The scale of the congress evoked memories of similar events, such as the World Youth Day, in which I have had the opportunity to participate on several occasions. In both events, the vigil with moments of adoration created an atmosphere of reverent silence before the presence of Jesus, the King of Kings.

At the congress, the silence was charged with a palpable intensity, and when the music began, a sublime freedom was experienced. The experience of praising Jesus from the heart, guided by the Holy Spirit, clearly demonstrated how adoration can be a vehicle for personal healing and transformation. The atmosphere was so intense that it felt as though the heavens themselves had opened to receive all present.

Speaking of adoration, one of the most touching moments for me in Indianapolis occurred during the only night Jesus walked through the entire stadium. I was sitting in the benches, thinking, "Wow, Jesus seems far away, but I know He is here." Suddenly, I saw the priest walking with the Eucharist. The emotion and surprise overwhelmed me to tears as I saw Jesus approaching in the direction where I was sitting.

This profound moment led me to reflect on the nature of our relationship with Him. Jesus is always willing to come to us, to meet us on our own path, like a groom eagerly awaiting his bride on their wedding day. This encounter reminded me that, while Jesus seeks us out, He also expects us to respond with a willing and available heart.

The Church, in her wisdom, reminds us of the importance of Eucharistic adoration and what can happen to the soul when we dedicate time to be with Jesus in adoration. The healing, peace, comfort, and inner freedom He grants in those moments of being truly present in His presence are invaluable. Before Jesus, we can find ourselves, for only He can reveal, through these moments, our identity as His children. Only in His presence can we uncover our deepest wounds and experience healing.

Adoration has the power to change everything, allowing us to experience a level of love that defies explanation and to feel both profoundly free and profoundly loved.

Looking back at the congress, after the procession with the Eucharist through the streets of Indianapolis, the giant monstrance was elevated high for all to see, offering a visual parallel between the importance of placing Jesus at the center of our lives and our worship allowing Him to transform and elevate our dignity to the height of His love.