Eucharistic Adoration
Why do we have Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration?
Because Jesus wants it! “Could you not watch one hour with Me?” (Matthew 26:40)
But we too have needs, hurts, joys, and sorrows that we can share only with Our Lord and Savior. By coming to Adoration we give Jesus great honor and act with humility by acknowledging our need for, and dependence upon Him — Our Creator. You are invited to try Adoration.
When is Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration?
Adoration happens every day at St. Mary's Church, with the following exceptions:
- During scheduled Masses
- Saturdays from 12:00pm until the end of the 5:30pm Mass (Adoration is moved to the Divine Providence Home Chapel)
St. Mary's Church is locked from 9:00pm–6:00am. To obtain an access code for those hours, call the St. Mary's Parish Office during business hours, at 507-794-4171.
To learn about signing up for a weekly hour of Adoration, or to sign up:
Call Deacon Mark Kober:
Or visit the scheduling website:
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What is Eucharistic Adoration?
Eucharistic Adoration is the act of worshiping God as Jesus is present in the consecrated host. Since the last Supper, when Jesus broke the bread and distributed the wine, saying, “This is my Body” and “This is my Blood,” Catholics have believed that the bread and wine are no longer merely bread and wine, but the actual living presence of Jesus, the second person of the Blessed Trinity. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is exactly the same as spending time before the living God. Adoration of Jesus occurs whenever a person genuflects recognizing Jesus present in the tabernacle, bows before receiving Holy Communion, or when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for Adoration.
What is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament?
Eucharistic Adoration begins with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The sacred host is removed from the tabernacle and is placed on the altar for adoration. The purpose of adoration is to highlight the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. The consecrated host is placed in the monstrance which is placed on the altar.
