The Ease Of Spiritual Growth

 Spiritual Growth Doesn’t Have To Be Hard

“Many Catholics believe in Christ but don't relate to him as a best friend. Adoration allows us to know Christ intimately, to develop that brotherly relationship with him. Adoration provides a rich and simple way of being accessible to the presence of Christ.”  (Mark Hart)

We all can improve our relationship with Christ, and a proven recommended way is to spend time in His presence.  It doesn’t have to be a marathon, it can be a short visit because God rewards every moment we dedicate to being in His presence.  Simply by showing up and sitting quietly is His presence we grow spiritually.

‘Chapel time teaches us how to be in continuous and conscience union with God’

The Purpose Of Our Visit

Visits to the Blessed Sacrament, Let Me Count The Ways

“The ways of visiting the Blessed Sacrament must be as various as the souls of men.  Some love to go there to listen; some to speak; some to confess to Him as if He were their priest; some to examine their consciences as before a judge; some to do homage as to their king; some to study Him as their Doctor and Prophet; some to find shelter as with their Creator.  Some rejoice in His divinity, other in His sacred humanity, others in the mysteries of the season.  Some visit Him on different days by His different titles, as God, Father, Brother, Shepherd, Head of the 

Church, and the like.  Some visit to adore, some to intercede, some to petition, some to return thanks, some to get consolation; but all visit Him to love.”  Frederick William Faber, The Blessed Sacrament

Silent Adoration

   Deep love doesn’t always need words.  At times, they get in the way.  It’s presence, the being there together, the being with each other, that says what words are incapable of saying.  Never underestimate the power of your silent presence in our Adoration Chapel.

Treasured Hour

 A Treasured Hour

“One thing is certain, that next to Holy Communion, no act of worship is so pleasing to God, and none so useful, as the daily visit to our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament dwelling upon the altar.”   St Alphonsus Liguori

For most of us a ‘daily’ visit is difficult if not impossible.  Our schedules and ‘life’ simply get in the way.  I remember a saying often used by a nun who taught me when I was in the 6th grade; sister often said, “If you really want to do it, you will find a way” (you can probably all relate).  If you really want to spend time with God you will find at least an hour a week for Eucharistic Adoration.  Outside of Sunday Mass that hour will become your most treasured hour of your week - guaranteed.  You will not know the full value and benefit it brings you until you are face-to-face with our Lord.  At that time, Jesus, just maybe instead of listening to all your ‘thank you’s’, will be saying ‘thank you’ to you for spending your time with Him in Adoration.

“For two of the most perfect and powerful means of becoming a saint are Eucharistic Adoration and frequent Holy Communion … because Jesus Christ the saint-maker is present in the Eucharist as He is nowhere else in the world.”  (Peter Kreeft)