Adoration

The storm last evening knocked out most of our town. So Adoration was done in the dark of the room with only the two candles on each side of the Monstrance for light. We did open the curtains to two small windows as well. It was an evening in quiet contemplation and reflection, with the hum of the security system off and buzzing.

That was my first time having to do Adoration without the amenities of power for light and air conditioning. It was back to basics for an hour of complete silence. The power loss brought to the forefront how long ago this was done before electricity was invented. So much of what we have today we take for granted. We have more than an abundance of luxuries to keep us all comfortable. It's when we are without that we come back to where we originally began. The beginning has merits after all.