The Month of April: The Blessed Sacrament

Spend Time in Eucharistic Adoration

Meditate on Eucharistic Prayers by slowly and prayerfully reading John 6:51-58 and/or the Last Supper accounts. You can also reflect on prayers like the Anima Christi and/or Adoro Te Devote by St. Thomas Aquinas.

Daily Consecration: Each morning, consecrate the day to Jesus in the Eucharist, offering all your actions and sufferings to Him.

Spiritual Reading and Reflection such as St. Faustina’s diary which contains powerful reflections on the Blessed Sacrament. (Free Online Version). You can find other books on the Eucharist here.

Acts of Reparation and Sacrifice such as participating in the First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, offering it in reparation for offenses against the Eucharist. Also, offer small acts of fasting or self-denial in honor of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament.

Creative and Family-Oriented Ways to Focus on The Blessed Sacrament

• Eucharistic Altar at Home: Create a prayer corner with an image of Jesus in the Eucharist, a candle, and a crucifix to inspire family devotion.
• Family Adoration Time: If you have children, bring them to adoration, even if briefly, and teach them about Jesus’ presence.
• Eucharistic Procession or Pilgrimage: If there is a local Eucharistic procession or shrine, participate as a family or group.
  • Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse
  • The National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, Green Bay
  • Basilica and National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians at Holy Hill

Perform acts of mercy in honor of Jesus in the Eucharist, seeing His face in those you serve.

Links to Prayers to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament:

• “A Prayer for Life to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament”
• “Prayer While Visiting the Most Blessed Sacrament”

Links to videos about The Blessed Sacrament:

• Mike Schmitz: “What Really Happens in Eucharistic Adoration?”
• Bishop Robert Barron: “What is Eucharistic Adoration?”
• Catholic Answers: “Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament”

Links to articles about The Blessed Sacrament:

• USCCB: “The Eucharist”
• Catholic News Agency: “The Blessed Sacrament: Jesus Christ”