Eucharistic Adoration

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I really value the time in front of the Blessed Sacrament nothing can compare to the Presence of God that I feel in the chapel.

But I was wondering how I would defend this practice if I had to especially from non Catholics. I see the scriptural support of transubstantiation in regards to consuming the host but I don’t see what the reasoning is for displaying the host. I know in the Eastern Church they only use the host for the liturgy.
 
They display Jesus so that you may see, and adore Him! We like to see those we love. We like to spend time with those we love. I hear God best, when I pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
 
cupofjoe said:
I really value the time in front of the Blessed Sacrament nothing can compare to the Presence of God that I feel in the chapel.

But I was wondering how I would defend this practice if I had to especially from non Catholics. I see the scriptural support of transubstantiation in regards to consuming the host but I don’t see what the reasoning is for displaying the host. I know in the Eastern Church they only use the host for the liturgy.
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I hope this thread can help:

forums.catholic-questions.org/showthread.php?t=593440
 
My understanding is that Eucharist Adoration came about as a response to the heresy that denies the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. So in affirmation of the truth, the Western Church initiated Eucharist Adoration.

In a similar fashion, the veneration of Icons came about as a response to the heresy of iconoclasm which denies that man can make holy images. So in affirmation of the truth, the Eastern Church initiated veneration of Holy Icons.

Since each of these heresies were localized (East or West) the response has been localized also. However with the globalization of the Church, Icons are much more respected in the West and I have heard of some Eastern communities that may have Eucharistic Adoration.
 
cupofjoe said:
I really value the time in front of the Blessed Sacrament nothing can compare to the Presence of God that I feel in the chapel.

But I was wondering how I would defend this practice if I had to especially from non Catholics. I see the scriptural support of transubstantiation in regards to consuming the host but I don’t see what the reasoning is for displaying the host. I know in the Eastern Church they only use the host for the liturgy.
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Christ’s presence isn’t a feeling. Feeling His presence is a gift, or, the “feeling” can be a mere sentiment, IMO.

For example, if I walk into a room, and my little nephew is hiding in the corner about to surprise me, I am physically in his presence, but I do not feel him there. There are people, however, that are very sensitive, and can feel or sense a presence as soon as they enter a room. However, many of us cannot. Feeling or no feeling a presence, however, does not make that person any less present. My nephew is in the room regardless if I am aware of him or not.
Christ is fully present, but under the appearance of bread and wine. To many it seems as if Christ is “hidden,” in a manner of speaking. Our cognizance and awareness has nothing to do with Him being more or less present. He IS present, and that is all that matters.
 
It is Jesus. What is there to defend?

So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” (John 20:25)

It is the Lord.

-Tim-
 
TimothyH said:
It is Jesus. What is there to defend?

So the other disciples said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands and put my finger into the nailmarks and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” (John 20:25)

It is the Lord.

-Tim-
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I do believe personally that it is the Lord but I just want to understand the why behind my faith. Part of this is I hope that I can draw others to it.
 
Catholic80 said:
Christ’s presence isn’t a feeling. Feeling His presence is a gift, or, the “feeling” can be a mere sentiment, IMO.

For example, if I walk into a room, and my little nephew is hiding in the corner about to surprise me, I am physically in his presence, but I do not feel him there. There are people, however, that are very sensitive, and can feel or sense a presence as soon as they enter a room. However, many of us cannot. Feeling or no feeling a presence, however, does not make that person any less present. My nephew is in the room regardless if I am aware of him or not.
Christ is fully present, but under the appearance of bread and wine. To many it seems as if Christ is “hidden,” in a manner of speaking. Our cognizance and awareness has nothing to do with Him being more or less present. He IS present, and that is all that matters.
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I feel His presence but I just want to articulate the why behind why.
 
Regina_Love said:
They display Jesus so that you may see, and adore Him! We like to see those we love. We like to spend time with those we love. I hear God best, when I pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
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I couldn’t agree more.
 
Evan said:
My understanding is that Eucharist Adoration came about as a response to the heresy that denies the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. So in affirmation of the truth, the Western Church initiated Eucharist Adoration.

In a similar fashion, the veneration of Icons came about as a response to the heresy of iconoclasm which denies that man can make holy images. So in affirmation of the truth, the Eastern Church initiated veneration of Holy Icons.

Since each of these heresies were localized (East or West) the response has been localized also. However with the globalization of the Church, Icons are much more respected in the West and I have heard of some Eastern communities that may have Eucharistic Adoration.
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It puzzled me a bit that Eastern Catholics don’t do it but I’m reading about the Early Church now. They didn’t have the luxuries we have like the internet and forums.
 
cupofjoe said:
It puzzled me a bit that Eastern Catholics don’t do it but I’m reading about the Early Church now. They didn’t have the luxuries we have like the internet and forums.
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The Western Church did not expose the sacrament for adoration until the Council of Trent:

from ewtn.com/library/homelibr/historea.txt
The Council of Trent.
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By the sixteenth century, the whole spectrum of Catholic belief in the Holy Eucharist was challenged by the Reformers. As a consequence, the Council of Trent treated this subject exhaustively. Every aspect of the Sacrifice of the Mass, Holy Communion and the Real Presence was clarified and defined.
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Trent could logically declare that,
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“The only-begotten Son of God is to be adored in the Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist with the worship of , including external worship. The Sacrament, therefore, is to be honored with extraordinary festive celebrations (and) solemnly carried from place to place in processions according to the praiseworthy universal rite and custom of the holy Church. The Sacrament is to be publicly exposed for the people’s adoration.” Approved by Pope Julius III (October 11, 1551), these conciliar statements became the foundation for dogmatic and devotional progress ever since.
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