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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 presence of Jesus Christ.
Adoration specifically refers to any prayer in front 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 prayer in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. You may hear these terms used interchangeably. -
During Eucharistic Adoration, it is appropriateto 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 favorite devotions
- Converse with God through spontaneous prayer or journaling
- Sit quietly and listen or just enjoy being in the presence of Christ
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When is Eucharistic Adoration offered at St. Mary Parish?
- Eucharistic Adoration is available whenever the Church building is open as the doors to the Church are always open for anyone to come and pray in front of the closed Tabernacle.
- Eucharistic Exposition is offered Mondays in the Church during Reconciliation, from 6:30 - 7:30pm, and on Thursdays in the Church, from 11:00am - 7:00pm. There is no closing Holy Hour or Benediction at this time.