ADORATION

What is Eucharistic Adoration?

Eucharistic Adoration is when you spend time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. 
To start Eucharistic Adoration, the priest will place a consecrated host in a monstrance and pray the  Exposition of the Blessed Eucharist. You’ll then have time with Jesus! During this time, you can pray in whatever way you want, bringing Jesus your needs, desires, fears, regrets, and more. Exposed Adoration officially ends with Benediction. The priest approaches the altar, genuflects and kneels, then incenses the Monstrance from the kneeling position. He stands and faces the Eucharist while praying the closing prayer. Then wearing the humeral veil, a scarf-like garment that covers his hands, the priest steps up and genuflects. He blesses the people using the monstrance or ciborium. The priest will then return the Eucharist to the Tabernacle, ending the time of Adoration. 

What is Perpetual Adoration?

Perpetual Adoration is when a Catholic Church has Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for twenty-four hours a day…all year long! Sometimes churches may require a code to enter a chapel during specific hours, especially late at night or early in the morning. 

What is a Holy Hour?

A Holy Hour is when you spend one hour praying in Adoration. You can make a Holy Hour at any time or you can sign up for a specific hour at your local parish!

How to Pray During Eucharistic Adoration

There is no wrong way to pray during adoration! You can talk to God about your personal intentions, seek spiritual guidance, or simply offer thanksgiving and adoration to God. It’s a great time to practice Lectio Divina, prepare for the upcoming Sunday by reading the Gospel ahead of time, or meditating on the Rosary.Even just sitting in silence and allowing for God’s presence to wash over you is an appropriate way to spend time in adoration!

Adoration is held every Thursday at St Catherines from 9:00am-6:00pm, as well as Sunday afternoons from 4:00-5:00pm.