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I have a question in regards to eucharistic addoraiton. I am not yet Catholic and have recently started attending mass. I know I can not yet recieve the eucharist, but am wondering if it is appropriate for me to go to eucharistic addoration. I feel that if I can not yet partake then atleast I can go and pray in his presens. Is this a appropriate action? Or should I wait till I have started RCIA and get part way through it.

Secondly what is a apropriate action while at eucharistic addoration in the Catholic church? :confused:
 
i dont know of anything official that would keep you from going. just be sure to be quiet and respectful of others, namely Christ. praying is always a good idea.
 
Dear CHWorkman,

i congratulate you for being able to percieve the importance of the Eucharist. For us catholics it is everything and for me personally the Eucharist is the most important and powerful aspect of my faith.

As you said you may not recieve at this time the Eucharist since you are still attending RCIA. I congratulate you on that step also. But, you can certainly visit and adore our Lord in the Eucharist. As a matter of fact there is nothing more important that you can do than adore as often as you can our lord in the Eucharist. During adoration try to be respectful YOU ARE IN FRONT OF OUR LORD hense everything you do must be done with that tone of respect and love. During your adoration try to be silent, talk to our lord share your most intimate feelings, tell him your problems, ask him for the grace to continue battling in this world, ask for continued growth in Faith, Love and hope. Tell Him how much you love HIm, put everything in his hands all your problems, joys, family friends etc. Ask for the wisdom to know His will for you and the grace to do what He will’s in your life.

If you go to adoration with this spirit of silence, solitude, Love for God and prayer you will feel in side of your heart a great lift and you will walk away with great hope.

I will pray for you so that OUR LORD IN THE EUCHARIST love you and give you increased faith and trust in HIM.

Allan
 
Just another comment on the proper demeanor whin at adoration.

When you go in and the Eucharist is exposed for adoration, you are to make a profound genuflection and bow. You do this by going down on both knees and bowing your head close to the floor. You do this when entering and leaving. If one is physically unable to do this, a simple genuflection or bow while standing will suffice. You then get in your pew or chair. Most people start praying on their knees and after a while sit. That’s OK. One big mistake some people make is to try and talk to Jesus the whole time they are they are there. Take time to listen. Just look at Jesus and let him look at you. You are looking at God and nothing could be better. This is when people will hear his promptings in their heart. Looking at him is contemplation on God himself. Just immerse yourself in his presence. You will be in my prayers.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B
 
Thank you all for the (name removed by moderator)ut and information. It is greatly appriciated.
 
chworkman05 said:
I have a question in regards to eucharistic addoraiton. I am not yet Catholic and have recently started attending mass. I know I can not yet recieve the eucharist, but am wondering if it is appropriate for me to go to eucharistic addoration. I feel that if I can not yet partake then atleast I can go and pray in his presens. Is this a appropriate action? Or should I wait till I have started RCIA and get part way through it.

Secondly what is a apropriate action while at eucharistic addoration in the Catholic church? :confused:
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You should GO to Adoration! The fact that you have this desire shows something within you!

Quiet/personal (silent) prayer is appropriate! Take a Bible, a prayer book, or the Rosary with you, and read/pray/or pray it!
 
We enter the pew on both knees but no sign of the cross–anyone know why?
 
scriabin said:
We enter the pew on both knees but no sign of the cross–anyone know why?
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:confused: You should have made the sign of the cross when you genuflected, if you didn’t make it when you entered the room.
 
theistgal said:
:confused: You should have made the sign of the cross when you genuflected, if you didn’t make it when you entered the room.
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Someone correct me if they can produce some information otherwise, but I believe that the sign of the cross is NOT necessary when genuflecting, or entering the church.
 
As I understand, and teach, one should genuflect toward the Tabernacle if it is in view. Otherwise, just bow to the altar. Genuflect only to the Tabernacle, or more precisely to Jesus in the Tabernacle. I know of no requirement to make the sign of the cross, though I see no reason one cannot make it if one wishes.

It is conventional, though not obligatory, to make the sign of the cross with holy water upon entering the church. Many also do this upon leaving.
 
cam100 said:
Someone correct me if they can produce some information otherwise, but I believe that the sign of the cross is NOT necessary when genuflecting, or entering the church.
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I don’t have any rule book proving it one way or the other. All I can tell you is that all my life it’s just been ingrained on me that when you genuflect you make the Sign of the Cross. I just automatically associate the two actions.

Sorry if that bothers anyone.
 
chworkman05 said:
I have a question in regards to eucharistic addoraiton. I am not yet Catholic and have recently started attending mass. I know I can not yet recieve the eucharist, but am wondering if it is appropriate for me to go to eucharistic addoration. I feel that if I can not yet partake then atleast I can go and pray in his presens. Is this a appropriate action? Or should I wait till I have started RCIA and get part way through it.

Secondly what is a apropriate action while at eucharistic addoration in the Catholic church? :confused:
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Wonderful thing to do! Even total non-Catholics can get a lot out of Adoration.

There are numerous books that are good to read during Adoration (right now I’m reading a book at Adoration that has much of St. Catherine of Sienna’s “Dialogue” and I’m sure you’ll get many other suggestions from other posters), but your personal prayers, concerns and just “looking at Him and letting Him look at” you are definitely also great ways to spend your Adoration time. :crossrc:
 
Deacon_Ed_B said:
Just another comment on the proper demeanor whin at adoration.

When you go in and the Eucharist is exposed for adoration, you are to make a profound genuflection and bow. You do this by going down on both knees and bowing your head close to the floor. You do this when entering and leaving. If one is physically unable to do this, a simple genuflection or bow while standing will suffice. You then get in your pew or chair. Most people start praying on their knees and after a while sit. That’s OK. One big mistake some people make is to try and talk to Jesus the whole time they are they are there. Take time to listen. Just look at Jesus and let him look at you. You are looking at God and nothing could be better. This is when people will hear his promptings in their heart. Looking at him is contemplation on God himself. Just immerse yourself in his presence. You will be in my prayers.
Prayers & blessings
Deacon Ed B
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Thank you all:)

The advice and suggestions for reading, prayer, listening, and instruction have been most helpfull.
 
I’ll start by answering YOUR question WITH a question:
Is it wrong to pray to God - if you’re Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Moslem, Traditional, Modern?

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament holds no bars - closes no doors to anyone who wishes to reverently adore the Blessed Sacrament - expressly there for eyes to see. And remember, when you go - not only to say a prayer for this poor sinner, “Conservative”, but also offer your glances at the Blessed Sacrament - for the blind of sight, the blind of heart and those who are sick and cannot be there. If you have a prayer book or can find a Church missalet, say the Divine Praises.

God bless your journey as you begin RCIA.
 
scriabin said:
We enter the pew on both knees but no sign of the cross–anyone know why?
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Here is a good source for any gesture-related questions.

fisheaters.com/posture.html

It doesn’t give much reason why except “to show adoration and humility” but it certainly does help to figure out what we should be doing at what times… This site also helped me clear up the whole left knee/right knee dilemma.

As far as I know, the sign of the cross isn’t necessary for genuflection of any kind - though it isn’t a bad thing to do either.
 
BayernAnhaenger said:
You should GO to Adoration! The fact that you have this desire shows something within you!

Quiet/personal (silent) prayer is appropriate! Take a Bible, a prayer book, or the Rosary with you, and read/pray/or pray it!
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YES, YES, YES!!!

GO, GO, GO!!!

your desire to do so is a heaven-sent invitation…I will pray for you!!
 
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