Why 40 Hours?
In the early 1200s, while praying in the Church of San Damiano, St. Francis heard the Lord say to him: “Repair my Church, which, as you can see, is falling into ruin.” Francis initially understood this call in a literal way and began rebuilding the crumbling chapel. As he grew in faith, he came to realize that God was calling him to help spiritually renew the entire Church through a life of poverty, preaching, and service. From this call, the Franciscan Order was born.
This call did not end with St. Francis. It continues today and is not meant only for Franciscans, but for the entire Body of Christ.
We invite all parishioners to take part in this devotion and to pray especially for our shepherd, Archbishop Dunn, our clergy and religious and for the Church
Adoration will begin on Sunday, February 21, following the 7:00 p.m. Mass, and will continue uninterrupted until Tuesday, February 23, at 12:00 noon.
Immediately following the conclusion of the 40 Hours, Mass will be celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena Church.
Please note that a minimum of two people must be present in the church at all times during Adoration. Sign-up sheets are available at the back of both churches, and you may also sign up online through our parish website at sfscparish.ca.
