04/08/2024
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"The priest is not a priest for himself; he does not give himself absolution; he does not administer the Sacraments to himself. He is not for himself, he is for you." St. John Mary Vianney
Today is the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Today's Sunday is dedicated by the Catholic Bishopsβ Conference of the Philippines as Saint John Mary Vianney Sunday in honor of the patron saint of all diocesan priests. He is a model of sanctity in his devout celebration the Eucharist and in his patient hearing of confessions. He did all these with remarkable humility and simplicity, a manner of serving and living which Godβs people are happy to see in their priests.
Let us continue pray for our priests especially our pastors and thank them for their service to God and to the Church. And let us pray also for our retired priests, those who are sick. And for those who have died.
Saint John Mary Vianney, patron of Priests, pray for us and pray for our priests.
Happy Priests' Day! Happy Feast Day Fathers!
(c) DIOCESE OF BAYOMBONG