"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

Gospel John 3:1-8 There was a Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. He came to Jesus at night and said to him, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God, for no one can do these signs that you are doing unless God is with him." Jesus answered and said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you, unless one is born from above, he cannot see the Kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to him, "How can a man once grown old be born again? Surely he cannot reenter his mo

Good Monday Morning in the Second Week of Easter to all Priests! Good Monday Morning on the Second Week of Easter to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Peter Ha Dinh Dang, C.Ss .R. celebrating his Birthday today! 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 pr

"No soul will be justified until it turns with confidence to My mercy, and this is why the first Sunday after Easter is to be the Feast of Mercy. On that day, priests are to tell everyone about My great and unfathomable mercy. I am making you the [dispenser] of My mercy." ~ Jesus to St. Faustina (570) #Saints #Quotes #DivineMercySunday

MASS READINGS Gospel John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them and

Good Sunday Morning and Good Divine Mercy Sunday to all Priests! Good Divine Mercy Sunday morning to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Peter Ha Dinh Dang, CSsR celebrating his Birthday today! Let us pray for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all Chaplains who are preparing for their graduation. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Military personnel who have given their lives, or were injured and those continuin

"Where the Eucharist is, there is the King. And where the King is, there is the Kingdom. God's Kingdom is a Eucharistic Kingdom." ~ Scott Hahn #Saints #Quotes

MASS READINGS: Gospel Mark 16:9-15 When Jesus had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons. She went and told his companions who were mourning and weeping. When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. After this he appeared in another form to two of them walking along on their way to the country.They returned and told the others; but they did not believe them ei

Good Saturday Morning in the Octave of Easter to all Priests! Good Saturday Morning in the Octave of Easter to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Peter Phan, CSsR celebrating his Birthday today! Let us pray for Fr. Peter Chele celebrating his Birthday today! Let us pray for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all Chaplains in Military training as they prepare for their graduation. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for a

"O wonderful the dignity of priests; in their hands, as in the womb of the Blessed Virgin, the Son of God becomes incarnate." ~ St. Augustine #Saints #Quotes

MASS READINGS: Reading 1 Acts 4:1-12 After the crippled man had been cured, while Peter and John were still speaking to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple guard, and the Sadducees confronted them, disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead. They laid hands on Peter and John and put them in custody until the next day, since it was already evening. But many of those who heard the word came to believe and th

Good Tuesday Morning in the Octave of Easter to all Priests! Good Tuesday Morning in Easter's Octave to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Gioakim Dan Xuan Thanh celebrating his Birthday today! Let us intensify our prayers for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all Chaplains who are entering into a critical stage in their training. They will be simulating a War situation. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Mili

"The Most Blessed Sacrament is Christ made visible" ~ St. Gerard Majella #Saints #Quote

Luke 24:35-48 MASS READINGS Gospel Luke 24:35-48 The disciples of Jesus recounted what had taken place along the way, and how they had come to recognize him in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be with you." But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, "Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my

Good Thursday Morning in the Octave of Easter to all Priests! Good Thursday Morning in the Easter Octave to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us intensify our prayers for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all Chaplains who are entering into a critical stage in their training. They will be simulating a War situation. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Military personnel who have given their lives, or were injured and those co

"Without the priest, the passion and death of our Lord would be of no avail. It is the priest who continues the work of redemption here on earth." ~ St. John of Vianney #Saints #Quotes

"Supper at Emmaus" (1648) by Rembrandt (1606–1669). 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 disc

Good Wednesday Morning in the Easter Octave to all Priests! Good Wednesday Morning in the Easter Octave to all our PAPA Missionaries! Let us intensify our prayers for Chaplain Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all Chaplains who are entering into a critical stage in their training. They will be simulating a War situation. Pray for Chaplain Breven Bazzar during his discernment! Let us pray for all Military personnel who have given their lives, or were injured and those con

"It will not suffice to declare that we are "friends" of Christ, boasting of false merits: 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets' ( Lk 13: 26 ). True friendship with Jesus is expressed in the way of life: it is expressed with goodness of heart, with humility, meekness and mercy, love for justice and truth, a sincere and honest commitment to peace and reconciliation." ~ Pope Benedict XVI #Saints #Quotes

READINGS Sequence -- optional Victimae paschali laudes Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, Reconciles sinners to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal. Speak, Mary, declaring What you saw, wayfaring. “The tomb of Christ, who is living, T