Eucharistic Adoration: The Best Time You Will Spend On Earth

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For 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 Jesus,” Guy says. “I am able to look at Him, and He looks upon me. It’s a connection that’s hard to replicate any other way. Going to Adoration in the morning seems to keep the important things Jesus teaches about love and acceptance in front of me all day.”

There, in front of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, exposed on the altar with divine humility, adorers discover their most loyal companion in life.

“When I am in Adoration, I don’t recite many standard prayers — I just try to talk to Jesus as I would a friend,” Guy says. “Again, I see Him, and He sees me. I spend some of my time in thanksgiving, and some asking Him to help me be a better person. Finally, I present my petitions and offer up my day.

When I don’t make it to Adoration, I definitely notice that something is missing. When I don’t stop and see my friend, I feel like I’ve missed a special chance to be with Him,” Guy says. “Jesus expects me to come by and visit Him when I get the chance.”

For those who are thinking about making Adoration a regular part of their lives, Guy offers a suggestion.

“Each visit with Our Lord doesn’t need to be a long one,” he says. “You can go merely 15 minutes a day, before or after work, or simply when you drive by the church. Doing this will truly change your life.”

Eucharistic Adoration is offered at our parish 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Our seminarians from the parish also love to spend time in Adoration when they are home for breaks from the seminary.

Deacon Joe Richard, who coordinates Adoration at our parish, warmly welcomes all to partake of this beautiful gift, which is endowed upon us by the Heart of Jesus.

“‘Perpetual’ means you may come and adore our Lord Jesus Christ before the Blessed Sacrament any day or night at any time — the chapel is always available for you to come and pray and spend time with Our Lord!” he says. “We encourage all parishioners to come and adore — both individuals and families. For those with busy work or family schedules, just come and stop by the chapel when you can, you will be glad you did.”

If you would like to start spending your time on earth the best way you can and sign up for Adoration, please contact Deacon Joe Richard at 918-337-2214 to schedule a day and time.