Letter #76, 2021, Thurs., July 29: Mass for Francis

“Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” —Mark 11:24 

    “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” —James 5:16 

    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7

    “Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.” —John 14:13-14

    “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” —James 1:5

    “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.” —Jeremiah 29:11-15

    “I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling.” —1 Timothy 2:8 

    “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” —Hebrews 4:16

    Letter #76, 2021, Thursday, July 29: A Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated on Saturday, July 31, 7 a.m., in the Tridentine rite, at St. John the Baptist Church in Front Royal, Virginia, USA

    Friends,

    I have just confirmed this news:

    The parish of the Church of St. John the Baptist confirms that a special Tridentine rite Mass, in Latin, has been added for this Saturday morning, July 31, Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Jesuit Order, at 7 a.m. in Front Royal, Virginia, at the head of the Shenandoah Valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in America.

    In addition, at the request of the staff of Inside the Vatican magazine, which has offices in Front Royal, not far from Christendom College, the parish priests, Rev. Daniel N. Gee, Pastor, and Rev. Thomas K. Shepanzyk, Parochial Vicar, have agreed to celebrate this special Mass specifically for:

    Pope Francis, that the grace of God may be poured out upon him, so that he may receive every good gift from above, of wisdom, of prudence, of courage, and of charity, as he leads and guides the Catholic Church, invoking as well the intercession of Our Lady, the Blessed Mother of God, Mary Most Holy.

    We invite all Catholics in the area, and all non-Catholics as well, who wish to pray along with us for Pope Francis, to join us at this special Saturday, July 31st Mass. Parking is available nearby.

    Once again, a special Mass, in the old Latin rite, will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church at 120 West Main St. in Front Royal, Virginia, at 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit Order.

    We invite all readers to share this news, especially with those who may be in northern Virginia and so might be able to attend this special Mass for Pope Francis.