Philip Gabriel G.

Gimotea
BSN 1(NA)
September 5, 2014

Understood simply, Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honouring the Eucharistic

Presence of Christ. In a deeper sense, it involves the contemplation of the Mystery of Christ
truly present before us. During Eucharistic Adoration, we watch and wait, we remain silent in
His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces which flow from the Eucharist. By worshiping
the Eucharistic Jesus, we become what God wants us to be. Like a magnet, the Lord draws us
to Himself and gently transforms us. In its fullest essence, Eucharistic Adoration is "God and
Man reaching out for each other, at the same time."
The Holy Hour started with a reading of the priest from the book of Matthew. It
emphasizes the truth that God has never left us whatever happens. I realized that even though
I have experienced a lot of obstacles and setbacks in my life, God unceasingly catches me
whenever I fall. He is always there to guide us. He is an omnipresent God that is always
concerned about the needs of all of us. Thus, the Filipino song that says that God is sleeping is
definitely creating misconceptions. There might be instances that God seems so distant but He
has never left us even during the rough times. This is just a normal part of testing and maturing
of our friendship with Him. God has come to us in Christ, in order to empower us to be fully
human. Neither death nor life nor anything on this earth, can ever come between us from the
love of God. On the other hand, He waits for our little acts of faith, adoration, love,
thanksgiving, repentance, reparation and charity that we can offer Him as we contemplate.
The Holy Hour became an opportunity for me to reflect and to evaluate my life. When
the lights turned off, it became my starting point to my prayer. I contemplated and pondered
upon with my past actions and decision, if it changed me or am I still practicing the same traits
over and over again. I asked God for forgiveness for all the trespasses that I have done
throughout my life and then I asked for His guidance and wisdom to be able to surpass all the
challenges in life and to change myself for the betterment. The time gave me an opportunity to
answer some important and relevant questions like: Am I the kind of person that God wants
me to be?, What practical choice will I make today in order to grow closer to Him? and Am I
fulfilling my purpose in this world or am I just wasting all the time and opportunities that God
gives me? These are just some questions that I keep on asking myself when I was doing my
self-evaluation. I was constantly talking to God and feeling His presence. I am trying to get a
help from Him on how to change my values and actions that may be detrimental to myself and
to other people around me. I am praying for a stronger faith and for a purpose-driven life in His
path. I prayed that I may act according to His will and way.
The Holy Hour helped me to become reminded that wherever we go God is always with
us. Just a simple talk to Him and feeling of His presence strengthens our bond with Him which
develops our intimate relationship that He wants from us. There is nothing more important than
developing a friendship with God for it is a relationship that would last forever. Like any
relationship, constant communication is needed in order to build a firm foundation. Lastly, we
dont praise God to feel good, but to do good. Our goal is not a feeling, but a continual
awareness of the reality that God is always present. That is the lifestyle of worship.