40 Hours Devotion for the Solemnity of the Precious Body & Blood of Christ

The 40 Hours Devotion is a Roman Catholic practice involving continuous, solemn adoration of the Blessed Sacrament for 40 hours, representing the time Christ's body rested in the tomb as well as sacred periods in the Bible, such as the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert or the 40 years the Israelites wandered. It is a time for deep prayer, spiritual growth, and reparation for sins. It often serves to strengthen faith and provide a "sanctuary" for reflection and expression of love. The devotion began in Milan, Italy, around 1527 and was later promoted in the U.S. by St. John Neumann in the 1850s. All are invited to join; Sign up to spend an hour with Jesus… Contact the parish office or email danita@sta-sp.org.