Eucharistic Adoration is the recognition of and honoring of the special presence of Christ in the Holy Eucharist.  He is present in that special Eucharistic manner of transubstantiation in which the very substance of the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  Christ is present there for us, to manifest his great love for us.  St. Thomas says, "He cares for us and is there." If we care for him, we would also be there for a Holy Hour or some other form of Eucharistic adoration.  Christ had asked this of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque as he had asked the apostles in the Garden of Olives: "Can you not watch one hour with me?"

Eucharistic Adoration began at St. Anthony Prayer Chapel on December 8, 2001, also the feast day of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Parishioners are encouraged to participate by spending at least one hour per week with Jesus present in the Holy Eucharist.  During their hour, adorers choose to pray the Rosary, pray a Chaplet, pray for special problems or intentions, read the Bible or other Christian books, or sit quietly and let the Holy Spirit speak to their souls.