Did You See Which Way God Went?

Did You See Which Way God Went?

That question would indicate we don’t know where He is.  Unfortunately for many that statement is true.

Too often, either at Mass or in the chapel, we spend time in the presence of God but not present to God.

As you thrash around looking for love in all the wrong places, Jesus has been patiently waiting for you in the Eucharist.  It is in His presence that we cultivate a deeper intimacy in our relationship with Christ and to imitate the one we spend time with in Adoration throughout the rest of our day.  Spending time with Jesus is the source of the grace we need that will transform our lives, whether we are aware of them in this life or in heaven.

St. Teresa of Avila says, “Contemplative prayer … is nothing else than a close sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with him who we know loves us.”
(CCC 2709)

Advent will be starting soon; why not make a strong commitment to be present to God in Church or a Chapel.

Looking for love in all the right places

Looking for love in all the right places

From a Christian religious standpoint, looking for love in "all the right places" requires shifting our gaze away from temporary, conditional human validation and directing it towards God as the fundamental source of unconditional love.  Theology and Scripture point to three distinct "right places" to look for experiencing true love:

1. The Foundation: A Direct Relationship with God

Before looking to other people or external circumstances to fill an emotional void, the primary place to look is inward and upward toward a relationship with God.  Thinkers like Saint Augustine famously noted that humans have an inherent "God-shaped hole" that cannot be filled by career, wealth, or even romance. True fulfillment is found by inviting God into emotional and needy places.

2. The Evidence: The Cross of Jesus Christ

When searching for proof of love—especially during personal hardships or times of doubt—the right place to look is not at our fluctuating material prosperity, but at the historical and sacrificial work of Jesus.  1 John 3:16 states, "By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us.” Meditating on the cross serves as the ultimate visual and spiritual anchor for understanding the depth, width, and permanence of how much you are valued.

3. The Overflow: Faith-Based Community and Service

Once anchored in divine love, the right place to actively encounter and share love is through a community of believers and service to others.  Jesus followed the first commandment with a second: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Love is meant to be a cyclical overflow; you receive it from God and pass it to others.  Practical resources suggest looking for healthy human connections within a faith-based community. Serving together in local churches, small groups, and community service projects allows you to witness and give love that reflects 1 Corinthians 13—love that is patient, kind, and selfless.

If you need to change focus toward unconditional love a very good place to start is sitting with Jesus in Church or a Eucharistic Chapel.  Give Him a chance and you will experience a change from the inside out.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647–1690) was a French Roman Catholic nun and mystic whose visions profoundly shaped modern Catholic devotion. Born in Burgundy, France, she faced a difficult childhood marked by poor health and family hardships. At age 24, she entered the Visitation Convent at Paray-le-Monial, seeking a life entirely dedicated to God.

Between 1673 and 1675, Margaret Mary experienced a series of powerful mystical revelations. In these visions, Jesus Christ appeared to her, revealing his Sacred Heart burning with love for humanity. He expressed deep sorrow over human indifference and instructed her to establish a feast day and practices of reparation, including the First Friday Communions.

Despite initial skepticism from her religious superior and community, she remained steadfast. With the support of her spiritual director, St. Claude de la Colombière, her revelations gained acceptance. Her life permanently anchored the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus within the global Church.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is waiting for each one of us to visit Him in a church or chapel.  What a beautiful gift we have to visit Our Lord and Savior and benefit sitting in His True Presence. 

What's the Real Message?

The Real Message

Jesus’ gospel is not this: “How do you know you’re going to get into Heaven when you die?  In case you are not clued in on that, here are the minimum entrance requirements.”  His gospel is “Now the kingdom of God is available.”  Jesus says that life is the presence and power of God come to earth in him, in his body.  Heaven is on earth, literally, Jesus says, “Look at it, and if you want it, just come and be with me and watch me and learn from me and try to do what I do.”

Jesus wants nothing more than to help us get to heaven … but you have to ask for his help! 

Jesus Patiently Waits

“Come Follow Me” - Christ Awaits You In Adoration

“Christ invited the people He came across in His ministry to, ‘Come Follow Me’ (Luke 18:22; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 9:59).  Some took Him up on the invitation and their lives were forever changed (Mark 1:17).  Some, sadly, walked away, never fully realizing the potential in that invitation (John 6:66).

Today, Jesus is still inviting us to ‘Come, follow Me’.  Perhaps you are thinking, “I have never heard this invitation from Christ.  I am not even sure that I believe in Him.  I have been to church, given alms or donations, and volunteered, but I have never heard His voice”.

Do you ever wonder why?

There is a profound awe and humility to the Divine - with Him there is no need for spoken words.  The invitation He offers is more heart to heart.  And yet, trying to pray can be so challenging in this modern age.  The world can infiltrate our spirits with a cacophony of sound.  Making prayer a priority in light of so many other requests on our daily schedule can seem insurmountable.”   (Serafina - St Joseph’s Shelf)

Maybe it’s time to put more effort into hearing God’s voice within your heart, and to develop a stronger relationship with Him.  This can happen in Eucharistic Adoration.  Visit a church or chapel and just sit in His presence.  Remember "Silence" is anything but.

“Don’t ask God to guide your footsteps if you’re not willing to move your feet”  Dale Partridge

The Feast Of Your Guardian Angel

  Our Guardian Angels’ Feast Day - Oct 02.

Padre Pio, during his lifetime, had a beautiful relationship with his guardian angel; often he would send his angel on errands as described in his biography - we could learn a lot from his relationship.

“Have great devotion … to this good angel.  How consoling it is to know that near us is a spirit who, from cradle to tomb, does not leave us even for an instant, not even when we dare to sin.  And this heavenly spirit guides and protects us as a friend, a brother/sister.  But it is extremely consoling to know that this angels prays without ceasing for us; offers God all our actions, our thoughts, our desires, if they are pure.  Do not forget this invisible companion, always present, always ready to listen to us even more, ready to console us … Always keep your angel present to your mind’s eye.  Often remember the presence of this angel.  Thank your angel, pray to your angel, keep your angel in good company.  Open yourself up to your angel and confide your sufferings to your angel.  Have a constant fear of offending the purity of your angel’s gaze … Turn to your angel in times of supreme anxiety and you will experience beneficial help.  Never say that you are alone in sustaining the battle against our enemies.  Never say you have nobody to whom you can open up and confide.  You would do this heavenly messenger a grave wrong.“

A good way to thank your angel for the support received is to take your angel to the Adoration Chapel.  Your Guardian Angel is always with you, so it stands that if you visit the chapel, your angel too is in the presence of God in this special way.  I have to believe that that favor received by your angel is returned to you a hundred fold.

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It’s The Little Things

“It’s amazing how a simple act of committing to even a short time of regular Adoration makes such a huge difference to the rest of your life. You can carry that moment of being in His presence with you long after you’ve left the church or chapel. His grace sustains you in every moment, especially in moments of temptation. Temptation becomes easier to resist when you’re spending more time in Adoration. Sometimes, it really is that straightforward.” (Ruth Kennedy - CatholicLink)

Find an Adoration Chapel close to you.  Make a visit to see how comfortable it makes you feel.  If it's something you think you would like to do more of, see if there is a way to sign up for a committed weekly hour of Adoration.  If you're unable to commit to an hour that's OK; just make a commitment in your heart to let Jesus know you will frequently visit Him in the chapel.  It's amazing how frequent short chapel visits lead to a desire to spend more time in His presence.  There is no better time to start than NOW!

Rosary Of The Seven Sorrows

Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows

The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows on September 15th is a time to deepen our devotion to Mary by reflecting on her sufferings.  Many Catholics pray the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows or meditate on the sorrows through the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows.  These devotions help us connect with Mary, bringing our own sorrows to her for comfort and guidance.

As we face our own challenges, we can find inspiration in Mary’s example, knowing that she intercedes for us and walks with us in our darkest moments.  On this Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, let us turn to Mary, seeking her guidance and comfort, and finding strength in her suffering.  During the Marian Apparitions at Kibeho, Rwanda beginning November 1981, Our Lady specifically asked us the pray the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows to find repentance.  

Grace Is Available Just Sitting Quietly In God's Presence And Doing Nothing

Grace Enters Your Life

“It’s amazing how a simple act of committing to even a short time of regular Adoration makes such a huge difference to the rest of your life. You can carry that moment of being in His presence with you long after you’ve left the church or chapel. His grace sustains you in every moment, especially in moments of temptation. Temptation becomes easier to resist when you’re spending more time in Adoration. Sometimes, it really is that straightforward.” 
       (Ruth Kennedy - CatholicLink)

Do yourself a great favor - go to a local Catholic church, at a time other than Mass time, or an Euharistic Chapel and simply go in and spend time in silence with God.  You don't have to have an agenda and don't have to have a prayer book.  The object is to simply sit in His presence and let Him do the work.  He will be so glad to see you that when you leave you will have a beautiful feeling in your heart.  Give it a try.

If Your Heart Says 'Yes'; Your Feet Will Take You There!

 If You Really Want To … You Will Find A Way

Jesus, so longs for us to visit Him in Eucharistic Adoration that He suffered and died to give us the chance to spend eternity with Him.  What a small thing it is, in the realm of salvation, to stop by the chapel occasionally to say Thank You?  Oh! I know the argument - ‘Jesus is present everywhere - I can say Thank You anytime, anywhere.’  But in the chapel He is present in a very special way; a way you don’t find outside of Mass or Adoration.  He knows how important our time is to us.  When we give Him something as important as our ‘time’, He rewards us a hundred fold.  

“The best, the surest and the most effective way of establishing peace on the face of the earth is through the great power of Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.”  St John Paul II

Find an Adoration Chapel and visit often.

Peace I Will Give You

Peace, Peace, I Will Give You Peace!

 Sitting silently in the presence of God is one of the most beautiful gifts He offers us.  Jesus tenderly and lovingly is      saying to us, “Just sit with Me”.  You don’t have to have a mental prayer running through your head, nor be reciting a litany from a prayer book, nor fingering your rosary beads.  Sit quietly, close your eyes, and know He is so close to you that if you could see Him you could reach out and touch Him.  Remember where Jesus is there also is God the Father and God the Holy Spirit, as well as the Church Triumphant.  How fortunate we are to be baptized into the Church Militant.

This week as you go about putting together the puzzle pieces to make sence of your schedule remember that you also need to have ‘Jesus time’.  If you would spend 10 or 15 minutes of Chapel Time once or twice a week in Eucharistic Adoration you will find His Peace.

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The Presence of the Heavenly Court

Our Savior has brought Heaven to earth by giving us Himself in the Most Blessed Sacrament, for He is the same God who is in Heaven, surrounded by His angels; and in His presence in our chapel we can associate ourselves with all the heavenly court who form an invisible guard around Him.  You would deprive yourself of the sweetest joys of your life if you failed to come and pour out your love and petitions before His real presence.  He allows Himself to be the true refuge of our souls, where we can find comfort, guidance, strength, peace, sanctity, and happiness.  Even though the burdens of our lives seem almost unbearable at times, we all have a Friend who will never fail us - God in the Holy Eucharist.  His Sacred Heart calls to each of us, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”  (Matt. 11:28)

In our world more than 360,000 Masses are offered every twenty-four hours, or four elevations of the Eucharist each second.  Praise Be Jesus!

Feast of the Assumption 2026

Chapel of the Holy Eucharist - Feast of the Assumption Aug 15

Mary was assumed into heaven and at the throne of the Holy Trinity the three Divine Persons received and welcomed her in a mystical embrace of eternal love, after she had bowed before Them in deep humility and reverence.  She was attired in a marvelous sparkling robe that trailed behind her and scintillated with multicolored iridescence.

Then the Eternal Father announced to all the angels and saints:

"Our Daughter Mary has been chosen by Our Will from among all creatures as the first in Our favor, and she has never fallen from the position of a true Daughter.”  

The Incarnate Word declared:

"To My true and natural Mother belong all the creatures that I have created and redeemed.  And of all things over which I am King, she too shall be the rightful Queen."

And the Holy Ghost said:

"By the title of My only chosen Spouse, to which he has faithfully corresponded, the crown of Queen is also due to her for all eternity."

     The Life of Mary As Seen By The Mystics  p253

Chapel of the Holy Eucharist - Aug 02, '26

Become More like Him

One of the great benefits of Eucharistic Adoration is our ability to sit in his Real Presence and to be able to simply converse with him and enjoy his presence, which enables his heart to ‘rub off’ on ours.  When we spend time with a friend - simply conversing with him/her and enjoying their presence that person tends to influence us, and so it is with our companionship with Jesus in the Eucharist.  We all need to spend time becoming more like Him.

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Chapel of the Holy Eucharist

 Chapel of the Holy Eucharist

Stop looking at our Church from the outside, and start looking at it from the inside getting an entirely new perspective.  We are taught that when we die and arrive in heaven we will get a new body; but the soul we die with is ours forever.  While we are part of the ‘Church Militant’ we have the ability with God’s help to strengthen and shape our soul so that when it gets to heaven it is able to take full advantage of the gifts God has waiting for us.

Visit the Adoration Chapel today, asking God for His help to ready your soul for those gifts.  We can’t imagine how happy we make God when we ask Him for His help.

Adoration In His Presence

Chapel of the Holy Eucharist

“The Eucharist is ‘the source and summit of the Christian life’” (CCC 1324)  Our worship of our Eucharistic Lord, Jesus - fully and completely present under the consecrated species of bread and wine - continues outside of the celebration of the Mass when the sacred Host is exposed for veneration in our chapel.  “This exposition gives us the opportunity for a deep personal encounter with Christ.  The holy and glorious God is constantly inviting us to come to him, to hold converse with him, to ask for such things as we need and to experience what a blessing there is in fellowship with him.”  (Archbishop Fulton Sheen)

Chapel of the Holy Eucharist - July 12, '26

Chapel of the Holy Eucharist

If you want to spend more time with God something has to change.  Start small.  Spend just 15-minutes a day consciously having God on your mind and praying for a change of heart.  He hears you, and is moved to action if only you give him a chance.  15-minutes a day is only 1% of the daily time He gives you.

Add Spice To Your Relationship With God

 Spiritually Lazy

“Most Western people are just spiritually lazy.  And when we are lazy, we stay on the path we are already on, even if it is going nowhere.  It is the spiritual equivalent of the second law of thermodynamics: everything winds down unless some outside force winds it back up.”  Scott Peck quoted in Falling Upward by R. Rohr  p.xix

If you find your spirituality in need of a jump start why not make a commitment to spend time in the Real Presence of our Lord during Eucharistic Adoration.  Time in the chapel could be the ‘outside force’ needed to jump start your Spiritual Journey.

Spend A Little Time In His Presence And Reap The Benefits

Source of Unlimited Grace

“Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has His hands full of graces and He is ready to bestow them on anyone who asks for them”  (St Peter of Alcantara).  Our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to come and visit Him at our local Catholic Church and make a “Holy Hour” (an hour spent in Eucharistic Adoration) whenever we can.  The Eucharist is the Real Presence of Jesus: He is present body, blood, soul and divinity.  He is our Savior and our Friend.  What a joy it is to spend time with Him!

Venerable Fulton J. Sheen enthusiastically promoted the making of Holy Hours during his lifetime.  He stated, “During a Holy Hour we grow more and more into His (Christ’s) likeness.”  He also remarked, “The only time our Lord asked the Apostles for anything was the night He went into agony.  Not for activity did He plead, but for an Hour of companionship.”

Can’t you find a little companionship time to spend with Him in our Adoration Chapel?