Eucharistic Adoration Grows Our Faith
In the rich tapestry of Catholic tradition, devotion to the Body and Blood of Christ through Eucharistic Adoration has a profound history, rooted in the early thirteenth century. This spiritual practice blossomed from the reservation of the Eucharist, which naturally inspired deeper reverence. A pivotal moment occurred when St. Juliana, an Augustinian nun, experienced a vision revealing the absence of a dedicated feast for the Eucharist. Her tireless efforts led to the local institution of this feast by the Bishop of Liège, a celebration that eventually gained widespread recognition. Pope Urban IV officially extended this Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ , known as Corpus Christi , to the entire Church, strategically placing it on a Thursday to honor the day of the Eucharist's institution. This separate feast provided a distinct focus on the Eucharist as a sacrament, complementing the solemnity of Holy Thursday. Following the establishment of Corpus Christi, the adorat...