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The practice of Eucharistic Adoration dates back many centuries. Eucharistic adoration is the act of worshiping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is exactly the same as spending time before the Living God. The purpose of adoration is to highlight the presence of our Lord in the Eucharist.  “Of all the devotions, that of adoring Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, is the greatest after the sacraments, the one dearest to God and the one most helpful to us.” 

St. Alphonsus Liguori
 
The Catechism of the Catholic Church Section 1378 states:  Worship of the Eucharist. In the liturgy of the Mass we express our faith in the real presence of Christ under the species of bread and wine by, among other ways, genuflecting or bowing deeply as a sign of adoration of the Lord.  “The Catholic Church has always offered and still offers to the sacrament of the Eucharist the cult of adoration, not only during Mass, but also outside of it, reserving the consecrated host with the utmost of care, exposing them to the solemn veneration of the faithful, and carrying them in procession.”
 
Section 1418 states:  Because Christ himself is present in the sacrament of the altar, He is to be honored with the worship of adoration.  “To visit the Blessed Sacrament…a proof of gratitude, an expression of love, and a duty of adoration toward our Lord”

(Pope Paul VI, Mysterium Fidei 66).
 
The Church and the world have a great need for the 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 John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae, 3).

1. He is really there! "I am the bread of life; he who comes to me shall not hunger, and he who believes in me shall never thirst."  John 6:35

2. Day and night Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of his Infinite love for you! “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have continued my faithfulness to you."   Jeremiah 31:3

3. The specific way that Jesus asks you to love him in return is to spend one quiet hour with him in the Blessed Sacrament. "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also ...." "So, could you not watch with me one hour?" Matthew 6:21; 26:40

4. When you look upon the Sacred Host, you look upon Jesus, the Son of God. "For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.”  John 6:40

5. Each moment that you spend in His Eucharistic Presence will increase his divine life within you and deepen your personal relationship and friendship with him. "I am the Vine; you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."  John 15:5

6. Each hour you spend with Jesus will deepen his divine peace in your heart. "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."  Matthew 11:28

7. Jesus will give you all the graces you need to be happy! "For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd and he will guide them to springs of living water; and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes." Revelation 7:17

8. Jesus is infinitely deserving of our unceasing thanksgiving and adoration for all he has done for our salvation. "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing" Revelation 5:12

9. For peace in our country! "…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land." 2 Chronicles 7:14 

10. Jesus will bless you, your family and the whole world for this hour of faith you spend with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. "…blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." "Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." John 20:29; Mark 11:24

During adoration, prayers typically include expressions of love, praise, and gratitude to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. Common prayers include the "Adoro Te Devote," "Anima Christi," and various acts of contrition and reparation for sins. Prayers can also focus on intercession for others, including the Church, priests, and those in need. 

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Children and Adoration

During Eucharistic Adoration, children can offer prayers of love, gratitude, and requests for guidance and forgiveness, focusing on Jesus' presence in the Blessed Sacrament. Simple, child-friendly language, like "Jesus, I love you" or "Thank you, Jesus," can be used, and prayers of intercession for family, friends, and the world are also appropriate. 

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Praying for Vocations & Religious Life

A prayer for vocations to the priesthood often asks God to inspire and strengthen young men to discern and respond to a call to serve as priests. It acknowledges the need for holy priests to lead, teach, and serve the Church and prays for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. Many prayers also seek Mary's intercession and guidance for those discerning a vocation. 

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