What is Eucharistic Adoration?
It is the Respect and Worship we give to Jesus who is truly present in the Eucharist. We believe the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ is fully present in the Consecrated Host, simply, without qualification. That is our Catholic Faith.
Once we believe Christ is really present in the Holy Eucharist, it is only logical to conclude that we should worship Him.
Why should I do this?
The Church bids us to adore Christ hidden under the Eucharistic veil and to pray to Him for the spiritual and temporal favours of which we ever stand in need. (Mediator Dei, 131).
To visit the Blessed Sacrament is a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward Christ. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of Mass is strongly encouraged.
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How well do you know Him? It is easy to recognize an image of Our Lord in the manger at Christmas, as well as when we look upon a crucifix. But when we look at the Consecrated Host, enshrined in the monstrance, is He as easily recognized? The little baby in the manger and the Man on the cross are images of Jesus Christ, but the One Who is in the monstrance is not an image, but the Real Presence of Jesus in His glorified body, hidden within the Consecrated Host.
Adoration of our Lord in the Eucharist is your chance to know Jesus better. Do you really hope to spend eternity with someone you don’t