Pray With Your Heart<br/><br/>

The Pope declared this year as the year of the Eucharist which spanned from October 2004 when the World Eucharist Congress was convened to August 2005 by that time the 2005 World Youth Day would be held. On October 29, 2004, the Archdiocese of Toronto had issued a memorandum to all parishes asking pastors to nurture vigorously his congregation especially in the participation of the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and all masses.<br/><br/>

During this year of the Eucharist, we would like to introduce the theological ideology of the Holy Eucharist to our parishioners. Talks and seminars will be held at intervals. First of all, I would like to talk about a few things regarding the etiquettes in our Catholic liturgy. It is worthy for us to pay attention. 1. The church is a sanctuary which is a place for prayers and worship. It is hence of utmost importance to observe quietness and silence.<br/><br/>

2. Before taking a seat, we should genuflect or respectfully bow deep to the tabernacle (Eucharist Chest). During the time of adoration when the Holy Eucharist is placed on the altar, we should kneel before taking or leave the seat.<br/><br/>

3. A short period of silence should be observed after each reading of the Scripture in the mass as a reflection of the Holy Words.<br/><br/>

4. After receiving the Holy Eucharist, we should pray and have some time for meditation. 5. When you receive the Holy Eucharist on your hands, you have to put it right away into the mouth in front of the altar. The Holy Eucharist should never be brought away from the chancel to your seat.<br/><br/>

Let us learn how to observe all liturgies and pray with our hearts. This is particularly so in the liturgies as Jesus comes in our midst comforting and teaching us personally by Himself.<br/><br/>

“Lord, please teach us to pray the way you taught your disciples.”