Blessed Mother Mary, You appeared as a sign of healing and hope to the suffering.
This week, I focus on the importance of self-care—not as an indulgence, but as a necessary act of
God of hope, when discouragement weighs heavily upon us,
I am Fr. Barry Cairns, and I am 94. I am 70 years ordained as a Columban missionary priest and 69 years ago I came, compared to today, to a very…
Lord of compassion, You show usthat love is proven through service.
Jesus, You invite us to follow You with trust and courage.
Merciful Father, You never turn away from those who seek You.
Faithful Lord, You call us not only to great acts, but to daily perseverance.
Mt. Fuji, at 12,388 feet, is the highest mountain in Japan. Its location in central Honshu is only about 60 miles west of the Tokyo-Yokohama…
Lord, teach us to love with a compassionate heart.
