S
Scout
Guest
Has anyone, during private Adoration, had the urge or desire to hold or hug the Monstrance just to be physically close to Jesus?
Scout :tiphat:
Scout :tiphat:
thats so wierd. I get the same thing.No, but I’ve had the urge to prostrate myself, but haven’t done it out of self-consciousness.
Debbie
I just had this urge for the first time today.No, but I’ve had the urge to prostrate myself, but haven’t done it out of self-consciousness.
Debbie
When I was little I used to have this fantasy of living in the choir loft.Not to hug it, but to curl up under the altar, under Jesus, and go to sleep. Safe.
I suppose if a little kid did it, it’s be really cute. I’m 17 and kneeling must suffice…
Similar here, except I would love to just set up a cot in Church sometime and just rest there. If I could just curl up on a pew it would be heavenly.When I was little I used to have this fantasy of living in the choir loft.
I did once see a teenage boy fall asleep in the Adoration Chapel on the floor. He sprawled out beneath a statue of Mary which is on the back wall of the chapel and it faces the Monstrance. He got so comfortable, he was actually snoring. I thought it was so neat…it was like he fell asleep in his mother’s arms while his Father looked on or vice versa.
Wow! I have to share with you what happend to me! I never heard the talk you are refering to, but I had an incredable experiance in Adoration several months ago. please, no one get mad at me, I know this is a touchy subject for some ladies and I"m not judging anyone for not doing what I do.After listening to Fr. Richard Landry, I got the urge to take off my shoes, “For you are standing on holy ground”, while in adoration.
I’ve heard similar things, but then I wondered how the craftsman makes the monstrance unless it takes on holiness after it takes shape, plus/minus a few scrapes and dents. I am weird like that, though. I once reached up and touched the edge of it, but then got all bizarre and wiped it with a linen and even said five decades – not something I usually would have done during Adoration. :whacky:I may be wrong, but I thought the Monstrance must not be touched with bare hands at all - during Benediction, even the priest uses his stole when he picks up the monstrance.
My father, a monotone, sings right along with every hymn with this rationale: “God gave me this voice - I’m givin’ it right back to Him!”I used to sing during Adoration when nobody was there to hear. I don’t think God’s as picky about screening my audience as I am.
Alan
I am assuming that it’s OK to touch it until it is blessed and made ready for its intended use.I’ve heard similar things, but then I wondered how the craftsman makes the monstrance unless it takes on holiness after it takes shape, plus/minus a few scrapes and dents.
Alan