Why should I go to Eucharistic Adoration?

In today’s fast-paced world, prayer and contemplation are more essential than ever. Going to Mass is very important—our article on the Mass will help you understand its importance! But adding moments of silence to our routine is essential to maintaining inner peace. Adoration is a Catholic practice that strengthens our relationship with God, who is alive and present in the Blessed Sacrament.

It is extremely important to go to Adoration and have a moment of silence for our spiritual growth and the whole Church.

St. John Mary Vianney said: “When we leave the holy presence of God, we are not the same as when we entered; we are better and more filled with God.”

Should I go to Eucharistic Adoration?

Going to Eucharistic Adoration is where one can be face-to-face with God. Even if one does not feel God’s presence, He is there. A priest once said: “Being in Adoration is like lying on the beach to get a tan. Even if it’s a little cloudy, or if the sun doesn’t seem to be reaching your skin, you will look tanned after a while. Similarly, when you are in worship, and you don’t feel God’s presence, after some time there, you will radiate God’s light independently. He will change you even when you don’t feel it. He is always there. “

How beautiful and authentic these words are! During silent contemplation in Adoration, one can bring one’s joys, thanksgivings, sorrows, and petitions before God and give them all to Him. It is a time to be, listen, and grow in relationship with Jesus.

Let’s take a look at some of Saint quotes about this practice:

1. St. John Paul II: The Eucharist is the secret of my day. It gives strength and meaning to all my service activities to the Church and the whole world… Let Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament speak to your hearts. He is the true answer to the life you seek. He stays here with us: he is God with us. Seek him untiringly, accept him without reserve, love him without interruption: today, tomorrow, always.

2. St. Mother Teresa: “The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth. Every moment you spend with Jesus will deepen your union with Him, make your soul eternally more glorious and beautiful in heaven, and help bring eternal peace on earth.”

3. St. Peter Julian Eymard: “Consider the hour of adoration assigned to you as an hour in paradise. Go to your adoration as one would go to heaven, to the divine banquet”.

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What should I do in Eucharistic Adoration?

There are many options for what one can do when going to Eucharistic Adoration. This article gives some beneficial tips; here are some other options as well:

1. You may pray the psalms or the Liturgy of the Hours:

Whether you are lifting up praise, giving thanks, seeking forgiveness or hoping for a response, you will always find a suitable psalm. The Liturgy of the Hours, a traditional prayer of the Church, provides an excellent way to pray with the Psalms throughout the year.

2. You can recite the “Jesus Prayer”:

Repeat “Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner,” over and over again as you calm your heart and mind. This will help you calm down and focus your mind on praising God.

3. You can meditate using the Scriptures:

Select a passage from the Bible. Read its words carefully and ask God to allow you to hear its message with the help of the Holy Spirit. Look closely at any details that resonate with you and ask God what He wants you to learn from that text.

4. You can read the life of a saint and pray with them:

Most saints have demonstrated a deep devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. Among them are Therese of Lisieux, Catherine of Siena, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, Peter Julian Eymard, Dorothy Day, Mother Teresa of Calcutta, and Baroness Catherine de Hueck. I invite you to read about their lives and pray their prayers before the Blessed Sacrament. Their lives are inspiring and will make you want to be like them!

5. You can open your heart to Christ and worship Him:

Talk to Jesus, knowing that you are in His presence, and express to Him all that is in your heart. Listen to His response in the silence of your soul. You can also recite the prayer that St. Francis taught his brothers to pray before the Blessed Sacrament: “I adore you, O Christ, present here and in all the churches of the world, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world”.

6. You can thank, ask for forgiveness, and intercede for others:

Remember all the graces you have received in your life, either in the last week or today. Thank God for being so good and merciful. You can remember those who have hurt you and ask God to shower them with a special blessing. Also, ask God’s forgiveness when you have neglected or hurt others. Place before the Blessed Sacrament all those who have asked you for prayer, and ask the Lord to hear and respond to their needs.

7. You can pray the Rosary:

Pope St. John Paul II reminds us: Isn’t Mary’s awe-filled gaze as she contemplated the face of the newborn Christ in her arms the perfect model of love that should guide us every time we receive Eucharistic communion?” Invite Mary as you contemplate Christ in the Eucharist and pray the rosary.

8. You can sit quietly and simply “be” in the presence of God:

Consider visiting the Blessed Sacrament as an encounter with your best friend. Sit quietly and enjoy their company. Instead of talking, focus on listening to what the Lord wants to communicate to you.

Going to Adoration is an essential act in the life of a Catholic. That is why it is crucial that you make time to go for a while or an hour. To motivate yourself, you can invite someone to accompany you and incorporate it as part of your weekly routine on a fixed day and time. .
Cada semana tiene 168 horas – pasar al menos 1 hora visitando a Nuestro Señor traerá mucha más paz y buenos frutos a tu vida que cualquier otra actividad que solías hacer en ese momento.
¡Dios te bendiga!