What is Eucharistic Adoration / Exposition?
Eucharistic Adoration is a Catholic devotion dating back to the early days of the Church. It involves exposing a consecrated host, the Blessed Sacrament, allowing people to sit and pray in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ.
Adoration comes from the latin term "adoratio" meaning to give homage or pay worship to something. So within the Catholic context, this term specifically refers to any prayer, or worship that is done in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Whether in front of a closed Tabernacle or in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. Exposition refers specifically to the situation of the exposed host in a monstrance. You may hear these terms used interchangeably.
During Eucharistic Adoration, it is appropriate
to do any of the following...
- Read and reflect on readings from the Bible or other spiritual writings
- Pray the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet or any other prayerful devotions
- Converse with God through spontaneous prayer or journaling
- Sit quietly and listen or just enjoy being in the presence of Christ
- Meditate upon the mysteries of Christ, and what it is that He is doing in your life, and where he is calling you to.
When is Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Spirit Church?
- Holy hour with Eucharistic exposition, recitation of the rosary & divine mercy chaplet, and the sacrament of confession is every Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
- Please see the parish calendar or bulletin for further details including schedule adjustments.