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Catholic Encyclopedia: Visits to the Blessed Sacrament
A devotional practice of relatively modern development, honoring the Real Presence of Christ.

History of Eucharistic Adoration
Long (70K, plain text) article by John Hardon, about veneration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of the Mass.

Catholic Encyclopedia: Forty Hours' Devotion
Somewhat dated with regard to the liturgical details, but otherwise an accurate depiction. Forty Hours has had something of a revival in recent years as a fervent prayer for the healing of AIDS.

Catholic Encyclopedia: Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Description of the basics of this popular devotion. Benediction is unusual in that it is a devotional practice partly governed by liturgical law.

Eucharistic Holy Hour
A "booklet" on the web which suggests prayers and hymns for a Holy Hour. Especially suited to a group public devotion in church, but could be adapted for individual use.

Eucharisticum Mysterium Part III: Worship of the Eucharist as a Permanent Sacrament
Issued in 1967 by Pope Paul VI. Norms governing the veneration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of the Mass. Later sections (follow the links) deal with visits to the Blessed Sacrament, processions, and exposition.

Eucharistic Adoration News
Information about Eucharistic Adoration in Western New York and around the world, and how to start it in your parish. Doctrinal references, special devotions.

Eucharistiae Sacramentum
Promulgation of the Rites for Holy Communion and the Worship of the Eucharist outside of Mass. From the Sacred Congregation for Divine Worship, June 21, 1973.

Notes on the Recitation of the Rosary During Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Consideration of this question by the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, January 1, 1998.

Instruction on Eucharistic Worship
A document issued by the Sacred Congregation of Rites explaining how "The mystery of the Eucharist is the true center of the sacred liturgy and indeed of the whole Christian life."


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