The practice of Adoration traces its roots back to the early Church when the Eucharist became the very center of cloistered life in monasteries and convents:
- One of the first references to Adoration is found in
the life of St. Basil (who died in 379 AD).
- The Franciscan archives show that St. Francis of Assisi
(who died in 1226) started this devotion in Italy.
- The lay practice of Adoration was firmly established
in Avignon, France on September 11, 1226
- Nightly Adoration began in 1849 and spread throughout France. Since 1878, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration have been praying nonstop, and they continue to this date!
The Forty Hours Adoration was initiated at St. Philip in September 1992. In the many years of our eucharistic devotion, our volunteer adorers have been very faithful to their committed hours. Their efforts confer many blessings on our parish. 