APOSTOLATE FOR
PERPETUAL ADORATION

Pope John Paul II 45th International Eucharistic Congress in June 1993 in Seville Spain:

"I hope that this form of perpetual adoration, with permanent exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, will continue into the future. Specifically, I hope that the fruit of this Congress results in the establishment of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration in all parishes and Christian communities throughout the world."

"The best, the sureset and the most effective way of establishing peace on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament."

The Holy Eucharist is the sacrament of God's infinite generosity towards man. When we are generous in our response to Him in this sacrament of love, God pours out His infinite goodness upon all mankind. God will bless you, your family and the world ten times as much for this sacrifice because God cannot be outdone in generosity. Whatever we give to Him, He gives us back ten, a hundred times as much. Those who are generous and willing to make a sacrifice by taking one of the most difficult hours are the ones who bring down God's blessings upon the earth like rain that pours forth from the heavens. This is why Pope John Paul II exclaimed: "Let us be generous in our time in going to meet him..." (Dominicae Cenae).

 
Bishop's Point of View
Bishop Ruben T. Profugo, D.D.
Diocese of Lucena, Philippines

There are three main objections usually given when Perpetual Adoration is proposed:

1. People will not repond;
2. Priorities will become confused: some will go to the chapel rather than to Mass; and
3. Too dangerous in the middle of the night.

BUT NONE OF THE OBJECTIONS ARE VALID

1. People have responded;
2. Mass attendance increased noticeably; fallen away Catholics have returned and the number of conversions has increased;
3. Perpetual Adoration has made my diocese safer from the violence that previously threatened to tear it apart. It is not dangerous to have Perpetaul Eucharistic Adoration, but rather, it is dangerous NOT to have it because Jesus is the only one who can protect, restore, heal and unite.

 Pastor's Point of View
Fr. Clarence J. Waguestack
Our Lady of Peace, Vacherie, Louisiana
  • Introducing Perpetual Adoration to Our Lady of Peace Parish is the best thing I have ever done for the parish.
  • It has strengthened our belief in the real presence and the importance of the Mass.
  • It has strengthened my personal prayer life. "Praying professionally," praying only when leading the parish, is not enough for the priest.
  • This parish has a great devotion to Mary and through this devotion we were led to Perpetual Adoration of her Son, Jesus.
  • Faith is expressed more enthusiastically by many of the people, and they speak more of personal favors and God's providence in their lives.
  • Personal experiences of healing for individuals and families are often reported.
  • It is a source of parish unity and a more active faith for many people.

For more information on establishing Perpetual Adoration in your parish, please contact:

Apostolate for Perpetual Adoration
P.O. Box 3116
Elmira NY 14905
Phone: 607-737-7022

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