Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist.  As Catholics, we profess that, in the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.  This is what the Church means when she speaks of the "Real Presence" of Christ in the Eucharist.

The Eucharist is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance, and people come to pray and worship Jesus continually throughout the day and into the night. 

"Can we not give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration in return?"

DURING ADORATION YOU CAN. . . 

POUR OUT YOUR HEART TO CHRIST AND ADORE HIM - Speak to Jesus, aware that you are in His presence, and tell Him all that comes to your mind. Listen for His response. Pray the prayer that St Francis instructed his brothers to pray whenever they were before the Blessed Sacrament: “I adore you, O Christ, present here and in all the churches of the world, for by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.”

SEEK FORGIVENESS AND INTERCEDE FOR OTHERS - Think of those who have hurt you and request a special blessing for them. Ask God to forgive you for all the times you have neglected or hurt someone else. Bring before the Blessed Sacrament all those who have asked you to pray for them. Ask the Lord to address their concerns.

SIT QUIETLY IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD - Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Sit quietly and enjoy being in each other’s company. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.

PRAY - Whether you are praising, giving thanks, asking for forgiveness, or seeking an answer, you can always find an appropriate psalm; consider reciting the “JESUS PRAYER”, say “Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner”, repeatedly as you quiet your heart and mind; or pray the Rosary, ask Mary to join you as you gaze on Christ in the Eucharist and as you pray the Rosary.

READ THE LIFE OF A SAINT AND PRAY WITH HIM/HER - Most holy men and women have a great devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. Therese of Lisieux, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Augustine are just a few. Read about them (Rediscover the Saints) and pray their prayers before the Blessed Sacrament.

MEDITATE USING SCRIPTURE  - Choose a passage from the Bible. Read the words and ask God to let the passage speak to you. Pay special attention to anything that strikes you and ask God what He wishes for you to draw from that passage.