Eucharistic Adoration
Jesus awaits us in
this sacrament of love. Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him, in adoration, in
contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes
of the world. Let our adoration never cease. John Paul II
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Adoration takes place at St.
Louis EVERY Friday after the morning Mass until Saturday morning Mass,
Monday through Friday from 7am to 8:30am and Monday evenings from 5:30pm
to 9:00pm. Parishioners are encouraged to commit to
one hour of Adoration each week to ensure a continual presence in the
church at all times. Your presence is crucial to this endeavor; please
contact
Lydia Thigpen in the Rectory.
If you cannot commit to
a time in advance, you are welcome to come at any time that your schedule
permits. All parishioners are encouraged to take advantage of this
wonderful opportunity to spend time in the presence of Our Lord. |
Exposition
The 8:45 Mass ends with the Prayer after
Communion, and the Concluding Rite is omitted. The celebrant brings the Eucharist to the
altar and places it in the monstrance. The Blessed Sacrament is incensed, and the O Salutaris Hostia is sung by the congregation.
Adoration
It is important to remember
that the Eucharist is the "Real Presence" of Jesus Christ. Consider who he is as
God: the Creator; as God-Man: our Redeemer, our Savior-Brother, our Lord and
King. Push your thoughts to search out the meaning of these truths and let your
soul rest in the wonder of his presence. Be quiet and listen, too, because God
wants to speak to your heart. If words of admiration and wonder do not come to
you, use the words of some familiar prayers. Pray slowly, with great, deep
understanding and always in relation to Christ present before you. Do not hurry.
Make sure your prayers express the thoughts and desires in your own heart.
Benediction
The priest or deacon goes to the altar,
genuflects and kneels. The Tantum Ergo hymn is sung by the congregation.
Priest/Deacon: You have given them Bread from heaven.
ALL: Having all sweetness with it.
Priest/Deacon: Lord Jesus Christ, you gave
us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering and death. May our worship of this
sacrament of your body and blood, help us to experience the salvation won for us and the
peace of the kingdom, where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for
ever and ever.
ALL: Amen.
The celebrant lifts the monstrance from the
altar and makes the Sign of the Cross over the people with it.
The Divine Praises are said:
Blessed be God.
Blessed be his holy name.
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.
Blessed be the name of Jesus.
Blessed be his most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be his most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most holy sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, he most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.
Amen.
The celebrant returns the Eucharist to the
Tabernacle, and as he leaves, the congregation sings Holy God We Praise Thy Name. This
concludes the Benediction.
The fruit of silence is PRAYER
The fruit of prayer is FAITH
The fruit of faith is LOVE
The fruit of love is SERVICE
The fruit of service is PEACE
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