​Why is Adoration so Important?

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"Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you...for you alone? 
He burns with the desire to come into your heart..."
- St. Therese of Lisieux


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​TESTIMONY FROM A STUDENT

​College students from all over the Bloomington-Normal area have received countless blessings from the love that is at the heart of St. John Paul II Catholic Newman Center. I was able to witness this love through Mass, Confession, and the Koinonia retreat at the center; but, for me, the most powerful way I experienced this love was through Eucharistic Adoration. There are so many distractions being thrown at us that prevent us from hearing God. Taking the time to be silent and fully present in His love and mercy through adoration makes hearing what He has to say to us a lot easier. As St. Theresa of Calcutta said, "If we really want to pray, we must first learn to listen: for in the silence of the heart, God speaks." No matter what was going on that week, I always walked away from my time in adoration with an indescribable sense of love and peace. As busy as we are as college students, I would encourage everyone to make the time to sign up for a Holy Hour. Jesus gives us everything 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. I promise that if you give Him this one hour a week, you will not regret it :) God Bless! Megan


​Eucharistic Adoration:
Come to Adore your Lord & your God

​The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth."   
- St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta"


​Adoration Schedule for the Academic Year at st jpii 



​Tuesday: 2pm- 7pm  

Wednesday: 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm (Praise and Worship)

Thursday: 2pm- 5pm 
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Friday: 2pm - 5pm 
Would you like to sign up for a regular weekly holy hour?
Contact Noelle for more information: 
office@stjpnc.org

Watch these inspiring videos about Eucharistic Adoration
​More Videos/Links

Is Jesus Christ really in the Eucharist?

Is Jesus Physically Present in the Eucharist?

The Power of Perpetual Adoration for our Times, By Mother Adela, SCTJM, Foundress

What do I do during Eucharistic Adoration?