What’s the point when the Eucharist is already on the altar in the tabernacle?
I don’t understand this counter-reformation Latin practice where to stare at the Eucharist and pray is different or preferable to praying in the presence of the Eucharist already present in the tabernacle. Eucharistic adoration isn’t a traditional Byzantine or Eastern practice, and wasn’t even a Latin practice until the counter-reformation. The practice was introduced to re-affirm the belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, something the East never lost nor did a portion of the West until late in Christian history.Interesting. I didn’t think the Rosary was big in the Byzantine church. My beau grew up Byzantine Ruthenian and he has no clue about the Rosary. He’s expressed a bit of an interest in it because I talk about it. He’s told me he just didn’t hear much about it.
Yes. This is why I asked. We went to Divine Liturgy yesterday (rather than Mass) and the host is usually in the wine and “spooned” out. Yesterday was different. They were pieces of bread that were dipped in wine.
Honestly, bpbasilphx, you can’t tell me that there aren’t people in the Orthodox religion that doubt the real presence. I’ve seen your posts and they come off as if Orthodoxy is better than and you guys are more pious.
There is, of course, more to the article and yes, it “grew” in the West.
Father Loya’s program this week, July 26, answers a question about the topic of adoration and benediction, Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts about 3/4 of the way through the program.Does the Byzantine church have eucharistic adoration?
As of late, I’ve been wondering if I should change rites. Not sure yet so I’m staying “on the west side.”
May I ask why you’ve been considering the change?Does the Byzantine church have eucharistic adoration?
As of late, I’ve been wondering if I should change rites. Not sure yet so I’m staying “on the west side.”
That’s a good question. I can’t really answer that other than the Divine Liturgy is more attractive than the Mass. Although I have finally found a reverent Mass in a very nice looking church. That’s important to me. We’re Catholic, we shouldn’t look Protestant. (let’s refrain from a discussion on that in this thread, shall we?
)Just a warning: Eastern Christianity is significantly different from Western. If you go in expecting to find eucharistic adoration and stations of the cross and the rosary you will be disappointed(unless you find yourself in one of the rather Latinized Eastern Catholic Churches). Maybe that would be appealing to you, but as it isn’t authentic to Eastern tradition it wouldn’t appeal to me. You have to take it for what it is and soak in the beauty and spirituality on its own terms. As it is, as a Catholic you’re perfectly entitled to attend an Eastern Catholic Church and participate in the life of that Church without “switching”. Go attend the Divine Liturgy and other services and see how you feel and maybe somewhere down the road you might feel the need to change ritual Churches, but you don’t have to.That’s a good question. I can’t really answer that other than the Divine Liturgy is more attractive than the Mass. Although I have finally found a reverent Mass in a very nice looking church. That’s important to me. We’re Catholic, we shouldn’t look Protestant. (let’s refrain from a discussion on that in this thread, shall we?
My beau and I are on track for, and most likely going to, marry. He’s Byzantine.
The Byzantine Ruthenian church looks very interesting and intriguing.
Other than the reasons, I really cannot answer that question. I know these are not reason enough to change rites which is why I say I am not about to change rites any time soon. In the mean time, I’m looking for… I guess you can say “equivalencies” in the Byzantine Church that I have in the Roman Church. I’m just thinking out loud right now.
Yawp!Just a warning: Eastern Christianity is significantly different from Western. If you go in expecting to find eucharistic adoration and stations of the cross and the rosary you will be disappointed(unless you find yourself in one of the rather Latinized Eastern Catholic Churches). Maybe that would be appealing to you, but as it isn’t authentic to Eastern tradition it wouldn’t appeal to me. You have to take it for what it is and soak in the beauty and spirituality on its own terms. As it is, as a Catholic you’re perfectly entitled to attend an Eastern Catholic Church and participate in the life of that Church without “switching”. Go attend the Divine Liturgy and other services and see how you feel and maybe somewhere down the road you might feel the need to change ritual Churches, but you don’t have to.
If he’s byzantine and you marry him, that is, by blackletter canon law, good enough reason to switch enrollment.That’s a good question. I can’t really answer that other than the Divine Liturgy is more attractive than the Mass. Although I have finally found a reverent Mass in a very nice looking church. That’s important to me. We’re Catholic, we shouldn’t look Protestant. (let’s refrain from a discussion on that in this thread, shall we?
My beau and I are on track for, and most likely going to, marry. He’s Byzantine.
The Byzantine Ruthenian church looks very interesting and intriguing.
Other than the reasons, I really cannot answer that question. I know these are not reason enough to change rites which is why I say I am not about to change rites any time soon. In the mean time, I’m looking for… I guess you can say “equivalencies” in the Byzantine Church that I have in the Roman Church. I’m just thinking out loud right now.
Maybe us Orthodox will have to start doing it too. 
Also, just because the Real Presence wasen't questioned in the East until recent times, it doesn't mean the tremendous benefits of Eucharistic Adoration are somehow cancelled out.Because our Bishops and the Holy See wants us to return to our own beautiful received liturgical traditions. I would not be so bold as to ask a priest offering the Extraordinary Rite to sing a Moleben at the conclusion of Low Mass. Private devotions are one thing, but every particular Church must be able to be free to offer the fullness of the liturgical traditions contained therein.
I would disagree with much of this. Read Sacrosanctum Concilium and other Magisterial documents regarding the Liturgy of the Hours since Vatican II. To the contrary, Rome is trying hard to restore this most ancient form of Christian prayer to every house, not just every rectory. There are plenty of good versions of the Hours out there that are indeed very adaptable to the exigencies of daily life.