The Disputation of the Holy Sacrament, Raphael c. 1509-1510
During Eucharistic Adoration, the faithful pray to Jesus Christ, who is present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist, also referred to as the Blessed Sacrament, is typically kept in a tabernacle. While it is true that you can pray to God anywhere and that He is always within you, it is especially powerful to adore Jesus in the Eucharist. In the presence of the Eucharist, we pray to the power and sacrifice that it truly is — the Body of Jesus, who gave His life so that we may live.
We adore and receive the Eucharist in communion at Mass, which is the most beautiful act of worship that we have as Catholics. We have Jesus truly present in all of the tabernacles around the world. We can continue to adore Him in the Eucharist after Mass in a quiet time of prayer and contemplation on Who we have just received. Being in the presence of the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ gives spiritual strength and nourishment in a uniquely powerful way.
Adoration is held every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7 - 8 PM