"In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host. Be assiduous in the prayer of adoration and teach it to the faithful. It is a source of comfort and light, particularly to those who are suffering. With the Synod Assembly, therefore, I heartily recommend to the Church's pastors and to the People of God the practice of Eucharistic Adoration, both individually and in community." -Pope Benedict XVI, February 22, 2007, Sacramentum Caritatis, Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation.
The host is an idol which Catholics admit they worship.
Whom to believe?
Your 'pope' or your BIBLE?
Luke 17:23 Douay-Rheims Bible
And they will say to you: See here, and see there. Go ye not after, nor follow them:
....”there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host”.....
Jesus Concealed???? Jesus hidden?????
Let me point out that the entire Bible “REVEALS” Jesus Christ in every single chapter....for your reference here are just a few:
Christ is the central theme of the Bible. Every book of the Bible reveals something more about our glorious Saviour. Below is a brief summary.
Genesis - Creator, Seed of the Woman, Ark of Salvation
Exodus - Passover Lamb, Deliverer, High Priest
Leviticus - High Priest, Sacrifice, Way of Approach to God
Numbers - Pillar of Cloud by Day, Pillar of Fire by Night, Tabernacle, Smitten Rock, Star out of Jacob
Deuteronomy - Prophet Like Moses, Law Giver
Joshua - Captain of our Salvation, Victorious Leader
Judges - Judge and Law-Giver, Deliverer
Ruth - Kinsman-Redeemer, Lover, Protector
I Samuel - Anointed Prophet and Priest, True Claimant to Scepter of Judah, Throne of David and Everlasting Kingdom
II Samuel - Son of David, Greater David
I Kings - Only Perfect King, Greater Solomon, Builder of God’s Temple
II Kings - Perfect King, Man of God, Word of God
I Chronicles - Reigning King
II Chronicles - Perfect King, Priest and Prophet
Ezra - Faithful Scribe, Builder and Restorer of the Church
Nehemiah - Rebuilder of the Broken Walls, Governor of the Church, Restorer and Protector
Esther - Our Mordecai, Advocate
Job - Ever-Living Redeemer
Psalms - Our Shepherd, All in All, Beloved of God, Our Rock, Our Fortress
Proverbs - Wisdom of God
Ecclesiastes - Wisdom of God, Preacher, Son of David, King of Jerusalem
Song of Solomon - Perfect Lover and Bridegroom, King of Peace
Isaiah - Messiah, Holy One of Israel, Prince of Peace, Salvation, Righteousness, Comfort, Judge
Jeremiah - Righteous Branch, Lord our Righteousness
Lamentations - Man of Sorrows, Weeping Prophet
Ezekiel - Four-Faced Man, Son of Man Sent to Rebellious Israel
Daniel - Fourth Man in the Fiery Furnace, Smitten Stone that Fills the Earth, King of kings
Hosea - Patient Bridegroom, Healer of the Backslider
Joel - Baptizer with the Holy Spirit, Deliverer, Judge
Amos - Burden-Bearer, Heavenly Bridegroom, Judge
Obadiah - Saviour, Judge, Executor of Divine Retribution
Jonah - Foreign Missionary, One Greater than Jonah
Micah - Messenger with Beautiful Feet, Rejected King
Nahum - Avenger, Stronghold in the Day of Trouble, Prophet of Comfort and Vengeance
Habakkuk - God of My Salvation, Judge of Babylon, Rewarder of Those Who Seek Him
Zephaniah - Lord Mighty to Save, Executor of Judgment
Haggai - Prophet, Priest and King, Builder of the House of the Lord
Zechariah - Righteous Branch, Yahweh’s Servant, Smitten Shepherd, King-Priest
Malachi - Sun of Righteousness, Messenger of the New Covenant, Refiner, Purifier of His People
Matthew - Son of David, Head of the Church, Saviour
Mark - Suffering Servant of Yahweh, Mighty King
Luke - Son of Man, Sympathetic High Priest, Saviour
John - Son of God, One Who Brings Eternal Life
Acts - One Sitting at the Right Hand of God, Prince of the Kings of the Earth
Romans - Lord our Righteousness, Justifier, Redeemer, Saviour
I Corinthians - Foundation of the Church, Unifier, Great Sacrifice, Resurrected One, Coming Lord
II Corinthians - Son of God, One Who Anoints, Reconciler
Galatians - Great Redeemer, Seed of Abraham, Liberator
Ephesians - Heavenly King, Reconciler, Head of the Body, Giver of Ministry Gifts
Philippians - Source of the Fruits of Righteousness, One Equal with God Who Humbled Himself, Coming One
Colossians - Pre-eminent One, Redeemer in the Image of God
I Thessalonians - Risen Lord, Coming King
II Thessalonians - Coming King, Great Judge, Faithful One
I Timothy - Enabler Who Ministers, Mediator, God in the Flesh, King of kings
II Timothy - Victor Over Death, Resurrected Seed of David>BR>
Titus - One Who Appoints the Leaders in the Church, Coming Saviour
Philemon - Controller of the Destiny of His Servants
Hebrews - Son and Image of God, Captain and Author of Our Salvation, Apostle and High Priest
James - Unchangeable Father, Wisdom of God, Husbandman, Coming Lord
I Peter - One Who was Resurrected, Chief Cornerstone
II Peter - Saviour, Coming One, Deliverer
I John - Word of Life, Advocate, Propitiator, Messiah
II John - Son of God, God Come in the Flesh
III John - Truth, One Who is Good
Jude - Preserver, Coming Judge, Merciful One
Revelation - Coming One, Beginning and End, Son of Man, Great Judge, Lion of Judah, Conquering One, Lamb, Bridegroom, Faithful, True, Word of God
Wow. A pope encouraging idolatry in worshiping and image.