Tonight I was privileged to conclude our day long Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with Benediction. Not long after arriving at my new parish I was contacted about my interest in helping extend Adoration and concluding the day with Benediction. I was quick to respond in the affirmative. I have really treasured the many opportunities to lead Benediction at St. Jane's and over the past year have alternated months with a brother Deacon. Arriving at MHT I found out that Adoration on First Friday's was a 3 hour morning event with no Benediction. Being able to help change that is another of the many blessings of my new parish.
So tonight I arrived at church around 6, spent some quiet time in Adoration and then prepared to lead Benediction. I was excited that we had more than a handful of people as we prayed together in front of the Blessed Sacrament, recited the Litany of the Sacred Heart and sang Tantum Ergo(in english). After Benediction we recited the Divine Praises and concluded with Holy God We Praise Thy Name.
I am sure a new tradition now exists at MHT and I'm confident that with God's help and His will we will grow Benediction to include more parishioners and perhaps more devotions to the last hour of each First Friday.
Please take advantage of all the many opportunities that we have to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. If your parish conducts Adoration and Benediction then make every effort to attend. How about stopping by church any time and praying in front of the tabernacle. Perhaps your church has an Adoration chapel; if not I bet there is one somewhere nearby.
To spend time with the Eucharistic Lord Jesus is truly intimate and deeply spiritual. Make an effort in the weeks and months ahead to attend Adoration & Benediction.
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