What tongue, human or angelic, may ever describe a power so immeasurable as that exercised by the simplest priest in Mass? Who could ever have imagined that the voice of man, which by nature hath not the power even to raise a straw from the ground, should obtain through grace a power so stupendous as to bring from Heaven to earth the Son of God?
--St. Leonard of Port Maurice (1676-1751)
We wish for you, Fr. Patrick Michaels, every blessing on this, the anniversary of your ordination. Over the first twenty months of the ongoing pandemic, you served your flock with unflagging persistence, celebrating Mass daily from day two of lockdown. Your devotion to your vocation is a constant gift and blessing to us all.
May God bless you with peace and rest during your well-deserved vacation. You remain in our prayers, daily!
Happy Anniversary, Fr. Pat!
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thank you for all you do.
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