INTRODUCTION Lent is here. It begins with our Lord Jesus Christ submitting himself under the prophetic call to repentance from his cousin, John, the Baptist, and allowing himself to be submerged in the water of the Jordan river for the ritual baptism, a commitment to convert and render his life to God. We see the heavens opening up, the Holy Spirit descending upon him in the form of a dove; and we hear the gentle voice of God, the Father, declaring: “ This is my beloved Son

"Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return " or "Repent, and believe in the Gospel" Today is Ash Wednesday . Lent begins. The three traditional Lenten practices are fasting, almsgiving (acts of charity) and praying. We are called to follow Jesus into the desert. Fasting is a discipline of the Catholic Church. Fasting is a powerful form of prayer, helps us discern God’s will, express sorrow for sins, work on humility and helps us detach from worldly thing

"He [the confessor] knows how much greater than your sins is the Mercy of God, this Mercy which grants you pardon through his ministry. He applies to you the infinite merits of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ with which he can wash away all stains from your soul." ~ St. John Bosco #Saints #Quotes

Good Ash Wednesday morning to all Priests! Good Ash Wednesday morning to all PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Vincent J. Dulock, CSB celebrating his Birthday, today! Let us pray for Chaplain Capt. Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR while he will be training this lent at the Military Chaplain School! Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Strickland! Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV! Pray for peace; pray the rosary! Here are the PAPA Morning Prayers on our Website! HAVE A BLESSED ASH

We frequently repeat, "God is good, and all the time God is good!" And it's forever true!!! Throughout the night, this scripture went through my mind; it's for me and for each of you. Cling to it! "Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him." (Mt. 7: 9 - 1

"It was the priests of the Church who taught me to pray and to forgive my persecutors… it was through the direction of a Sister of Notre Dame, Sister Herlinde, that I learned to interpret the Ten Commandments; and then I also beheld for the first time the glimmering light of truth and the majesty of the Church. In this Church we do not have to fight for our rights because we are black. She had colored saints – Augustine, Benedict the Moor, Monica. The Church is broad a

READINGS Reading 1 James 1:12-18 Blessed is he who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proven he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him. No one experiencing temptation should say, "I am being tempted by God"; for God is not subject to temptation to evil, and he himself tempts no one. Rather, each person is tempted when lured and enticed by his desire. Then desire conce

Good Shrove Tuesday morning to all Priests! Good Shrove Tuesday to all PAPA Missionaries! Continue to pray for Chaplain Capt. Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all the Chaplains training at the Military Chaplain School! Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Strickland! Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV! Pray for peace; pray the rosary! Here are our PAPA Morning Prayers on our Website! HAVE A TERRIFIC TUESDAY!

"Vocations aren't the result of planning, but an encounter with God that changes your life." ~ Pope Francis #Saints #Quotes

Good Monday morning to all Priests! Good Monday morning and Happy President's Day to all USA PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Chaplain Capt. Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all the Chaplains training at the Military Chaplain School! Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Strickland! Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV! Pray for peace; pray the rosary! Here are our PAPA Morning Prayers on our Website! HAVE A BLESSED AND HAPPY PRESIDENT'S DAY!

MASS READINGS: Gospel Mark 8:11-13 The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation." Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore. REFLECTION "Why does this generation seek a sign? The Pharisees demanded a sign. Many of us grow impatient wi

“O Priest! You are not of yourself because you are of 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 canno

Good Morning to all the Priests! Good Sunday Morning to all PAPA Missionaries! Let us continue to pray for Chaplain Capt. Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all the Chaplains training at the Military Chaplain School. Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Strickland! Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV! Pray for peace; pray the rosary! Here are the PAPA Morning Prayers on our Website! HAVE A WONDERFUL SUNDAY!

St Anthony of Padua Church. Stained glass. Jesus : the sermon on the Mount. Vung Tau. Vietnam. MASS READINGS Gospel Matthew 5:17-37 Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the

"Give me ten zealous priests and I will convert the whole world." ~ St. Philip Neri #Saints #Quotes

Good Morning to all Priests! Good Saturday Morning to all PAPA Missionaries! Let us pray for Fr. Jonathan Raia and Fr. John the Baptist CSsR celebrating their Birthdays today! Continue to pray for Chaplain Capt. Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all the Chaplains training at the Military Chaplain School. Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Strickland! Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV! Pray for peace; pray the rosary! Here are our PAPA Morning Prayers on our Website! HAVE A HAPPY S

MASS READINGS Gospel Mark 8:1-10 In those days when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat, Jesus summoned the disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd,because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. If I send them away hungry to their homes, they will collapse on the way, and some of them have come a great distance.” His disciples answered him, “Where can anyone get enough bread to satisfy them here in this des

"I believe that were it not for the Holy Mass, as of this moment the world would be in the abyss." ~ St. Leonard of Port Maurice #Saints #Quotes

Good Friday morning to all Priests! Good Friday morning to all PAPA Missionaries! Continue to pray for Chaplain Capt. Father Michael J. T. Nguyen, CSsR and all the Chaplains training at the Military Chaplain School, aka "Holy Boot Camp!" Let us pray for Bishop Joseph Strickland! Let us pray for Pope Leo XIV! Pray for peace; pray the rosary! Here are our PAPA Morning Prayers on our Website! HAVE A BLESSED FRIDAY!

MASS READINGS Gospel Mark 7:31-37 Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. He took him off by himself away from the crowd. He put his finger into the man's ears and, spitting, touched his tongue; then he looked up to heaven and groaned, and said to him,"Ephphatha!" (that is, "Be opened!") And immedia