Make room for a quiet moment with Christ
Life is full of voices, demands, and distractions. Eucharistic adoration offers time to pause, pray, and be present with Jesus.
Catholics believe that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. In adoration, we worship Him, bring Him our concerns, and listen in quiet prayer. You do not need a prepared speech or a perfect state of mind. Come with gratitude, questions, weariness, or hope.
Visit the Divine Mercy Chapel in Fort Smith
St. Francis Xavier does not currently offer scheduled Eucharistic adoration. We invite you to visit the Divine Mercy Chapel at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Location: 1820 North B Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Chapel entrance: On the west side of the parish office
Adoration: Listed as available 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Parish office: (479) 783-6711
Before your first visit, especially overnight, contact St. Boniface to confirm entry arrangements and any temporary schedule changes.
What is Eucharistic adoration?
Adoration is prayer before Jesus in the Eucharist. The Blessed Sacrament may be reserved in a tabernacle or exposed in a monstrance, a sacred vessel that holds the consecrated Host for adoration.
This prayer grows out of the Mass and leads us back to it. It extends our worship of Christ beyond the celebration of Mass; it does not replace participation in Mass.
Learn more in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1378–1380.
What do I do when I get there?
Enter quietly and silence your phone. Genuflect toward the Blessed Sacrament if you are able, or make a reverent bow. Then sit or kneel.
You might read a Gospel passage, pray the Rosary quietly, thank God for His blessings, or bring Him the people and concerns on your heart. You can also simply remain in silence.
If your mind wanders, gently return your attention to Jesus. You do not have to fill every moment with words.
Why spend time in adoration?
Adoration makes room for a deeper friendship with Christ. It invites us to listen, offer thanks, seek guidance, and entrust our lives to God.
Some visits may feel peaceful; others may feel distracted or dry. Prayer remains worthwhile even when it brings no strong feeling. Faithfulness matters more than having a particular experience.
You do not have to begin with a full hour. A brief visit can be a meaningful beginning.
Come spend a little time with the Lord.