• Today, we congratulate Reverend Paul D’Sa, M.O.C., on the eighth anniversary of his priestly ministry. Father D’Sa is a priest for the Missionaries of Compassion serving in the Diocese of Lake Charles. He was ordained on May 6, 2017, and is pastor of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Bell City. Missionaries of Compassion is a Society of Clerics of Apostolic Life.

      “The priesthood is the love of the heart of Jesus. When you see a priest, think of our Lord Jesus Christ.” — Saint John Vianney

      PRAYER FOR PRIESTS
      Gracious and loving God, we thank your for the gift of our priests. Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.

      Help our priests to be strong in their vocation. Set their souls on fire with love for your people. Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.

      Inspire our priests with the vision of your Kingdom. Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel. Allow them to experience joy in their ministry. Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.

      We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest. Amen.