Today’s Blessing: Sunday greetings and blessings to all! Again, I hope you are navigating through these March Lenten days with faith and hopefulness in the future.
 
Once again, I offer you Pope Francis’ Prayer…
 
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, and the Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of All People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
 
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
(Prayer Composed by Pope Francis)
 
I ask God’s blessing on all of us that we journey through this Fifth Sunday of Lent that it may be a peaceful, restful and life-giving day. May God bless us with the richness of his loving presence throughout the day.  May God bless all of us as we ready ourselves to begin a new week. May the week ahead be one that runs smoothly and peacefully with many graced moments! Have a wonderful graced filled day everyone! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: Father, creator of unfailing light, give that same light to those who call upon you in these unusual times. May our lips today and everyday praise you; our lives proclaim your goodness, our works and the living of life give you honor and our voices celebrate you forever. God of Life and Healing hear us today and always. Amen! (Adapted from a Psalm Prayer in Prayer of Christians Sunday Morning Prayer Week I)

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Saturday greetings and blessings to all and Happy Solemnity of the Annunciation! Today we certainly call upon the presence and intercession of Mary to enliven our life with hope and joy!
 
As always, I hope you are navigating through these early March Lenten days with faith and hopefulness in the future.
 
Once again, I offer you Pope Francis’ Prayer…
 
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, and the Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of All People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
 
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
(Prayer Composed by Pope Francis)
 
Today’s blessing prayer goes out to you through the intercession of Mary. I pray that God will bless us all with the faith and hope of Mary so that our lives too can be a “yes” to God! I also pray that God will bless all mothers today in gratitude for their “yes”! And a special prayer of blessing for all expecting mothers. Blessings on all women for the life they bring to the world! And through the intercession of Mary, I ask for God’s healing to come upon our world. Have a blessed and holy day everyone and may God’s blessing and Mary’s presence be with you! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: O God of Eternal Love, through the loving “yes” of Mary, your Word, Jesus, took flesh in her womb. We pray today that we who believe in Christ as our Redeemer may share in the gift of his presence in our life. We ask for the grace to say yes each day and thus bring about the birth of your Eternal Word in the world once again. May the living of our life today be our “yes” to your love.
 
We also remember this day all mothers and we ask your blessing through the intercession of Mary upon them. We are grateful for their, “yes” to life and for the way they have blessed us with their presence and their love! Amen!
 
Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed are thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death
Amen.

Today’s Blessing Prayer: Friday greetings and blessings to all and welcome to April. I pray that you are navigating through these Spring Lenten days with faith and hope in the future.
 
Once again, I offer you Pope Francis’ Prayer…
 
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, and the Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of All People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
 
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
(Prayer Composed by Pope Francis)
 
​I would like to offer a shout out to my brother-in-law John on his birthday… Happy Birthday John, many blessings today and always. Have a great Birthday and make sure you celebrate at least a little. Love, PR

My prayer of blessing today is a simple one that all of us will have a graced filled, safe and healthy Friday, one that helps us to trust and hope in God’s presence and action in the world. May we all be blessed with richness of what matters to God and touched with the presence of God in all we do today. Have a peaceful, safe and healthy Friday everyone and please continue to pray for peace in the Ukraine. Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

​Today’s Payer: St. Augustine tells us that understanding is the reward given by faith, so we should not try to understand in order to believe, but we should believe in order to understand. So, we pray to you our loving God for the grace that will help us to always believe. Enliven us when we are weak with the strength to believe in your healing way and so that we may always live a holy way of life. Grant us the wisdom to recognize your presence in our lives that comes from within us and others. Be always near to us that when necessary we may take comfort in your love! Amen!

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Thursday greetings and blessings to all. As always, I hope and pray you are continuing to navigate through these March Lenten days with faith and hopefulness for the future.
 
Once again, I offer you Pope Francis’ Prayer…
 
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, and the Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of All People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
 
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
(Prayer Composed by Pope Francis)
 
I want to thank you for your prayers this week. We had a very nice and spirited closing to the mission here at Our Lady of Fatima yesterday. I will be headed back home later this morning. I am most grateful to all who made the mission and to all of you who offered a prayer or two for us.
 
I would like to send a shout out to my niece Bridget, who celebrates her birthday today and who just moved into a new house in a new city. Happy Birthday, Bridget! Hopefully you will celebrate the gift of this day at least a little! Many blessings today and always. Love your Uncle Paul!
 
My prayer of blessing today is that all of us remain focused on our faith, on our relationship with God and on all the wonderful things God has done for us. May we never give in to hopelessness and look elsewhere to a god that we or the world creates. Many blessing to all today. May your Thursday be touched with hope and joy. May you journey through this day in safety and through the presence and grace of God continue to be faithful at day’s end! If you are in need of God’s healing may you be so touched by God today. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: Compassionate God, at times our hearts get out of focus. When this happens everything becomes an effort, life is difficult, and we struggle to be faithful. In these moments remind us of Your Son’s words “For human beings it is impossible, but not for God. All things are possible for God” Do not let us be afraid and thus give in to life’s troubles and create our own molten calf. Rather help us, stay close to you, by reaching out to others, doing something creative with passion, and always living the fullness of life. Enliven us always in Your Holy Spirit of hope, so that we may live life with Passion together. And may the Passion of Jesus Christ be always in our hearts! Amen.

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Wednesday greetings and blessings to all. I hope and pray you are navigating through these March Lenten days with faith and hopefulness for the future.
 
Once again, I offer you Pope Francis’ Prayer…
 
O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.
We entrust ourselves to you, and the Health of the Sick.
At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain,
with steadfast faith.
You, Salvation of All People, know what we need.
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.
Help us, Mother of Divine Love,
to conform ourselves to the Father’s will
and to do what Jesus tells us:
He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us,
through the Cross, to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.
 
We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God.
Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
(Prayer Composed by Pope Francis)
 
Today is the last day of mission here at Our Lady of Fatima Parish in New London, NH, so once again I ask for your prayers for all making the mission and for the preacher!
 
My prayer of blessing today goes out to everyone – that you may encounter the love of God in some special way today; through the gesture of another person, through an experience of life, through an encounter with God within yourself. May God’s love enliven a well-spring of joy within you that you can share with all you meet today. And may you find the joy and mercy of God within you and share it with the world! May today be a day of many blessings and a day without too much stress! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: O God, you call us to be in love with you just as you are in love with us. Give us the grace to not be afraid of your gifts of love and mercy in our lives. Help us not to fear your invitation to intimacy and may we never hesitate to share your love with another. Grant us the strength to never forget the tenderness of your joyful loving presence and to trust that you will bring us home. Amen!