THIRD WEEK OF LENT
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: FEAST DAY ~ MARCH 28, 2025
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Greetings, and blessings, beloved family, and Happy Friday, Third Week of Lent!
We thank God for His mercy and the gift of faith. May God’s grace and mercy be with us all during this season of our Lenten journey and may this Lenten season lead us to deeper conversion, greater love, and unwavering trust in His divine will. Wishing us all a love-filled and spiritually enriching Lenten journey. Amen
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PRAYER FOR POPE FRANCIS
“Loving God, we thank you for the unwavering faith and leadership of Pope Francis. As he recovers from his hospitalization, we humbly ask for your healing touch upon his body, your peace upon his mind, and your comfort for his spirit. Grant him strength, renewed energy, and a continued ability to serve your flock with compassion and wisdom. We entrust him to your loving care, and we pray that he may soon be restored to good health, if it be your will. Through Christ our Lord, Amen”
PRAYER FOR THE VICTIMS OF NATURAL DISASTER: We join our Holy Father, Pope Francis to pray for the people of Bahía Blanca, in Argentina, affected by the recent floods the area is suffering. We specifically pray for those who have lost their lives due to this natural disaster and their families and all those who are missing and displaced from their homes. May the good Lord grant them all peace and comfort during this challenging time.
On this special feast day, as we continue our Lenten journey, with special intention through the intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary, and the Saints, particularly Saint Joseph, Patron of the dying, we pray for the sick and dying and all those who mourn the loss of their loved ones and celebrate their memorial anniversary today. We pray for our loved ones who have recently died, for the victims of the recent flood in Argentina and we continue to pray for the repose of the gentle souls of all the faithful departed, may the Lord receive them into the light of Eternal Kingdom. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their gentle souls and souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in perfect peace with our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen 
“Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labors for their good deeds go with them.” ~ Rev 14:13
PRAYER FOR THE DEAD: In your hands, O Lord, we humbly entrust our brothers and sisters. In this life, you embraced them with your tender love; deliver them now from every evil, and bid them eternal rest. The old order has passed away: welcome them into paradise, where there will be no sorrow, no weeping or pain, but fullness of peace and joy with your Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen
THE HOLY FATHER, POPE FRANCIS’ MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2025: FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH For families in crisis: Let us pray that broken families might discover the cure for their wounds through forgiveness, rediscovering each other’s gifts, even in their differences. (https://popesprayerusa.net/popes-intentions/)
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PRAYER FOR PEACE ~ POPE FRANCIS:
Lord God of peace, hear our prayer!
A PRAYER FOR PEACE: Lord Jesus Christ, You are the true King of peace. In You alone is found freedom. Please free our world from conflict. Bring unity to troubled nations. Let Your glorious peace reign in every heart. Dispel all darkness and evil. Protect the dignity of every human life. Replace hatred with Your love. Give wisdom to world leaders. Free them from selfish ambition. Eliminate all violence and war. Glorious Virgin Mary, Saint Michael the Archangel, Every Angel and Saint: Please pray for peace. Pray for unity amongst nations. Pray for unity amongst all people. Pray for the most vulnerable. Pray for those suffering. Pray for the fearful. Pray for those most in need. Pray for us all. Jesus, Son of the Living God, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear our prayers. Jesus, I trust in You! Amen
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A PRAYER TO WALK HUMBLY THROUGH LENT: Father, In Micah 6:8, You say, “O people, the LORD has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” Today we choose to walk humbly with You. We choose to live by Your Holy Spirit and to follow Your lead. Help us to hear You clearly, for we do not want to walk by pride or self-sufficiency, we want to walk with You. In Jesus’ name, Amen
God of goodness and mercy, hear my prayer as I begin this Lenten journey with you. Let me be honest with myself as I look into my heart and soul, noticing the times I turn away from you. Guide me as I humbly seek to repent and return to your love. May humility guide my efforts to be reconciled with you and live forever in your abundant grace. Transform me this Lent, heavenly Father. Give me the strength to commit myself to grow closer to you each day. Amen
LENTEN FAST AND ABSTINENCE (Lenten Fast and Abstinence regulations from the USCCB): Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting and abstinence for Catholics. In addition, Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence.
For members of the Latin Catholic Church, the norms on fasting are obligatory from age 18 until age 59. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal. The norms concerning abstinence from meat are binding upon members of the Latin Catholic Church from age 14 onwards
Members of the Eastern Catholic Churches are to observe the particular law of their own sui iuris Church. If possible, the fast on Good Friday is continued until the Easter Vigil (on Holy Saturday night) as the “paschal fast” to honor the suffering and death of the Lord Jesus, and to prepare ourselves to share more fully and to celebrate more readily His Resurrection.
SAINT(S) OF THE DAY: MEMORIAL OF SAINT CONON OF NASO, ABBOT; SAINT STEPHEN HARDING, ABBOT; AND SAINT GONTRAN, KING AND CONFESSOR – FEAST DAY: MARCH 28TH: Today, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Conon of Naso, Abbot, known for his deep piety, miraculous works, and care for the poor (Patron Saint of Naso, Sicily); Saint Stephen Harding, Abbot, a co-founder of the Cistercian Order and a model of monastic reform (Patron Saint of Cistercians and monks); and Saint Gontran, King and Confessor, a ruler known for his humility, justice, and devotion to his people (Patron Saint of divorced people, guardians, and repentant murderers).
Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and these Holy Saints, we humbly pray for the conversion of sinners, for all religious leaders who guide the faithful, and for rulers to govern with wisdom and compassion. May we, like these saints, strive for holiness in our respective callings. Amen.
Saint Conon of Naso, Saint Stephen Harding, and Saint Gontran ~ Pray for us!
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SAINT CONON OF NASO, ABBOT: “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” (Matthew 5:8) Saint Conon of Naso (1139–1236) was a nobleman from Naso, Sicily, born into wealth but drawn to a life of deep faith and simplicity. At the age of 15, he renounced his worldly privileges and became a monk, embracing a life of solitude and prayer. Eventually, he was called to serve as the abbot of his monastery, guiding others in their spiritual journey. Upon his parents’ passing, he distributed his inheritance to the poor, demonstrating radical detachment from earthly riches.
During a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Saint Conon received a vision warning him of a priest’s spiritual peril. Acting swiftly, he confronted the priest, who, struck with conviction, repented and gave his hoarded wealth to the needy. This miraculous insight was only one of many in his life. Another account tells of how he healed a boy afflicted with paralysis.
Saint Conon passed away on March 28, 1236, and after his death, numerous miracles were attributed to his intercession. In 1571, during a famine in Naso, he appeared in a vision to a ship captain, instructing him to deliver grain to the starving people. The captain obeyed, and the town was saved from hunger. Through his example of charity, faith, and obedience to God’s will, Saint Conon teaches us the power of detachment and trust in divine providence.
PRAYER: Almighty God, You called Saint Conon to a life of simplicity, prayer, and service. Through his intercession, grant us the grace to seek You above all things and to trust in Your divine providence. May we, like him, be generous with what You have given us, remembering that all things belong to You. Amen.
Saint Conon of Naso ~ Pray for us!
SAINT STEPHEN HARDING, ABBOT: “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep Your words.” (Psalm 119:57) Saint Stephen Harding (c. 1050–1134) was an English monk and one of the key founders of the Cistercian Order, a monastic movement dedicated to restoring the original Rule of Saint Benedict. Born in Dorset, England, he was highly educated and traveled extensively in search of deeper spiritual truth. His journey led him to the Abbey of Molesme in Burgundy, where he met Saints Robert and Alberic, both passionate about monastic reform.
In 1098, desiring a stricter adherence to monastic discipline, he co-founded the monastery at Cîteaux, which became the birthplace of the Cistercian Order. Upon the death of Saint Alberic, Stephen became the third Abbot of Cîteaux and worked tirelessly to strengthen the community, despite severe hardships.
His leadership bore great fruit when Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and thirty companions joined the monastery in 1112, sparking a rapid expansion of the Cistercian movement. To ensure unity and structure, Saint Stephen drafted the “Charta of Charity” (Charter of Love) in 1119, a foundational document that established the governance of Cistercian monasteries and remains a landmark in monastic history. Near the end of his life, he resigned due to blindness and passed away on March 28, 1134. Canonized in 1623, he remains an inspiration for those seeking a life of discipline, humility, and faithfulness to God’s call.
PRAYER: Lord, You called Saint Stephen Harding to reform and renew the monastic life, inspiring generations to seek You in prayer and simplicity. Through his intercession, strengthen our faith, guide us in our vocations, and help us to remain steadfast in our commitment to You. May we always seek to love and serve You above all things. Amen.
Saint Stephen Harding ~ Pray for us!
SAINT GONTRAN, KING AND CONFESSOR: “Do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.” (Micah 6:8) Saint Gontran (532–592) was the son of King Clotaire I and grandson of Clovis I and Saint Clotilde. He inherited the kingdoms of Orléans and Burgundy and ruled from 561 to 592. Unlike many rulers of his time, he governed with justice, humility, and a deep sense of responsibility for his people. Though he once lived a worldly life, he later repented and sought to rule as a Christian king, practicing self-discipline and seeking to atone for his past sins.
Known for his acts of charity, kindness to the poor, and dedication to the sick, he was a protector of the oppressed and a benefactor of the Church. He built monasteries and churches and treated bishops and priests with great reverence. Though he was a strict ruler when it came to justice, he was also merciful and quick to forgive personal offenses.
Despite being a king, he lived a life of penance fasting, praying, and making personal sacrifices on behalf of his people. He was deeply concerned for the salvation of his subjects and was known to weep and intercede for them in prayer. His reign of 31 years was marked by peace, wise governance, and Christian charity. Saint Gontran died on March 28, 592, in Chalon-sur-Saône, and was venerated as a saint shortly after his death. He is the Patron Saint of divorced people, guardians, and repentant murderers, reflecting his role as a just yet merciful ruler.
PRAYER: Lord, You called Saint Gontran from a life of power to a life of humble service and penance. Through his example, teach us to seek mercy, justice, and holiness in all we do. May we, like him, govern our own hearts with wisdom and seek to live as true disciples of Christ. Amen.
Saint Gontran, King and Confessor ~ Pray for us!
The lives of Saint Conon of Naso, Saint Stephen Harding, and Saint Gontran remind us that holiness is possible in every state of life whether as a monk, a leader, or a humble servant of God. They teach us to embrace repentance, humility, and selfless love for others. As we continue our Lenten journey, may their examples inspire us to seek God above all things and to live lives of virtue, prayer, and charity.
May their prayers strengthen us on our path to holiness. Amen.
Saint Conon of Naso, Saint Stephen Harding, and Saint Gontran ~ Pray for us!
SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS:
Bible Readings for today’s Holy Mass, Friday of the Third Week of Lent | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading
Today’s Bible Readings: Third Week of Lent | Friday, March 28, 2025
*Reading 1: Hosea 14:2-10
*Responsorial Psalm, Psalm 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17
*Gospel: Mark 12:28-34
Gospel Reading ~ Mark 12:28-34
“The Lord our God is one Lord, and you shall love the Lord your God”
“One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked Him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.” The scribe said to Him, “Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than He. And to love Him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” And when Jesus saw that He answered with understanding, He said to him, “You are not far from the Kingdom of God.” And no one dared to ask Him any more questions.”
In our Gospel reading today, our Lord Jesus was presented with a question from a teacher of the Law who was following Him, regarding the matter of which commandment of God was the most important of all of them. The context of this must be understood in the light of how the teachers of the Law as well as the Pharisees of the time were very particular and concerned about the details of the many rules, laws, commandments, rituals and the many aspects and tenets of the Law of God that had been passed down to the people through Moses and then preserved through many centuries. Throughout all that time, the Law of God had gradually become more and more bloated with many details and cumbersome rituals, designed to help the people to live their lives, but also with many modifications and changes that helped some to get away with certain requirements, which ended up also contradicting the original Law, its meaning and purpose. Essentially, by the time of the Lord Jesus, many of them had forgotten, or in their preoccupation with the details and the extent of the many laws, numbering about six hundred and thirteen in some traditions, they had overlooked why the Lord gave His people that Law and commandments in the first place. This was when the Lord then highlighted very clearly once again that God is truly Love, and fully filled with His ever generous and ever present love for His people, despite their often rebellious, stubborn and wicked attitudes and actions. That was where the Lord also presented the fact that the whole of the Law could indeed be summarised into two main Law, that is first and foremost, the obligation for one to love the Lord their God and Master with all of their might and strength, and then, secondly, to show that same love towards their fellow brothers and sisters. For if God has loved us all, how can we not love Him in the same way too? And how can we not love one another as well, if God loves everyone around us, as how can we hate those whom God Himself has loved?
Jesus declares that the greatest commandment of the law is to love God with all our heart. Our love of God is always in response to God’s love for us. As Saint John reminds us in his letter, ‘We love because God first loved us’. Jesus replied by giving the Scribe not just the first but the second as well. It seems that, for Jesus, these two commandments were intrinsically linked. In quoting those two commandments, Jesus speaks of three loves, the love of God, the love of neighbour and the love of self. He connects these three loves very closely together; He suggests that they are all of a piece. Yet, He clearly declares that the first love in our lives is to be the love of God. Jesus is saying that the most important relationship in our lives to get right is our relationship with God. That relationship is right if it is a relationship of love. God is to be loved not to be feared, and God is to be loved with all our being. Our love of God is always a response to God’s love of us. This is the love that is spoken about in today’s first reading, ‘I will love them with all my heart’. Knowing that God loves us with all God’s heart enables us to love God with all our heart. It is our loving relationship with God that will make it possible for us to recognize God in ourselves and in others, and to love ourselves and others as God’s good creation, as images of God. Genuine love of God in response to God’s love for us will always catch us up into God’s own love for humanity. The scribe in the Gospel reading who recognized the connection between these two commandments was declared by Jesus to be ‘not far from the kingdom of God’. God’s kingdom is always present among us whenever we open ourselves to God’s love for us and respond to that love by loving God in return and loving all whom God loves. This is what we are asking for when we pray, ‘Thy kingdom come’, in the prayer Jesus gave us to pray.
Reflecting on today’s Gospel, Jesus highlights the two greatest commandments: loving God with our whole being and loving our neighbor as ourselves. This teaching encapsulates the essence of true discipleship, where love becomes the foundation of our relationship with God and with one another. The scribe, in recognizing the profound nature of this commandment, receives Jesus’ assurance that he is not far from the Kingdom of God. True love for God is not merely about external sacrifices but about a heart fully devoted to Him, which then manifests in genuine love for others. This Lenten season calls us to examine our love do we love God with our whole heart? Do we extend that love to those around us, especially those in need?
In our first reading today from the Prophet Hosea, God says to the people of Israel, ‘I will love you with all my heart’, even though they had repeatedly turned away from God. The Lord is calling on them to repent from their wicked and sinful ways, embracing His love and mercy, and returning to His loving grace and compassion. The Prophet Hosea back then lived and ministered to the people of God during the final decades and years of the northern kingdom of Israel, which were made of much of the ten of the twelve tribes of the Israelites that broke off from the rule of the House of David. That northern kingdom had spent most of its history and time in rebellion and disobedience against God, as their kings did not obey God and His Law, refusing to follow His commandments and words, and as such led the people down the path of sin and evil. They had been misled by their own wicked desires and the inability to resist the temptations of the world. That was why the Lord was angry at those people who had repeatedly rejected His kindness and love, hardened their hearts and minds and refused to listen to Him. Not only that, but they also even persecuted those prophets and messengers that God had sent into their midst to help and guide them down the right path. They had no regard for God and His truth, and preferred to live their lives in their own terms and ways. That led them further and further into the path of sin, and into their downfall. They were punished for their delinquence and stubbornness, and their enemies fell upon them one after another, as God pronounced His judgment over them, telling them how they would be scattered and having their homeland and kingdom destroyed by their own actions. But then, the Lord also told them that in the end, despite all that, God still loved them and cared for them. God did not want them all to end up being cast out into the utter darkness and destruction, as after all, He loves each and every single one of us, without exception, even to the worst of sinners among us. However, what He truly despises is our many sins and wickedness, and our refusal to listen to His words and reminders, our stubbornness and arrogance among other things. Those are the things that have often led many among us to continue to walk down the path of rebellion and evil, and hence, He calls on every one of us through what we have heard from the prophet Hosea, to turn away from all sorts of wickedness and evils, all the things that can often lead us down the path of sin and destruction. He wants us all to remember His Law and commandments, which He has presented before us so that they may become our guide and help in our journey towards His salvation and grace.
Reflecting on the first reading, the prophet Hosea calls Israel to return to the Lord, recognizing that their sins have led them away from Him. Yet, God, in His infinite mercy, promises healing, renewal, and fruitfulness for those who repent. He compares His love to the refreshing dew, causing His people to blossom and flourish. This passage is a reminder that no matter how far we have strayed, God’s mercy is always available. He longs to restore us and make us fruitful in His grace. Lent is a time to heed this call, turning back to God with sincerity and trusting in His promise of renewal.
Reflecting on the Responsorial Psalm, the psalm reinforces God’s desire for His people to listen to His voice and walk in His ways. He longs to bless and provide for them, yet they often turn away. The refrain, “I am the Lord your God: hear my voice,” invites us to reflect on how well we listen to God. Do we allow His word to shape our lives? Do we trust that He truly desires what is best for us? When we listen and obey, He promises to satisfy us with the best of His blessings. Have we truly placed God above all else in our lives, loving Him with our whole heart, soul, mind, and strength? Do we extend that same love to those around us, or do we struggle with selfishness, resentment, or indifference? In what ways do we need to return to God, allowing His mercy to restore and renew us?
As we reflect on the words of the Sacred Scriptures today, each and every one of us are reminded of the need for us to return to the Lord and to remember His love and mercy, particularly during this blessed penitential time and season of Lent, when we prepare ourselves for the upcoming celebration of Holy Week and Easter. We are all called to remember our responsibility and obligations as Christians, to be exemplary in our way of life and to obey the Law and commandments of God in all things. We are reminded to love God and our neighbours above all else, and even perhaps more than how we love ourselves. Definitely we should not allow our own selfishness and self-love to end up causing us to forget about our duties and responsibilities as Christians, as those whom God had called and chosen to be His own. Let us all take the good examples of the life and the works of all the Saints and Holy men and women, particularly those whom we celebrate today. Who spent a lot of time in working for the good of all those whom they had given themselves in service to, all the way to the last moments of their lives. The examples and inspirations shown to us by these Holy servants of God should indeed inspire us to do the same with our lives as well, that is to love the Lord our God and to love one another with the same love, as best as we can. Let us all ask the Lord for the strength and grace that we may follow Him with great faith and commitment, from now on, and walk always ever in His path. May the Lord, our ever loving and generous God continue to love and care for us, and may He empower us all in our journey of faith and life, so that in each and every moments we will continue to show love in all things, towards God and to our fellow brothers and sisters. May God in His infinite grace and mercy, grant us His grace and continue to guide us and bless us in our journey of faith throughout this life. May He continue to guide us all so that we may continue to be faithful in following Him, and in doing what is right, in accordance with His will. May God bless us always, in all of our good efforts and endeavours. Amen
Heavenly Father, You have commanded us to love You above all things and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Fill our hearts with true love, so that we may live according to Your will. Help us to turn away from everything that separates us from You and embrace the life of grace You offer. May we listen to Your voice and walk in Your ways, trusting in Your abundant mercy. Amen. Today, let us commit to loving God wholeheartedly and expressing that love through acts of kindness and mercy toward others. True faith is not just about rituals but about a transformed heart that seeks God in all things. Let this Lenten journey be one of deep conversion and renewal.
DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF MARCH | MONTH OF ST. JOSEPH: The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus Christ. “His was the title of father of the Son of God, because he was the Spouse of Mary, ever Virgin. He was our Lord’s father, because Jesus ever yielded to him the obedience of a son. He was our Lord’s father, because to him were entrusted, and by him were faithfully fulfilled, the duties of a father, in protecting Him, giving Him a home, sustaining and rearing Him, and providing Him with a trade”. “This patronage must be invoked as ever necessary for the Church, not only as a defense against all dangers, but also, and indeed primarily, as an impetus for her renewed commitment to evangelization in the world and to re-evangelization,” wrote St. John Paul II in Redemptoris Custos (Guardian of the Redeemer). St. John Paul II further said, “Because St. Joseph is the protector of the Church, he is the guardian of the Eucharist and the Christian family. Therefore, we must turn to St. Joseph today to ward off attacks upon the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist and upon the family. We must plead with St. Joseph to guard the Eucharistic Lord and the Christian family during this time of peril.”
As the weeks of Lent progress let us not be tired of doing our good works and penance, but continue with the enthusiasm of the catechumens on their way to Easter and Baptism. May our Lenten observance be a joyful journey and not a forced march.
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PRAYER INTENTIONS: Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Conon of Naso, Saint Stephen Harding, and Saint Gontran, we lift our hearts in prayer. May God strengthen all who dedicate their lives to prayer, service, and the pursuit of holiness, that their witness may inspire others to follow Christ with greater devotion. We pray for those in positions of leadership, that they may govern with wisdom, justice, and a heart open to the will of God, following the example of Saint Gontran. May those called to monastic life, like Saints Conon and Stephen Harding, find strength in their vocation, drawing closer to God in humility and perseverance. For all who struggle with doubts and burdens, may they find comfort in God’s mercy and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We also offer our personal intentions and remember all who have asked for our prayers, trusting in God’s divine providence.
LET US PRAY
My loving Lord, Your love for me is infinite and perfect in every way. I pray that I will learn to love You with every fiber of my being, holding nothing back, and to daily grow deeper in my love of You. As I grow in that love, I thank You for the overflowing nature of that love, and I pray that this love of You will flow into the hearts of those around me. Jesus, I trust in You. Amen
Heavenly Father, You have commanded us to love You above all things and to serve one another with hearts of compassion and humility. Through the example of Saint Conon, Saint Stephen Harding, and Saint Gontran, teach us to live with faithfulness, seeking Your will in all things. May we, like them, strive for holiness, dedicating our lives to You in prayer, charity, and selfless service. Strengthen us in moments of weakness, and guide us always on the path that leads to You. Jesus, we trust in You. Amen.
Lord, You raised up Saint Conon of Naso in a life of solitude and prayer, Saint Stephen Harding in the renewal of monastic life, and Saint Gontran in the pursuit of justice and mercy as a king. Through their intercession, grant us the grace to follow You wholeheartedly, whether in leadership, religious life, or daily Christian living. May we grow in humility, trust in Your providence, and always seek to love You with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Save us, Savior of the world. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Conon of Naso, Saint Stephen Harding, and Saint Gontran ~ Pray for us.
May this Lenten season deepen our trust in God’s providence and open our hearts to His transforming grace. Wishing us all a blessed and grace-filled Friday of the Third Week of Lent and relaxing weekend! Amen.
Blessings and Love always, Philomena 
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