What would our ministry be worth if we were not leading people closer to Jesus? As Catholics we get the great privilege of being united with our Lord in His Holy Eucharist. Many students have grown in their relationship with the Lord which has naturally overflowed into a demand for more time with Jesus in the Eucharist. Our Masses have tripled in number and more students are regularly visiting the chapel throughout the day.
This semester we have started Perpetual Adoration at the University of Memphis Catholic Center every Wednesday from 10:30am-4:30pm, with Benediction leading us into Daily Mass. At least two students adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament each hour. Gregorian chant plays in the background to create an atmosphere of reverance and prayer.
The Eucharist as the “source and summit of the Christian life” has been drawing each of our students more deeply into the Heart of Jesus. Students have been dedicated to their Adoration hours, new students have come for prayer, and more of a reverant toward Jesus in the Eucharist has been developed. Benediction has approximately 20-30 people in attendence every week - and all stay for Daily Mass which follows. Our Perpetual Adoration day is easily becoming the most prayerful and well attended event in our ministry. Jesus is Lord. We are thankful for the opporunity we get to spend with Him in the Eucharist - it is no wonder His grace is bringing so many people to Himself.