Centering Prayer

Centering is a method of prayer in which we learn to approach God in the silence of our hearts, putting aside the distractions of life and experiencing inner peace.  It is done privately most of the time.  However, a weekly sharing of the experience in a small group is very supportive.  The Centering Prayer Group of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs encourages each member on their inward journey.

Eucharistic Adoration

What is Eucharistic Adoration?  In the Most Blessed Sacrament of the Eucharist, the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really and substantially present.  In his Eucharistic presence, He remains mysteriously in our midst as the one who loved us and gave Himself up for us.  Pope John Paul II says: “The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship.  Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love.  Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world.  Let our adoration never cease.”  The Holy Father spends at least one hour daily in Eucharistic adoration, which he tells us is a fundamental duty in the life of a Christian.  “Our communal worship at Mass must go together with our personal worship of Jesus in Eucharistic adoration in order that our love may be complete.”

Time Commitment: Jesus asked: “Could you not watch one hour with Me?”  Won’t you please consider devoting just one specific hour each Monday, 12:30 - 8:00 PM with Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament?  “He waits for you!”

Marian Devotion

The Marian Devotion, as the name implies, is strictly and solely spiritual in nature, the purpose of which is to honor our Blessed  Lord publicly exposed for our adoration and veneration, and to honor our Blessed Mother in a public way.  Every Monday evening, beginning at 7:15 PM with the Blessed Sacrament exposed on the altar in the Daily Mass Chapel, prayers are said consisting of the Rosary, the litany of our Blessed Mother, the Novena of the Miraculous Medal and other prayers, including prayers for vocations to the priesthood.  The prayer evening is concluded with an act of adoration and consecration to the Sacred Heart and a Benediction hymn as the Blessed Sacrament is restored to the Tabernacle.

Small Christian Communities

Small Christian Communities at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs intend to provide a warm home-based environment that facilitates a personal growth in faith, hope and love of the Gospel message through prayer, scripture reading, faith sharing, and Christian fellowship. SCC groups usually consist of 10 to 12 people of various ages who meet on a regular basis. Some focus on 6 weeks during Advent and 6 weeks during Lent to read, discuss, and share scripture in a prayerful environment. The group meets in a member’s home with a trained facilitator and uses a self-directed workbook entitled “QUEST”. The meetings last approximately 1 1/2 hours with the focus being the readings of the next Sunday’s liturgy. Other groups use various spiritually focused books and materials and meet monthly throughout the year. Questions are discussed which enable the group to share themselves with applications to everyday life. Prior experience with scripture is not needed. There is the understanding within the group that all discussions are confidential to the group.

Time Commitment: Varies by group.

Taize Prayer

Taize prayer is an evening of scripture reading, prayer and meditative chanting with time for reflection and adoration of the Cross. 

 Time Commitment: Once a month for approximately 1 hour.