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Before the Latin Gate Roman Catholic Church
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Eucharistic Adoration:
2 The Great Catholic Educator: St. Thomas Aquinas 3 Forget the Resolutions... Seize the Opportunities!
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or faithful Catholics like Guy Lenora, Eucharistic Adoration is an oasis of serenity, a spiritual fortress, and a guiding light. “I love starting my day face-to-face with 4 Parish Jesus,” Guy says. “I am able to look at Him, Hospitality and He looks upon me. It’s a connection that’s Team hard to replicate any other way. Going to Continues to Adoration in the morning seems to keep the Go Above important things Jesus teaches about love and and Beyond acceptance in front of me all day.” Reaching Out There, in front of the King of Kings and Lord During a Global of Lords, exposed on the altar with divine humility, Health Crisis adorers discover their most loyal companion in life. “When I am in Adoration, I don’t recite many standard prayers — I just 6 St. John try to talk to Jesus as I would a friend,” Guy says. “Again, I see Him, and Catholic He sees me. I spend some of my time in thanksgiving, and some asking Him School: to help me be a better person. Finally, I present my petitions and offer up Investing in my day. Our Children’s When I don’t make it to Adoration, I definitely notice that something is Future Through missing. When I don’t stop and see my friend, I feel like I’ve missed a special Education and chance to be with Him,” Guy says. “Jesus expects me to come by and visit Community Him when I get the chance.” JANUARY 2021 continued on back cover
