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As Eucharistic adoration and Benediction became more widespread during the 17th century, the altar came to be seen as the "home of the Blessed Sacrament" where it would be adored. [36] A common early practice of adoration known as Quarantore (literary 'forty hours') started in the 16th century. It is an exercise of devotion in which continuous ...
Cardinal Godfried Danneels vested in a humeral veil, holding a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament Benediction at a Carmelite friary in Ghent, Belgium. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, also called Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament or the Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction, is a devotional ceremony, celebrated especially in the Roman Catholic Church, but also in ...
Theologically, the prayer reflects the inherent inclusion of Mariology in Christology. [2] [3] This concept was echoed by Pope John Paul II about his reading of Montfort's works: Then I understood that I could not exclude the Lord's Mother from my life without neglecting the will of God-Trinity. [4]
Eucharistic adoration may take place in the context of the liturgical rite of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament or an informal "visit" to pray before the tabernacle. While psalms, readings and music may be part of the liturgical service, in common practice silent contemplation and reflection tend to predominate. [ 9 ]
The act of adoration outside Mass prolongs and intensifies all that takes place during the liturgical celebration itself." [8] Whereas in the past benediction was frequently added to the end of another service or devotion, this is no longer permitted. Eucharistic exposition and benediction is a complete liturgical service in its own right. [9]
Christ the Lord, for us has died; Dying, He destroyed our death, Rising, He restored our life. O Lord Jesus, we await Your last return in glory. When we eat the bread and we drink the cup In the blessed Eucharist We meet You, our Risen Saviour, Giving life to us anew. Through life’s journey be with us, To strengthen us forever. Amen, Amen. ℣.
1. "Let Your goodness, Lord, appear to us, that we, made in your image, conform ourselves to it. In our own strength we cannot imitate Your majesty, power, and wonder
Intercession is a prayer of petition which leads one to pray as Jesus did. He is the one Great Intercessor with the Father on behalf of all people, especially sinners. As the Body of Christ, we are also called to intercede for each other [ 30 ] and encouraged to ask intercessory prayers of those members of the Body of Christ who have gone ...