Ever since i was in college, whenever i am feeling down and feel the need for support and encouragement, I visit my church's adoration chapel, which is always open 24/7.
I remember when it was November 20, 2007, when I found out that my best friend had committed suicide because of his major clinical depression. I was so overwhelmed with grief and sadness of his unexpected passing that I could not stop crying. I was scared for him, so one day, I was compelled to visit St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, which is my home parish in Williamstown, New Jersey. I visited church in the dead of night, at 12 midnight. I thought the church was closed, but to my surprise, the building was open and the lights on. I poured my sentiments, my emotions, my grief and the emotion within me out and bared them open unto the Throne of Grace.
Tears poured from my face and with supplication, I asked the Lord of Mercy, Jesus Christ, to have mercy on the soul of my best friend.
After finishing a novena for the soul of my friend, Robert, I felt a sense of comfort. Ever since then, I have offered novena for my friend and have visited church's perpetual eucharistic adoration to give my hurts and my troubles to the Throne of Grace.
For me, praying in perpetual adoration chapel gives me peace. It provides the perfect place for me to contemplate on my failures, my sins committed, and for me to reconcile with God.
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