Dear Prayer Power Family,

Happy Fourth of July…this relaxing holiday weekend begins on my favorite feast day. Friday, July 1st, is the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is also the World Day of Prayer for Priests.

What a blessed opportunity for us to be able to begin our holiday weekend praying for our priests. These men said “Yes” to Jesus’ call giving up the comforts of a wife and family for the honor and glory of God. There are many blessings, graces and joyful experiences that come with the priestly vocation; however, a priest, like us, is a human being experiencing the pain of temptations, loneliness, disappointments, criticism and rejection. We are their family.

We are the benefactors of the sacrifices these men have made. Their sacrifice makes it possible for us to enter into the sacrifice of the Mass receiving Our Divine Lord into our heart. Father is there at our Baptism, for our Confession, our First Holy Communion, Confirmation, Wedding and at our death bed administering the Sacraments to us.

Will you join me in letting our priests know how much we love and appreciate them? Let us go to Mass on Friday, July 1st and offer it for all priests everywhere in the world, especially in Philadelphia. You could also say a rosary and if possible make a visit to the Blessed Sacrament for our priests. Drop a note to the priests that touch your life and tell them how much they mean to you and your family.

Priests, as we have learned in the last few years, are frail human beings that need our prayers and support. Jesus promised us: “Whatever you ask for in my name shall be given to you.” We ask in Christ name for the sanctification of all priests.

Thank you for your love and prayers. May you and your family have a joyful and precious Fourth of July.

Love you as always,


Peg