Eucharistic Adoration is the act of Worshiping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist.
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What is Eucharistic Adoration?
Since the Last Supper, when Jesus broke the bread and distributed the wine, saying, " This is my Body" and "This is my Blood", Catholics have believed that the bread and wine are no longer merely baked wheat and fermented grape juice, but the actual living presence of the Second person of the Trinity. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is exactly the same as spending time before the living God.
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
The devotion begins with exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. A priest or deacon removes the sacred host from the tabernacle and places it on the altar for adoration. The purpose of adoration is to highlight the presence of Our Lord in the Eucharist. In many Churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance, and people come to pray and worship Jesus continually throughout the day and often the night. When a consecrated host is placed in the monstrance, it is said to be in solemn exposition.
Things To Do During Eucharistic Adoration
Sit quietly and just "be" 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 the Rosary.
Ask Mary to join you as you gaze on Christ in the Eucharist and as you pray the Rosary.
Ask for 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 been 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.
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.
Read the life of a Saint and pray with him or her.
Most Holy men and woman have had a great devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. Read about them 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.
Recite the Jesus Prayer.
Say "Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner," repeatedly as you quiet your heart and your mind.
Pray the Psalms or the Liturgy of the Hours.
Whether you are praising, giving thanks, asking for forgiveness, or seeking an answer, you'll find an appropriate psalm. The ancient prayer of the Church called the Liturgy of the Hours presents an excellent way to pray through the Book of Psalms throughout the year.
Eucharistic Miracles
Click on the below links to find out more about the different Eucharistic Miracles that have taken place all over the world.
The Eucharistic Miracle of Walldurn
The Eucharistic Miracle of Saint-Andre De La Reunion
The Eucharistic Miracle of Chirattakonam
The Eucharistic Miracle of Glotowo
The Eucharistic Miracle of Blessed Alexandrina Maria Da Costa
The Eucharistic Miracle of Cascia
The Eucharistic Miracle of Tumaco
The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
The Eucharistic Miracle of St. Peter Damian and Scala
The Eucharistic Miracle of Santarem
