Explaining the Eucharist To Children Note: Pope Benedict XVI addressed this catechesis to children about to receive their First Communion, 15 October 2005. 7. Adriano: Holy Father, theyve told us that today we will have Eucharistic adoration. What is it? How is it done? Can you explain it to us? Thank you. Benedict XVI: We will see straightaway what adoration is and how it is done, because everything has been properly prepared for it: We will say prayers, we will sing, kneel, and in this way we will be in Jesus presence. But of course, your question requires a deeper answer: not only how you do adoration but what adoration is. I would say: Adoration is recognizing that Jesus is my Lord, that Jesus shows me the way to take, and that I will live well only if I know the road that Jesus points out and follow the path he shows me. Therefore, adoration means saying: Jesus, I am yours. I will follow you in my life, I never want to lose this friendship, this communion with you. I could also say that adoration is essentially an embrace with Jesus in which I say to him: I am yours, and I ask you, please stay with me always. [Translation issued by the Holy See; adapted here] ZE05102022 Tag PhotoAdd
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