I was at a Mass recently where the priest exposes the Blessed Eucharist in the monstrance after Communion was finished but before the Communion Prayer. I’ve not seen this before. Is this something new?
On the Feast of Corpus Christi there is usually a Eucharistic procession at the end of Mass or adoration immediately following Mass.
When adoration immediately follows Mass the following happens:
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed immediately after communion.
The closing prayer is said at the chair. The final blessing and dismissal are omitted.
The celebrants and ministers then line up in front of the altar and kneel.
A hymn of adoration is sung, the Blessed Sacrament is incensed as during normal expositions,and the celebrants remain kneeling for some moments of private prayer.
All genuflect and return to the sacristy in silence. Adoration continues for some time after which Benediction is imparted.
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