Respect Life Adoration Sodality

We have an opportunity to adore our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament on Sunday, June 14 from 2 – 4 pm at St. Francis.

As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. All Catholics are encouraged to join the bishops in praying for the unity and healing of our country.

During the month of June, we are asked to meditate on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and his great love for us and the whole world. “That heart of flesh is seen as the privileged sign of the inmost being of the incarnate Son and his love, both divine and human.” Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis, 2024

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Did you know?

St. Clare’s first biographer, a Franciscan friar who lived in her lifetime, recorded this story. In 1240 AD, Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II sent his Saracen (Muslim) mercenary troops to attack the town of Assisi. They specifically targeted the convent of San Damiano outside the city walls. During this attack, St. Clare of Assisi performed one of the greatest miracles of the Eucharist. She prostrated herself on the floor before the Eucharist and prayed, “Lord, protect your handmaids whom I cannot now save by myself.” Suddenly she and the sisters heard a clearly audible voice saying, “I will always protect you.”

Clare rises and carries the pyx (monstrance) holding the Blessed Sacrament to the window. She holds the pyx up high and suddenly the army falls back and retreats, abandoning their attack entirely. What did these fierce mercenaries see that caused them to abruptly flee? We can only imagine. But, we do know this. There is power hidden within this mystery of faith.