Posted December 1, 2017

The Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul will open the new liturgical year with its annual Forty Hours devotions from Dec. 3 through Dec. 5.

Father Thomas Viviano will preach on “The Eucharist: Proof that God Answers the Prayers of His People.” Ordained to the priesthood in 2013, Father Viviano was first assigned as a parochial vicar at Holy Innocents Parish in Philadelphia. Currently, he serves as the priest secretary to Archbishop Chaput. He is also the vocations coordinator for the Hispanic apostolate, and is an adjunct spiritual director and the director of major ceremonies at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

All are encouraged to participate in this devotion, which highlights for us the real presence of Christ in his holy body and blood. By attending the liturgies of Forty Hours, and by spending quiet time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, the faithful can better know, love and serve the Lord.

Schedule of Devotions

Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017

11:00 a.m. – Solemn Mass and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Basilica

12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (time for personal prayer)

6:30 p.m. – Solemn Mass in the Basilica

Monday, Dec. 4, 2017

12:05 p.m. – Mass and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Basilica

1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (time for personal prayer)

7:00 p.m. – Solemn Vespers with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017

12:05 p.m. – Mass and Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament in the Basilica

1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (time for personal prayer)

7:00 p.m. – Solemn Vespers with Procession and Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Sign-up sheets have been placed in the Basilica vestibule for everyone to commit to a particular time for Adoration of our Lord.