THE REAL PRESENCE

CHRIST IN THE EUCHARIST

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The Eucharist as Presence and Sacrament

Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass

Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
reserved in the tabernacle or through exposition using
a monstrance, ostensorium or the ciborium.

Prayer Before the Blessed Sacrament

	Gaze upon your Creator, who truly loves you…
		Live webcam adoration from St. Martin of Tours Church, Louisville, Kentucky. Live webcam adoration from the Holy Spirit Adoration Sister's Chapel of Divine Love in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
	How many people wanted to see what you are privileged to see here, right now, in person - JESUS (body and blood, soul and divinity) truly present in front of you? See Matthew 13:16-17

		A Eucharistic Retreat Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J. (Eternal Life).   The Blessed Virgin is our model of what our adoration of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament should be.
		The Holy Eucharist - Marian Catechist Manual (Eternal Life).   Once this fact of faith (Jesus Christ, God and man, is present in the Blessed Sacrament) is recognized, it is not difficult to see why prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is so efficacious. - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
		Prayer Before the Eucharistic Christ Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. (Daughters of St. Paul).   From the book Theology of Prayer
		The Imitation of Christ Thomas A. Kempis.   "What more can Your servant say in Your presence."
		The Challenge of a Daily Holy Hour George Francis (Soul Magazine).   Our minds and hearts are changed from temporal worldly absorption to an eternal love for Christ.
		How to Live in the Presence of God - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. "The Savior is described by St. Luke as telling His followers to pray continually and never lose heart. Let us think seriously about what we are told. We need, that is we should, which means we are expected to, pray continually."	While Father John Hardon was placing the Blessed Sacrament in the monstrance for exposition, the face of Jesus appeared in the Host. This photograph was taken by Barbara Middleton, at Assumption Grotto's Convent Adoration Chapel, during the summer of 1998 in Detroit, Michigan. A full page photo appeared in the 2001 calendar of The Holy Trinity Apostolate.
		Prayer and Suffering - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. "If God gives you an abundant harvest of trials, it is a sign of the great holiness which He desires you to obtain."
		The Value of Suffering in the Life of Christian Perfection - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. "Suffering by itself is not sanctifying. Many people who are suffering are not necessarily profiting from their suffering. Evidently, then, we should do something with and about the suffering to profit from the experience. Hence the importance of knowing what suffering is and how we can alchemize it from mere pain to sanctity."
		Let Us Love the Most Blessed Sacrament St. Peter Julian Eymard
		My Eucharistic Day, Rules and Practices Recommended by St. Peter Julian Eymard This little work was compiled from the writings of Saint Peter Julian Eymard with the permission and encouragement of the Blessed Sacrament Fathers. (Peter's Net).
		Living the Holy Eucharist John C. Nienstedt, D.D. (The Catholic Faith).
		Litany of the Blessed Sacrament
		Eucharistic Handbook - St. Peter Julian Eymard Excerpts on Eucharistic love and adoration.
		A Collection of Prayers for Perpetual Adoration From various sources
		Heeding St. Paul’s Advice to "Pray without Ceasing" - Peter A. Kwasniewski
		Eucharistic Apostles of The Divine Mercy Recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet during Eucharistic Adoration for the Intentions of the Sick and Dying. The Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Sick and Dying booklet explains Jesus' magnificent promise that one could obtain mercy for the dying by means of praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet. All adorers should have one, as well as those involved in parish work as an Eucharistic Minister, and nursing home or hospital visitation.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Sign-up Sunday Homily
		The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist - Rev. Robert Goedert, O.P. This is a transcription of a taped sign-up Sunday homily given by Fr. Goedert to the people of St. Anthony's parish in Ohio.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Leadership Commissioning Ceremony
		PEA Leadership Commissioning Ceremony Here is a prepared program for those who want to establish a special spiritual event that gives recognition and blessings to their parish Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Leadership Team.
		PEA Leadership Commissioning Certificate Example   (PDF: 1 page / 63 Kbytes) This is an example of a certificate that you may use at the PEA Leadership Commissioning Ceremony for recognition of the service and devotion to the Real Presence by the Head Coordinator, Division Leaders, and Hour Coordinators.
Parish Websites and Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration
		For an example of how to attract new adorers to your PEA chapel and to communicate with existing adorers in the parish, check out the parish adoration programs at the following parish websites. Convent of the Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of Refuge (Good Shepherd) - St. Michael's PEA Of special note is their Co-Adorer Program which allows "home-bound, sick, or infirm individuals and/or couples to unite themselves spiritually with the adorer physically present in the Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, on the day and hour chosen by the enrollee." Saints Peter and Paul in Naperville, IL (View in Internet Explorer Only) Saint Elizabeth Seton in Naperville, IL St. Alexander in Villa Park, IL Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Raleigh, NC.
Free Wooden Monstrances for Eucharistic Adoration These Monstrances are free and intended for those who want to start Eucharistic Adoration but cannot afford to purchase the more expensive Monstrances. The cost is free, but shipping may be charged if it is shipped outside of the USA. If you have a need for one of these Monstrances, contact Pauljabo1@yahoo.com or visit the website at: http://www.geocities.com/pauljabo1/Pauljabo1.html.
Links
		Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass - Eucharistic Adoration (Part 1)
		Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass - Eucharistic Adoration (Part 2)
		Eucharistic Resources - Books, Videos, Audios and Periodicals
		Eucharistic Adoration - Other Topics
		PEA - Organization Addresses
		Religious Orders - Some with Eucharistic Adoration
		Church Documents on Worship of the Eucharist Outside of Mass

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