St. Francis Adoration Chapel

The Adoration Chapel is open Sunday at 5:00pm through Saturday at 5:00pm. 

Security Access Code from 9:00pm until 6:00am.
Contact Kathy with questions or to sign up- [email protected] or 630-818-7897

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Eucharistic Adoration, the act of worshiping God as He is present in the consecrated Eucharist, stems from the Catholic belief in the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. Christ promised He would never leave us, and He has not! He is present with us through the Mass and through the Eucharist. Ways to adore our Lord:

• Sit quietly and just “be” in the presence of God. Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.
• Pray the Psalms or the Liturgy of the Hours. Whether you are praising, giving thanks, asking for forgiveness or seeking an answer, you’ll find an appropriate psalm. The ancient prayer of the Church called the Liturgy of the Hours is an excellent way to pray with the entire Church.
• Ask for forgiveness and intercede for others. Think of those who have hurt you and request a blessing for them. Ask God to forgive you for the times you have hurt or neglected someone else. Bring all those who have asked you to pray for them, before the Lord.
• Pray the rosary. Ask Mary to join you as you gaze on Christ in the Eucharist and as you pray the rosary.
• Read the life of a saint and pray with him or her. Most holy men and women have had a great devotion to our Lord in the Eucharist.
• Meditate using the scriptures. Choose a passage from the Bible. Read the words and ask God to let the passage speak to you.

Parishioner Jim Nocera produced a powerful video on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist in 2022 to mark the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival. Touching testimonies from a wide variety of parishioners—including a second-grade religious education student and longtime permanent adorer—along with educators from Saints Peter and Paul School, serve as powerful witnesses to the peace and joy that Eucharistic adoration offers.