When Is Benediction in Mass?

The actual benediction or blessing follows exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, i.e., the placing of the consecrated Host in a monstrance set upon the altar or at least exposition of a ciborium containing the Blessed Sacrament.

What is benediction Catholic Church?

In the Roman Catholic Church benediction commonly means a blessing of persons (e.g., the sick) or objects (e.g., religious articles). ... Benediction of the blessed sacrament, a nonliturgical devotional service, has as its central act the blessing of the congregation with the eucharistic Host.

What is holy hour and benediction?

Repeats every first Sunday of the month. On the first Sunday of every month at St. Peter Church, we will have a special hour of prayer, worship and silence before the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. This Catholic devotion invites participants to simply "be still" in the presence of our Eucharistic Lord.