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Wednesday in the 2nd week of Advent or St. Damasus I, Po
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 King who is to come.
Intercessory Prayers
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Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on December 11th, 2024 at 16:58
St. Damasus I, Po pray for us! Amen
Anthony Emmel
on December 11th, 2024 at 14:02
It has been a hard year for me. I have been unemployed since May. My father passed in March and my uncle in October. I'm so tired. Give me your grace, o Lord, to continue onward. JMJ. Amen
David Teegarden
on December 11th, 2024 at 12:39
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,Fr David,Fr, Jerry,Fr Pat,Fr Ted,Fr Earl,Fr Mike,Fr, Joe,Fr Chris,Fr D, Fr Austin DCNS- Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Mac,Glenn Healing-Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,Laura,Larry,Katy,Jackie,Sophie,Joe R,Maria,Barabara,Christina, Joe R,Jake,Leslie,Duffys,Krystal
David Teegarden
on December 11th, 2024 at 12:34
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, Shirley, Elena, Billy, my uncle, my aunt, Carol, Charlotte, Rosemary. Let the perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest on peace
Tom
on December 11th, 2024 at 5:39
That our souls bless the Lord and bless his holy name, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Nicholas Djebah
on December 11th, 2024 at 1:30
Pray for Mr. Sylvester Ughwubetiyi for God's blessings and protection on his birthday.
sharontheil
on December 10th, 2024 at 21:15
For the eternal repose of the soul of Will Douglas Wyland who died of a heart attack this morning, December 10, 2024, at the age of 92. A veteran of the Korean War, Will struggled with mental and physical illness for many years. May he rest in peace.
Rocio Gomez
on December 10th, 2024 at 20:48
Not today I want to pray for everyone who's dealing with anxieties depression psychosis and any type of feelings that will keep them from prayer I pray for their family members as well for they too suffer with them. Mary Mother intercede for them. Amen.
Georgene
on December 10th, 2024 at 20:32
Lord, through the intercession of Your Son, angels, and saints, send comfort and healing, if it is Your will, to Father Danny, Pastor of a local parish who is sicker than he lets on with cancer of the stomach into his liver. Amen
Paul Gaddis
on December 10th, 2024 at 20:29
God have mercy on those souls entrapped in physical wealth and power. Turn their hearts to charity and wisdom if it is Your will. They wither like grass and yet they hoard while their brothers and sisters starve. Intercede for your people Lord, eviI ways and powers multiply as the Earth groans.
Scott Joyner
on December 10th, 2024 at 20:12
Please pray for my brother, that he may return to the Faith. He fell away almost forty years ago. I don’t know why it took me this long to ask others to pray for him!
Sally
on December 10th, 2024 at 19:26
Lord, we ask in Your name for Rich Garcia and all those searching for employment aligned with Your will; lead us to meaningful, prosperous employment. Prosper the work of our hands O Lord Jesus. Succor our financial struggles with true Faith that Your Promise is the Provision. Jesus we trust in You.
Sally
on December 10th, 2024 at 19:22
Lord into Your hands I commend my spirit. Ave Maria please point me in the right direction toward God's Holy Will for my life. Please turn my father's heart back toward his own daughters before it is too late and pierce his stone cold conscience and heart with Your Truth in the name of Jesus Christ+
Rhonda George
on December 10th, 2024 at 10:05
Immuclate Virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord and our Mother!. Please obtain for us All a Deep hatered for sin and a Unity to God. Respect and Love for Others. JMJ, We Love You, Save Souls-Amen
Jack Sullivan
on December 10th, 2024 at 10:04
For God to help us and all our loved ones + the people we pray with and for to cooperate more impactfully with angels for the greater glory of God, the conversion and salvation of souls, and for God's Kingdom of love, peace, joy, and hope to reign on earth.
Tom
on December 10th, 2024 at 7:07
For the praise of Jesus who is the Son of the Eternal Father, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Pauline Masasa
on December 10th, 2024 at 4:15
Felix my husband has stopped giving me attention. I pray for whatever has covered his mind, he be rescued from the evil one and bring glory. Let me understand God's will. Protect our daughter Isabella. Holly spirit help us, uncover hidden truths. Holly Trinity, mother Mary,saints, pray for us.Amen
Georgene
on December 9th, 2024 at 23:28
Lord, I ask for your help through Your Son, angels, and saints in comforting my friend Jim regarding his medical condition and reassuring his wife, who spends significant amounts of time with him. Amen
gabigale
on December 9th, 2024 at 16:59
Lord God, I pray for the best results for Charlie as he undergoes this PET scan this afternoon; that findings are treatable and that total healing is in Your Will. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
c h
on December 9th, 2024 at 16:46
Thank you for the good report/stable from the Dr. today for Dennis. Thank you St. Benedict and St. Marina for your intercessions as well as St. Therese, St. Jude , St. Anthony. Praise God JMJ
Toni
on December 9th, 2024 at 14:06
Dearest Mother Mary - I am so grateful for your protection and help whenever needed. You are most chaste. most pure, most loving of all mothers. Thank you for your "Yes". Mary Immaculate. most pure, most loving, pray for us.
Rhonda George
on December 9th, 2024 at 10:12
Lord God, Thank you for Gracing All with The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary- Amen
Fina
on December 9th, 2024 at 9:13
Please remember my sister Alice and her son, Bill. Alice suffers from chronic depression and her son from an emotional disorder for which he chose alcohol as the remedy. He has been hospitalized twice and refuses help. He's 53. Please pray that he will come back to Jesus and His Church.
Rich Garcia
on December 9th, 2024 at 6:58
Prayer to find a new job, stable and good work environment. My current position will be close by the end of the year. Prayer to Saint Joseph, Saint Anthony and Saint Rita for an interview and job soon. That God blesses you seven time fold for your prayers.
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