Act of Consecration to the Blessed Sacrament

 

My LORD Jesus Christ, Who because of Your love for men remain night and day in the Blessed Sacrament, full of pity and of love, awaiting, calling and welcoming all who come to visit You, I believe that You are present here on the altar. I adore You, and I thank You for all the graces You have bestowed on me, especially for having given me Yourself in this Sacrament, for having given me Your most holy Mother Mary to plead for me, and for having called me to visit You in this church.

I now salute Your most loving Heart, and that for three ends: first, in thanksgiving for this great gift; secondly, to make amends to You for all the outrages committed against You in this Sacrament by Your enemies; thirdly, I intend by this visit to adore You in all the places on earth in which You are present in the Blessed Sacrament and in which You are least honored and most abandoned.

My Jesus, I love You with my whole heart. I am very sorry for having so many times offended Your infinite goodness. With the help of Your grace, I purpose never to offend You again. And now, unworthy though I am, I consecrate myself to You without reserve. I renounce and give entirely to You my will, my affection, my desires and all that I possess. For the future, dispose of me and all I have as You please.

All I ask of You is Your holy love, final perseverance and that I may carry out Your will perfectly. I recommend to You the souls in Purgatory, especially those who had the greatest devotion to

the Blessed Sacrament and to the Blessed Virgin Mary. I also recommend to You all poor sinners.

Finally, my dear Saviour, I unite all my desires with the desires of Your most loving Heart; and I offer them, thus united, to the Eternal Father, and beseech Him, in Your name and for love of You, to accept and grant them.

Amen.

Thursday Devotion to the Holy Eucharist

''Make me believe in Thee more and more, in Thee l hope,

in Thee my Love to store"
(St.Thomas Aquinas, Hymn ''Adore te devote")

I love You, my Jesus,
With my whole soul,
for You are infinitely perfect
and all worthy of my love.
Give me the grace nevermore in any way to offend You.
Grant that l may be renewed
by Your Eucharistic presence here on earth
and be found worthy to arrive with Mary
at the enjoyment of Your eternal and blessed presence in heaven.
Amen.

Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament the Sacred Host

"Jesus has remained in the Sacred Host for us! So as to stay by our side, to sustain us, to guide us. And love can only be repaid with love."

"How could we not turn to the Blessed Sacrament each day, even if it is only for a few minutes, to bring him our greetings and our love as children and as brothers? "

~ St Josemaria Escriva ~

Jesus, my God, l adore You

Jesus, my God, l adore You,

here present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar,

where You wait day and night to be our comfort 

while we await Your unveiled presence in heaven.

Jesus, my God,

I adore You in all places 

where the Blessed Sacrament is reserved 

and where sins are committed 

against this Sacrament of Love.

Jesus, my God,

I adore You for all time,

past, present and future,

for every soul that ever was,

is or shall be created.

Jesus, my God,

who for us has endured hunger and cold,

labour and fatigue,

I adore You.

Jesus, my God, who for my sake

has deigned to subject Yourself

to the humiliation of temptation,

to the perfidy and defection of friends,

to the scorn of Your enemies,

I ADORE YOU..... Amen!

Prayer to Saint Peter Julian Eymard, the Apostle of the Eucharist

O St. Peter Julian, who didst receive the great privilege of so perfectly knowing what treasures are ours in the Most Blessed Sacrament, of being all afire with seraphic love for It, and of consecrating unto It thy untiring zeal, that It might be perpetually adored and glorified by all mankind, we beg of thee to obtain for us the spiritual and temporal favors of which we stand in need

Obtain for us particularly to become, in imitation of thee, faithful adorers in spirit and in truth of the Most Blessed Sacrament, while tending ever more towards the acquiring of Christian virtue; above all, of sincere humility. Thus, we hope to live that life of union with Our Lord which was the aim of thy constant zeal, as it is the principal effect of Holy Communion in our souls.

Finally, O Blessed Peter Julian, obtain for us thy own filial devotion towards Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament that we may learn from that dear Divine Mother how to serve and adore on earth Our Saviour hidden in His Sacrament, and thus come to adore and glorify Him unveiled in heaven, Amen.

The two dimension of the Holy Eucharist

The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life" (ccc 1324). The Holy Eucharist is not just the what meal at the Last Supper. It actually has to aspect or dimension like a coin which has to sides. The first dimension is 'Meal' dimension (a Sacrament) and the second dimension is the 'Sacrificial' dimension (a Sacrifice). The meal aspect of it reminds of the Last Supper and the sacrificial aspect of reminds us of the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Jesus chose the time of Passover to fulfill what he had announced at Capernaum (Christ calls himself the bread of life, come down from heaven, John 6), giving his disciples his Body and his Blood. Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist at the Last Supper by taking the bread, He blessed and broke it, and giving it to His apostles, said: "Take and eat; this is My body;" then He took a cup of wine, blessed it, and giving it to them, said: "All of you drink of this; for this is My blood of the new covenant which is being shed for many unto the forgiveness of sins;" finally, He gave His apostles the commission: "Do this in remembrance of Me." 

When Jesus said, "This is My body," the entire substance of the bread was changed into His body and when He said, "This is My blood," the entire substance of the wine was changed into His blood. Jesus by his omnipotence and by His word we truly believe Holy Eucharist is the body and blood of Christ.

The change of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ continues to be made in the Church by Jesus Christ, through the ministry of His priests. Only ordained priests have the power of changing bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ. When they consecrate, they act in the person of Christ, through the power received in the sacrament of Holy Orders.The changing of the entire substance of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ upon consecration is called Transubstantiation. The appearances of bread and wine remains after the substance had been changed into body and blood of Christ. Through our bodily eyes we see the bread and wine as it is but through the eyes of faith, we the real presence of the Lord in the consecrated bread and wine.

"That in this sacrament are the true Body of Christ and his true Blood is something that 'cannot be apprehended by the senses,' says St. Thomas, 'but only by faith, which relies on divine authority.' For this reason, in a commentary on Luke 22:19 ('This is my body which is given for you.'), St. Cyril says: 'Do not doubt whether this is true, but rather receive the words of the Savior in faith, for since he is the truth, he cannot lie.'" (ccc 1381)

Our Lord's invitation to us before communion, "Take this and eat it, all of you".

The Lord addresses an invitation to us, urging us to receive him in the sacrament of the Eucharist: "Truly, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (ccc 1384)

Our response to the Lord's invitation, "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul will be healed."

O Son of God, bring me into communion today 

with your mystical supper. 

I shall not tell your enemies the secret, 

nor kiss you with Judas' kiss. 

But like the good thief I cry, 

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

~ Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom ~

Blessed Sacrament, I Adore You , JESUS

I Adore Thee, O Jesus, True God and True Man

I adore Thee, O Jesus, 

true God and true Man, 

here present in the Holy Eucharist, 

humbly kneeling before Thee 

and united in spirit 

with all the faithful on earth 

and all the blessed in heaven. 

In deepest gratitude for so great a blessing, 

I love Thee, my Jesus, 

with my whole heart, 

for Thou art all perfect and all worthy of love.

Give me grace nevermore 

in any way to offend Thee, 

and grant that I, being refreshed 

by Thy Eucharistic presence here on earth, 

may be found worthy to come 

to the enjoyment with Mary 

of Thine eternal and ever-blessed presence 

in heaven.

Amen.

Things to Do During Private Eucharistic Adoration

Fr. Benedict Groeschel points out in the book, "In the Presence of Our Lord : The History, Theology and Psychology of Eucharistic Devotion" that there are "four kinds of prayer most appropriate in the presence of the Eucharist, namely adoration and praise, thanksgiving, repentance and trusting intercession." Accordingly, here are suggestions for what to do during private Eucharistic adoration.

1. Pray the Psalms or the Liturgy of the Hours

Whether you are praising, giving thanks, asking for forgiveness or seeking an answer, you'll find an appropriate psalm. The ancient prayer of the Church called the Liturgy of the Hours presents an excellent way to pray through the Book of Psalms throughout the year.

2. Recite the "Jesus Prayer"

Say "Lord Jesus, have mercy on me, a sinner", repeatedly as you quiet your heart and mind.

3. Meditate using Scripture

Choose a passage from the Bible. read the words and ask God to let the passage speak to you. Pay special attention to anything that strikes you and ask God what He wishes for you to draw from that message.

4. Read the life of a saint and pray with him or her

Most holy men and women have had a great devotion to Our Lord in the Eucharist. Therese of Lisieux, Catherine of Siena, Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, Peter Julian Eymard, Dorothy Day. Mother Teresa of Calcutta and Baroness Catherine de Hueck are just a few. Read about them and pray their prayers before the Blessed Sacrament.

5. Pour out your heart to Christ and adore Him

Speak to Jesus, aware that you are in His presence, and tell Him all that comes to your mind. Listen for His response. Pray the prayer that St. Francis instructed his brothers to pray whenever they were before the Blessed Sacrament: "I adore You, O Christ, present here and in all the churches of the world, for by Your holy cross You have redeemed the world."

6. Ask for forgiveness and intercede for others

Think of those who have hurt you and request a special blessing for them. Ask God to forgive you for all the times you have neglected or hurt someone else. Bring before the Blessed Sacrament all those who have asked you to pray for them. Ask the Lord to address their concerns.

7. Pray the Rosary

Pope John Paul II reminds us, "...is not the enraptured gaze of Mary as she contemplated the face of the newborn Chris and cradled him in her arms that unparalleled model of love which should inspire us every time we receive Eucharistic communion?" (The Church and the Eucharist, 55) Ask Mary to join you as you gaze on Christ in the Eucharist and as you pray the Rosary.

8. Sit quietly and just "be" in the presence of God

Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Sit quietly and enjoy being in each other's company. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.

Taken from: http://www.uga.edu/cc/liturgy/adoration.htm 

A moment in prayer with Jesus Christ in His REAL presence in the Blessed Sacrament

@ the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Butterworth,

Penang, Malaysia.

Holy Thursday (Maundy Thursday) late evening....

Dress code at Chapel, Church and at the Presence of the Blessed Sacrament

There are no official and specific Church norms or requirement for lay persons who attend Mass mentioned in Canon Law or the Sacramentary but Catholics must dress respectfully and appropriately when attending Mass or entering the house God, even the non-Catholic Christian also have similar request.

"... church has an eschatological significance [i.e., it has a connection to eternity]. To enter into the house of God, we must cross a threshold, which symbolizes passing from the world wounded by sin to the world of the new Life to which all men are called. The visible church is a symbol of the Father's house toward which the People of God is journeying and where the Father "will wipe every tear from their eyes." (CCC, #1186)

The 9th Commandment

You shall not covet your neighbour's house; you shall not covet your neighbour's wife, or his manservant, or his maidservant, or his ox, or his ass, or anything that is your neighbour's.

Every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

The Catechism of the Catholic Church explicitly addresses the importance of modesty, as it tell us the struggle against carnal covetousness entails purifying the heart and practicing temperance (CCC, #2517). And purity requires modesty, which is an integral part of temperance (CCC, #2521). Modesty.

"Purity requires modesty, an integral part of temperance. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person. It means refusing to unveil what should remain hidden. It is ordered to chastity to whose sensitivity it bears witness. It guides how one looks at others and behaves toward them in conformity with the dignity of persons and their solidarity. "(CCC #2521)

"Modesty protects the mystery of the person. It encourages patience and moderation in loving relationships. Modesty is decency. It inspires one's choice of clothing. It keeps silence or reserve where there is evident risk of unhealthy curiosity. " (CCC #2522)

Philippians 4:5

"Let your modesty be known to all men."

1 Timothy 2:9

"I wish women to be decently dressed, adorning themselves with modesty and dignity."

Let us love God and our neighbour, even our enemies, by dressing properly and modestly, especially while in His house. Let us dress properly. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8).

‘We like seeing you in church, just not so much of you.’

‘We want you in church 

but we just want you to be respectful and dress appropriately.’

'Honour God, dress respectfully'

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist

Adoring or honouring the Presence of Christ in Holy Eucharistic Presence of Christ, when we remain "silent in prayer" in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. Truly in the Holy Eucharist, we experience the divine and spirit of Jesus Christ is always presence through his Body and Blood.

During consecration at Holy Mass, the gifts we offer of bread and wine are transformed (transubstantiated) into the actual Body and Blood of Christ, at the altar. It is the real and actual physical  presence of Jesus Christ during every Holy Eucharist celebration, Benediction and Adoration. Due to these beliefs, the consecrated gifts are given the same adoration and devotion that Christians in traditions accord to Christ himself.

In the process of the solemn exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, a priest removes the sacred host from the tabernacle and places it in the Monstrance on the altar for adoration by the faithful. When Sacred Host is in the Monstrance, the priest does not touch it with his bare hands, but instead, holds it with a humeral veil, a wide band of cloth that covers his shoulders and has pleats on the inside in which he places his hands. Except during Holy Eucharist celebration, Benediction and Adoration, the Holy Sacrament is kept locked in the Tabernacle at all other times. Within churches of these traditions the reserved sacrament serves as a focal point of religious devotion. The faithful may pray in the presence of the Sacrament at the Tabernacle.

There is 2 types of Adoration, 
1. "Perpetual Adoration" is Eucharistic Adoration round the clock (24 hours a day). 
2. "Holy Hour" is Eucharistic Adoration of Reparation which lasts for about an hour.

Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour always dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because of His Infinite love for us!

"Monstrance" is the vessel used by the Roman Catholic, Old Catholic, and Anglican churches to display the consecrated Eucharistic Host, during Eucharistic Adoration or Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament.  In Latin the word "monstrare" means "to expose" or "to show".










The Holy Eucharist is perfect sacrifice manifested by the Son of God for each one of us. Jesus Christ descended from Heaven to become our heavenly food, changing the substance of simple elements of bread and wine into His Body and Blood to nourish us with food for our everyday journey that we currently live.

On the Cross, Jesus’ Heart burns in love for us and speaks, “I thirst” (John 19:28, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”) but He does not thirst for mere wine or water. Christ thirsts for us, for every part of our life and nothing less. Son of God thirsts for your true love. He thirsts for you to discover your true freedom in His holiness, your true freedom from every stain of sin, and your true freedom to love authentically! Christ thirsts for you to participate in His great salvific work on earth, by denying yourself as He has done, taking up your Cross of discipleship, and following Him wherever He may lead you, even to mounting the Cross with Him. Jesus thirsts for you to share in the greatest love that is God Himself, through which you are empowered to love your fellow man as He does (John 13:34, Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another).

Jesus desires perfect communion with you, that your heart and His Sacred Heart may be one, as the Father and Son are One. When we find ourselves in true communion with Christ, made possible by Christ’s shedding of Blood in self-sacrifice, we gain that perfect communion with God which gives us entrance into the glorious Kingdom of God with the communion of saints in heaven. As fruit of this love, we realize deeper bonds of communion with each other even now in this life as brothers, true friendships bound by God’s love, brothers in arms whom we need in order to carry out the great apostolic work of our Faith. In the Eucharist, the gift of life that we’ve been given regardless of its trials and battles, is directed towards the reality of heaven of which we already partake.