Perpetual Adoration
What is Perpetual Adoration?
Adoration is the practice of prayer and worship before the Blessed Sacrament, which is the consecrated host that contains the real presence of Jesus Christ.
We are asking parishioners to commit to scheduling themselves for one hour per week in Adoration. Adorers would spend their one-hour shift in the Adoration Chapel, growing in their own faith while making the chapel available to others.
With your help, we can make sure Adoration is available perpetually (24/7), so parishioners and community members can come and spend time with Jesus at any time. It is a powerful way to deepen your faith and relationship with God.
Why is Adoration Important?
Adoration is a deeply transformative and enriching practice for your spiritual life. It allows you to encounter Jesus in a unique and intimate way, and to deepen your relationship with him through silent prayer and contemplation. Through this practice, you can experience inner peace, clarity, and guidance in your life.
What happens during Adoration?
During Adoration, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a special container called a monstrance. Adorers can come and spend time in silent prayer and contemplation before the Blessed Sacrament. Some adorers may choose to bring a book or Bible to read or journal, while others may choose to simply sit in silence and listen to God’s voice. A scheduled adorer will spend one hour in the chapel, but anyone is free to stop in the chapel at any time and pray for as long as they would like.
How Adoration Impacted Dan:
More stories from our parishioners:
“Adoration and the Eucharist brought me back to the Church … My prayer life has grown enormously. I have renewed my love of the Rosary and the Mass. I actually know the mysteries of the Rosary by heart now! The Bible has become a joy to read. I am so thankful to the Lord for helping me, through Adoration, to realize what a wonderful gift my faith is.”
– Sharon
It strengthened my family
“Many of my family members had seen a spiritual change in me … I prayed that my family members would become closer to Christ so we could all feel his love and peace. Many months passed by, and some of my family members started to attend church again after many years. My husband also felt something, and he attended RCIA. “
– Terri
It made my faith grow
“Adoration has made my relationship with Christ grow by giving me a desire to learn more about the Eucharist and the Catholic faith. I have never before longed to receive Holy Communion at Mass as I do now … I hope that you will come and visit our Lord in Adoration; know that your time in Adoration with Jesus will bring to your life much more than you could ever expect; it has to mine. “
– Adele
It helps me persevere
My Holy Hour at St. Patrick Parish each week is like being in the eye of a hurricane. The rest of the world may be swirling around me, but for that hour there is calm. I come to adore our Lord, who is the center of the universe. I pour out my concerns and let Him hold me. He pours out His love and strength to persevere.
– Justin
Adoration Hours
Sunday: 6:00 PM – Midnight
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – Midnight
Adoration sign-up
St. Patrick Parish is striving to bring Perpetual Adoration back to the church; this can only happen with your help. Will you commit to spending one hour per week with Jesus in Adoration?
