adoration

Pilgrims from across the diocese continue to share their stories of encounter along the way.

“Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” They are simple words, but full of mystery and meaning, telling us so much about God’s loving plan of salvation for mankind — and Mary’s singular place in that plan.

Seeing Jesus present in the Eucharist, allows us to be more able to see him in our brothers and sisters — especially those most broken and lost ones.

The Eucharist is the summit of our faith, in which the entire story of our salvation is made real in a miraculous and powerful way.

SEEK23 boasted approximately 19,000 registrants, many of whom have since returned to their parishes and college campuses to spread the Gospel.

“We cannot stress this enough: Our lives find their meaning and purpose in Jesus Christ. Nothing else explains who we are, why we are alive and what we should be living for.”

In addition to individual confession with one of four priests who will be available, the day includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, adoration and votive candles for penitents to light at the front of the church. Sacred music also will play quietly in the church.

In his letter to pastors, Bishop Kettler also addressed a change in protocols for adoration chapels, and he included a reminder about the importance of wearing masks.