Welcome Back: Adoration
What is Adoration? What do you do there? Why do we have it?
In simple terms, adoration is the worship of the Eucharist outside of the Mass. The Eucharistic Host is displayed in something called a monstrance on the altar so that everyone can see and pray in the presence of Christ.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church tells us that, “Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the “King of Glory,”respectful silence in the presence of the “ever greater” God. Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications.” (CCC 2628)
“We can show our adoration to God in many ways, but in Eucharistic Adoration, we spend time adoring the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist.”1
A wonderful article, especially for Teens
Taken from this wonderful article on the Life Teen website, here are a few ways to be successful in Adoration.
5 Ways to be Successful in Adoration
1. Be Patient
2. Bring Scripture
3. Pray the Rosary
4. Listen to Praise and Worship Music
5. Be Okay with Silence
Adoration at St. Michael’s
St. Michael’s has Eucharistic Adoration every Friday from 9 am to 6 pm. Learn more and become a volunteer adorer at stmichaelcary.org/adoration-times.
For further reading, check out these previous blog posts:
WE ADORE YOU, O CHRIST: WHY I LOVE GOING TO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
WE ADORE YOU, O CHRIST: WHY I LOVE GOING TO EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
WE ADORE YOU, CHRIST: ADORATION QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
- https://catholic-link.org/how-to-go-to-adoration-eucharist/