Adoration: Prayer in the Presence of Jesus

This week we are blessed to experience a very powerful form of prayer called Adoration. Today Mr. Marshall came into our class to teach us about what Adoration is and how we will participate in it. He also shared a fantastic blog post explaining the process for the families of our students! 

Adoration is a unique and ancient form of prayer. The root of the word is "adore". Essentially, Adoration is an opportunity for us to show our deep love for Jesus. 

What sets Adoration apart from other forms of prayer is that Jesus is with us in a consecrated host. We are able to pray with Jesus before us, who is truly present in the Eucharist. 

After our school mass this Wednesday, we will be placing a consecrated host inside this beautiful gold Monstrance. Jesus is truly present!

Many of us remembered seeing a monstrance similar
to this one during our church tour last fall at OLPH!

When we begin Adoration and we enter Jesus' presence, we will show our deep respect by genuflecting, bowing low on one knee. Today we practiced this in a prayerful manner.

Then we will be led through a series of prayers; Adoration prayer, Confession prayer ("I'm sorry for ... Please forgive me"), Thanksgiving Prayer, and a Supplication prayer (our prayers for others). This experience will draw us close to Jesus. 

Mass will be held in our school gym with Fr. Pierre this Wednesday at 9:00 am with Adoration to follow for individual classes and small groups. Please consider joining us for mass and Adoration if you are able. This prayer experience is a first for most of us, but it is sure to be a powerful one. All are invited!

Please keep us in your prayers as we experience Adoration!