Nocturnal Adoration

On Saturday, June 6, at the conclusion of the anticipated (4PM) Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi), we will begin a nocturnal adoration of the Holy Eucharist in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, continuing through the night until Sunday, June 7, at 7AM. When we come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, we may at times feel restless or distracted in prayer. We may become painfully aware of our sins and shortcomings. We may even struggle to stay awake in the stillness of the night. Yet none of these should discourage us. What matters most is that we remain with Him. We are there first and foremost to please Jesus by our presence and our love.

Jesus is merciful. He is with us in our joys and in our sorrows. He listens to our prayers, knows the burdens we carry, and understands the longings of our hearts. We need not be afraid to come before Him exactly as we are. A loving father still looks tenderly upon his child who has fallen asleep in his arms. In much the same way, the Lord looks upon us with love when we remain near Him, even in our weakness and weariness. The Apostles themselves struggled to keep watch with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, yet He still desired their companionship.

In Eucharistic Adoration, the Lord does not ask for perfect words, perfect focus, or perfect holiness. He simply asks for our presence, our openness, and our love. Whether we come filled with peace or burdened with worries, alert and attentive or tired from the day, Jesus receives us with tenderness. Every moment spent before the Blessed Sacrament is a grace. In the quiet of the night, may we hear once again the gentle invitation of the Lord: “Could you not keep watch with me for one hour?” All are invited to spend time with Our Eucharistic Lord during this special night of prayer and adoration.

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