Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction
Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction
Rite of Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction
Kneel: While the presider places the Luna with the Host into the monstrance on the altar.
Once the presider has reached the front of the altar and kneels, he will lead all in singing the Salutaris or
some other appropriate Eucharistic song.
O Saving Victim
Stand or be Seated: After the presider has incensed the monstrance, he will wait a few minutes
before standing and walking to the ambo to start the reading(s). If the Gospel is to be
proclaimed, the presider will instruct all to stand. Otherwise, all will remain seated during the non-
Gospel scripture reading(s). This is followed by a short reflection applicable to the reading and
the quiet time of adoration.
Adoration
Kneel or be Seated: After the reading(s) are completed, the presider and altar server(s) will go
to their assigned seating to start their private portion(s) of the adoration/devotion.
Tantum Ergo
Lord our God, you have given us the True Bread from Heaven. In the strength of
this food may we live always by your life and rise in glory on the last day. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. (Amen.)
or
Lord Jesus Christ, you gave us the Eucharist as the memorial of your suffering
and death. May our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to
experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you
live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. (Amen.)
or
Lord our God, in this great sacrament, we come into the presence of Jesus
Christ, your Son. Born of the Virgin Mary and crucified for our salvation.
May we who declare our faith in this fountain of love and mercy
Drink from it the water of everlasting life. We ask this through Christ our Lord. (Amen.)
All remain kneeling while the Presider elevates the monstrance and as all gathered then
recite the Divine Praises.
Holy God, we praise thy name, Hark the loud celestial hymn
Lord of all, we bow before thee! Angel choirs above are raising!
All on earth thy sceptre claim, Cherubim and Seraphim in unceasing
All in heaven above adore thee. chorus praising
Infinite they vast domain, Fill the heavens with sweet accord
Everlasting is thy reign. Holy, holy, holy Lord.
Infinite thy vast domain, Fill the heavens with sweet accord
Everlasting is thy reign. Holy, holy, holy Lord.