St. Francis Adoration Chapel

Eucharistic Adoration, the act of worshiping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist, stems from the Catholic belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Christ promised He would never leave us, and He has not! He is present with us through the Mass and through the Eucharist. Ways to adore our Lord:

• Sit quietly and just “be” in the presence of God. Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.
• Pray the Psalms or the Liturgy of the Hours. Whether you are praising, giving thanks, asking for forgiveness or seeking an answer, you’ll find an appropriate psalm. The ancient prayer of the Church called the Liturgy of the Hours is an excellent way to pray with the entire Church.
• Ask for forgiveness and intercede for others. Think of those who have hurt you and request a blessing for them. Ask God to forgive you for the times you have hurt or neglected someone else. Bring all those who have asked you to pray for them, before the Lord.
• Pray the rosary. Ask Mary to join you as you gaze on Christ in the Eucharist and as you pray the rosary.
• Read the life of a saint and pray with him or her. Most holy men and women have had a great devotion to our Lord in the Eucharist.
• Meditate using the scriptures. Choose a passage from the Bible. Read the words and ask God to let the passage speak to you.