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Invitatory
Wednesday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Psalm 95
Come, let us sing to the Lord
and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
The Lord is God, the mighty God,
the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the highest mountains as well
He made the sea; it belongs to him,
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Come, then, let us bow down and worship,
bending the knee before the Lord, our maker,
For he is our God and we are his people,
the flock he shepherds.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Today, listen to the voice of the Lord:
Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did in the wilderness,
when at Meriba and Massah they challenged me and provoked me,
Although they had seen all of my works.
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
Forty years I endured that generation.
I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger,
“They shall not enter into my rest.”
Ant. Come, let us worship before the Lord, our maker.
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 before the Lord, our maker.
Intercessory Prayers
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Tom
on November 20th, 2024 at 5:33
For the praise of God whose salvation is for the children's children of those who keep his covenant, and for blessings on my family, pray.
c h
on November 19th, 2024 at 16:12
For Margo who has recently been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. May God not only give her the guidance and strength she requires but healing and restoration I ask in Jesus name Amen
Paul Gaddis
on November 19th, 2024 at 11:39
Praying for Pope Francis. May he have health, strength, and be bathed in the peace of God's love and grace as he shepherds the church. I thank you Lord, for his wisdom and compassion.
Rhonda George
on November 19th, 2024 at 11:06
Dear Lord, Thank you for Everything. Amen
Rhonda George
on November 19th, 2024 at 11:04
Almighty God, have Mercy on All the Dying-(Beverly Scott)-through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Diana
on November 19th, 2024 at 10:59
For N. As she heals spiritually and emotionally from managing a pregnancy, bone cancer and amputation and covid 2020-2023. Now as she creates a new sense of self as young woman, disabled wife and mother, may she always sense our Lord's presence.
John Skinnner
on November 19th, 2024 at 8:24
Pray for Deb with Covid and Tim with alcohol addiction.
Renee Fahey
on November 19th, 2024 at 7:31
For Tom, that his interviews go well and that he find suitable employment quickly as he faces the loss of his current job. Also, for peace of mind and heart, trusting in our Lord to guide him.
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 19th, 2024 at 6:06
For DTJ - special intentions, especially that the intercession of St Thorlak may bring peace and open doors where needed.
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 19th, 2024 at 6:04
For B's housing needs, A's healing, L's special intentions. Thank you.
Tom
on November 19th, 2024 at 5:50
For the praise of our God who has compassion on those who fear him, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Deacon Frank
on November 19th, 2024 at 5:04
For my 30 yr old nephew, Derik, my Godson. Diagnosed with stage4 liver disease. That if it is God's Will, he may be restored to perfect health. In whatever way God sees fit whether it be miraculous or by transplant or by living donor. May Derik and all of our family be covered with Gods peace.
marie sweet
on November 19th, 2024 at 5:00
Lord, Jesus and Mary, I ask for a special protection and graces to be poured out upon my marriage and children, home and business.
marie sweet
on November 19th, 2024 at 4:58
Please Lord, Jesus and Mary,I ask for a special grace and miracle for a business deal to go through as this impacts many people.
Jeanette
on November 19th, 2024 at 0:48
My son, Steve, may have an opportunity for a superintendent job at a new place. Please lead and guide him in this decision if he should change his job. This would be an upgrade for him. He is searching for your answer Lord God. Show him your way for him. Jesus we trust in you.
Georgene
on November 19th, 2024 at 0:07
Lord, I ask you, by the intercession of your Son, angels, and saints, especially Francis of Assisi, to aid me in getting my life in order. Thank you for helping me make that one giant step today. Unfortunately, that one project will take several more giant steps to come together. I beg Your help.
Fran Eckert
on November 18th, 2024 at 21:56
Please keep my husband Jack in your prayers, and his doctors and nurses who will perform a cardiac catheterization tomorrow, Tuesday, at 8:30 am. Thank you!
Jim
on November 18th, 2024 at 21:44
I ray that Jesus guides the physicians and surgeons who are caring for Gabigale’s surgery tomorrow.
Fannie
on November 18th, 2024 at 21:07
For the repose of the souls of Susie Swift, Lucinda Nance, Darryl Lumpkin....may their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace and the perpetual light shine upon them.
Paul Gaddis
on November 18th, 2024 at 20:37
Please Lord - protect the poor and meek. Throw down the proud and blasphemous, your name is in their mouths all day but their heart are hardened and cruel. Their deeds are wicked and their words are lies. Lead your people to revelation and the peace of your precepts. Strengthen your church in Jesus.
Barbara Yoder
on November 18th, 2024 at 16:55
May God bless a new fairly young priest who is coming to take the place of a very experienced priest who passed away. It is not easy to take the place of someone with strong leadership skills who was well liked. May God bless this new priest with the power and grace to rise to the ocassion.
Vickie Malazarte
on November 18th, 2024 at 11:54
Please help me pray for healing. Just recently diagnosed with breast cancer. Going thru with treatments.
David Teegarden
on November 18th, 2024 at 11:07
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Msgr Kirk, Fr Neil, Fr Eric, Fr Arnold, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Shawn, Rock, Archie, Donna, Judy, Billy, Shirley, my uncle, Carol, Charlotte, Elena Let the perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace
David Teegarden
on November 18th, 2024 at 11:04
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,Fr David,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,Fr Chris,Fr D,Fr Austin,Fr Pat,Fr Jerry,Fr Ted, Fr Earl,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,Dcn Gary,Dcn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn Mac,Dcn Glenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,John Theresa,Luke,Jackie,Sophie,Joe R,Joe V,Laura,Barbara,Christina,Rocky,Larry,Katy,Duffys
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