Eucharistic Adoration
What is it?
During Eucharistic Adoration, the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. Adoration is a way to be present with the Lord and focus on actively listening to His word through prayer. While it is true that you can pray to God anywhere and that He is always within you, it is especially powerful to adore Jesus in the Eucharist. In the presence of the Eucharist, we pray to the power and sacrifice that it represents — the body of Jesus, who gave His life so that we may live. It is His body, blood, soul and divinity that is really, truly, and substantially present in the Eucharist. We adore and receive the Eucharist in communion at Mass, which is the most beautiful act of worship that we have as Catholics. We have Jesus truly present in all of the tabernacles around the world. We can continue to adore Him in the Eucharist after Mass in a quiet time of prayer and contemplation on Who we have just received. Being in the presence of the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ gives spiritual strength and nourishment in a uniquely powerful way.
Spending time with God looks different for each of us.
Talking to God – Prayers/devotions/silent conversation/journaling/reading the Bible/Saint reflections
Posture – Sitting/kneeling/laying prostrate
Music – listen/sing/meditate
You really don’t have to “do” anything during Adoration. You can just sit there and look at Jesus.
Take the time to be with Him.
We invite you to come by during one of our Adoration times, even if only for a few minutes, to spend time with Jesus in prayer.
Do you arrive early for school dismissal on Thursday?
- Stop in the church to pray for your family.
Do you find yourself mentally exhausted after a long day at work?
- Join us Wednesday evening in prayer to relieve the stress and anxieties of the week.
Do you thank God for all the things in your life?
- Come by and spend time with Jesus to say ‘Thank You’
St Margaret Mary Eucharistic Adoration Times:
Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30pm
VENTUS – 1st Wednesday of the month: 6:30-8:00pm (Confessions & modern worship music beginning @ 7pm w/ Benediction @ 8pm)
Thursdays: 1:00-2:00pm First Fridays: 1:00-2:00pm
During Advent & Lent Thursdays are extended from 1-5pm and sign-ups are held so that somebody is always present with the Blessed Sacrament
Jesus is always present in the Tabernacle and available for prayer anytime the church is open.
