Saint Paul the First Hermit, Patriarch of the Pauline Order – Solemnity
January 15
The Solemnity of St. Paul will be celebrated on Friday 15th January.
As a parish Community we will celebrate this important Solemnity of the Pauline Fathers on Sunday 17th January at the 10.30am Mass, using the Votive Mass of St. Paul the First Hermit and readings of the day.
Blessing of Children:
As is the custom for the Pauline Order, there will be a special blessing for children on the Solemnity.
Blessing of Fruits:
We will also have the customary blessing of Palm Fruit (dates) at Mass.
Novena to St. Paul the First Hermit:
In preparation for the celebration of the Solemnity of St. Paul the First Hermit, the Litany to St. Paul will be prayed after all Masses from the 7th of January. The Novena can be downloaded here.
O God, who led Saint Paul our Father into the desert to contemplate the mystery of your Holy Name and arrive safely at his eternal dwellings; teach us through his intercession that we may despise worldly pleasures and seek everlasting happiness.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.