St. Peter Julian Eymard, once provincial of the Marist Fathers, had such a strong devotion to the Blessed Sacrament, that he left the Society of Mary and founded an Order of priests, today known as the Blessed Sacrament Fathers, the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, and a Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament for lay people, besides writing several books on the Blessed Sacrament. It has always been the practice in parishes staffed by Blessed Sacrament Fathers to have perpetual adoration, the doors of the churches being unlocked around the clock, and the Monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament either on or above the altar.
Over the past several years, many parishes not staffed by the Blessed Sacrament Fathers have taken up this practice and have Adoration Chapels open to their parishioners and have benefited from countless blessings, ranging from healings to the resolution of parish financial problems.
Time before the Blessed Sacrament brings an inner peace, a strong sense of the love of Jesus for all of us, and the stirring up of a desire to love him more in our actions. It's like being among the crowds on grassy hillsides in Galilee when he preached and healed. It helps us prepare for the reception of Jesus at Holy Mass, and provides extra time to give adequate thanksgiving for so great a gift.
Bro. Rene
P.S. I will be speaking at Holy Family Parish in Russell, MA tonight and Sunday...If there's no slice of bread for your Sunday Breakfast, it's because the rectory there has no Wi-Fi.
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