ADORATION SODALITY
at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
A worldwide spiritual community united in Eucharistic Adoration
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What is the Adoration Sodality?
The Adoration Sodality is a prayer group for laity, priests and religious, to spiritually join the Poor Clare Nuns in their mission of adoring Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament.
What does a Sodality Member do?
Sodality members commit to an hour of Eucharistic Adoration on a monthly, weekly or daily basis, before the Jesus present in any Monstrance or Tabernacle in the world. Members spiritually join with the Poor Clare Nuns by praying the "I Adore Thee" Prayer during their adoration hour.
Choose Your Holy Hour Commitment
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Guild |
Commitment |
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St. Francis Guild |
Daily Holy Hour |
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St. Clare Guild |
Weekly Holy Hour |
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St. Anthony Guild |
Monthly Holy Hour |
I Adore Thee Prayer
I Adore Thee Prayer (printable)
I Adore Thee Prayer (mobile version)
Why become a Member?
- Monthly Mass
A Mass is offered each month for the intentions of Sodality members.
- Days of Recollection
Members and guests are invited to join us for Adoration Sodality Days of Recollection at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament held on Third Thursdays throughout the year. Participate in Mass, Eucharistic talks, Adoration, Confession, Shrine tours, and more.
VIEW OUR UPCOMING DAYS OF RECOLLECTION
For those unable to attend, audio and video recordings of the talks are emailed to all members following the event.
- Spiritual Fellowship
Join with the Poor Clare Nuns and fellow adorers around the world. Members receive a monthly E-Newsletter with the Nuns Monthly Prayer intention.
- Enrollment Materials
Receive a beautiful enrollment certificate, the "I Adore Thee" prayer, and a blessed Sodality medal.
- Spiritual Benefits
Share in the prayers and good works of the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery.
Who Can Join the Adoration Sodality?
The Adoration Sodality is open to all laity, priests and religious.
You don't have to live near the Shrine to participate. Members can make their Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament wherever they are.
"Eucharistic Adoration offers to our people the opportunity to join those in religious life to pray for the salvation of the world, souls everywhere and peace on earth. We cannot underestimate the power of prayer and the difference it will make in our world."
- Mother Teresa of Calcutta
FAQ
| + What is a Holy Hour? A Holy Hour is a continuous hour of prayer in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. + Does my Holy Hour have to be before the exposed Blessed Sacrament? No. Your Holy Hour can be prayed in any Catholic Church in the world, either before a Monstrance or in front of a Tabernacle. + Do I have to attend the Sodality Day of Recollection? No. Attendance at the monthly Sodality Days of Recollection is not a membership requirement but we hope that you will plan to join us in person as you are able! Your Holy Hour commitment and frequency is not binding and may be changed due to circumstances. We only ask that as a member of the Adoration Sodality, you make a minimum of one Holy Hour per month. If circumstances prevent you from making your Holy Hour, begin again. All is well. + Can I join the Adoration Sodality if I am not Catholic?A non-Catholic may join the Adoration Sodality as long as he/she commits to making a minimum of one Holy Hour per month and attends Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (non-Catholics may attend Holy Mass, refraining from receiving Holy Communion until they become Catholic). |
+ Can someone who is homebound join the Adoration Sodality?Individuals who are “shut-ins" may join the Sodality by entering into Adoration in the silence of their hearts, offering their suffering in reparative thanksgiving to Our Eucharistic Lord. This exception only applies to individuals who are “shut-ins,” those imprisoned, or handicapped and who are not able physically to make a Holy Hour in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. + May I switch back and forth between the 3 guilds?Yes. The various guilds are offered only as a Holy Hour frequency guide or goal, and to provide you with companion Saints as friends with whom to adore the Lord. The frequency of your Adoration Holy Hour(s) is entirely up to you and is between you and Our Lord. + May I split my Holy Hour into two half hours prayed at different times on the same day or on different days?A Holy Hour is an hour of prayer prayed in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Your Holy Hour cannot be split into shorter prayer sessions that add up to an hour of prayer. + May I pray my Holy Hour on any day and at any time of day?Yes. The day and time of your Holy Hour is entirely up to you. + I already make a Holy Hour. Do I need to add a Holy Hour(s) specifically for my Adoration Sodality membership?
No. Your current Eucharistic Adoration Holy Hour(s) fulfill(s) your Adoration Sodality membership requirement. We ask that you pray the “I Adore Thee” Prayer during your Holy Hour(s) in union with the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration of Our Lady of the Angels Monastery, in Hanceville, Alabama. |
“Eucharistic Adoration is the most necessary mission to the church...”
- St. Peter Julian Eymard
WILL YOU JOIN US?
with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world,
even unto the end of time!