Perpetual Adoration Questions and Answers

The following questions and answers will help you learn about Perpetual Adoration. For more information, contact:

Joan Opheikens- 801-866-2482

Jesse Ricardez (En Espanol) - 801-564-7356

What is Perpetual Adoration?

Perpetual Adoration is a Eucharistic devotion whereby members of a community unite in taking hours of adoration before the Most Blessed Sacrament (in most cases, exposed), both during the day and throughout the night, seven days a week. While in the presence of the Lord, in the Adoration Chapel, Adorers are quietly praying, meditating, listening, or reading.

Who may go?

Anyone and everyone, at any time of any day. You do not need to be signed up.

Why do we have Perpetual Adoration?

Many spiritual benefits and graces can be attributed to the establishment of a parish Perpetual Adoration program:

- an increase in Mass attendance and reception of the sacraments;

- return of fallen-away Catholics and increase in the number of conversions;

- increase in religious and priestly vocations;

- renewal of Catholic family life;

- spiritual level of the people is raised with a resulting desire and courage to spread the "good news" to others; a greater community spirit, centered as it is on the heart of the parish, Jesus' presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

When Can I Go?

Whenever you desire to go. We have Adorers signed up at specific times so the Blessed Sacrament is never left alone. But otherwise, anyone can go, at anytime. The Adoration Chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How Does It Help Me?

The graces of Adoration are different for everyone. One may find a particular prayer(s) answered soon after going, peace on a stressful day, understanding, a oneness with the Holy Spirit, forgiveness, hope ...the list is unlimited.

Where is the Adoration Chapel?

At St. Joseph Parish, the Adoration Chapel is located just inside the front doors of the church to the right of the vestibule.

What am I suppose to do and/or say when I am there?

Your time with Jesus may be spent praying, meditating, reading your own religious book or books provided in the Chapel. You may just sit and enjoy the peace in being there. Prayer for each of us can be unique. Talk to Jesus, listen to Jesus, and enjoy the time spent in His Presence.