For this Sacred Heart Friday I’m renewing a call to my readers to begin Adoration. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is at the center of the Sacred Heart Devotion. The two go hand in hand. When one begins their devotion to the Sacred Heart it follows that they are inevitably led to Adoration. He left us the Blessed Sacrament behind after His Ascension to keep company and give us bread for the journey to our true Home, Heaven

So, this is an invitation to all of you who are able to do so to consider spending time with the Lord in Adoration. Jesus is truly Present: Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist. If the Catholic parishes near you do not have Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament exposed sometime during the week or even 24/7, perhaps try to attend Mass earlier than usual and adore Him while He’s reposed in the tabernacle.

Most diocesan websites have directories of parishes including whether or not they have Adoration (as well as when it is scheduled.) You can also look this up of Facebook.

There is nothing on Earth like being in the Presence of the Lord. That’s HIM there, no symbol. HIM.

Here is an Adoration Directory. I do not know how up-to-date it is, so perhaps call the parish in advance to confirm.

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