​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Monday and Memorial Day greetings and blessings to all. On this Feast of the Visitation I send special greetings to all mothers, especially those who are carrying life at this time or those who are hoping and praying to have the chance to carry new life but are struggling to do so at this time. Through the spirit of Elizabeth and Mary I ask God’s blessing upon all mothers for the gifts of hope and love that you give to the world. Mothers are truly special people. May those who want to be mothers be touched in a special way today by the spirits of Mary and Elizabeth, remember nothing is impossible for God!
 
I hope you are continuing to navigate through this Memorial Day and these Spring and late May days with faith and a hopefulness for the future.
 
Also, 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 our Memorial Day, our Monday, our week will be blessed with many wonderful and life-giving experiences. If we can take sometime today to smell the flowers, to enjoy the colors of creation and to let ourselves be loved! May God bless our journey through this day with his grace and presence in whatever we do, in whatever or whomever we encounter and in the living of this day. let us be mindful as we live this day of those who gave their lives at some moment in time so that we might live in freedom and peace. Peace in Christ’s Passion and Hope in the Risen Lord…Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: Gracious God, instill in us your Spirit, that we may become sisters and mother, brothers and father, aunts, uncles and cousins to one another as Mary and Elizabeth were for each other. May your love be the heart of our family, our community, our friendships that always bring us together; may Mary’s song of fearless hope and persevering joy becomes our song of joy and hope in the promise of your mercy. May our souls leap for joy like the child in Elizabeth’s womb every time we hear your voice today! Amen (Adapted from a prayer by Jay Cormier)
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​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Saturday greetings and blessings everyone! I hope you are continuing to navigate through these Spring and late May days with faith and a hopefulness for the future.
 
Also, 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 is that this will be a day blessed in God's presence, grace and love. That it will be a day bless 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! May you have peaceful experiences, life-giving encounters and time to encounter the presence of God in your life! It is the Saturday of the Memorial Day weekend, so we also want to prayer for all who sacrificed their lives for our nation and our world over the years. Those who fought for freedom, liberty and peace and gave the ultimate price of their life. May they now rest with God. Enjoy the day my friends, enjoy your Memorial Day weekend as best you can and know you are always in my prayers! Peace in Christ's Passion...Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: Grant us, O Lord, the gift of modesty. When we speak, teach us to give our opinion quietly and sincerely. Help us in success to realize what we owe to you and to the efforts of others, in failure to avoid dejection, and in all ways to be simple and natural, quiet in manner and lowly in thought, through Christ our Lord. Amen (Prayer by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin)
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​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Friday greetings and blessing to all. I hope you are continuing to navigate through these Spring and late May days with faith and a hopefulness for the future.
 
Also, 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 today is that all will encounter the wonderful tiny whispering sound of God’s presence in your life today. That all of you will be renewed in your journey, your mission in life and that in being honest with yourself you will overcome fear, hurt, anger, loneliness, jealousy and fatigue to be the person of joy, hope and love that God has created you to be! Enjoy your Friday and know you will all be in my prayers today and always. May your day be safe, and may your evening be blessed with rest and peace! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: O God, give us insight into our friendships. Help us to see your gift of love, your presence in them. Help us to be faithful friends to others, loyal, generous and kind. Grant us the gift through our friendships to love and be loved. Bless our friends this day and always with the richness of life and the faithfulness of our love. Amen!
 

Today’s Blessing: Thursday greetings and blessings to everyone! I hope you are continuing to navigate through these late May and Spring days with faith and a hopefulness for the future.
 
I would like to wish my grandnephew a very Happy Birthday today! He turns five today which is hard to believe. Michael, I hope you have happy birthday and a great day! Please know that I remembered you in my prayers this morning as I do every morning. Love, Great Uncle Paul.
 
Also, 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 our Thursday has started off well and will continue to be a good day. May God bless our work, our relationships and most importantly us today! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

Today’s Prayer: 
Let nothing disturb you.
Let nothing frighten you.
All things pass away.
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
They who have God lack nothing.
God alone is enough. (St. Teresa of Avila)
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​Today’s Blessing Prayer: Wednesday greetings and blessings to all. I hope your day has started well, if not may it become better as the day continues!
 
I hope you are continuing to navigate through these May and Spring days with faith and a hopefulness for the future.
 
Also, 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)
 
If the week so far has not been good may this truly be a hump day to get you over to the good side. If it has been a good week so far may this truly be a hump day to get you over to the downhill side of the week. God’s blessings on our work, our encounters, our experiences and upon everyone we meet today! Blessings upon all of you and those whom you love! Peace in Christ’s Passion…Fr. Paul

​Today’s Prayer: Loving God, you are always willing to teach us how to listen. May we be willing to have our ears open and ready to listen to the many ways you teach us today.  Help us to listen to those who enter our life today and give us the desire to serve and not be served. Help us move toward a greater wholeness in life that does not look to exclude but gifts us with the joy and hope of inclusion because all things are possible with God. Amen!