Forty Hours Devotion is a mini-retreat for the whole parish. Its main feature is prayer and meditation before the Blessed Sacrament, which is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” It is a combination of times for private (silent) and communal prayer. Forty Hours creates a continuous “sacrifice of praise” that flows from the Mass. The Blessed Sacrament remains exposed on the altar in a monstrance for the next couple of days (but not during night hours). During this time, the Sacrament is reposed during scheduled daily Masses and exposed again after Masses. The faithful are invited to read the Bible, pray, and meditate in the presence of the Sacrament.
Forty Hours Devotion begins with a Solemn Mass of Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on Wednesday, February 9th at 7:00 PM. The Forty Hours Devotion continues through Friday, February 11th.
*Someone must be present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. At least two people are needed for each time slot.*
Wednesday Schedule
7 PM Mass followed by Solemn Exposition
8 PM Fr. Edlefsen gives a brief talk on Prayer and Mediation
Recitation of the Litany of Our Lady of Light
Period of Silent Prayer
9 PM Compline (Night Prayer)
Benediction
Hail Queen of Heaven / Litany of Our Lady of Light
A Devotional Missalette and Prayer Guides will be available.
Confession offered as regularly scheduled.
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