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Father Adrian Burke

Eucharistic Adoration

The Fruits of Eucharistic Adoration

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As a seminary spiritual director, I am sometimes asked by directees how I would recommend they spend their Holy Hour before the tabernacle in chapel. Early on in their formation, prayer in the Blessed Sacrament chapel might seem awkward for some, since they aren’t sure what to do. Some fill the hour with reading their Read More
Books

Pour Out a Spirit of Compunction

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“Pour out a spirit of compunction, O God, on those who bow before your majesty, and by your mercy may they merit the rewards you promise to those who do penance. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.” This is the prayer over the people for Mass on Ash Wednesday. It serves to remind the faithful that Read More
retreat

Father’s Annual Retreat

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When I was ministering as a parish priest, I included a line item in the annual parish budget called “Priest Retreat.” I learned early on in parochial ministry how important an annual retreat is for recharging spiritually and reinvigorating my sense of purpose. After a year’s worth of ministry, I felt the need to revitalize Read More