Adoration
"The Eucharist is the point where God
and the soul meet --
God with all His graces,
the soul with all its wants."
What is Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
"Adora" ...to the mouth (of God). To adore is to be "mouth to mouth with God, properly aligned to the divine source, breathing in God's life".
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is an ancient, prayerful devotion believed to be in existence as early as the 4th century with St. Basil. It is the coming in prayer before the Real Presence of God found in the exposed Blessed Sacrament. The Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a "monstrance" (gold stand) so that the Host is clearly visible to all who come to pray. Eucharistic adoration is the act of worshiping God as He is the consecrated Eucharist. Since the Last Supper, when Jesus broke the bread and distributed the wine, saying, "This is my Body" and "This is my Blood," Catholics have believed that the bread and wine are no longer merely baked wheat and fermented grape juice, but the actual living presence of the Second Person of the Trinity. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is exactly the same as spending time before the living God. Adoration occures whenever someone kneels in front of the tabernacle that contains the Blessed Sacrament, genuflects toward the tabernacle, bows before receiving the Blessed Sacrament at Mass, or, in a more focused way, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration.
We come to Adoration to be with Jesus in the Eucharist (Blessed Sacrament), to pray to Him, to listen to Him, to rest in Him, and to keep Him company.
You are invited to make a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament.
Guidelines
We ask that you arrive a few minutes before your hour begins. Please sign in to acknowledge that you are present for your hour. A book for prayer intentions is available for your use. Remain until your hour is finished and the next adorer has arrived.
Arranging substitutes:
Your commitment is a vital link in a chain that assures that Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is never alone. It is your responsibility to find a substitute as soon as possible.
Here are some suggestion:
- If there is another adorer you share your hour with, check to be sure that person will be there.
- If so, you do not need to call anyone else.
- If not, continue to call others scheduled until you connect with a substitute.
- A family member or friend may be available (a good way to evangelize).
- Switch days with another adorer in your hour (same time slot, different day).
- Switch the hour of your day with another adorer of that day.
If the next adorerer does not arrive:
Do NOT leave the Chapel until relieved. The Blessed Sacrament should NEVER be left alone.
If you absolutely cannot wait any longer:
- Call other scheduled adorers for that hour.
- St. Michael's: Call the Adoration Coordinator: Gayle Williams 832 595-5285
- If it is during Office Hours, call the St. Michael's Parish Office 979 793-4477
- Sts. Cyril & Methodius: Call the Adoration Coordinator: Eileen Medwedeff 281 750-9092
- If it is during Office Hours, call the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Parish Office 979 742-3383
St. Michael's Adoration
Adoration at St. Michael's is on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the Chapel (behind the Church).
ALL ARE WELCOME!
If you would like to become a regular scheduled adorer, contact the Parish Office at 979-793-4477.
2026-2027 Tuesday Adoration Schedule and Substitute List:
Click here to download the 2026-2027 Adoration Schedule.
Click here to download the 2026-2027 Adoration Substitute List.
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Adoration
Adoration at Sts. Cyril & Methodius is on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel (located in the Old Church).
ALL ARE WELCOME!
If you would like to become a regular scheduled adorer, contact Eileen Medwedeff at 281-750-9092.
2026-2027 Wednesday Adoration Schedule and Substitute List:
Click here to download the 2026-2026 Adoration Schedule and Substitute List.