Deborah Raho, the founder of the Worldwide Adoration Project, traveled to Rome to attend the First Worldwide

Apostolic Congress On Mercy and

celebrate the Holy Hour on April 2nd

at the Santo Spirito basilica.

See some of the pictures from her

trip to Rome >>Pictures

What Is Adoration?

"The Eucharist is the heart and the summit of the Church's life, for in it Christ associates his Church and all her members with his sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving offered once for all on the cross to his Father; by this sacrifice he pours out the graces of salvation on his Body which is the Church."

-Catechism of the Catholic Church,

Part II: Celebration of Christian Mystery, (1407)

Cardinals, bishops, religious and laity around the world have embraced Eucharistic Adoration for centuries. The loving gift of Eucharistic Adoration

helps Christ's followers build and sustain an intimate relationship with Him in the Eucharist outside of the liturgy.

The Holy Eucharist is not merely a symbol of Christ's sacrifice for mankind; it is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus' Presence. In Eucharistic Adoration, we enter into a deeper encounter with Jesus Christ.

Pastors from all over the world have offered striking testimonies to how the power of Eucharistic Adoration has transformed their parishes. As Catholics are searching for spiritual richness amidst a secular culture, many have found their treasure in Adoration.

During Eucharistic Adoration, Christ freely offers His sanctifying grace to ourselves, our families, and our world.

Learn More

The following are independent web sites which provide more information and insight about Eucharistic Adoration:

The Real Presence Eucharistic Education and Adoration Association -

A comprehensive website which has information and educational resources about the Eucharist. Includes a searchable database of locations where Eucharistic Adoration times are held in churches and chapels across the U.S.

"Eucharistic Piety: A Strong Recommendation" by Father Regis Scanlon O.F.M., Cap. - EWTN.com

"Adoration of the Eucharist" by Farther Bruce Nieli, CSP - BustedHalo.com

Savior.org - founded to increase awareness and devotion to the Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Features a live image of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

"Eucharistic Adoration: The Mass Held in Contemplation" by the Campus Ministry office at Holy Cross College in Indiana. Includes a "Top 15" list of reasons to spend time in adoration.

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