Question about Perpetual Adoration

[maggie2]

This may be a silly question, but I don’t know that much about this topic, so bear with me.

So my question is this - at a perpetual adoration chapel, is it alright for just anybody to stop by at any time for some quiet time with the Lord, or is it only for those who are scheduled adorers?

that’s it. I appreciate any wisdom you can share!!!

 

[jpjd]

Adoration is open to anyone! It is expected that people other than the scheduled adorers will come. Everyone is very much welcome and encouraged to come!

Scheduled adorers are there just to make sure the Blessed Sacrament is never alone.

 

[Moscati]

It’s perfectly fine. I’m sure the assigned adorer would be happy to share Jesus!

I suppose it might scare someone if it was the middle of the night or something, and they weren’t expecting to see anyone, but I can’t think of any reason why someone wouldn’t be encouraged to go.

 

[planetregin]

Oh… the more the merrier!
It is a time of great comfort and consolation with the Lord. Am sure Jesus will be delighted to see you drop by anytime!

 

[Lancer]

Yes…anyone can stop in to adore/pray and visit the Lord Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

The only visit/entrance restriction in Perpetual Adoration chapels/churches…might be after official sunset time or after a certain night hour (e.g. 7:00 pm, midnight, etc.)…for security reasons ( both criminal and pagan desecration of the Blessed Sacrament). Many chapels have an electronic/mechanical coded-key pad lock/entry system. If you want to visit during these security restricted hours you can do so…but first, you will need to contact one of the key Adoration administrators and get the information on how to gain access for entry (if you do not know them…call or stop in at the parish office for help).

Also, once your are in the Adoration chapel…you should sign in so they will know who/how many visited during a certain period.

Here is a site with some good information on the Lord Jesus and the Blessed Sacrament.
fisheaters.com/eucharisticadoration.html
Lastly…one of my favorite quotes:

“When you approach the tabernacle remember that he has been waiting for you for twenty centuries.”

• St. Josemaria Escriva

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Pax Christi

 

[puzzleannie]

This may be a silly question, but I don’t know that much about this topic, so bear with me.

So my question is this - at a perpetual adoration chapel, is it alright for just anybody to stop by at any time for some quiet time with the Lord, or is it only for those who are scheduled adorers?

that’s it. I appreciate any wisdom you can share!!!

yes it is okay, that is the purpose of perpetual adoration, so that anyone can come at any time. The schedule is to insure that at least 2 (4 is better) adorers are “on duty” at all times so Our Lord is never left alone. Please if you find yourself coming at the same time to consider signing up. If any one of the “regulars” gives you a hard time, speak to the pastor, as they did not get the memo and need to be taught more about the devotion.

please sign in and out each visit because that is how the pastor knows the opportunity is being used.

 

[dachsiemom2]

Yes - you can stop in but I would call the parish office and ask what hours are restricted to scheduled adorers. The adoration chapel at my parish is open to anyone from 7AM to 7 or 8PM, then one must have a pass code for the outside door of the church that leads to the chapel. I was going to be in a nearby town a few months ago and called a church to find out about where their adoration chapel was located and was told only scheduled adorers could use the chapel - at any time - not open to the public. I think this situation is unusual though.