Praying for You

For over 150 years, it has been the privilege and delight of our community to adore Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.

“The Eucharist is the Source and Summit of our Catholic faith. During the consecration at Mass, the host truly becomes the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ. We believe this because of his words in the Gospel: "I am the Living Bread which came down from heaven; if anyone eats this bread, he will live forever; and the bread which I shall give for the life of the world is my flesh” (John 6:51)... God is love. He chose to come down to earth and become a little child, [and then he suffered death on the cross, was buried, and rose again.] Then he chose to remain with us always, here, in the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration grows out of the impulse of the heart to worship Christ's True Presence. It is right and just to give him praise!” (Taken from An Adoration Treasury for Young Catholics).

In adoration, is there a certain way to pray? In essence, any prayer will glorify God. However, it is very common for those who are praying to kneel on both knees and bow out of reverence for Christ truly present in the Eucharist upon entering and exiting the chapel. Also, silence is typically observed out of courtesy for others who are praying, but more significantly, out of reverence for the majesty of God. [Greet Jesus in your heart and see Him] looking at you with great love and delight.” Then continue your conversation with God in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to silence, a prayer book, praying for special intentions, reading the Scriptures, and/or journaling. Before leaving, many utter a prayer of thanks and implore the Lord’s help as they leave His Presence and go out again into the world (Davis and Gettinger).