Forty Hours 2020

Normally, we hold our Forty Hours of Eucharistic Adoration on Corpus Christi Sunday and the following days. This year, however, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, we decided to have the devotion as a triduum leading up to the great solemnity of Pentecost. After all, we have never needed to implore the gift of the Holy Spirit as much as we do now!

Our Eucharistic Lord enthroned on His altar

Sr. Miriam Esther in quiet adoration

“Truly with you God is hidden …”

Our chaplain, Fr. Lou, preaches on the connection between the Eucharist, the consecrated life, and Christ as the Bridegroom of our souls

During our Forty Hours, we also held the Eucharistic Procession in Time of Epidemic and Plague, an ancient devotion used by the Church for centuries. It was a powerful experience, following the Blessed Sacrament around our property and reciting the Litany of the Saints and other prayers to beg God for the end of this worldwide pandemic. We trust that He in His great mercy hears our prayers and those of the whole world!

Fr. Lou prepares to incense the Blessed Sacrament in front of the monastery and retreat house

The procession passes through our cloistered courtyard

A Eucharistic blessing of our community and our whole property

Returning in procession to chapel

Back in chapel, we continue to seek mercy at the feet of our Eucharistic Lord!