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Monday in the 5th week of Lent or St. Cyril of Jerusalem, B & D

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Ribbon Placement:
Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Antiphon: 1043
Psalm: 1298

Christian Prayer:
Antiphon: 687
Psalm: 820

Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.

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No Image Deacon Barry on March 18th, 2024 at 22:03

Prayers for my wife who will be entering hospice care. Pray for God's mercy and a peaceful death.

No Image Lisa Cunningham on March 18th, 2024 at 19:49

Please pray for my 83-year-old roommate Patricia, who fell and broke her leg about two weeks ago. Pray that her leg heals quickly and that she is soon back on her feet and home with me and her grandson. In Jesus' name we pray, amen!

No Image George Mettee on March 18th, 2024 at 12:56

Allie Ruzsa, 25 years of age and formerly recognized competitive swimming athlete, and my wife’s great niece, suffered a mysterious and sudden total neuromuscular collapse two weeks ago. She remains in ICU today. Lord, I pray the dawn from on high shall shine on Allie and allay the darkness.

No Image seanmoylantd on March 18th, 2024 at 11:56

Please pray for my boomer parents who have been car crashed and hospitalized this month and it hasn't occurred to them to go to mass or ask for a priest. It's super annoying as I am always lecturing them about hell. It's like Jesus ' parable the birds and shallow ground.God have mercy on us sinners

No Image wendy Rodriguez-Baiyewu on March 18th, 2024 at 10:30

I ask for prayers for my marriage and all marriages that are experiencing much turmoil and challenges! Blessed St Joseph intercede for us with your fatherly graces! Also help me to decide when to visit my ailing brother in Trinidad, I am very anxious about where to stay etc. Let God’s will be done.

No Image gabigale on March 18th, 2024 at 9:37

Thank You, Lord, for the successful surgery to correct Carolyn's injuries; and thank you members of the prayer community who prayed for her. Please continue prayers for successful healing and no complications. In Jesus' Name...Amen

No Image Stephen Nikkola on March 18th, 2024 at 9:33

Today I dedicate all that I am and all that I have, that I might be a conduit of love’s power. Illumine my mind and deepen my understanding, perfect my personality and hone my skills, that all I do might glorify love’s presence in the world.

No Image James Viviani on March 18th, 2024 at 7:34

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No Image Friar Daniel on March 18th, 2024 at 7:08

Lets pray for all Christians that they will follow their call to protect and defend the sanctity of every human life, and for a greater respect for human life worldwide. we pray to the Lord

No Image Kim on March 18th, 2024 at 6:39

Praying for the reunion of Christians and the conversion of sinners, especially those in my family and myself, a sinner. Make us aware of sin and the need for repentance. May our family be unified - aflame with the light of divine charity where love, peace, and joy reign. Hear our prayer.

No Image Tom on March 18th, 2024 at 6:32

That our hearts be opened to sing God's praises and announce his goodness and truth we pray.

No Image Kim on March 18th, 2024 at 6:22

Pray for us St. Joseph - our friend in suffering. Obtain for us the grace to bear our suffering patiently for love of our Lord and Savior Jesus, and our Blessed Mother, Mary. Grant that we may unite our sufferings, works, and disappointments of life with the Holy sacrifice of the Mass.

No Image Marie-Lou Dauharry on March 18th, 2024 at 0:00

Merciful Jesus,transform our hearts to show compassion against sinners. Forgive us for having blindly or arrogantly condemned them publicly; when we ourselves sin. Help us to restore them mercifully/gently. Grant us the grace to treat them with love & respect as You treat tax collectors/sinners.Amen

No Image Peter Hirst on March 18th, 2024 at 0:00

I pray for a good friend, Ed. L. who is nearing the end of his journey to be with the Lord. May he have a peacful death.

No Image Olu on March 17th, 2024 at 20:19

Lord Jesus, pls give me the grace to accept your Will in my life knowing that you only want the best for me. It has been difficult Lord and I would have stumbled if you hadn't been holding my hand. Thank you Lord, for your mercies. Amen

No Image Ken Des on March 17th, 2024 at 19:07

Please pray for my brother Richard, going to the doctor for lower spine problems. And for all health care workers, that they will be drawn to the Lord in their work.

No Image Phil Zell on March 17th, 2024 at 12:01

Today, let us pray for a retired priest and AF chaplain in our parish who passed away on Friday. May his soul be in heaven and rest in peace.

No Image Debra on March 17th, 2024 at 10:33

Dear friends in Christ. Please pray for me and all who suffer from addiction. Today I will smoke my last cigarette. May I find joy and freedom from this poison. Alcohol is also my enemy. May I treat my body as it is - the temple of the Holy Spirit. In Jesus Christ I pray to be free from addictions!

No Image Tony on March 17th, 2024 at 6:44

As we enter into the final week of Lent before Holy Week, I ask that Our Mother intercede for all of us, praying on our behalf that we make this a week full of intention, awareness, and focus, readying our hearts and spirits for the Paschal Mystery.

No Image Friar Daniel on March 17th, 2024 at 0:44

Let's pray for everyone who is nearing death. Let's pray for those who are suffering and in agony -- that they may have a peaceful and happy death. And let's pray that when our day come and we face death, that we may also be close to Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

No Image Marie-Lou Dauharry on March 17th, 2024 at 0:00

Lord Jesus, give us courage to endure our suffetings with joy, gratitude for the glory of the Father. Teach us to dispel our troubled souls & cast out our anxieties in the mighty hand of God. Humble us to obey the Father's will. Let us be the seed losing its life to produce fruit of salvation. Amen

No Image Blake Evans on March 16th, 2024 at 14:14

i offer my office today of all my readings for the Holy Souls in Purgatory and those consecrated to the Blessed Virgin living or deceased. Amen

No Image seanmoylantd on March 16th, 2024 at 12:35

Please pray for Mary G my mother who has stopped praying mass and Rosary. I've seen it over and over again. Prior to death these family members lose their faith and die in mortal sin. Thank you and God bless you

No Image Henry Guay on March 16th, 2024 at 10:24

Today let's pray that we may all be more like St. Joseph - more open to the will of God in our own lives. Let's pray for clarity in our discernment. And let's pray for the confidence and trust St. Joseph had as we choose to follow God's will. Amen. (Novena to St. Joseph)

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