Eucharistic adoration is key, but also has drawbacks, bishops say

Published: 2005-10-06

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Some eucharistic practices, including eucharistic adoration, have brought people closer to the real presence of Christ, but there may be some drawbacks to watch for, said some members of the Synod of Bishops. Italian Cardinal Camillo Ruini, papal vicar of Rome, said the discovery of eucharistic adoration has been "a key development," especially for youths, in establishing a relationship with that invisible reality of the divine. He said the church has had to learn how to explain Christ's presence to people who live in a culture that does not understand reality unless it is visible. "In the extended silence of adoration, (people) find a better opportunity of personal relationship with Christ and God the Father," he said in his Oct. 6 speech to the Synod of Bishops on the Eucharist. Portions of some speeches from the Oct. 2-23 synod were released by the Vatican.

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