On Monday, June 16 from 6 to 7pm (following the 5:30pm Mass) the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed on the main altar for adoration, with the Sacrament of Reconciliation available during the hour in English and Spanish. The hour will be dedicated to prayers for the seven deacons of the Archdiocese of Washington who will be ordained to the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 21, including our own parishioner, Kenneth J. Gill. 

Deacon Clayton Nickel will preside, reflecting upon the passage in John 21:1-19.  Fr. Rafael will be available for confessions in English and Spanish during the hour. Come, adore, ask for and share in the graces that our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament seeks to give you!

Archdiocesan Holy Hour with Solemn Vespers Late in the Week

On Friday, June 20, the Archdiocesan Office of Priest Vocations will hold a Holy Hour with Solemn Vespers for the Ordinandi at 7pm in the Cathedral. All are invited to join the Ordinandi and their families and friends in prayer. The parking garage next to the Cathedral will remain open for the Holy Hour. 

Eucharistic Adoration  

The U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops made a video (click here to view) that includes short testimonies by area people on why they participate in Eucharistic Adoration. You may recognize the Adoration Chapel at St. Agnes in Arlington, VA, which offers Perpetual Adoration (24/7).

"Adoration is the first attitude of man acknowledging that he is a creature before his Creator. It exalts the greatness of the Lord who made us and the almighty power of the Savior who sets us free from evil. Adoration is homage of the spirit to the 'King of Glory,' respectful silence in the presence of the "ever greater" God. Adoration of the thrice-holy and sovereign God of love blends with humility and gives assurance to our supplications." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2628)