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.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. In the many Churches that have this adoration, the Eucharist is displayed in a special holder called a monstrance, and people come to pray and worship Jesus continually throughout the day and often the night. Christ’s great love for us was shown when he was crucified on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins and give us eternal life. He loves us without limit, and offers Himself to us in the Holy sacrament of the Eucharist. Can we not give Jesus a few minutes of love and adoration in return? Lanciano

Introduction to Eucharistic Adoration

		The History of Eucharistic Adoration - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		Basic Catholic Catechist Home Study Course on the Eucharist - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		Eucharistic Devotion and the Real Presence - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		Prayer and the Grace of God - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J. "Without prayer we will lose the divine life we possess, and more obviously, we shall not grow in the life we already have. In other words, no prayer, no salvation…we need to pray…because we have a fallen human nature…"
		Catechism on the Real Presence - Exhortation to Promote the Cult of the Eucharist - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		Catechism on the Real Presence - On the Doctrine and Worship of the Holy Eucharist - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		The Greatest Need in the World Today - Forming the Eucharistic Faith and Love of Children - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J. "My plan for this conference...is very simple: Briefly summarize the Church's pedagogy of the Holy Eucharist over the centuries; Explain why parents and teachers should develop the Eucharistic faith and love of children from infancy to adulthood; Provide some guidelines to children on how to grow in their faith and love of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist."
		Why Eucharistic Adoration? - Fr. Robert Goedert, O.P. "…thousands of people from all across our country will testify that one hour each week with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the most peaceful, the most satisfying hour of their whole week."
		Devotion to the Holy Eucharist Advances Devotion to Jesus' Person - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. "When we speak of the Holy Eucharist, we can mean the Eucharistic Liturgy or the Mass; we can mean Holy Communion as the sacrament of the Lord; or we can mean the Real Presence of Christ…we concentrate on the third of these aspects, namely, the Eucharist as the abiding presence of Jesus Christ on our altars after the Sacrifice of the Mass is over and between receptions of Holy Communion."
		Institution of the Real Presence - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. "…the Real Presence is logically prior to the Eucharist as Sacrifice and Communion. The reason is obvious. Christ must first be really present on earth in the Eucharist, before we can intelligently speak of His offering Himself in the Mass and coming to us in Communion."
		What is Eucharistic Adoration? - Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of Pittsburgh A Question and Answer Brochure.
		Perpetual Adoration as a Necessary Antidote to Abortion - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. "As we reflected on the power of the Eucharist to achieve miracles, we kept insisting that these miracles will be performed by Our Lord only if we believe."
		How to Pray a Holy Hour - Tom Hoopes (National Catholic Register) There are 3 rules and 60 minutes of excellent structured suggestions of how to spend an hour in the presence of Jesus exposed in the Blessed Sacrament or reserved in a tabernacle.
		The Holy Hour - Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. One method is based on the four word aspiration and prayer, Adoro Te Rex Gloriae, I adore Thee, King of Glory. The idea is to divide one's holy hour into four quarters: "You spend the first in adoration; you spend the second in thanks; you spend the third quarter in reparation; and finally you spend the last quarter in giving something to God."
		Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration A good introduction to a holy hour of adoration (Franciscan Friars of Marytown).
		Eucharistic Holy Hour This booklet…has been prepared for the purpose of offering the Roman Catholic faithful a suitable compilation of prayers and hymns to be used either individually or as a congregation for Holy Hour devotions.
		An Appeal from My Sacred Heart - (For Those Who Hurt).
		The Eucharist: A Sacrament to be Adored On the occasion of the 750th anniversary of the first celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi, the Holy Father wrote a letter to Bishop Albert Houssiau of Liege, Belgium.
		Pope John Paul II Recalls and Encourages National Eucharistic Devotion Excerpts taken from the talk that Pope John Paul II gave at Phoenix Park during his historic three-day visit to Ireland, from September 29 to October 1, 1979.
		The Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Handbook Decrees, Statutes, and Practical Guide (PEA International Headquarters).
		Quotes on the Most Blessed Sacrament
		His Presence That Is … Real. - by Fr. P.J. McHugh (PEA Newsletter) "PEA gives tone to a parish - a feeling of reverence and awe, a feeling that in this chapel, the Lord is at home. Eucharist is the heart of the parish."
		Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Chapels - Their Place In Our Busy World - by Tom O'Toole (The Catholic Faith).
		No Wonder They Call It The Real Presence (Lives Changed by Christ in Eucharistic Adoration) - by David Pearson. Have you ever wondered about the story behind some of the people who make an hour of adoration in your church or chapel week after week? Aside from the one or two line petitions we all get to read, no one has undertaken the task to give an in-depth look into their lives until now. David Pearson has taken nine people, interviewed them and given us a book that not only captures our attention but unexpectedly surprises us by what these adorers have to say. Best of all, is the invaluable insight we get about the God Who made us that is brought to light as a result of his inquiries. Here is one of those true stories about a man named Mal - an inspiring interview with an astonishing adorer excerpted from David Pearson's book.
		Eucharistic Adoration Is Perfect Reparation - Stephen Oraze. "We can draw down God's Merciful Love on the whole world...through perpetual Eucharistic adoration..."
		Tabernacle   (Alt)
		Monstrance   (Alt)
		Ostensorium   (Alt)
		Ciborium   (Alt)
Adoration for the Young
		The Real Presence - An elementary understanding of Jesus in the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist - by Lee Ann Schoofs "The Eucharist is a sacrament giving us the real body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus, the Son of God. Although it does not look like the body and blood of Jesus we see on a crucifix, His Real Presence is hidden within the appearance of a small white consecrated host (altar bread). This is a great mystery, something we cannot fully understand."
		A Children's Holy Hour - Fr. Antoine Thomas (Congregation of St. John) Learn from Fr. Antoine how to plan a children's Holy Hour. "Parents and teachers will welcome Fr. Antoine's instruction as a much-needed recourse in the spiritual education of their children and students."
		Bringing Children to Christ in Eucharistic Adoration - Fr. Antoine Thomas (Zenit)
		Eucharist link page - (CatecheticalResources.com) Activities and worksheets for grades 7-8
		Eucharist link page - (CatecheticalResources.com) Activities and worksheets for grades 4-6
		Eucharist link page - (CatecheticalResources.com) Coloring pages, worksheets and activities for grades 1-3
Various Nomenclatures Given to Committed Hourly Adoration Before the Blessed Sacrament Either Exposed or in the Tabernacle
		Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration (PEA)   (Alt)
		Nocturnal Adoration
		Forty Hours   (Alt)
		Holy Hour
		First Friday
		Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament   (Alt)
Benediction with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: A Eucharistic Devotion
		Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament - Fr. William Saunders (EWTN).
		Catholic Encyclopedia: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
		Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction - (St. Lawrence RC Resource Site).
		Benediction - Paul Turner.
		Benedictions and Holy Hours
Processions with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament: A Sacred Function
		Processions - Fr. John A. Hardon, S. J.
		Corpus Christi
		Corpus Christi: The Body and Blood of Christ - Michael and Carole Breslin. An excellent article that gives information about the establishment of the Feast of Corpus Christi, a Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi, readings and prayers for the Corpus Christi procession, and notes for Corpus Christi organizers: altar preparers, ushers, altar servers, and organist.
		Liturgy Office - England and Wales Both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI have urged that the solemnity of Corpus Christi be celebrated in a special way during this year of the Eucharist. Here is a place to go for information on how to prepare for Corpus Christi that was put together by the bishops of England and Wales.
		Catholic Encylopedia: Feast of Corpus Christi
		Official Web Sites of Lourdes
		Procession of the Blessed Sacrament at Lourdes

How to Start Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in Your Church

Listed below is information on where to go and who to contact for whatever you need to assist you in the establishment of Eucharistic Adoration in your parish. The list contains a PEA Manual, Sign-Up Sunday and educational materials, Eucharistic Priest Speakers and even where to get a free wooden monstrance should you need one.

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Manual

Now Available!!!  Free for Personal Use!!!   The Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Manual Always pray for God's help and guidance before you open any PEA chapel. Then read The Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association PEA Manual. This book is to be used as a guide to take you step by step through all the components that will help you to bring up and maintain a successful Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapel. Browse through and use the manual at your leisure either online or at home for free!

The succeeding book, brochures and monstrance poster may be ordered from:
Eternal Life P.O. Box 787 Bardstown, KY 40004-0787 E-mail: orders@lifeeternal.org Internet: www.lifeeternal.org Fax: 502-348-2224 Visa and Mastercard orders call:  1-800-842-2871
New Book by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J.
With Us Today: On the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist
	"[Fr. Hardon]...concisely explains the teaching of the Church about transubstantiation, Eucharistic adoration, the nature of the sacraments, and the Eucharist's character as Sacrifice, Communion, and Presence. After teaching what the Eucharist is, Fr. Hardon explores what the Eucharist does. He beautifully explains how our devotion to the Holy Eucharist transforms all aspects of our relationship with our Lord." "Whether we are members of a domestic family of parents and children, or members of the clergy, or members of consecrated life, the future of all family life depends on a deep and clear faith in the Real Presence. This book will help us better understand what we believe about the Holy Eucharist and why Christ gave us the Real Presence." An excellent book that may be used to prepare Eucharistic lesson plans. Book review by Carol Egan.
Brochures
The Eucharist and Sanctity    The Eucharist as the Real Presence is the Touchstone of Sanctity        by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. (Eternal Life)
Part 1:  The Eucharist and Sanctity - I Believe
Part 2:  The Eucharist and Sanctity - What Do We Believe?
Part 3:  The Eucharist and Sanctity - Why Do We Believe?
Part 4:  The Eucharist and Sanctity - How To Believe?
A Eucharistic Retreat    Origin of the Holy Eucharist, A Model of Faith, A Model of Humility.        by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J. (Eternal Life)
A Eucharistic Retreat
For a list of additional brochures to choose from, visit the Eucharistic Adoration Resources section.
Poster
"Millennium Monstrance"   17" x 11"   (45cm x 28cm)    Design by Jed Gibbons for and used with permission from        St. John Cantius, 825 N Carpenter Street, Chicago, Illinois  60622 Bright and colorful, sure to attract people to adoration! Display these posters in your parish to announce the arrival of PEA or to let people know you already have PEA in your parish. These posters may also be placed in your home or wherever you or others would enjoy looking at one.        Visit Eucharistic Adorers Society
To Schedule a Priest Speaker, call 630-932-7796 or send email to
qcs@therealpresence.org
For parishes that cannot afford a Monstrance
Free Wooden Monstrance
Additional Eucharistic Adoration Resources
Brochures Books Videos Audios Periodicals Prayer Cards

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		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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