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Adoration is the term given to prayers in front of the Blessed Sacrament. Typically, the Eucharist is reserved in a tabernacle behind the altar. During exposition and adoration, the consecrated Host is placed in a container called a monstrance and enthroned on the altar. Time with Jesus can be spent in formal prayer, devotional reading, or just sitting in His Presence. All are welcome to attend.
FAQ's
Why would Jesus choose to humble himself in this way?
Out of Love
"Christ came into the world because the bonds of love between God and mankind had been broken by sin, and only He could repair them. He came because God loves us enough to atone for our sins. He came in love to undo the brokenness, pain, emptiness, and death brought forth by our frequent failure to love. He came to accept the death we deserve as sinners, to die so that we could have life. He came to save the world, through love. In love, he became a sacrifice to atone for our sin and to bring salvation to the world.
Love is selfless sacrifice, and sacrifice is the language of love. Love is the gift of ourselves to our beloved. And Christ made a gift of Himself—He gave us his body and blood—poured Himself out for our salvation, when he conquered death by dying and rising again.
Christ gave us His body and blood, as an act of love, so that we could know the love of God."
"When we adore Christ in the Eucharist, exposed in the monstrance, we gaze directly at the mystery of his presence. The Eucharist is love made visible."
Love Made Visible
Bishop James Conley
Holy Thursday, 2017
Why is this such a big deal ?
Not to be overdramatic, but, If this is true, then it is the most amazing news of all time. "Unlike any other sacrament, the mystery [of the Eucharist] is so perfect that it brings us to the heights of every good thing: here is the ultimate goal of every human desire, because here we attain God and God joins himself to us in the most perfect union." St. John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharista, 2003
Who gave the Catholic Church the authority to teach in matters of faith?
Jesus did. Ask Google. Every other denomination has a human person listed as their founder. Only the Catholic Church was founded by Jesus of Nazareth.
Who gave Catholic priests the power to consecrate the host into the Body and Blood of Christ?
Jesus did. There is an unbroken touch running through history. Jesus laid his hands on the apostles and ordained them priests. They in turn ordained bishops who were given the authority to ordain new priests. Every priest today can trace his ordination directly back to one of the apostles.
Why can only Catholics go to Holy Communion? Isn’t that uncharitable?
After receiving the Body of Christ in the Eucharist, the communicant says "Amen". This Amen signifies agreement with not only the Real Presence, but also with all of the teachings of the Catholic Faith. That's why the Church requires new members to go through the RCIA process and sacraments of initiation before receiving Holy Communion. A person must know what he or she is agreeing with before giving an "Amen".
What should I know before attending a Catholic mass?
This site has a great list of tips to help first-time mass goers:
What does it mean to be in a "State of Grace"?
"Being in the state of grace is being in union with God. When one commits a grave, a mortal sin, (mortal means deadly) the soul is no longer in union with God-their soul no longer has the indwelling of the Holy Trinity; it is spiritually dead. Catholics have the great gift of confession where they can repent, confess their sins and once again have that union with God of being in the state of grace. Only those who die in the state of grace can enter Heaven. That is why confession is such a great gift! Those who commit mortal sin and repent can come back to life spiritually and once again we have the Holy Trinity dwelling within them." Mother Margaret Mary, Children of Mary Sisters
All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin that is not deadly. (1 John 5:17)
But doesn’t Jesus say “Do this in remembrance of me?” Doesn’t that imply this is to be a symbolic celebration?
That isn't how first century Jews would have understood it. The problem is in the translation. The word in the Greek text, anamnesis, doesn't exist in the English language, so remembrance was used as the closest interpretation. Anamnesis actually means ‘to participate in actively, as if one was present at the event being remembered.’ It's making a past event present in the now.
"If Jesus were simply an ordinary human being, His words would have, at best, a symbolic resonance. But Jesus is God, and what God says, is." -Bishop Robert Barron
Why include a science section? I thought science and religion were at odds.
The Church has always been a fan of empirical science. Some of history's most influential scientists were men and women of faith. Even the Big Bang Theory was discovered by a Catholic priest. Interested in seeing more incredible ways that science confirms faith? Visit https://www.magiscenter.com/
"Truth can never contradict truth. Good faith and good science never contradict" Fr. Mike Schmitz
I’d really like to attend adoration. What should I know before going?
When entering the church, you should genuflect to Jesus whether He is in the tabernacle or enthroned on the altar. It is important to always act with reverence in His Presence. In Ecclesia de Eucharist, Pope John Paul II stated “It is pleasant to spend time with him, to lie close to his breast like the Beloved Disciple (cf. Jn. 13:25) and to feel the infinite love present in his heart. If in our time Christians must be distinguished above all by the “art of prayer,” how can we not feel a renewed need to spend time in spiritual converse, in silent adoration, in heartfelt love before Christ present in the Most Holy Sacrament? How often, dear brothers and sisters, have I experienced this and drawn from it strength, consolation and support!"
What books can you recommend?
There are tons of amazing books on the Eucharist. Here are just a few of our favorite titles:
What Happens at Mass by Fr. Jeremy Driscoll
The Lamb's Supper: the Mass as Heaven on Earth by Scott Hahn
Dominus Est: It is the Lord! by The Most Reverend Athanasius Schneider
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What's the story behind this project?
Laity for Mercy put up this billboard promoting the Eucharistic Revival on West Broad Street in Columbus, OH. Someone spraypainted the word Proof?? across it. During mass for the Feast of Corpus Christi at Holy Family Church, Fr. Joseph gave a homily saying that it was a valid question. Catholics make the outlandish claim that a circle of bread becomes the Body of Jesus. From the outside, this seems pretty wild. This site was built to help provide the proof requested and to share this amazing mystery with those seeking the Truth.
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