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Thursday in the 1st week of Ordinary Time
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Psalm 67
O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the nations be glad and exult
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples,
you guide the nations on earth.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
The earth has yielded its fruit
for God, our God, has blessed us.
May God still give us his blessing
till the ends of the earth revere him.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:
— as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
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gabigale
on January 16th, 2025 at 20:09
Praise the Lord in all His Ways and at all times! Charlie is being transported to rehab tomorrow! Thank You Father for Your Goodness, Your Kindness, and Your help each day. I Pray we clearly hear Your Voice and follow Your Lead. I pray Charlie’s continued healing. In Jesus’ Name Amen
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 16th, 2025 at 20:07
Lord Jesus, please heal all those who are afflicted with various and serious illnesses. Grant them good health and full recovery in accordance with your holy will. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 16th, 2025 at 20:01
Lord Jesus, continue to bless my friend Joel Gil Reyes, his wife Myra and their family. Bestow upon them the graces they need especially good health, serenity of spirit, peace of mind and prosperity. Comfort Mommy Romana, grant her the best of health despite her age. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 16th, 2025 at 19:50
Almighty Father, strengthen my friend Matilde G. Imbo, in her desire to serve you. May you keep her always humble in obeying your holy will. Be with her in the midst of trials and challenges. May everything she does be for your greater glory. Amen!
Elizabeth Hanus
on January 16th, 2025 at 19:46
That I may stop feeling this deep sadness
Elizabeth Hanus
on January 16th, 2025 at 13:55
For Alex and Kelsey that they may reconcile with God and return to The Church. For my daughter that she may receive the graces necessary to protect her purity and maintain her faith throughout her life. That I may grow in relationship with Jesus and Our Lady
Rocio Gomez
on January 16th, 2025 at 12:15
I pray for the people who are not praying for themselves as well as the faithful who forget about their own works and their own family and what God speaks to them let it be done so according to God's word not their own interpretations of God's will
Jeanette
on January 16th, 2025 at 12:13
Please pray for Scott who was fired from his job over a very small mistake he made and now has to move from his apartment complex also. He also is going through a hard time in his marriage. Lord please shower your graces on him and lead him to a new job, home and repair his marriage.Thank you Lord!!
Bette
on January 16th, 2025 at 10:53
Please pray for my niece M. She is very angry and troubled. She has many health problems and doesn’t heed the advice of doctors. I believe she has lost her faith.
Alice
on January 16th, 2025 at 8:53
Please pray for my brother Peter that he may find a good job very soon so he can stay at the shelter he lives in. Thank you!
Mary
on January 16th, 2025 at 8:51
Pray for River, young father of 3 children, needs a kidney transplant, & his wife, Kalina, who is in early pregnancy with serious morning sickness. May God heal them, provide all needs for family. And for in-law relationships. And for Kalina to be able to stay home and not be hospitalized.
Quyen Phan
on January 16th, 2025 at 6:54
Lord, I pray for those who don't know you well that they may know you, love you and serve you. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen
Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on January 16th, 2025 at 5:40
A prayer of thanksgiving for successful heart surgery of brother-in-law N. Ortega. Thank you, JMJ & all you Angels & Saints! Thank you to all who prayed. Continual prayers for speedy recovery! Amen
Tom
on January 16th, 2025 at 5:31
For the praise of our God who is faithful in all his words, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Andrew
on January 16th, 2025 at 0:00
Please pray for my intentions that the Holy Spirit will reveal how I can have my wife's first marriage annulled. I am not very good at asking others to pray for me but I cannot go to Church, have not received the Eucharist in years and have demons that affect my family. Please ask God to help us.
Georgene
on January 15th, 2025 at 23:23
Lord, I ask help for those traumatized by the California fires and especially those who suffered the loss of homes, livelihoods, possessions, and sometimes family members to find loving care and assistance through the intercession of Your Son and Your angels and saints. Amen
GJ63
on January 15th, 2025 at 21:47
My wife, "knows" I'm cheating again. I had in the past n we ended up divorcing. After 8 years she forgave me n we remarried. Four years later she came into the Catholic Church. She is accusing me of cheating because I'm speaking to women at church, but it is not behind her back. Prayers please. G&M
Sr. Appolonia Irika
on January 15th, 2025 at 19:55
Dear Lord, receive the souls of those in purgatory, especially the souls for whom I am praying, and grant healing to the sick.
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 15th, 2025 at 18:51
Lord Jesus, heal our land, the Philippines. Grant that our leaders may truly eradicate corruption and they will be the first ones to give good examples. May they really serve the people especially the poor, the neglected, the needy and those experience injustices. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 15th, 2025 at 18:48
O Lord Jesus, please heal all the sick. Restore them to good health so that they may continue to serve you as their Lord and Master. You are our Divine Healer, we trust in you. Amen!
andrea
on January 15th, 2025 at 17:38
if it’s not too much trouble, can you please pray for my brother-in-law "E" he has a lot of health problems with his liver and we don’t know if he will survive and also for him and my sister "A" they have major financial struggle right now Thank you and may God bless you all
c h
on January 15th, 2025 at 16:21
Thank you that my husband's lab test results were good. Let them continue to improve. In Jesus Name Amen. Thank you to all who prayed as well.
Rajeshwari Angelica Cross
on January 15th, 2025 at 14:53
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marty
on January 15th, 2025 at 14:50
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