he First Friday devotion is a Catholic practice of honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus by attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion on the first Friday of nine consecutive months. This devotion is rooted in the belief that Jesus promised special graces to those who honor His Sacred Heart through this practice.
Here's a more detailed explanation:
Origin:
The First Friday devotion stems from revelations attributed to Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century.
Core Practice:
It involves receiving Holy Communion on the first Friday of nine consecutive months.
Purpose:
The devotion is an act of reparation for sins against the Sacred Heart and an expression of love and trust in His mercy.
Promises:
Those who participate in the First Friday devotion are believed to receive special graces, including the grace of final repentance and the assurance of not dying in disgrace or without the sacraments.
About This Event
The First Fridays devotion arises from the private revelations of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690). One of the promises Jesus made to St. Margaret Mary is as follows: "I promise you in the excessive mercy of my Heart that my all-powerful love will grant to those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in my disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment."
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Saint Ann Catholic Church 207 N. Broad Street Edenton, NC 27932
Fr. Anit Augustine Jacob, M.S.
(252) 415-0101
