The Catechism, quoting Lumen Gentium, tells us that, "The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life" (CCCC 1324).

A Holy Hour is spending an hour devoted to prayer in the presence of the Holy Eucharist where Jesus Christ is truly present in His body, blood, soul, and divinity.

“The purpose of the Holy Hour is to encourage a deep personal encounter with Christ. The holy and glorious God is constantly inviting us to come to Him, to converse with Him, to ask for such things as we need and to experience what a blessing there is in fellowship with Him.” (Bishop Fulton Sheen)

WHEN DOES THE PARISH OFFER ADORATION?

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 5-5:45 PM in the Church (includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation), followed by Mass at 6 PM
• Tuesday, Thursday: 5-5:45 PM at Frassati Chapel (includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation), followed by Mass at 6 PM)
• First Friday: starting after the 8 AM Mass until Benediction at 5:45 PM; adorers are asked to sign up on the board in the vestibule to ensure our Lord is not left alone during this time.
• 48-Hour Devotion: during the AU Fall and Spring semesters, 48-Hour Adoration is offered at the Frassati Chapel beginning after the Tuesday 6 PM Mass through to Thursday at 5:45 PM. Adorers are needed for weekly Holy Hour commitments. Check back for this semester's sign up.

WHAT'S EUCHARISTIC ADORATION?

• "What is Adoration" from St. Theresa Trumbull Catholic Church
• "40 Hours Devotion: Spending personal time with the Lord" from Aletia
• "The power of Eucharistic Adoration" from Our Sunday Visitor
• "All Your Questions About Adoration Answered…What Is It? How Do I Go? What Do I Do? And More!" by Catholic Link
• "The Real Presence" by TheRealPresence.org

WHAT'S A HOLY HOUR?

• "How to Make a Holy Hour" from Word on Fire 
• "How to Make a Holy Hour" from Blessed Is She
• "A minute-by-minute guide for a Holy Hour of Adoration" by Aletia

WHY ADORATION AT ALL?

• St. Michael Parishioner Testimonies about Eucharistic Adoration on YouTube
• "10 Surprising Things That Happen When You Go To Adoration More Often" by Catholic Link

WHAT IF I HAVE KIDS?

"Why (And How) to Bring Your Kids to Adoration" by Catholic Link