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The Real Presence Association
http://www.therealpresence.org/
Coordinates information about Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in North America. Provides hours, locations, maps and driving directions.
Society for Eucharistic Adoration
This is the website of the Society for Eucharistic Adoration, based in Australia. It provides information about the apostolate and publications of the society.
Perpetual Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
http://www.usccb.org/liturgy/q%26a/devotions/perpetualexposition.shtml
FAQ on perpetual exposition, from the U.S. National Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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
http://www.ewtn.com/library/CURIA/CDWEUCH.htm
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."
History of Eucharistic Adoration
http://www.ewtn.com/library/HOMELIBR/HISTOREA.TXT
Long (70K, plain text) article by John Hardon, about veneration of the Blessed Sacrament outside of the Mass.
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 Holy Hour
http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/pea/e-h-h.html
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.
Eucharistic Apostles of Divine Love
http://www.freewebs.com/eucharist/
Encourages perpetual adoration of the Most Holy Blessed Sacrament. Features prayer groups, email lists and Cenacle outline.
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.
Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist
Savior.org's mission is to utilize the technology of the Internet to bring the living presence of the Savior to those unable to personally attend a chapel of adoration, and to unite the world in prayer.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Visits to the Blessed Sacrament
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15483b.htm
A devotional practice of relatively modern development, honoring the Real Presence of Christ.
Catholic Encyclopedia: Forty Hours' Devotion
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06151a.htm
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
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/02465b.htm
Description of the basics of this popular devotion. Benediction is unusual in that it is a devotional practice partly governed by liturgical law.