40 Hours Adoration
Fri, 15 May
|St Anthony's Capuchin Friary Church
Join the Capuchin Friars for 40 hours in adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, commemorating the 40 hours that our Blessed Lord spent in the tomb, and intercede for peace in the world and an increase in the virtue of charity.
Time & Location
15 May 2026, 7:00 pm – 17 May 2026, 12:00 pm
St Anthony's Capuchin Friary Church, 182 Power St, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
About the event
The 40 Hours Prayer originated in the sixteenth century, in large part as a response to the civil and ecclesial unrest following the Reformation. The number of hours commemorates the time tradition recounts that our Blessed Lord spent in the tomb. Over the centuries this devotion has been a source of great reconciliation, both in the Church and the world, and of support to those in strife. The Capuchins were instrumental in establishing this devotion throughout Europe and now hope to offer it to the Church in Australia.
The intention for this event is for peace in the world and charity in our hearts; a theme drawn from Pope Leo XIV's message inaugurating this Jubilee year of St Francis. And so the Capuchin Friars invite you—join us as we spend these 40 continuous hours in prayer and adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Let us pray for peace and security…