“In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light particularly to those who are suffering.

+ Pope Benedict XVI, Address, 25 May 2006

“The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship. Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world. Let our adoration never cease.

+ Pope St. John Paul II, Dominicae cenae, 3.

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

At every celebration of the Mass, Jesus makes himself present to us under the appearance of bread and wine when the priest repeats his sacred words, “this is my body.... this is the chalice of my blood.” Because the Eucharist truly is Jesus, the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church explains:

The worship due to the sacrament of the Eucharist, whether during the celebration of the Mass or outside it, is the worship of latria, that is, the adoration given to God alone. The Church guards with the greatest care Hosts that have been consecrated. She brings them to the sick and to other persons who find it impossible to participate at Mass. She also presents them for the solemn adoration of the faithful and she bears them in processions. The Church encourages the faithful to make frequent visits to adore the Blessed Sacrament reserved in the tabernacle.

During Eucharistic Adoration, also called “Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament,” Holy Communion is displayed in a vessel called a “monstrance,” so that the faithful may spend silent time with Jesus in prayer. Those who participate in Adoration sometimes read the Bible or other spiritual reading, pray the Rosary, or simply have a silent, heartfelt conversation with the Lord.

We currently have no permanent Guardian for Saturday evening Adoration, if you are interested in becoming a Guardian, please contact either Fr. David or Leonard Wathen