Adoration Prayer

My Lord Jesus Christ,
I believe that You are really here in this Sacrament.
Night and day You remain here compassionate and loving.
You call, You wait for,
You welcome everyone who comes to visit You.

I thank You, Jesus my Divine Redeemer
for coming upon the earth for our sake
and for instituting the Adorable Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
in order to remain with us until the end of the world.
I thank You for hiding beneath the Eucharistic species
Your infinite majesty and beauty,
which Your Angels delight to behold,
so that I might have courage to approach the throne of Your mercy.

I thank You dear Jesus,
for having become the priceless Victim,
to merit for me the fullness of heavenly favors.
Awaken in me such confidence in You
that their fullness may descend ever more fruitfully upon
my soul.

I thank You for offering Yourself
in thanksgiving to God for all His benefits,
spiritual and temporal
which He has bestowed on me.

Grant me grace and perseverance in your faithful service.

Amen.

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The origins of Adoration Prayer

Adoration Prayer is a Catholic prayer that is focused on worshipping and praising God’s presence in the Eucharist. The prayer has its roots in the early Christian Church, where Christians would gather together to celebrate the Eucharist and to worship God in the presence of the consecrated bread and wine.

The Adoration Prayer is a powerful way of expressing our love and devotion to Christ in the Eucharist. It is an opportunity to enter into a deeper relationship with him and to give him our worship and praise. The prayer is often a time of quiet reflection and contemplation, as we allow the presence of Christ in the Eucharist to speak to our hearts and souls.

In the Catholic Church, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has a long and rich history. The practice of prolonged Eucharistic adoration began in the 17th century, and it has continued to be an essential part of Catholic devotion ever since. During these times of adoration, the faithful would come together to spend hours, if not days, in silent prayer and contemplation in the presence of the Eucharist.

Today, Adoration Prayer remains an integral part of Catholic devotion. Many parishes have dedicated chapels or rooms for adoration, and Catholics throughout the world participate in Eucharistic adoration as a way of deepening their relationship with God. The Adoration Prayer is a reminder that Christ is truly present in the Eucharist, and it is a call to worship and adore him with all of our hearts, minds, and souls.