St. Vincent de Paul, whose feast day is Sept. 27, is a prime example of realizing the beneficial impacts of Eucharistic Adoration. Completely devoted to the poor, he established hospitals, religious orders and lay organizations to help as many people as possible. He was known to make a Holy Hour requesting God’s blessings on important business transactions, and he returned to thank Him afterward. The work of this great saint continues around the world today thanks to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the Daughters of Charity and at churches dedicated to him, such as St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Charlotte, where Eucharistic Adoration takes place every Friday in the Holy Family Chapel.
St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who died on Sept. 30, 1897, was an ardent adorer of Jesus in the Eucharist. “I loved especially the processions in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. What a joy it was for me to throw flowers beneath the feet of God! Before allowing them to fall to the ground, I threw them as high as I could, and I was never so happy as when I saw my roses touch the sacred monstrance,” she wrote in her autobiography “Story of a Soul.” Introduce young children to St. Thérèse in the first six books of the classic Treasure Box series by the Maryknoll Sisters, available at www.tanbooks.com. Charming illustrations of St. Thérèse’s childhood complement the stories of love and lessons learned. Fun activities follow each installment of the series.