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40 HOUR DEVOTION Between Pentecost on June 8 and the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ on June 21, continuous Eucharistic adoration will be occurring, rotating through the parish of the Diocese. St. Thomas will be one of the parishes to begin on Sunday, June 8. Adoration will open at 5:30pm and continue through 8:30am on Tuesday, June 10. Adorers are needed to sit with Jesus throughout this time period. Sign Up Here!
If you have never signed up for a Holy Hour, this is the time to do it! Celebrate the Jubilee Year and the conclusion of the Eucharistic Revival. There is lots of information available on the Diocesan website, eucharistmiracles.org/40-hours-of-eucharistic-adoration/Here is a great article about what to do: The Eucharistic Five-Step: What to Do During Your Eucharistic Holy Hour Contact Patrick Paddock [email protected]. -
What is the 40 Hour Devotion?It is 40 Hours of uninterrupted adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This devotion originated in Milan in the 1500s and is associated with many graces and miracles. Rooted in deep Eucharistic reverence, this devotion provides a powerful opportunity for spiritual renewal, prayer, and evangelization.
Why is it 40 hours long?
The number 40 is very important Biblically: Christ spent 40 hours in the tomb before rising on Easter Morning; the Israelites wandered for 40 years in the desert; in the time of Noah, it rained for 40 days and nights; Moses fasted for 40 days before he received the law on Mt. Sinai; and, there are 40 days between Jesus’ Resurrection and his Ascension.
Why are we doing this?
The 40 Hours devotion has long been associated with deep spiritual renewal, conversion, and even miracles. This extended period of Eucharistic Adoration fosters intense prayer, repentance, and intercession, creating an environment where God’s grace can work powerfully in individuals and communities.
What's the Grand Finale?
We will be concluding the time of the 40 Hours Devotion in the Diocese on June 21st with a Mass at Jackson Field with Bishop Boyea, and we will process the Blessed Sacrament to the Cathedral.