Dear Brothers and Sisters,
“The hidden treasure… is Jesus Himself, the Kingdom in person. In the Sacred Host, He is present, the true treasure, always waiting for us. Only by adoring this presence do we learn how to receive Him properly-we learn the reality of communion.” These words were spoken by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006. Eucharistic Adoration is one of the great treasures of our Catholic faith. Simply spending time in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist has changed the life of millions of people. Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves "the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ truly present before us."
During Eucharistic Adoration, we "watch and wait," we remain "silent" in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist. By worshiping the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be! Like a magnet, the Lord draws us to Himself and gently transforms us.
This weekend we will have an opportunity to sign up to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration. Please prayerfully consider committing an hour a week to spend time in the presence of the Lord. It will change your life!
God bless,
Fr. Tony