​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Monday greetings and blessings to all! As always, I hope and pray you are continuing to navigate through this last day of February and last few days of Ordinary Time before Lent with faith and a 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)
 
My prayer of blessing for all today is that our love may more and more abound in wisdom, knowledge, understanding and wealth of experience so that we may continue to learn to value the things that really matter and that we will always be blessed with a harvest of faith, hope and love which God has planted within us to the glory and praise of God for ever and ever. Amen. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: Compassionate God, at times our hearts seems troubled. 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. 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: Sunday greetings and blessings to all! I hope and pray you are continuing to navigate through these last two days of February and this last Sunday of Ordinary Time for a while as we prepare to begin the Season of Lent with faith and a 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)
 
Just a note – Today is an important feast day for us Passionists, it is the Feast of St. Gabriel Possenti of Our Lady of Sorrows– a Passionist Saint, who is patron of youth. He died of tuberculosis at the age of 24 before he was ordained. Millions of pilgrims visit St. Gabriel's shrine in Isola del Gran Sasso d'Italia near Teramo each year.
 
My prayer today is for God’s blessings upon all of us wherever we are and in whatever we will encounter today. I pray that we stay safe, warm, and have a great day. May we find the richness of God’s presence in our lives today and always. I pray that today will be a restful and peaceful day that will ready us for the beginning of a new work week and the beginning of our journey through Lent! Have an enjoyable Sunday everyone and don’t forget to give God a little time today! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: O God creator of all good things, you are our light and our salvation, whom should we fear. You are the stronghold, the rock of our life, of whom should we be afraid? Help us as we live each day by discerning what is right and true, by taking comfort and always hoping in you. Guide us along your right path knowing that you are always with us and you will never leave us to face life alone. Amen!

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Saturday greetings and blessings to all! I hope and pray you are continuing to navigate through these final days of February with faith and a 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)
 
My prayer of blessing on this Saturday morning is that this will be a day blessed in God's presence, grace and love. That it will be a day blessed with wonderful experiences, safe travel, if you are traveling, and the rest and relaxation that will help you to enjoy the gift of your life! Have a great Saturday everyone and don’t forget to give God a little time this weekend. Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: Take, O Lord, and receive my entire liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will. All that I am and all that I possess you have given me: I surrender it all to you to be disposed of according to your will. Give me only your love and your grace; with these I will be rich enough, and I will desire nothing more. Amen. (St. Ignatius of Loyola)
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​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Friday greetings and blessings to all! I hope and pray you are continuing to navigate through these late February days with faith and a 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 would also like to remember all Passionists today as we celebrate the Feast of the Solemn Commemoration of the Passion. May Jesus Christ’s Passion be truly always in our hearts!
 
My prayer today is for God’s blessings upon all of you wherever you are and in whatever you are encounter today. I pray you stay safe, warm, and have a great day. May you find the richness of God’s presence in your life today and always. Also, I pray that the end of this day will bring you to the beginning of a restful and enjoyable weekend. Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: May the Cross of My Lord, Be my Standard, Be my Comfort, Be the Answer to all dark questions, Be the Light of all nights, Be the Sign that You, Loving God have chosen us, Be the mysterious and sure Sign that we are Yours for eternity. Amen." (Fr. Karl Rahner, S.J.)
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​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Thursday greetings and blessings to all! I hope and pray you are continuing to navigate through these late February days with faith and a 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)
 
My prayer of blessing today is that your day will be filled with the richness of God's salt that will bring blessings into your life and the lives of all you meet. May you have a day blessed with a strong faith, life-giving hope, rich love and energizing joy. Be well and safe everyone and have a great Thursday! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: O God, flavor us with the salt of holy joy, courage and strength to serve you this day and always. Enkindle your love in us and then walk with us along the next stretch of road before us. We do not see very far ahead, but when we arrive at the horizon now before us, may a new prospective open before us, and let us meet it with peace. Amen (Adapted from a prayer by St. Teresa Benedicta if the Cross)
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