Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

 The Holy Door in Rome was opened 12/24/24 to commence the 2025 Jubilee Year.  The theme for the 2025 Jubilee Year is "Pilgrims of Hope." We are encouraged by Mother Church to look for signs in everyday life where we can bring peace and harmony.

In this Jubilee Year, Mother Church offers the opportunity to obtain plenary indulgences.  Usually only one plenary indulgence can be obtained per day. However, in this Jubilee Year, the Holy See has extended this guideline to two per day, subject to all conditions.  

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

“Know also that you probably gain more by praying fifteen minutes before the Blessed Sacrament than by all the other spiritual exercises of the day.  True, Our Lord hears our prayers anywhere, for He has made the promise, ‘Ask, and you shall receive,’ but He has revealed to his servants that those who visit Him in the Blessed Sacrament will obtain a more abundant measure of grace.”  ~~St. Alphonsus Liguori

"Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you--for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart." ~~St. Therese of Lisieux

Adoration & Prayer Opportunities 

ROSARY:    6:30 am  (Mon-Thurs)
                       8:30 am  (Mon-Sat)
                       3:30 pm  (Sat)

EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 
              Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is offered between the daily Morning Masses (7:30am-9:00am) & on Wednesdays continuing from 9:30am until 6:45pm.

               FIRST FRIDAYS:    
                Immediately after the 9:00am Mass continuing throughout
   the day and night ending with Benediction at
   8:00 am Saturday morning followed by the  praying of the Holy Rosary

A sign up Genius link is created and sent on the Saturday/Sunday prior to First Friday.  If you would like to add your name and email to the automatic message, please notify Renée: rjkh188@gmail.com

              FOURTH THURSDAYS:  7:00 - 8:00 pm (with praise music)

INTERCESSORY PRAYER: FIRST SATURDAYS at 9:30 am

 

Did you know? 

Holy Hour … what’s that? an hour spent in prayer and adoration before the Eucharist, either in the tabernacle or exposed in the Monstrance.

What do I do during a Holy Hour? There are no set rules, but somethings to keep in mind:

1.  Be Silent – exteriorly and interiorly, listen, don’t spend the whole time “talking”
2.  Be Attentive – to the presence of Jesus, it’s not simply a reading hour

One method of praying is called A.C.T.P.

Adoration:  Adore God. He holds the universe like a seed in the palm of his hand. He is all powerful, all good, more beautiful than we can imagine, and more real than the small things that we grasp so easily.

Contrition: Offer reparation. Examine your conscience. Ask for forgiveness for your sins.

Thanksgiving: Express gratitude for all God’s gifts. Thank God for answers to prayer.

Petition God: Ask God for what you and others need. He is the king of the universe. He’s in control, even when it isn’t obvious.

You should set aside part of the hour for mental prayer, meditating on the life of Christ or certain teaching of the Church.  If your mind starts to wander, or if you need help getting started, you can read a brief Gospel passage. Imagine the scene. Notice Christ’s reactions. Think of three ways the passage applies to your own life. 

It is good to end the time of prayer by making a resolution to put into practice any inspirations you received during the Holy Hour; the resolutions should be something doable and checkable.