Adoration

 The Order for the Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist (OSEHE) Art. 4 states: “devotion, both private and public, toward the Eucharist, even outside Mass that conforms to the norms laid down by lawful authority is strongly encouraged”. These norms …

The goal of Exposition and adoration is to provide an opportunity to the people of God for growth in a deeper devotion to the Eucharist and a more faithful living of their Christian life. Moreover, through worship of the Blessed …

Church: A sacred building designated for public worship to which all the faithful have a right of access (i.e., the cathedral and parish churches).

Oratory: A place designated by permission of the Diocesan Bishop for divine worship for …

Reservation

The practice of reserving some of the Blessed Sacrament consecrated at a previous Mass dates back to the earliest days of the Church. Reservation served one purpose only: so that Holy Communion could be taken to the sick and …

In the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, the Council Fathers state, “the liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; at the same time it is the fountain from which all her power flows” (SC#10). …