“The many wonders of creation can only fill us with astonishment and admiration. But when we speak of the Most Holy Eucharist we can say that here is to be found the miracle of divine love for us…. Has there been, or will there ever be, a nobler or more magnanimous love than that which He has shown us in the sacrament of love?” (St. John Vianney).
“Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Jesus and ready to make reparation for the great evils of the world. Let your adoration never cease” (Pope John Paul II)
“The adoration of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament is the end of the Church Militant, just as adoration of God in His glory is the end of the Church Triumphant. A holy rivalry, a concert of prayer, a harmony of divine service should exist between the heavenly court and the Eucharistic court here below, between the adorer and his mother the Church” (St. Peter Julian Eymard).
“When the Sisters are exhausted, up to their eyes in work; when all seems to go awry, they spend an hour in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. This practice has never failed to bear fruit: they experience peace and strength” (Bl. Teresa of Calcutta)
“…Such visits are a proof of gratitude and expression of love, an acknowledgment of the Lord’s presence” (Pope Paul VI—speaking of adoration).
“Adoration is not a luxury but a priority…” (Pope Benedict XVI)
“The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic Adoration.… Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love” (Bl. John Paul II).
“Adoration is of inestimable value in the life of the Church…” (Bl. John Paul II, Ecclesia de Eucharistia).
“Eucharistic Adoration prepares for and prolongs the Eucharistic Celebration” (Pope Benedict XVI).
“When we contemplate Him present in the Blessed Sacrament of the altar, Christ draws near to us and becomes more intimate to us than we are to ourselves. Remaining in silence before the Blessed Sacrament, it is Christ totally and really present whom we discover, whom we adore and with whom we are content” (Bl. John Paul II).
“The Blessed Sacrament is the ‘Living Heart’ of each of our churches and it is our very sweet duty to honor and adore the Blessed Host, which our eyes see, the Incarnate Word, Whom they cannot see” (Pope Paul VI).
