by the Lord’s ultimate act of love.

👉 This week’s challenge: Don’t let Communion become just a routine. Let that history-altering grace fuel you to go out and bear the light of Christ in your family, your workplace, and the public square!

What questions do you have about the Mass? Drop them in the comments below! 👇

06/15/2026

Jesus doubled down in John Chapter 6.

When He told the crowds, “Whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh,” they were confused and murmured among themselves. They thought He was speaking in a weird, poetic metaphor.

But instead of backtracking or saying, “Hey guys, wait, it’s just a symbol!”... Jesus doubled down. And the proof is in the original Greek text.

Throughout the beginning of John 6 (verses 5, 23, 26, 31, 49, 50, 51, 53, and 58), the word used for “eating” is ‘esthio.’ This is the standard, polite word for normal human eating.

But in John 6:54, everything changes.

From that verse onward (verses 54, 56, 57, and 58), the word deliberately switches to a completely different, less common word: ‘trogo.’

Unlike esthio, trogo is a raw, physical word. It literally means to munch, to crunch, or to gnaw with the teeth. It describes the raw, physical process of consuming food.

Some people try to argue that John just used these words interchangeably. But here’s the ultimate proof: John only uses the word trogo in strictly Eucharistic contexts. In fact, the only other time he uses it is later in his Gospel to describe Judas eating bread at the Eucharistic Last Supper.

You can’t get much more literal than that. This is transubstantiation. Christ is demanding that we express our faith through a real, physical consumption of His true Body and Blood.

This week’s challenge: When you step up to receive Jesus at Mass, contemplate the word trogo.

Let’s receive Him with deep reverence, recognizing the reality of the Eucharist, and carry that literal love out into the world.

06/04/2026

Yesterday, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed June as Marriage and Family Month in Nebraska!

From the Proclamation:
“…consisting of one husband, one wife, and any biological, adopted, or fostered children, is God’s design for the family structure and has been the foundation of every society since the creation of the world.”
 
June is also the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Catholic Church! ❤️‍🔥

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Recently in Lincoln, the Nebraska Catholic Conference (NCC) hosted "What Binds Marriage Forever." This panel event dove into the theological, political, and cultural lenses of marriage. Featured panelists included NCC's Tom Venzor and Marion Minor, Lincoln author and scholar Jennifer Bryson, and Msgr. Thomas Fucinaro from the Cathedral of the Risen Christ.

We are grateful to all the attendees, panelists, and St. Teresa's Parish in Lincoln for letting us host the event here. We hope to see you at the next event!

06/01/2026

Is America’s heart in the right place? ❤️‍🔥

Welcome back to Mondays with Megan! We’re approaching the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Bishops are inviting us into a historic moment of grace.

👉 On June 11th, 2026, our entire nation will be consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

This is a powerful national act of trust and a call to re-center American life on truth, justice, and charity.

Here are your challenges to participate:

🙏 Pray the Sacred Heart Novena: June 3–11 leading up to the consecration.

🏡 Home Enthronement: Welcome an image of the Sacred Heart into your home as a sign of Christ’s reign over your family.

🕊️ Bring it to the Public Square: spend 10 minutes this week praying for our government and community leaders.

05/19/2026

Special invite from Tom! 📨 Join the NCC, local scholar Jennifer Bryson, and Monsignor Fucinaro from the Cathedral of the Risen Christ for a captivating panel discussion about the Sacrament of marriage and what truly makes it last forever. ❤️‍🔥

🗓️ Thursday, May 28th, 2026 | 7 PM
📍 St. Teresa Catholic Church | Lincoln

Bring your friends! And as Tom said, “Be there or be square.” 🫡

05/18/2026

👉 Your 60 second intake to live out the Church’s wisdom this week!!