We ask for God's Grace during this year for priests.
Each of us is called in faith to serve the Lord. But only a few are called to be his holy priests. To
be fathers of God’s people! To be shepherds of his flock! Sharers in the priesthood of Jesus
Christ!
We priests, are anointed to preach the good news of freedom to those held captive in many ways,
spiritually and materially. To heal the brokenhearted in the sacraments of mercy, especially
Penance and Reconciliation.
All this Jesus intends when he tells us: “Feed my sheep.” Apacienta mis corderos.
Our Lord calls you in a special way to feed God’s people with the Word of life and the Bread of
life. With the Gospel and the Holy Eucharist. My brothers! Can there be any greater mission
than to share in God’s plan for his family, for the growth of his kingdom on earth? Let us pray for the Grace of God to continue to strengthen all priests in doing God's holy work.
I invite you to read the letter from the Holy Father proclaiming "A Year for Priests".
Archbishop José H. Gomez, S.T.D.
Following President Obama’s March 9 executive order, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has proposed guidelines for federally funded embryonic stem cell research. The guidelines would – for the first time – use taxpayer funds to encourage the killing of embryonic human beings for their stem cells.
