Daily Thoughts: Pope Francis in an address on April 1, 2013 said the following: "The grace contained in the sacraments of Easter is an enormous potential for the renewal of our personal existence, of family life, of social relations. However, everything passes through the human heart: if I let myself be touched by the grace of the Risen Christ, if I let him change me in that aspect of mine which is not good, which can hurt me and others, I allow the victory of Christ to be affirmed in my life."
Are we open to the grace of the Easter sacrements? Will we allow that grace to change us? Happy Easter Thursday everyone! Don't forget to make a joyful noise today!
Daily Prayer: Be with us today O God, be with us as we wake, be with us as we watch and live this day, be with us if we weep and morn, give your angels and saints charge over us when we sleep. Tend us, O Lord, if we are sick today, help us if we are weary to find rest today, jounrey with us through the last steps of life today if you are calling us. Comfort us if we are suffering today, give compassion to us if we are afflicted today and celebrate with us as we life today in your joy, We ask all of this and live this day for the sake of your love for us! Amen (Adapted from a prayer by St. Augustine of Hippo)
Daily Blessing: Easter blessing to all on the Thursday of Easter Week. I hope your day is getting off to a go start. We begin the third full day of retreat here in Jamaica. Please continue to keep the seven Passionist Volunteers in your prayers and if you have time their director also!
Have a blessed day rich in the grace of Easter. May the Risen Christ touch your life with the joy that first Easter. May you be touch by the newness of life as you encounter other, journey through your day and celebrate the gift of family and friends. Peace in Christ's Passion and the Risen Lord...Fr. Paul
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