​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Greetings and blessings to all on this Spy Wednesday. I hope you are continuing to navigate through these early spring days with a sense of hopefulness!
 
As we journey through this most holy week, I once again 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)
 
As we begin this last full day of Lent and perhaps to enter the Triduum my prayer of blessing is that our day, will be filled with God’s many blessings and that we will take some time to enter into the holiness of these next few days. May God bless us these Holy Days and always with the trust, the faith, the hope, the love, the mercy and the joy to never give up on our relationship with God. That we will always know even in the midst of our struggles and the struggles of the world that God is with us and that God will never leave us to face life alone! Have a blessed and holy day. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: At the name of Jesus every knee must bend in heaven, on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father! Loving God, help us to always be faithful and may the gods of the world not temp us into betraying our friendship with you. Grace us with the strength to always trust in your presence especially when we struggle. Help us to keep hope and joy alive through your word and sacrament! Amen!

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Tuesday greetings and blessings to everyone! I hope you are continuing to navigating through these early days of spring and Holy Week with a sense of hope.
 
As we journey through this most holy time, 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 asking for God’s blessing today is that we will all have a good and lifegiving day. One filled with many blessings. I pray that all of us will be rich in the special graces of this most holy of weeks and the extravagant love of God will touch our lives in many life-giving ways today. Have a holy and blessed Tuesday everyone. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: Lord Jesus, we thank you for your great love. We are sorry for having troubled you by not embracing, by rejecting, by denying, by betraying your love. Help us to be people of hope, to be people of joy, to be people of faith. Help us to be people who fall in love with you again! You know the weakness of our human hearts. Grace us with hearts alive with your joy filled love. Gift us with faith filled spirits that will help us to make good choices as we journey through this life to the mystery of your everlasting love! Amen!

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Monday of Holy Week greetings and blessings to all. I hope you are continuing to navigate through these early days of spring. As we journey through this most Holy Week, 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 this morning to bless this Holy Week and fill it with many graces. May the God of Abraham and Sarah, the God of the woman with the alabaster jar of oil, the God of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, the God of Peter, James and John, the God of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, the God of the Centurion standing at the Cross, bless and be with all of us as we make our way through this most Holy Week.
 
My prayers of blessing are with all of you today, throughout this week and always. In the quiet and unbusy moments of these days please give sometime to God, even if you are finding life busy with many things. Take some time this week to connect with God in some special way. You will not regret it! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: Loving God, help us to enter more deeply into this journey of Holy Week. May we always have the faith of true friendship with you. May our actions express this friendship and thus make your presence known to all that we meet. Touch us with your extravagant love so in our moments of doubt and struggle we will not turn away from you but turn towards you trusting in your compassionate love. Give us hearts which are humble and open to forgiveness. Give us spirits alive with your joy and love. Amen!

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Palm Sunday greetings and blessings to everyone! I hope you will be taking a little time to celebrate this holy day and that you will give a little time to God.
 
We enter the most sacred of all weeks in the Christian tradition today. Holy Week brings to a close this long journey of Lent. We begin with Palm Sunday and we make the journey through the week celebrating Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and we end with Easter Sunday.
 
I hope you will give some time to God during these high holy days. This is a special week. It is a time to slow down a bit and allow the Word of God and the focus of each day to help us connect in a special way with God. Please don’t let this week pass by as if it is just another week in life. Make it is special week. Take some time in whatever way you can to enter the Triduum, Good Friday is the simplest and I think the most powerful of the three days. At the very least this week make some special time for prayer and reflection. Read the Passions of each of the Gospels. Try and focus on all that takes place and if you can place yourself in the story of Jesus’ final days and hours among us.
 
As we make our way through this Holy Week we might remember the images of last year’s Holy Week from Rome. Pope Francis a solitary figure walking in the rain, leading prayer, standing before the cross. We these images in mind as always 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 God will be with all of us in a special way throughout this most Holy Week. May God grace us with a special blessing that will enliven our faith, strength our hope, embrace us with love and fill our heart with the joy of the Gospel that we will proclaim by the living of our life each day. I pray that God will bless us with a very holy and peaceful Palm Sunday and be present to us and our world this day, throughout this Holy Week and always. Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: At the name of Jesus every knee must bend, in heaven, on earth and under the earth and every tongue proclaim to the glory of God the Father, that Jesus Christ is Lord!

​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Saturday greetings and blessings to all! I hope you are continuing to navigate through these early spring days with a sense of hopefulness.
 
We enter the most sacred of all weeks in the Christian tradition tomorrow. We call it Holy Week and it brings to a close this long journey of Lent. We begin with Palm Sunday and we make the journey through the week celebrating Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and we end with Easter Sunday. However, this Holy Week will be a little different and we continue to deal with Covid 19 and it’s restrictions.
 
I hope you will give some time to God during these high holy days. This is a special week. It is a time to slow down a bit and allow the Word of God and the focus of each day to help us connect in a special way with God. Please don’t let this week pass by as if it is just another week in life. Make it is special week. Take some time in whatever way you can to enter the Triduum, Good Friday is the simplest and I think the most powerful of the three days. At the very least this week make some special time for prayer and reflection. Read the Passions of each of the Gospels. Try and focus on all that takes place and if you can place yourself in the story of Jesus’ final days and hours among us.
 
Once again as we journey through this holy time, 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 God will be with all of us in a special way throughout this most Holy Week. May God grace us with a special blessing that will enliven our faith, strength our hope, embrace us with love and fill our heart with the joy of the Gospel that we will proclaim by the living of our life each day. I pray that God will bless us with a peaceful Saturday and be present to us and our world.
Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: Loving God, open our hearts to the hope of your promises. Give us faith filled hearts that recognize your presence in our life today and always. Grace our hearts so that they may be filled with your love and that we will share your love with all we meet. Deepen our faith, hope and love this day and always so that we will never reject you, so that we will always have faith, see with hope filled eyes, live your love and proclaim the joy of the Gospel with our lives! Amen!