Have any Protestant attended a Eucharist Adoration?

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Any Non-Catholic Christians attended a Eucharist Adoration in a Catholic Church either by invitation, or out of curiosity?

Please avoid using offensive remarks like, “That is idolatry, you Catholics are worshiping the bread.”

Charity is highly recommended.
 
I haven’t, but you’ve aroused my curiosity…

What’s it like? What do you do? What would a Protestant do? Can anyone come?

Zirconia
 
Zirconia said:
I haven’t, but you’ve aroused my curiosity…

What’s it like? What do you do? What would a Protestant do? Can anyone come?

Zirconia
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I’ve been two 5 of them. The one most recent was around September 2006.

The Blessed Sacrament is placed on the Alter by a priest, and the faithful recite the prayers.

2heartsnetwork.org/adoration.htm

It last about an hour.

Here is some historical background

ewtn.com/library/HOMELIBR/HISTOREA.TXT

It’s hard to describe, and I think its one of the most beautiful prayers to God.

I think it would be ok for a Non-Catholic Christian to go since no one will be eating the Blessed Sacrament.

therealpresence.org/eucharst/pea/a2.html

To be on the safe side, you may have to ask a priest. I’ll go ask one here if it is possible.
 
One of our Catholic hospitals has a Perpetual Adoration chapel. I go there after confession (once a month). There is no set routine in that situation. We pray, read the Bible or other spiritual material. We can kneel and sit. It’s up to us what we choose to do. You can stay as long as you want also. We just go to spend time with Him in the Blessed Sacrament. I have found the experiences in Adoration to be absolutely incredible. ❤️
 
I don’t think there would be any reason why a Protestant could not attend Eucharistic Adoration. Protestants are welcome at Mass; they just cannot receive Holy Communion. Even non-Christians are welcome at Mass; of course they cannot receive Holy Communion either. In fact, my cousin married a non-Christian who was never baptized. She never said anything to him about it. He attended Mass with her regularly, and when their son was in second grade and preparing for his First Communion, my cousin’s husband said that he wanted to join RCIA. He was baptized, confirmed and received Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil the same year his son received First Communion. Now my cousin and her husband are both ushers at their parish, the boy has been confirmed, and their daughter is going to be confirmed this year. I don’t know if my cousin’s husband would have converted if he had not ever attended Mass when he was still a non-believer. I think that’s probably what made him become a Catholic.
 
lak611 said:
I don’t think there would be any reason why a Protestant could not attend Eucharistic Adoration. Protestants are welcome at Mass; they just cannot receive Holy Communion. Even non-Christians are welcome at Mass; of course they cannot receive Holy Communion either. In fact, my cousin married a non-Christian who was never baptized. She never said anything to him about it. He attended Mass with her regularly, and when their son was in second grade and preparing for his First Communion, my cousin’s husband said that he wanted to join RCIA. He was baptized, confirmed and received Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil the same year his son received First Communion. Now my cousin and her husband are both ushers at their parish, the boy has been confirmed, and their daughter is going to be confirmed this year. I don’t know if my cousin’s husband would have converted if he had not ever attended Mass when he was still a non-believer. I think that’s probably what made him become a Catholic.
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I don’t think it would be a problem for Protestants to attend a Eucharistic Adoration. I would like one of the Protestants here to go to one and give a feed back here on the Forum.

I just hope there are Protestants here willing to attend a Eucharist Adoration.
 
Our church offers perpetual adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. There was an article about it in the paper, and the article said that ALL are welcome, not just Catholics. (The article mentioned that there is a code to punch in at night to get into the chapel.)

We have an incredibly conservative bishop in our diocese, one of the strictest in the world. So I’m sure if HE said all are welcome, then all are welcome!

Before my husband and I were Catholic, while we were studying the Church, we were regular visitors to the Adoration Chapel. As Protestants, we recognized the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and LOVED going to see Him! It was so neat to actually see Jesus, even veiled in a Sacrament, after so many years of just praying into an empty room. (Yes, I know Jesus is omnipresent.)

I think that a time of Adoration of Jesus is appealing to Protestants because so many are used to having a daily “Quiet Time” or “Morning Watch” or “Daily Devotions.”

My daughter, who is not Catholic, experieced a terrible breakup from her long-time boyfriend a few years ago. It was 2 am, and she didn’t know who to go to or call. She drove to the Adoration Chapel in her city. The door was locked since it was the middle of the night. My daughter pounded on the door, and an elderly Asian lady let her in.

My daughter didn’t know what to do; she didn’t know you are supposed to kneel before the Lord. It didn’t matter. She just sat there and cried for an hour.

I’m sure that elderly lady was wondering what was going on! I’m glad she had the faith to open the door for my daughter.

(BTW, this daughter is studying Catholicism and is struggling with a decision to enter the Church.)
 
My nonCatholic husband used to split an Adoration hour with me. We alternated weeks for a middle for the 3am to 4am shift. After we had our 5th baby, we dropped it. We had that hour for three years.

He was unsure about the True Presence, but he was sure that Jesus was present in the Chapel. He generally read scripture during that time.

I’ve tried to take up two different hours since then. I did do a 1am-2am shift for a year and a half, but another baby did it in.

But, he’s never gone back. 😦
 
Mannyfit75 said:
Any Non-Catholic Christians attended a Eucharist Adoration in a Catholic Church either by invitation, or out of curiosity?

Please avoid using offensive remarks like, “That is idolatry, you Catholics are worshiping the bread.”

Charity is highly recommended.
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I’ve not only attended, I’ve participated as a server at Eucharistic Adoration, usually referred to amongst us as Benediction. But then, I’m Anglo-Catholic, not protestant. And yes, I’m very familiar with Apostolicae Curae, and all that sad story.

GKC
 
Sadly the weather here forced us to repose the Monstrance last night until tonight at our Perpetual Adoration Chapel.

So, my 3-5am slot was cancelled… for the forth time in nearly 4 years. I frind that this one time slot is the only way I want to start the week. Hopefully the others during the week will no be cancelled.

I try to write when I am there (if so moved to), or I will read, or I will say various prayers. And sometimes I just sit there and look at Him, and He looks at me.

If there is anyone who is interested in some wonderful CDs that are Adoration related… PM me… I will be more than happy to send them to you… Catholic or not;)

As for some simple definitions for those who are not familiar with Adoration.

Monstrance: the “container” or “display” in which the Sacred Host is placed. This item is usually gold or silver or plated, and sometimes has jewels incrested on it. In other words, it is made of precious metals - after all it is for the Lord.

Chapel: a separate room for Adoration so that there is quiet and reverence. Most Churches will place the Monstrance on the main altar for Adoration if they do not have a separate chapel.

Perpetual: as it says, the Adoration continues for 24/7. It is required that there always be at least one Adorer present. There is no exception permitted. So, many will stay for an hour to avoid the need for “bathroom breaks” etc.

Hour: the concept of Adoration for an hour comes from the Gospels where Jesus is in the garden and asks the Apostles “…can you not spend but one hour with Me…” Some adorers find that the wee hours of the morning result in some “dozing”. Not to be distressed though, afterall, the Apostles fell asleep too.🙂

Repose: This is the action of removing the Host from the Monstrance, and placing it (in another small holder) back into the Tabernacle at the end of Adoration (or in the event of bad weather, a pause in the Perpetual ) This action is supposed to be carried out with a set procedure by a priest or by a deacon. The laity only act in case of emergency where the Host must be quickly safeguarded.

Benediction: At the closing of Adoration, the priest or deacon will perform a ceremony of Benediction where special prayers are said, (liturgy), songs are sung (Tantum Ergo etc), incense is most often used, and the reverence of placing the Lord back in the Tabernacle is so evident. (Great stuff !!!, if I may be casual)

Host: usually this Host is larger (2" - 2.25") than the Hosts distributed for communion. It is consecrated along with the smaller Hosts during a Mass. It is usually replaced monthly, and the older Host is consumed at a subsequent Mass.

If you have ever been to a Catholic Mass, and have witnessed the Consecration, you may often have seen the celebrant hold the Host up for all to see. Some priests elevate the Host, and hold it high for some time (10, 20 seconds etc). Time restraints require the priest to continue with the Mass, the people to return to homes or work etc.

But for anyone, Catholic or not, who loves to see the Host raised… go to Adoration. You can see the Host raised up for as long as you wish:thumbsup:

In summary… Catholic believe in this Real Presence of Jesus for one great reason… He Himself said it is so. John 6 reflects His 4-time assertation that this Bread is real Flesh and Blood… and Paul reminds us of the serious implications of not believing this Truth.

Is means Is

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There seems to be a bit of confusion in the above posts about terms and definitions. I’ll try to clear it up without making it worse 🙂

Eucharistic Adoration involves the silent and prayerful adoration of Christ present in the Eucharist, on the altar, in the mostrance. Churches ususally schedule this for a fixed time (e.g. 3-5PM on Thursday). There is no fixed ritual. Come when you want, pray and adore, and leave when you want. Some churches have 24/7 Eucharistic Adoration. Often, there is no priest or clergy involved.

Benediction is a formal ritual that sometimes follows a Eucharistic Adoration (e.g. 5PM Thursday as in the above example). There is a fixed start time, fixed prayers, etc. A priest is always involved. It is a beautiful ceremony.
 
Mannyfit75 said:
Any Non-Catholic Christians attended a Eucharist Adoration in a Catholic Church either by invitation, or out of curiosity?

Please avoid using offensive remarks like, “That is idolatry, you Catholics are worshiping the bread.”

Charity is highly recommended.
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Jesus said that the bread he will give is his flesh.
Jesus said his flesh is meat.
Jesus said his meat is to do God’s will
Jesus said our meat it to believe on him.

Living Bread = Flesh of Jesus (John 6:51)
Flesh of Jesus = Meat (John 6:55)
Meat = “to do the will of God, and to finish His work.” (John 4:34)
Work of God = “believe on Him whom He hath sent.” (John 6:28-29)
Living Bread = NOT AS YOUR FATHERS DID EAT MANNA, AND ARE DEAD (John 6:58)

Jhn 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

Jhn 6:54
Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

Jhn 6:55
For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

Jhn 4:34
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Jhn 6:28
Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

Jhn 6:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Jhn 6:58
This is that bread which came down from heaven: NOT AS YOUR FATHERS DID EAT MANNA, AND ARE DEAD: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
 
believers said:
Jesus said that the bread he will give is his flesh.
Jesus said his flesh is meat.
Jesus said his meat is to do God’s will
Jesus said our meat it to believe on him.

Living Bread = Flesh of Jesus (John 6:51)
Flesh of Jesus = Meat (John 6:55)
Meat = “to do the will of God, and to finish His work.” (John 4:34)
Work of God = “believe on Him whom He hath sent.” (John 6:28-29)
Living Bread = NOT AS YOUR FATHERS DID EAT MANNA, AND ARE DEAD (John 6:58)

Jhn 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

Jhn 6:54
Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

Jhn 6:55
For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

Jhn 4:34
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Jhn 6:28
Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

Jhn 6:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Jhn 6:58
This is that bread which came down from heaven: NOT AS YOUR FATHERS DID EAT MANNA, AND ARE DEAD: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
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Of course Catholics eat the flesh of the Son of Man during Mass.

That is not an issue here. I’m asking if Non-Catholic Christians had attended a Eucharistic Adoration and what they think of it?
 
believers said:
Jesus said that the bread he will give is his flesh.
Jesus said his flesh is meat.
Jesus said his meat is to do God’s will
Jesus said our meat it to believe on him.

Living Bread = Flesh of Jesus (John 6:51)
Flesh of Jesus = Meat (John 6:55)
Meat = “to do the will of God, and to finish His work.” (John 4:34)
Work of God = “believe on Him whom He hath sent.” (John 6:28-29)
Living Bread = NOT AS YOUR FATHERS DID EAT MANNA, AND ARE DEAD (John 6:58)

Jhn 6:51 I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

Jhn 6:54
Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.

Jhn 6:55
For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.

Jhn 4:34
Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.

Jhn 6:28
Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

Jhn 6:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent.

Jhn 6:58
This is that bread which came down from heaven: NOT AS YOUR FATHERS DID EAT MANNA, AND ARE DEAD: he that eateth of this bread shall live for ever.
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this series of straw man selective verse pointing is one of the main reasons why sites such as Catholic Answers are so very necessary.

How sad that the ignorant and uninformed will think this is what the Lord wanted… to let those outside the Church tell someone what the Church teaches.

To use the Bible against the very Church that was inspired by the Holy Spirit to give us the Bible… is to abuse the Bible. May God have mercy on your soul.

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ricmat said:
There seems to be a bit of confusion in the above posts about terms and definitions. I’ll try to clear it up without making it worse 🙂

Eucharistic Adoration involves the silent and prayerful adoration of Christ present in the Eucharist, on the altar, in the mostrance. Churches ususally schedule this for a fixed time (e.g. 3-5PM on Thursday). There is no fixed ritual. Come when you want, pray and adore, and leave when you want. Some churches have 24/7 Eucharistic Adoration. Often, there is no priest or clergy involved.

Benediction is a formal ritual that sometimes follows a Eucharistic Adoration (e.g. 5PM Thursday as in the above example). There is a fixed start time, fixed prayers, etc. A priest is always involved. It is a beautiful ceremony.
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Yes. It is that service I was referring to. Benediction for us does not necessarily involve, or follow Eucharistic Adoration, though that is not unknown among Anglicans.

GKC
 
Mannyfit75 said:
Of course Catholics eat the flesh of the Son of Man during Mass.

That is not an issue here. I’m asking if Non-Catholic Christians had attended a Eucharistic Adoration and what they think of it?
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Manny… it is just “believers”, an admitted fallen away Catholic, who is trying to disrupt with his cut and paste anti-Bible interpretations of Scripture.

Catholics would do well to pray for him… in Adoration.

By the way… already received 4 requests for CD’s on Adoration… two Catholic, two non-Catholic.

The Lord is so good.

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MrS said:
this series of straw man selective verse pointing is one of the main reasons why sites such as Catholic Answers are so very necessary.

How sad that the ignorant and uninformed will think this is what the Lord wanted… to let those outside the Church tell someone what the Church teaches.

To use the Bible against the very Church that was inspired by the Holy Spirit to give us the Bible… is to abuse the Bible. May God have mercy on your soul.

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This thread is not to trying to turn this issue into a debate. This is about dialogue. Believers is trying to show the symbolic meaning behind it all but there is nothing symbolic about the Eucharist at all. The Eucharist is Jesus Christ.
 
Mannyfit75 said:
Any Non-Catholic Christians attended a Eucharist Adoration in a Catholic Church either by invitation, or out of curiosity?
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On a number of occasions (both in the Catholic Church and in the Episcopal Church). I found that the act of worshipping Christ as exposed in the Host on the Altar presented difficulties for my belief in the Real Presence that receiving the Eucharist does not. Perhaps I was trying too hard to “feel” that that round white thing was really Jesus. At the time in my life when I was frequently attending Eucharistic Adoration (in the past few years I’ve only experienced it in the context of Holy Thursday, but during my 20s I attended it more often), I was also far more under the influence of the somewhat neurotic “holiness” piety in which I’d been raised. In other words, I tended to think that in order to really worship I had to manufacture certain feelings, and if they didn’t come I tended to believe either that I was spiritually deficient or that what I was doing was pointless. I don’t have as much of a problem with that now, though the flip side of that is that I have perhaps lost some of the spiritual energy and earnestness that I had when I was younger.

Edwin
 
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