Monstrance Displays Consecrated Host
Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Catholics believe that during the Mass which we attend each week (for some of us daily), the priest (during the consecration) speaks these words as he holds the communion host, "...He took bread and gave you thanks. He broke the bread, gave it to his disciples, and said: Take this all of you, and eat it: this is my body which will be given up for you". When the priest says "this is my body", it is at that instant when, through the miracle of transubstantiation, the bread and wine which we offer as the bloodless sacrifice to our Lord truly become the Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus. It is His true Presence in the form of bread and wine. It is Christ.
For a deep sense of prayerful peace, come spend a few quiet moments in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on first Fridays of the month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Francis Chapel. Sign-up sheets are located in the church front vestibule.
Please contact Loretta Ceuvorst at (309) 762-0503 for more information.
To request a certificate of First Holy Communion/Eucharist click on the link to the right. Your request will be handled promptly and sent to the name and address provided on the form or available for pickup whichever you declare.