Have any Protestant attended a Eucharist Adoration?

[Contarini]

there is nothing symbolic about the Eucharist at all.

I don’t want to get into a debate, but I suggest that you run that statement by some pious and learned Catholics. I’m pretty sure that what you said is not the Catholic position.

The Eucharist is more, not less, than a symbol.

Edwin

 

[Mannyfit75]

I don’t want to get into a debate, but I suggest that you run that statement by some pious and learned Catholics. I’m pretty sure that what you said is not the Catholic position.

The Eucharist is more, not less, than a symbol.

Edwin

I like to avoid it as much as possible.

 

[Mannyfit75]

I don’t want to get into a debate, but I suggest that you run that statement by some pious and learned Catholics. I’m pretty sure that what you said is not the Catholic position.

The Eucharist is more, not less, than a symbol.

Edwin

What is not the Catholic position here? What did I wrote that is not the Catholic position? Please pm me.

 

[MrS]

I don’t want to get into a debate, but I suggest that you run that statement by some pious and learned Catholics. I’m pretty sure that what you said is not the Catholic position.

The Eucharist is more, not less, than a symbol.

Edwin

From personal experience, I have found that there is a difference among Christians as to what they consider the Real Presence. (example: Lutherns who believe in the Real Presence only during that communion part of their liturgy).

One does not need to be Catholic to believe in the Real Presence. The father of one of my former “student apologists” faithfully kept his hour of Adoration (4-5am every Wed) for over a year before he even entered the Church. His belief and reverernce still has me in awe… and he has continued his hour (among other random visits) for the 2+ years since his coming home.

The point is… for many, Adoration is meaningless until the Holy Spirit opens our eyes. For many Adoration is an awesome gift…that Jesus Himself chooses the extreme fragility of the Host to manifest Hiself to us in this life.

 

[gracelife]

As a protestant I did attend Eucharistic Adoration several times. It was one of the most beautiful experiences and I still love going. I would read or pray or simply tell Jesus how much I loved him or ask him to search my heart. I would leave feeling deep peace, joy and love. I would make eye contact with the others who were coming and going and there was a peace & “knowing” look between us.

P.S. I’m no longer protesting.

 

[Zirconia]

Oohh…sounds beautiful, to pray in the tangible presence of God.

Do all Catholic churches have it?

Zirconia

 

[Mary3]

Oohh…sounds beautiful, to pray in the tangible presence of God.

Do all Catholic churches have it?

Zirconia

Yes, they do! Sometimes, the Eucharist is exposed in a monstrance so that you can see it. But always, the Eucharist is present in a tabernacle somewhere in every Catholic Church. While it is especially wonderful to sit in the presence of the exposed Eucharist, it is also wonderful to sit with the Eucharist reserved in the tabernacle.

You may have to ask where to find the tabernacle. But there should be a lighted candle close by to mark the spot. It is often, but not always, a red candle or a candle in a red holder.

Visit Him. He’s waiting just for you.

 

[ricmat]

I’m not sure this has been mentioned.

Because we believe that the Eucharist is holy, we show it reverence before we enter a pew and take our seats, prior to any praying and adoration.

This is usually done by bowing slightly at the waist in the direction of the exposed Eucharist or the Tabernacle before entering the pew and sitting down. A second better method (for those capable of it) is to genuflect on one knee, down to the floor, again in the direction of the exposed Eucharist or the Tabernacle. Some will go farther and go down on both knees, and bow to the floor, with hands clasped in a prayerful position.

Then repeat on your way out.

If you enter a Catholic Church for any reason, and the Holy Eucharist is not exposed, and you can’t spot the tabernacle, then bowing in the direction of the altar is appropriate.

Obviously non-Catholics should do what is comfortable, but don’t be surprised when you see Catholics do the above.

 

[Contarini]

From personal experience, I have found that there is a difference among Christians as to what they consider the Real Presence. (example: Lutherns who believe in the Real Presence only during that communion part of their liturgy).

One does not need to be Catholic to believe in the Real Presence. The father of one of my former “student apologists” faithfully kept his hour of Adoration (4-5am every Wed) for over a year before he even entered the Church. His belief and reverernce still has me in awe… and he has continued his hour (among other random visits) for the 2+ years since his coming home.

The point is… for many, Adoration is meaningless until the Holy Spirit opens our eyes. For many Adoration is an awesome gift…that Jesus Himself chooses the extreme fragility of the Host to manifest Hiself to us in this life.

I should clarify–I often genuflect and pray briefly in front of the tabernacle, and I love the Holy Thursday liturgy with the vigil in front of the Sacrament. My problem arose when I was trying very hard to focus on the Host itself during Exposition. And as I said I think that may have been bound up with spiritual problems I had more generally. But it did tend to strengthen my sympathy for the Anglican/Lutheran/Orthodox/post-Vatican-II-liberal-Catholic critiques (recognizing that these cover different positions) of the practice of Eucharistic Adoration.

I have visited Adoration chapels more recently and haven’t had these problems–I wasn’t quite accurate in my previous post. What I meant was that I haven’t attended a service of Exposition for a few years, though on further thought that may not be true–I think I did go once or twice in New Jersey. I wrote my previous post too hastily. Perhaps it really just is that I have changed–whether for the better or worse I don’t know.

One of the Catholic churches down the road from me has Adoration all day every Friday. I intend to drop in one of these days.

In Christ,

Edwin

 

[Ahimsa]

I visit Perpetual Adoration every now and then.

 

[GKC]

I’m not sure this has been mentioned.

Because we believe that the Eucharist is holy, we show it reverence before we enter a pew and take our seats, prior to any praying and adoration.

This is usually done by bowing slightly at the waist in the direction of the exposed Eucharist or the Tabernacle before entering the pew and sitting down. A second better method (for those capable of it) is to genuflect on one knee, down to the floor, again in the direction of the exposed Eucharist or the Tabernacle. Some will go farther and go down on both knees, and bow to the floor, with hands clasped in a prayerful position.

Then repeat on your way out.

If you enter a Catholic Church for any reason, and the Holy Eucharist is not exposed, and you can’t spot the tabernacle, then bowing in the direction of the altar is appropriate.

Obviously non-Catholics should do what is comfortable, but don’t be surprised when you see Catholics do the above.

Precisely what is done in our Anglo-Catholic Parish. And what I do in a RC Church.

GKC

 

[Ahimsa]

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

How do you get that energy back???:bigyikes:

 

[Jeanette_L]

When I was in the tumultuous process of making my way toward Catholicism but not yet knowing it, and while I was still an Evangelical, I decided to go to the Chapel at a Catholic Church I had inquired about through email. I was immediately so overwhelmed by the presence of Christ in that Chapel, that I started weeping as I made my way down the hall to the Chapel doors, and once inside I wept uncontrollably for over an hour!

Mind you, I didn’t really even know what was going on at that point, I had never even been to a Mass yet. I just decided to go into the Chapel and pray, not understanding that it was a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel and what that meant.

There was an older woman there reading a devotional and when the next person came to relieve her, she came back and sat with me and put her arm around me and prayed for me. It was such a beautiful and touching moment in my conversion experience. Christ was indeed there and He let me know it, even if my understanding wasn’t near complete at the time.

 

[nate73]

I’m not sure this has been mentioned.

Because we believe that the Eucharist is holy, we show it reverence before we enter a pew and take our seats, prior to any praying and adoration.

This is usually done by bowing slightly at the waist in the direction of the exposed Eucharist or the Tabernacle before entering the pew and sitting down. A second better method (for those capable of it) is to genuflect on one knee, down to the floor, again in the direction of the exposed Eucharist or the Tabernacle. Some will go farther and go down on both knees, and bow to the floor, with hands clasped in a prayerful position.

Then repeat on your way out.

If you enter a Catholic Church for any reason, and the Holy Eucharist is not exposed, and you can’t spot the tabernacle, then bowing in the direction of the altar is appropriate.

Obviously non-Catholics should do what is comfortable, but don’t be surprised when you see Catholics do the above.

I have 3 questions.

1. Would it be offensive if a non-catholic did not bow as they entered the church?
2. Do all catholic churches have a eucharistic adoration sevice?
3. I have heard repeatedly about daily mass services. Do all Catholic Churchs have mass on a daily basis?

The reason I am asking is that if and when I do visit a catholic church the last thing that I want to do is offend anyone by not following proper protocol. Also, Though I am a Baptist, I would very much be interested in attending Mass and a Eucharistic adoration service. The problem is that were I live there are very few Catholic Churches, and I would not want to miss my Sunday Services. If I could go during the week I would be very interested in going.

 

[water]

I have 3 questions.

1. Would it be offensive if a non-catholic did not bow as they entered the church?

Hello Nate,

No one will notice you if you don’t bow. However, the meaning of bowing is that we respect God. As I normally do when I step inside the church, I kneel down and bow and in my mind I am saying “Lord, I am here to worship you”.

Therefore, bowing is an expression of showing your love toward God.

1. Do all catholic churches have a eucharistic adoration sevice?

I believe so; at my Church, we have every Friday. You might need to call the church’s office you go to for the schedule.

1. I have heard repeatedly about daily mass services. Do all Catholic Churchs have mass on a daily basis?

It depends on the area, but most church will have daily mass. I used to live in a small town where the priest who came from different town to celebrate Mass; therefore, he could come on Sunday. However, I went to another parish to attend daily mass.

Currently, the Church where I go to ever since I move to the state of TX, there are masses in the morning as well as in the evening for 7 days of the week.

The reason I am asking is that if and when I do visit a catholic church the last thing that I want to do is offend anyone by not following proper protocol. Also, Though I am a Baptist, I would very much be interested in attending Mass and a Eucharistic adoration service. The problem is that were I live there are very few Catholic Churches, and I would not want to miss my Sunday Services. If I could go during the week I would be very interested in going.

It is very nice of you. The length of the weekday mass is shorter than that of the Sunday, but I encourage you to go when you can.

I love to go to Adoration. At my church, we have every Friday, and for every First Friday of each month, the adoration is opened 24 hours.

 

[Mannyfit75]

I have 3 questions.

1. Would it be offensive if a non-catholic did not bow as they entered the church?

It is common courtesy to bow for gesture out of respect. I would recommend that a Non-Catholic Christian or Non-Christian to bow.

1. Do all catholic churches have a eucharistic adoration sevice?

Most do, and there those that don’t have it due to the lack of priest in their parishes. The majority of the diocese does have it, especially around the big cities.

1. I have heard repeatedly about daily mass services. Do all Catholic Churchs have mass on a daily basis?

Yes they all have Daily Mass. I check masstime.org and most have Daily Mass.

The reason I am asking is that if and when I do visit a catholic church the last thing that I want to do is offend anyone by not following proper protocol. Also, Though I am a Baptist, I would very much be interested in attending Mass and a Eucharistic adoration service. The problem is that were I live there are very few Catholic Churches, and I would not want to miss my Sunday Services. If I could go during the week I would be very interested in going.

If you want to find a local Catholic Church in your area I know a website where you can go.

masstimes.org/dotnet/

All you need is your local zip code, state, and country.

 

[Mannyfit75]

Nate,

I save you some time.

Here are the local Catholic Church in the Panama City, Florida area.

masstimes.org/dotnet/showchurches.aspx?type=uscity&q=&country=United+States+of+America&city=Panama+City&countrycode=US&statecode=FL

 

[water]

That is a very useful website Nanyfit. I didn’t know it before. Thanks!

Nate, by the way, if you come to an Adoration, you can bring along your Bible to read beside praying.

 

[lak611]

Nate, by the way, if you come to an Adoration, you can bring along your Bible to read beside praying.

That’s what I usually do.

 

[Mannyfit75]

That is a very useful website Nanyfit. I didn’t know it before. Thanks!

Nate, by the way, if you come to an Adoration, you can bring along your Bible to read beside praying.

I didn’t know the site exist until I joined the Army. It’s useful when you move from State to State and find the Church you want to attend.