Showing posts with label Eucharistic Adoration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Eucharistic Adoration. Show all posts

Eucharistic Adoration






EXCLUSIVE Pope Francis on his love for the Eucharist




". . .The Eucharist is a priceless treasure: by not only celebrating it but also by praying before it outside of Mass we are enabled to make contact with the very wellspring of grace." Blessed John Paul II






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"A master theologian offers inspiring insights into the mystery of Christ's presence in our lives. As festive as the film Babette's Feast and as profound as the work of Ronald Knox, this fresh look at the Eucharist brings to light the spiritual meaning of meal, sacrifice, and real presence in our lives." ©2008 Robert Barron (P)2009 St. Anthony Messenger Press -  Audible.com

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"Musically speaking, one of the most moving moments of World Youth Day was marked by a Vigil in Rio's Copacabana beach. Grammy-nominated singer Matt Maher, sang on his knees during a Eucharistic Adoration ceremony, as millions of youths and the Pope prayed before the Blessed Sacrament." - August 3, 2013 - Romereports.com


Published: 06.10.2012
Updated: 06.03.2015; 07.29.2016

Growing Closer to God

It is Saturday and we just returned home from dinner with your godparents, and your mom, after your baptism.

I am so proud to be your father, and I am sure it showed as I held you gently over the baptismal fount to have Father D. poor water over your precious head. You were dressed in a beautiful white gown, and it was made extra special by a small gold pin, which had the image of Mary Mother of Jesus, which I purchased for you, with the prayer that she will lead you to a God filled life. And, with the hope that she will continue to increase my confidence and servant's heart's desire to yield to God's leadership in my life's commitment to you and our family.

In keeping with that commitment, this morning, at 3:00 a.m., I spent time with our Lord in Eucharist Adoration until 4. It was the first time I ever contemplated, prayed, focused and listened to the Lord in such a way. I was truly blessed. It strengthened my soul, and humbled my spirit.

God could not have picked a more precious day, the day of your baptism, to commemorate my fist day in His real presence.

I love you tremendously, and I am learning daily how expansive is God's love for each of us.

May the Lord bless you, my precious daughter, and may His blessings in our family lead to his glory.

Your devoted Papa