Eucharistic Devotions
Adoration Chapel
Chapel hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Exposition of the Holy Sacrament from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Holy Hour
Second Thursday of the month, 7:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. in Church
ADORATION CHAPEL ADORERS ARE NEEDED!
We are asking for your help in becoming an adorer for the Adoration Chapel. We are in need of people who can dedicate ONE HOUR, ONCE A WEEK to be in the presence of Jesus during the exposition hours of 1:00-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. If you feel that you need something more in your life, need some answers, comfort, or reflection time, quiet time with Jesus can be the way.
If you can help, please call Karen Mutnansky 1-773-233-3709 or Joe Kinnerk 1-773-253-8911.
Please think and pray on answering this very important need!
MAKING EUCHARISTIC ADORATION A PART OF YOUR LIFE
Regular time spent with the Lord in Adoration can be life changing. Here are some ways to make this form of prayer a regular part of your life.
Be real with yourself. Holy hours are great, but if you don’t have that much time, or if you aren’t used to spending that long of a time in prayer, you might need to build up to it. Start with going to the chapel for 15 minutes at a time. The quality of time you spend with our Lord and the frequency of times are often more meaningful than the length.
Stay practical. It might not be possible for you to get to your church whenever you feel like it. But maybe you can arrive early for Mass and spend some time with Jesus. Or perhaps you could arrange your schedule so that you (and even a spouse, child, or friend with you) can stop in as you’re driving past the church. Even a few minutes can change your week for the better.
Go out of your way. How can you make Adoration a regular part of your weekly rhythm of prayer? It may mean sacrificing other things, such as time online or watching TV. Start searching for more opportunities to sacrifice other things for that prayer time with Jesus - and watch how he blesses you.
Like anything else that is worthwhile in life, it takes a certain degree of discipline to become more eucharistic in your prayer life. Remember, however, that God is never outdone in generosity.
Excerpt from “Heavenly Strength and Protection - The Blessing of Spending Time with Jesus" by Mark Hart from Our Sunday Visitor June 2022 © Our Sunday Visitor Publishing. 1-800-348-2440 - www.osv.com - Used by permission. No other use of this material is authorized.
