Eucharistic Exposition involves the act of a priest or deacon removing the Sacred Host (i.e., Blessed Sacrament, Eucharist) from the Tabernacle and placing it in a Monstrance* on the Altar.   A hymn of praise (such as O Salutaris Hostia) is sung as the priest incenses the Blessed Sacrament.  Adoration begins as the faithful foster a deeper spiritual communion with our Lord. Benediction concludes Eucharistic Exposition.  During Benediction, the priest again incenses the Blessed Sacrament as a hymn of praise is sung (such as Tantum Ergo), and then blesses the faithful with the Blessed Sacrament, making the sign of the cross.  After the blessing, the priest places the Blessed Sacrament back in the tabernacle.

*Monstrance is the vessel used in the Church to display the consecrated Eucharistic Host. The word monstrance comes from the Latin word monstrare, meaning “to expose”