A Personal Encounter

“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 - Originally published 2/28/22)

Time on earth is the only time we have to gain heaven.  Don’t waste it!  Take advantage of the unfathomable graces available through participation in Eucharistic Adoration.

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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?

Guide to help get the most out of time in the chapel

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 Thank You Lord For The Gift Of Eucharistic Adoration!

“When you look at the Crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then.  When you look at the Sacred Host you understand how much Jesus loves you now.”

   Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

“St Paul wrote that the transforming power of gazing upon the Eucharist changes us into His likeness.”  (2 Cor 3:18)

“To converse with You, O King of glory, no third person is needed.  You are always ready in the Sacrament of the Altar to give audience to all.  All who desire You always find You there, and converse with You face to face.

   St Teresa of Avila

“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

“Silence in the religious sense signifies God-awareness.  What matters in silence is not our external situation but our inner disposition.  It is a matter, not of keeping our mouth shut, but of opening our heart to God.”

   Kallistos Ware

Why don’t you join the growing number of fellow parishioners who are making a weekly hour in the Adoration Chapel part of their regular routine.  Click here to find a convenient hour:  https://adorationpro.org/schedule.php?org=ihmmi&languageMain=english

“Go, gather, teach, pray.”   Our Lady of Good Help