[Excerpted from Godhead Here In Hiding Whom I Do Adore – Lay Dominicans Reflect on Eucharistic Adoration]

“Sometimes I pray. It might be the Rosary…the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, the Stations of the Cross.

Sometimes I read. It might be Scripture…a devotional…a recommended spiritual book.

Sometimes I just look upon Him and He looks upon me.

Sometimes I struggle and time passes slowly.

Sometimes I have questions.

Sometimes He answers immediately.

Sometimes He wants me to wait on Him.

Sometimes I fall asleep.

Always, I am glad I commit to Adoration time every week.

Always, I look forward to the quiet and peace I will feel in His presence in the Adoration chapel.

Always, I feel connected to Him in the Adoration Chapel in ways I don’t experience anywhere else.

Always, I leave refreshed.

Always, I thank Him for the uninterrupted one-on-one time with Him in His holy presence.

Always, I marvel that He loves me.

Always, I want Him to know how much I love Him.”

(Gloria J. Eldridge, Mater Dei Fraternity, Libertytown, MD)