24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion

In observance of the late Pope Francis’ annual Lenten initiative “24 Hours for the Lord,” the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will once again host the 40 Hours Devotion.

The Basilica’s “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” Lenten observance will begin with an Opening Mass on Thursday, March 12, at 5:15 p.m.* The Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, will celebrate the Opening Mass. The observance will conclude with a Closing Mass celebrated by His Eminence Sean Cardinal O’Malley, OFM Cap., Archbishop Emeritus of Boston, on Saturday, March 14, at 4:30 p.m.*

After the Opening Mass, Adoration will take place continuously, to include overnight hours, through the Closing Mass on Saturday, March 14, at 4:30 p.m. The Closing Mass will conclude with a Eucharistic Procession through the Great Upper Church, followed by Solemn Benediction.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the Basilica’s regularly scheduled hours (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.) in the Chapel of Our Lady of Hostýn, the Confessional Chapel.

The faithful are invited to spend time in Adoration before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament during the National Shrine’s 40 Hours Devotion in observance of Pope Francis’ “24 Hours for the Lord” initiative.

*Both Masses will be livestreamed at www.nationalshrine.org/mass.