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Thank you, God, not
just for life, but for
our journey through life
Life is a miracle,
And a journey through
life
is so full of so many
more miracles, if we
travel with Heartsongs.
Thank you, God. for blessing
me with the gift of
heartsongs, so that I can
enjoy my miracles.
By Mattie J.T. Stepanek,
April 1998. From Journey
Through Heartsongs
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SoE member testimonials of their love for the Blessed Sacrament and what it has meant to them in their lives:
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Stephen, Valley Center
WhyILove: Hold a crucifix next to the heart. " He did this for me, I did what for
Him? He did this for me, I did what for Him? He did this for me I did what for Him?"
" If you see the face of Jesus in the face of everyone (and in the eucharist), how
can you not love them?"
Christine, from Brownsville, Texas
WhyILove: I'm going to Mass everyday. The Lord fills my days with some much peace
and love... I have a Large Picture of the Lord of Divine Mercy in my home for
everyone to see.. I always share with everyone about the Divine Mercy, how awesome
He is to know....
Al Benedick, MS from
Quezon City, PHILIPPINES:
My devotion and belief in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist helps me
to persevere in my chosen vocation. it is in this presence that i get all my
strength and inspiration to live my faith.
Greg, from Overland Park, Kansas
Only through God's grace have I come to know him as I do.
He is such a source of strength and mercy. I pray that more and more people will
come to know him through is sacrifice.
Thanks for your apostolate and may God grant his peace and mercy to all who visit
and God Bless you for this work.
Alex, from Virac, Catanduanes Phillippines:
Why I love: Christ simply make me feel that he loves me so much no matter how sinful
I am. I am a humble survivor of different trials in my life's quest because of Him.
My strength comes from my constant receiving of the the Holy bread consecrated
during mass. By consuming this host, I know I can face the world no matter how huge
are the stumbling blocks to test my faith.
Melissa, from Quincy, Illinois:
Why I love: The Perpetual Adoration Chapel here in Quincy has been my safe haven these
past couple months. It seems like I'm in there every other day just to give God a
headache with all my trials and He never fails me, He's even glad to see me. I
asked Jesus for a friend to help me through some hard times and He gave me Himself.
What more could I want? I only wish I had realized how much Love was in that
little room before.
Kristine from Omaha, Nebraska:
WhyILove: The Lord has transformed my life through Him in the Eucharist. The first
time I KNEW the Lord spoke to me personally was after He drew me to a weekly
Adoration Holy Hour. He promised me that I was His daughter, and that He had a
godly man picked out for me as a spouse. Since then, He has sustained me. When I
first distributed Holy Communion at Mass, I had an experience of Jesus coming behind
me and extending His hand and it was Him saying "The Body of Christ." I was
trembling. I could hardly speak. His presence was practically tangible. When I
returned to my pew, I wept for the remainder of Mass because Jesus utterly convinced
me of His presence once again. Thank you, Jesus, for giving us this gift of
Yourself since you had to leave us for the Father! We pray we will all join You for
eternity!
Emily from Harligen, Texas:
WhyILove: Christ's presence in the Eucharist awakens all my senses, every part of
me. I leave the natural and it brings to the supernatural. It is where I feel most
unified with Christ. I am truly humbled, his cross and selflessness becomes
strikingly transparent. It opens my heart wider and deeper and I am filled with
Christ's love. I can be shown my faults, where I need to transform, grow and repent.
On the converse his also shows me his mercy is endless, and love is deepless,
conquering all, especially when approaching with a pure heart, with genuine
intentions to serve his kingdom. I realize my anxieties, all that I have not
surrendered in my day. It brings me true peace. It is the epitomy of inner
tranquility, peace only God can give.
Isabel from Mission, Texas:
WhyILove: Christ's presence in the Eucharist has effected me totally. I have changed
my life or rather I have surrendered my life to him. He has shown his unconditional
love to me through my neighbor and I have learned to ask him to give me his
unconditional love so I can love them back. The Lord has allowed me to serve him in
the Altar as an Altar Server in our Basilica. I'm also a lector and Extraordinary
Minister of Communion. Recently, through my Spiritual Director I have the Apostolate
of praying for more vocations to the priesthood and consecrated lives. We humbly
sing the Divine Mercy and ask God for more vocations, we pray for our priests and
for our seminiarians by name. The Eucharist is truly the presence of the Jesus and
he radiates my life with his graces. Daily Mass just nourishes me and helps me live
out the Jesus in me. I must become Jesus, but I can't do it alone.
Leonardo from Hatillo, Puerto Rico: WhyILove: The most important factor is to know that Jesus is there at the Blessed
Sacrament... That is the most important factor of my life. Knowing that He is there
has to change the life of anyone. We are his creatures, we have the obligation to
adore Him. It's an obligation of love...
William from New York: WhyILove: Jesus in the Eucharist is my greatest love and best friend. Seeing Him in
Eucharist adoration is such a joyous experience for me. When I recieve Him in the
Blessed Sacrament it is beyond words!
Luigi, Ontario, Canada:
Why I love: After my conversion, about twenty years ago, and my return to the practice
of the faith, the Mass and the Eucharist became gradually more and more
important and central to my prayer, spiritual, and active live. Eventually
it came to the point that a day without Mass, Communion, and Adoration of
the Blessed Sacrament, would seem meaningless and empty.
The many graces I have received after my conversion - and even before it -
I attribute to the Eucharist; among them, I was blessed with an incredible
physical, psychological, and spiritual healing. But I am convinced that I was also blessed with other countless graces
which – because of the limits of my human nature – I am now neither able
to recognize, not aware of. Only God knows them and I will be able to see and
understand after my earthly life ends and hopefully I will receive from
the infinite mercy of God the Beatific Vision.
Bill from Jacksonville, Florida:,WhyILove: Christ's Eucharistic Presence is the most powerful experience of God that
I believe we can have while on earth. Although God reveals himself to us in many
different ways, I truly believe that his Presence in the Blessed Sacrament is the
strength and grace that keeps me going each day. I attend daily Mass for many
reasons: to meditate on his Word with my brothers and sisters, to be in community
with others who have similar interest, but above all to receive His Divine Presence
within myself. It is the grace of this Sacrament that allows me to stay focused on
my journey with God. Times of Adoration also allow me to meditate on this Presence
and to be in the Presence of my creator in a way that I cannot be at other times.
Anne Marie from Liverpool, NY:
WhyILove: Next to my attendance at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the time I spend
each week in my parish's Perpetual Adoration Chapel are the best hours of the week.
I am never "alone." It's such an awesome gift to have a God who makes Himself truly
present to us through the Eucharist. I am humbled ever time I enter the Adoration
Chapel to think that I am privileged to kneel so close to my God.
Charles from Roslindale, MA:
WhyILove: I beleive that the Eucharist truly saved my life in this world and bring
me to the next. In the Eucharist, I find the most intimate and peaceful love and
presence of my God. I have a palpable and vivid experience of His presence and I
build my life around it. There is no pain in celibacy if Jesus is the core of one's
response to life. In temptation just saying: "Jesus, you are enough for me" He comes
with all aid. Truly a loving Lord would feed his children and embrace them
daily. When I see him day to day I am sustained and full of gratitude for a God who
visits on the altar and in the heart without end. Food of Angels, Bread of Sinners!
Bob from Cincinnati, Ohio:
WhyILove: It's like heaven on earth...the great peace of being before the Prince
of Peace. Many times I'm the only one in church during my adoration hour and I enjoy
praying out loud and singing praise songs like the Gloria before the Blessed
Sacrament. One day there was a strong scent of roses which had to have meant Mom was
nearby!!! I like to say when I go on vacation, I go for the Son-tan and Sun-tan.
I'll use a website like therealpresence.org to find an adoration chapel which is
near a beach. Taking a vacation doesnt mean I take a vacation from adoring God!!
Karen G.
WhyILove: I always look forward to spending my one hour with Jesus in Eucharistic
Adoration. It's unbelievable to me how he humbles Himself to appear body & soul in
the form of a piece of bread. When you focus on this humility you can't help but
fall in love with Him! How true were His words, He would be with us until the end of
time!
Gerri K.
WhyILove: I have always believed in the real presence except for a time of confusion
after listening to Protestant radio. After seeing the Eucharistic miracle in
Lanciano, Italy where the Host turned to flesh and blood, I have no doubts about it.
What a wonderful Church we have!
Kim S.
WhyILove: In our city, we do not have Eucharistic adoration much at all. One parish
has adoration for a 24-hour time period once a week, and I try to be at morning Mass
on the day when adoration begins. It is a special, peaceful time for me as we sing
and pray together, and Father incenses the monstrance. I'm usually able to stay for
a half hour before going to work. It's a wonderful way to start my day! I pray
that we can get more parishes in our city to have Eucharistic Adoration for an
extended period of time.
Ronette D. from Fairfield, CA
WhyILove: The presence of Christ in the Eucharist reaffirms all the graces and
blessings I have received during my life time. I was away from the church for
almost 30 years. A crisis occurred in my life. I tried other churches but there
did not seem to be much structure. I felt a calling back to my faith. I have been
back for 21/2 years. I am now at the point where my faith has grown. I used to be
a mustard seed. Now I am slowing blooming spiritually instead of materially.
I really do not know what else to say, except that when I reflect back on my life
God has saved me by placing the right people in the right places for me during my
years as a I grew up. That is all I have to say for now. Thank you for reading
this and bless you.
Brenda S. from Boulder, CO
WhyILove: Our Lord in the Eucharist has been my best friend for the past 15 years.
As a fallen-away Catholic, I hit some major bumps in the road about 15 years ago.
Those bumps were difficult for me, but I know it was God's way to bring me back to
Him. I so look forward to my hours with Him - they are the only times I feel
totally relaxed and at peace with myself and the world around me. I feel truly
blessed that I live in a country where I can spend this time with Him without fear
of persecution. Praise God!
Maryanne S
WhyILove: The Eucharist has had a great impact on my life. I pray everyday that I
will continue to be able to attend daily Mass and spend time in Eucharistic
adoration. He feeds my soul and gives me the strength to live out my Christian life
to the fullest. I am so blessed to have a career that allows me the flexibility to
be a daily communicant, and to spend several hours a week in Eucharistic adoration.
I live in a relatively small town and would like to have the opportunity to be in
contact with other like-minded people who share the love of our Catholic Faith and
the Holy Eucharist. Most that I encounter from Church are married with families, or
are much older than me. Despite attending Catholic schools, I did not know the fullness of my Faith. Most unfortunately, I went away from the Church for several years. Over the last 7 years I have slowly learned about what the Catholic Faith has to offer and have become deeply in love with God and His wonderful Catholic Church.
Susan G. from Staten Island, NY
WhyILove: Our Lord's presence in the Eucharist has deeply changed my life. I find
that I want to spend more than one hour a week in adoration. It has prompted me to
attend daily Mass and if I miss I feel an emptiness. There is such a longing for
Him at times it is painful not to be near Him. Recently I heard about St.
Maximillian Kolbe who made a spiritual communion every 15 minutes and I have been
trying my best to do that. It truly is a mystery what Our Lord has done for us to
be present in every Tabernacle in the world. We are truly blessed as Catholics and
I am so thankful for the Catholic education I had and that my parents sent me to
Catholic grammar school. Many things the nuns taught us remain with you forever.
Peggy J.
WhyILove: the precious Body and Blood of Christ has given me peace, strength, and
endurance for things that have come up in my life. I know without it I could do
nothing!!
MORE TESTIMONIALS OF THE GRACES THAT FLOW FROM ADORING CHRIST IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT:
"I had been studying the Mass and Eucharist, (Scott Hahn books) after after trying to defend the faith to a friend and failing miserably, I'm afraid.
I read where Scott Hahn went once a week to a midnight adoration hour and decided to try it at my parish, the only hour that was open and would fit in my schedule was the 3 am slot, so I took it.
It was a hard time in my life, I was lonely and a little depressed. I was trying to go to Weight Watchers, just hoping to lose at least 10-20 lbs. That would be better than where I was at. Then my dog (a dachshund) injured her back and became paralyzed. She had a 50/50 chance of recovery with surgery. So I paid for surgery and began rehab hoping and praying.
One night, after reading The Lamb's Supper, by Scott Hahn for a second time, I decided to pray (I layed on the ground like Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemene)and I offered my life to Jesus. I told Him I would let Him be my food if, He would just let me succeed at WW and heal Macy, my dachshund.
The next few months passed, Macy made a incredible recovery, I was going to adoration, (never tired, even after getting up in the middle of the night). My mother said she could tell a difference in my attitude. I was doing well on WW, losing steadily (about 45 lbs). Yhen one day I heard in my head, Jesus saying "Well, since you put it in my hands, I'm going to give it all to you". I made goal at WW, I lost 80 lbs!!! I knew it was because of the Eucharist. I don't know how to explain it but I knew. It was the gift and sign He gave to me. I have been changed ever since. I love going to Mass now.
That's my story, I guess." Contributed by: Susan R., Overland Park, Kansas
I always look forward to spending my one hour with Jesus in Eucharastic
Adoration. It's unbelievable to me how he humbles Himself to appear body & soul in
the form of a piece of bread. When you focus on this humility you can't help but
fall in love with Him! How true were His words, He would be with us until the end of
time! Contributed by Karen G. Yonkers, New York
I was a devout Christian seeking a closer walk with Christ when I became
very drawn to BLessed Mother Theresa. Upon visiting her sisters and participating
with them at Mass and Adoration my heart became totally attached to Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament and my life has been consecrated and devoted to adoring HIm ever
since. Contributed by Lisa S., Broadway, New Jersey
I have always had a strong and tender devotion to our Lord in the
Eucharist. It is something that was instilled in me as a child both by the example
of my family and my grade school training. Forty Hours Devotion in my home parish of St. Hedwig/ Toledo was always a
"mystical" experience that was a big part of my life. Holy Thursday Nocturnal
Adoration and the visitation of various Repositories in churches around the city
for many years strengthened my sense of Eucharistic devotion. The sense of awe and
intimacy when being in the presence of the God-man cannot be equalled. Contributed by Jerry M.. Toledo, Ohio
"Whenever I can find myself in the Presence, its like standing in front of
a great light that is chasing away all those shadows of sin and doubt. I can see
fully my life and what God truely asks of me." Contributed by Craig, Kansas City, Missouri
"Christ's presence in the Eucharist has effected me by encouraging me to
receive communion and to adore the Eucharist frequently, in order to recognize our
littleness before God, who humbles Himself in the Sacrament of the Altar. To have a
true relation to God, you have to go down on your knees before God and we have to go
through the gesture of kneeling in order fully to appreciate Christ's Presence in
the Eucharist." Contributed by Gladys, Lawrenceville, Georgia
"I find the intimacy of Christ's love to be extremely tangible in the
Presence of the Eucharist. Knowing that Christ waits 24/7 in the heart of every
Catholic church is very important to me because it means that even in the loneliness
I sometimes experience, I am never truly alone... HE is with me, He is waiting
always to be with me!" From Amy; Maryville, Missouri
"I have always been very devoted to Christ's presence in the Eucharist ever
since I was a teen ager. I was in religious life for a while, but that did not turn
out to be my vocation. For a while, after I left the convent, I became very bitter
and estranged from the Church and God. Then, in 2003, the Good Friday, right before
Easter Sunday, after having seen the movie "The Passion of the Christ" I experienced
a tremendous healing of memories, a conversion experience and am now back home in
the Church. Each day, thanks to the grace of the Eucharistic Jesus, I feel myself
growing closer and closer to him and experiencing a joy and a peace I had never
experienced before. I try to make it to daily Mass and Communion, but sometimes my
job as a Professor at a University keeps me very busy. Yet, I have this driving urge
to spend more time in prayer and contemplation. I hope to retire within a year and
plan to spend more time in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Since I have such a
desire to do this, I am hoping that this is truly my calling and mission and that it
is what God wants of me." From Veronica; Corpus Christi, Texas
"Christ's presence in the Eucharist has brought me such joy and peace.
Jesus, in His infinite kindness, allowed me to be converted to celibacy, by showing
me His bloodied and battered face in the monstrance at a mission I attended. I could
feel His love and I knew that my sins of impurity had done this to Him. Yet I felt
His love and forgiveness and a desire to never hurt Him again with sins of impurity.
My life has not been the same since. Thank you, Jesus, for the gift of yourself in
Eucharist. You are truly present and we adore you." Kathy; Humboldt, Arizona
"I do love the Eucharist, and I have a deep longing to have a closer
relationship with Christ. Linda; Indianapolis, Indiana
"After my fiancé called the wedding off, I had never felt so alone in my
life. In weakness, I tried a lot of different ways to fill the void. It was not
until I "rediscovered" daily Mass and Eucharistic Adoration that I realized how
loved I really was. It wasn’t overnight, but the grace given helped me over my own
block to healing. There is something comforting in the Real Presence of Christ,
that God knows we really need Him in both a spiritual and physical sense. He hasn’t
left us alone." From Elizabeth; Twenty-nine Palms, California
"The Eucharist is the center of my life. I spend an hour before Mass each
morning, if possible, before the tabernacle. Our parish does not have adoration but
I do manage to spend time at other parishes in adoration when possible. It pains me
that so many "catholics" do not believe in the real presence. I see this each day
as sacriliges are commited by those who participate in "communion services" and
those who cannot spend a single moment talking to Jesus in their hearts after
receiving HIm but immediately start to talk and laugh with others in the
congregation. May God bless your ministry and help us to restore reverence and
belief in the True Presence." From Charlotte; Toledo, Ohio
"I make an attempt to go to Adoration every morning before work...
sometimes it's 10 minutes; sometimes an hour. In rough times, days may go by and
I'll miss the Lord's Real Presence like a strong thirst.. and I head right back.
My life has change and I have grown and matured in the Lord, to the point where I am
no longer a worry-wart. What is there to worry about when you're face-to-face with
your God everyday? My next goal is daily mass, but if I can't make it, I'll always make my visits to
the Blessed Sacrament. Can't live without HIM!" From Elizabeth in Southgate, Michigan and why she loves the Blessed Sacrament.
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