What is Eucharistic Adoration?
Catholics believe that during the Mass which we attend each week (for some of us daily), the priest (during the consecration) speaks these words as he holds the communion host, "...He took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you". When the priest says "this my body", it is at that instant when, through the miracle of transubstantiation, the bread and wine which we offer as the bloodless sacrifice to our Lord truly become the Body, Blood , Soul and Divinity of Jesus. It is His true Presence in the form of bread and wine. It is Christ.
What do you actually do during Adoration?You may sign up to be an "adorer" which allows you to schedule yourself for one or more hours per week to pray before the very presence of Our Lord, exposed in the monstrance. It means that you can have some time alone with Jesus to recite your favorite prayers, read the bible, contemplate acts of faith, hope, charity, thanksgiving, reparation, pray a rosary or do whatever type of prayerful devotion that suits you before Our Lord. You can just sit and say nothing simply keeping Him company, just as you would with a dear friend.
From 8:00 am Friday until 8:00 am Saturday, you will find on our altar in the Adoration Chapel (located at the south end of the Parish Hall) a beautiful vessel called the "Monstrance" which holds a large consecrated Host. Jesus is present in the consecrated Host, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. Come spend some time at the feet of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Bring with you your cares, concerns and your joys. Lift them all up to him in silent worship and praise. There is no training required you can just sit in His presence or you can use your own personal prayer books and reflections to help in your meditation and prayer. We also have prayer books in the pews. You do not have to come for a specific time. Just come and spend whatever time you can with our Lord.
October 6, 2009 is our third anniversary of our 24 hour Friday Adoration.
We recently added Wednesdays as an additional day of adoration which
starts after the 8 am Mass and goes until 8:00 pm. It is necessary to always have two committed adorers present at all time with the Blessed Sacrament.
We are hopeful in the future to make Wednesdays 24 hours as well. Please prayerfully consider this commitment to help achieve our goal for Jesus.
