“Even a quarter of an hour’s prayer in front of the Eucharist perhaps gains more graces than all the other spiritual exercises of the day (outside of Mass).” St. Alphonsus Ligouri
As Catholics, we believe that at each mass, during the consecration, the priest speaks these words “this is my body which will be given up for you” and at that instant the miracle of transubstantiation occurs. The bread and wine which we offer become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. It is His true presence in the form of bread and wine. IT IS CHRIST!
Adoration is when a consecrated host is placed in a monstrance (from the Latin monstrare, to show or view) for us to adore Him.
Adoration is a silent time for you to have some time alone with Jesus to recite your favorite prayers, read the bible, pray the rosary, contemplate acts of faith, hope, charity, thanksgiving or reparation, or do whatever type of prayerful devotion that suits you before our Lord. You can also sit quietly and say nothing, just keep Him company, like you would with a dear friend.
Day and night Jesus dwells in the Blessed Sacrament because you are the most important person in the world to Him. Stay for one minute or for the entire hour. Feel His love and His peace!
Adoration in St. Joseph Church
Thursday – 5:00 pm Holy Hour for Vocations
Friday – 8:30 am – Benediction at 4:45 pm
Saturday – 3:30 pm Holy Hour for Life
Perpetual Adoration in St. Joseph Parish Center – St. Cyril of Jerusalem Chapel
Adoration Hours are from 2:00 pm Sunday to 7:45 am Wednesday morning. If you would like to sign up, contact Teresa Bello at (269)-274-7409 or Janice Klein at (269)-274-0140.
