Prayer & Devotion
Adoration & Devotions
Come and spend time in the presence of the Lord — in silence, in prayer, in devotion.
A Place of Prayer
Prayer is the breath of the soul.
Beyond the celebration of Mass, the Catholic tradition offers a rich tapestry of prayer and devotion — ways of staying connected to God throughout the ordinary moments of the day and week. At Madonna Ministry, we cherish these devotions and invite every parishioner to discover or deepen their practice of personal prayer.
The church is open for private prayer throughout the day (see notice for hours). Whether you come for structured devotion or simply to sit in silence before the tabernacle, you are welcome. The Lord is always home.
Prayer Schedule
Adoration & Devotion Times
All are welcome at these gatherings. No prior experience or knowledge is required — simply come.
Main Church · Approx. 30 minutes
Wednesday Exposition & Benediction
The Blessed Sacrament is exposed on the altar in a monstrance following Mass each Wednesday. Worshippers are free to remain and pray in silence before the Lord. Benediction concludes the period of Adoration.
Main Church · 2 hours
First Friday Adoration
On the First Friday of each month, we celebrate a Solemn Mass at 7:00 pm, followed by two hours of Eucharistic Adoration. A structured programme of prayer is offered — including the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Rosary, and meditative reading — alternating with periods of silent prayer.
Lady Chapel · Approx. 20 minutes
Rosary Group
The Holy Rosary is prayed as a group in the Lady Chapel before Tuesday's 9:15 am Mass. All are warmly welcome, whether experienced in the Rosary or completely new to it.
Main Church · Approx. 15 minutes
Divine Mercy Chaplet
At three o'clock each Friday — the Hour of Mercy — a small group gathers to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet. This prayer, given to Saint Faustina Kowalska, calls upon God's infinite mercy for us and for the whole world.
Main Church · Approx. 40 minutes
Stations of the Cross
During the season of Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed on Friday evenings. This ancient devotion follows Jesus on his way to Calvary, pausing at fourteen traditional 'stations' for prayer and meditation. A powerful and moving form of prayer, especially during Holy Week.
Main Church · Approx. 30 minutes
May Devotions
May is traditionally Mary's month. Throughout May we gather on weekday evenings to pray the Rosary and honour Our Lady with hymns and readings. These devotions often conclude with the crowning of the statue of Our Lady — a beautiful tradition involving the children of the parish.
Lady Chapel · Approx. 20 minutes
October Rosary Month
October is the Month of the Rosary. On Sundays throughout October, we remain after the 11:00 am Mass to pray the Rosary together as a parish family. The Mysteries of the Rosary are announced and prayed in decades, with gentle music where possible.
Spiritual Reflections
A Brief Guide to Our Devotions
The Real Presence
Eucharistic Adoration
To sit before the Blessed Sacrament is to sit before Jesus himself — not a symbol or a memory, but the living Lord, truly present. Saint Teresa of Calcutta said that you cannot spend an hour with Jesus in the Eucharist without being changed. Adoration requires nothing of you except your presence. You do not need words. Simply come, sit, and allow yourself to be loved.
"The time you spend with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is the best time you will spend on earth." — Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Mary's Great Prayer
The Holy Rosary
The Rosary is a meditation on the life of Jesus Christ, contemplated through the eyes of his mother. It is a prayer of the whole person — vocal prayer, mental prayer, and bodily prayer combined. Traditionally prayed on beads, the Rosary moves through four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious. Each decade consists of one Our Father, ten Hail Marys, and a Glory Be, accompanied by meditation on an event from the life of Christ.
"The Rosary is the weapon for these times." — Blessed Bartolo Longo
Trust in God's Mercy
The Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Divine Mercy devotion was given to the Church through the mystic Saint Faustina Kowalska in the 1930s. The Chaplet is prayed on ordinary Rosary beads and calls upon the mercy of God — the blood and water that flowed from the side of Christ on the Cross. It may be prayed at any time, but the Hour of Mercy (3:00 pm) is particularly recommended as the hour of Christ's death.
"Jesus, I trust in you." — The words at the heart of Divine Mercy
Walking with Christ
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross is one of the oldest Catholic devotions, rooted in the practice of pilgrims walking the streets of Jerusalem in the footsteps of Jesus. The fourteen stations trace the journey from Pilate's judgement hall to the tomb. In praying the Stations, we unite ourselves with Christ's suffering and find in his Passion the source of all consolation and hope.
"By his wounds we are healed." — Isaiah 53:5
Our Lady's Feasts & Devotions
Throughout the year, we celebrate the feasts of the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotions, processions, and Masses. May and October are particularly rich months of Marian prayer. Our Patroness is always drawing us closer to her Son.
Join Us in Prayer
Whether you have a rich prayer life or are taking your first steps, you are welcome at Madonna Ministry's Adoration and devotional gatherings.