In the silent gaze of adoration I experience Christ. I discover I am not alone. Pope Benedict XVI said that in adoration that “it is precisely this personal act of encounter with the Lord that develops the social mission which is contained in the Eucharist and desire to break down barriers, not only the barriers between the Lord and us but also and above all those that separate us from one another.”(Christmas address to the Roman Curia, 2005). An image…

Adoration By Sr. Sarah Hennessey, FSPA My family never understood adoration.  My friends even less.  As a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, the medal around my neck portrays a monstrance.  Most people have no idea what it is.  And if I try to explain that it “holds the Blessed Sacrament exposed” people get even more confused. I want them to get it but I do not know even how to begin. Jesus loves us so much that his true and…

Join Us After all Sunday Masses to celebrate the wonderful work the volunteers have done in creating a successful campaign. This celebration will be part of Fellowship Sunday! Sunday, June 2 Parish Center To date, the campaign has raised almost $1.8 million dollars. Stop in Sunday to find out our new grand total as more donations are flowing in all week.