PERSONAL TIME WITH JESUS: EXPOSITION & HOLY HOURS
Holy Hour
Are you seeking some personal time with Jesus? Have a decision to make? Longing for greater fulfillment, joy, peace, help with daily duties? Then make a plan to come spend time with Christ. Our Churches are open to accommodate folks coming in at any time to see Jesus.
Jesus promised to refresh all who labor and are burdened (Mt.11:28), and to abide with those who chose to abide with Him (Jn.15:1-11). If we give Him our time, He will give us His Eternity.
Adoration with Exposition
Almost every Tuesday and Friday St. Patrick's hosts Exposition. This is where Jesus is placed in a Monstrance upon the Altar, so that we have have some face time with our Blessed Lord. After He is in the Monstrance, there will be a long period of silent personal prayer. Exposition prayer cards are available in the back, so that we can pray the opening and closing rites. Everyone is welcome.
Not sure what to do in Adoration or a personal Holy Hour?
This is a great time to speak to God from the heart. We can talk to Him like we would our best earthen friend. Then, we get to take an opportunity to silently listen to Him speaking to us. This is also a great time to assist such prayer with the reading of Scripture, the reciting of a Rosary, or a Devotional book. Sometimes, we may just need to sit with Jesus, allowing such a break to refresh the soul.
Jesus is present to us in the Eucharist as He was in the Holy Land (John 6). We have the great privilege to humbly come before Him, Who can supply all good things (Phil.4:19; Phil.4:6). Those who make frequent visits to the Most Blessed Sacrament will experience: increased peace of the soul, clarity of mind, strength in temptation, strength in trial, consolation, firm resolve, and increased awareness of God's presence in the Holy Spirit. Seek His Life and all things will be given to you besides (Mt.6:33).