A Message from Father Nathan
My dearest people closest to my heart!
God bless you and your generous heart
Eucharistic devotion
Why do we have Eucharistic devotions like “Benediction of the Holy Eucharist?”
There is a great need now for the Eucharistic devotion. Why do we have Eucharistic devotions like “Benediction of the Holy Eucharist?”
Exposition of Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament is a very old devotion in our Church. Its purpose is to highlight the fundamental mystery of the Holy Eucharist
– that our Lord is truly present, body and blood, soul and divinty in the Blessed Sacrament.
In his Holy Thursday letter to priests, “Dominicae cenae” (1980), Pope John Paul II wrote,
“Since the Eucharistic mystery was instituted our of love, and makes Christ sacramentally present, it is worthy of thanksgiving and worship. And this worship must be prominent in all our encounters with the Blessed Sacrament”.
While emphasizing the importance of the Mass, the Holy Father then recommends various forms of Eucharistic devotion like personal prayer and periods of adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, exposition, and benediction.
Forty Hours of devotion, Eucharistic processions, Eucharistic Congresses, and a special observance of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
All of these devotions which focus on the Blessed Sacrament help us in our spiritual union with our Lord.
As Jesus said,
“I myself am the Bread of Life. On one shall ever thirst” (Jn 6:35).
In the ritual exposition and benediction, the priest takes the Blessed Sacrament in a small ciborium or Luna and places it reverently on a monstrance or ostensorium on the altar for adoration. All this time, a hymn of praise (such as O Salutaris Hostia) is sung as the priest incenses the Blessed Sacrament.
Periods of Adoration
- During the period of adoration, the faithful may pray in quiet and foster a deeper spiritual communion with the Lord.
- Liturgy of the Hours novena prayer, rosary, and readings from the sacred Scripture may be included.
- At the end of the period of adoration, the priest again incenses the Blessed Sacrament as a hymn of praise is sung (such as Tanatum Ergo), and then blesses the congregation with the Blessed Sacrament, making the sign of the cross.
- After the blessing, the priest reposes the Blessed Sacrament in the tabernacle.
May we all have love and devotion to the Eucharistic Lord. May he nurture us.
With lots of love and blessings,
Ever wanting to be faithful to your service,
— Fr. Sahayanathan Nathan
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Past Messages from Father Nathan
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 18, 2020
The Elections are quickly approaching. Our people have such a love for our nation – which is good. Let us love our nation. I have no other thought than
to say just this: “How blessed we are all, to live such a blessed country. God Bless America!
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 11, 2020
The Elections are quickly approaching. Our people have such a love for our nation – which is good. Let us love our nation. I have no other thought than
to say just this: “How blessed we are all, to live such a blessed country. God Bless America!
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | October 4, 2020
October is the Month of the Rosary and the Bible. There are 15 promises that are assured to people who recite the rosary.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 27, 2020
Understanding the Eucharist. The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist – He is on earth, body and blood, soul, and divinity.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 20, 2020
The Sunday – day of obligation has been inculcated as our duty, as an obligation…in a way, it is right but in a larger way IT IS NOT.
From The Desk Of Father Nathan | September 13, 2020
Loneliness can pave the way for many wonderful things. Think of loneliness as a gift and use it wisely. You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. – Psalm 16:20