When the host is exposed for a twenty four hour period it is called perpetual adoration. Eucharistic Adoration was started in Italy by Saint Francis of Assisi. This was spread to all parts of Italy by the Franciscans. Pope Gregory the VII prepared the theological basis for the Eucharistic Adoration. This was in the 11th century. He affirmed the tenet the Christ was actually present blessed sacrament.
At the moment when the Priest invokes the consecration the holy bread is transformed into the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. This is called Transubstantiation. The practice of daily adoration has been a practice and has been encouraged in the Catholic church. The practice of Eucharistic Adoration has been encouraged by the Popes since the Middle Ages. Here is a link to some good information on Eucharistic Adoration http://www.ewtn.com/library/homelibr/historea.txt . Here is an excellent link about Perpetual Adoration http://www.ewtn.com/faith/teachings/euchd3.htm .
Eucharistic Adoration and Perpetual Adoration are not only important for the Priests and Nuns, but are extremely important for the families and children. It can also help bring people into the church. It can also help with the Catholic family life. Here is some excellent reading from Father Raymond T. Garonski S, J, http://www.ewtn.com/library/DOCTRINE/WINDHEAV.TXT . Another good article http://www.ewtnnews.com/catholic-news/US.php?id=7752 . Finally here is a good website with a lot of information on Eucharistic Adoration http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/link/e-pea.html .
Here are a couple of good books on Eucharistic Adoration shown below.
Thank You for reading and I hope that all this information is helpful. Thank You and God Bless.
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