MSGR. FEDERICO BRITTO

PASTOR’S CORNER

March 17, 2024

May Jesus Christ, who restored a steadfast spirit within us, be with you!

           It seems as if our prayer list grows daily. We pray for family, friends, fellow parishioners , our city and world. I am requesting that you add one more prayer petition. We are obligated to pray for Family, Church, world and community. Please include on your prayer list. The country of Haiti. Once again, turmoil is existing. The government is in crisis and the people are being neglected, abandoned, and lose of lives. Please pray for Hati, and for our parishioners who have families there.

We are quickly approaching the end of our Lenten season. Maintain your Lenten resolutions. Ask God to shower his grace upon you to assist you in these final weeks of Lent. I also encourage you to attend the final weeks of St. Cyprian Lenten Journey. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Sacrament of Confession at least twice a year. Lent/Easter is that time. Do not let this sacrament pass you by. Receive the grace its offers.

      Holy week begins March 24th with Pam Sunday.  I really encourage to attend the Tridium of Hoy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. We will also have the Seven Last Words on Good Friday. We renew our faith and reflect on Jesus commitment to us through His passion, death and resurrection. Make every effort to attend the Holy Week liturgies.

      Our readings for today’s mass reminds us of Christ’s obedience to God the Father. Jesus’ “yes” to die for this sins of many allowed believes to have an opportunity for eternal life. His death brought eternal life and salvation to all: “if a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it produces much fruit.”

      May we learn to sacrifice our own self-interest, demonstrate acts of love for others, and put our faith in action, we can produce much fruit and help others in their faith.

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Peace and Blessings,

Msgr. Britto