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Perpetual Adoration For a number of years St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has been committed to the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament outside Mass. During this time we have offered perpetual exposition. To comply with the documents of the Church we are no longer offering perpetual exposition, but will continue with perpetual adoration. Learn the difference by clicking the link at right. All are welcome to visit our chapel.
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Learn the difference between
Perpetual Adoration and Perpetual Exposition
Link to Bishop DiLorenzo's
letter on the norms for Adoration and Exposition
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Why is Eucharistic Adoration* important? Pope John Paul II:
"I encourage Christians regularly to visit Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament, for we are all called to abide in the presence of God. In contemplation, Christians will perceive ever more profoundly the mystery at the heart of Christian life... I urge priests, religious and lay people to continue and redouble their efforts to teach the younger generations the meaning and value of Eucharistic adoration and devotion. How will young people be able to know the Lord if they are not introduced to the mystery of His presence? Like the young Samuel, by learning the words of the prayer of the heart, they will be closer to the Lord, who will accompany them in their spiritual and human growth. The Eucharistic mystery is in fact the 'summit of evangelization' (Lumen Gentium) for it is the most eminent testimony to Christ's resurrection." [*Pope John Paul II is speaking of Adoration, not necessarily exposition.] |
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