Exposition of Blessed Sacrament

Centre of the Monstance used 2017

Monstrance used 2017

This morning the Blessed Sacrament was placed into a Monstrance,  The word monstrance comes from the Latin word monstrare which means to 'expose' or 'show'.  The blessed sacrament is placed inside and the monstrance is placed on the altar ... for adoration.  

Monstrance place at side of altar after exposition

Fr Andrew putting out the lights after exposition

Throughout the day and all tomorrow and Sunday people will come to pray before the Blessed Sacrament.