Gospel John 6:22-29 [After Jesus had fed the five thousand men, his disciples saw him walking on the sea.] The next day, the crowd that remained across the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not gone along with his disciples in the boat, but only his disciples had left. Other boats came from Tiberias near the place where they had eaten the bread when the Lord gave thanks. When the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they

O Lord, The house of my soul is narrow; enlarge it that you may enter in. It is ruinous, O repair it! It displeases Your sight. I confess it, I know. But who shall cleanse it, to whom shall I cry but to you? Cleanse me from my secret faults, O Lord, and spare Your servant from strange sins. ~ St. Augustine

The Supper at Emmaus by Filippo Tarchiani MASS READINGS Gospel Luke 24:13-35 That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus' disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, "What are you discussing as yo

Good Sunday Morning, the Third Sunday in Eastertide, to all Priests! Good Sunday Morning, the Third Sunday in Eastertide to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. John Upton celebrating his Birthday today! Congratulations to Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR's and for all the graduating Chaplains at the Chaplain Military School! PAPA is praying for you all! "Pro Deo et Patria! "For God and Country!" Pray that all the families who attended the Military Grad

"In order to hold on firmly to your faith, you must choose the Road of Hope followed by the disciples of Christ and not the road to death offered by the world. Many people today repeatedly assert, 'I'." ~ Cardinal Francis Xavier N. Van Thuan #Saints #Quotes

Good Saturday Morning in the Second Week of Easter to all Priests! Good Saturday Morning in Eastertide to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Victor Perez celebrating his Birthday today! Let us pray for Fr. Binu Johnson celebrating his Ordination Anniversary today! Congratulations to Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR's and for all the graduating Chaplains at the Chaplain Military School! PAPA is praying for you all! "Pro Deo et Patria! "For God and Cou

MASS READINGS: Gospel John 6:16-21 When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them.The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing. When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.” They wanted to

"O Priest, who are you? You are not yourself because you are God. You are not of yourself because you are the servant and minister of Christ. You are not your own because you are the spouse of the Church. You are not yourself because you are the mediator between God and man. You are not from yourself because you are nothing. What then are you? Nothing and everything. O Priest! Take care lest what was said to Christ on the cross be said to you: 'He saved others, himself he can

Good Friday Morning in Eastertide to all Priests! Good Friday Morning in Eastertide to all our PAPA Missionaries! Congratulations to Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR's and for all the graduating Chaplains at the Chaplain Military School! PAPA is praying for you all! "Pro Deo et Patria! "For God and Country!" Pray that all the families who attended the Military Graduations return home safely! Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for

MASS READINGS: Gospel John 6:1-15 Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. The Jewish feast of Passover was near. When Jesus raised his eyes and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, he said to Philip, "Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?" He said this to test him, because he himself knew what he was going to

"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words, 'Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health." ~ St. Bernadette Soubirous

MASS READINGS: Gospel John 3:31-36 The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things. But the one who comes from heaven is above all. He testifies to what he has seen and heard, but no one accepts his testimony. Whoever does accept his testimony certifies that God is trustworthy. For the one whom God sent speaks the words of God. He does not ration his gift of the Spirit . The Father loves the Son and has given ever

Good Thursday Morning in the Second Week of Eastertide to all Priests! Good Thursday Morning in Eastertide to all our PAPA Missionaries! Congratulations to Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR's and for all the graduating Chaplains at the Chaplain Military School! Pray for safe travels for all the families who attended the Military Graduations! Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Military personnel who have given their lives, or

"Saint Bernard tells us that everything has come to us through Mary; and we may also say that everything has come to us through the priest; yes, all happiness, all graces, all heavenly gifts. If we had not the Sacrament of Orders, we should not have Our Lord. Who placed Him there, in that tabernacle? It was the priest." ~ St. John Marie Vianney #Saints #Quotes #Priesthood

MASS READINGS Gospel John 3:16-21 God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him will not be condemned, but whoever does not believe has already been condemned, because he has not believed in the name of the only-begotten Son of God. And this is th

Good Wednesday Morning of the Second Week in Easter to all Priests! Good Wednesday Morning of the Second Week in Easter to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for good weather and safe travels to the Graduation for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR's family and friends and for all the graduating Chaplains and their families. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Military personnel who have given their lives, or were injured an

"The celebration of Holy Mass is as valuable as the death of Jesus on the cross." ~ Saint Thomas Aquinas #Saints #Quotes

READINGS Reading 1 Acts 4:32-37 The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the Apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them , bring

Good Tuesday Morning of the Second Week of Eastertide to all Priests! Good Tuesday Morning of the Second Week of Eastertide to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for good weather and safe travels to the Graduation for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR's family and friends and for all the graduating Chaplains and their families. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Military personnel who have given their lives, or were injure

"Every slightest failing on our part brings the community under the judgment of God. Every least increase of priestly virtue brings it blessing." ~ Ven. Arch. Fulton J. Sheen