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I think this is the first time ever, the Pope has asked all Catholics in the world to adore at the same time. So for this hour, all Catholics are in communion in Eucharistic adoration.
This is a phenomenal event that can bring together the entire Church in a beautiful way, in celebration of the universality and expanse of Catholicism while in praise of the Blessed Sacrament. For an entire hour, the Church around the world will be united before the Blessed Sacrament in ardent prayer and adoration.
As we unite in adoration of our Lord and Savior, Pope Francis asks that we pray for the following intentions:
"For the Church spread throughout the world and united today in the adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist as a sign of unity. May the Lord make her ever more obedient to hearing his Word in order to stand before the world 'ever more beautiful, without stain or blemish, but holy and blameless.' That through her faithful announcement, the Word that saves may still resonate as the bearer of mercy and may increase love to give full meaning to pain and suffering, giving back joy and serenity. …
For those around the world who still suffer slavery and who are victims of war, human trafficking, drug running, and slave labour. For the children and women who are suffering from every type of violence. May their silent scream for help be heard by a vigilant Church so that, gazing upon the crucified Christ, she may not forget the many brothers and sisters who are left at the mercy of violence. Also, for all those who find themselves in economically precarious situations, above all for the unemployed, the elderly, migrants, the homeless, prisoners, and those who experience marginalization. That the Church’s prayer and its active nearness give them comfort and assistance in hope and strength and courage in defending human dignity."
