In scripture, personal encounters with the Lord led to profound transformation. Encounter Jesus offers you the chance to spend time with our Eucharistic Lord and taste the goodness that He has in store for your life."
- Tanner Kalina
National Eucharistic Missionary
Alessandro DiSanto, co-founder of the Hallow app, will start our Encounter by sharing his personal faith journey, as well as lessons learned in building the most popular prayer app in the world. Now a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Alessandro started his career on Wall St, but struggled to find balance, focused only on his career. In discovering the rich meditative and contemplative prayer traditions in the church, Alessandro had a spiritual awakening and quit his job to help the world pray. Join us for a vulnerable reflection on finding peace and purpose in your personal relationship with God (while having fun along the way).
all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28
Encounter Holy Hours are a personal and powerful way to be with the Lord. During this year of parish focus for the Eucharistic Revival, we will have Encounter Holy Hours each month. Offering day, evening and family opportunities, we will gather for Eucharistic Adoration, praise and worship, silence, and an opportunity, for all who desire, to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We will then conclude with benediction. Benediction is a special blessing given to us by our Eucharistic Lord.
I would highly encourage participating in these Encounter Holy Hours. Jesus always desires to touch our lives where we have a need for His grace. Whatever our hunger or need is, we bring that to the Lord and open ourselves to His loving presence. It is also a time to express our praise and thanksgiving to God for His abundant blessings. Come receive the grace to deepen your friendship with Jesus at an Encounter Holy Hour. Please extend an invitation to family and friends asking them to join you for this special time with the true and visible presence of our Lord.