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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Psalm 24
The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,
who desires not worthless things,
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
He shall receive blessings from the Lord
and reward from the God who saves him.
Such are the men who seek him,
seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Who is the king of glory?
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant,
the Lord, the valiant in war.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Who is he, the king of glory?
He, the Lord of armies,
he is the king of glory.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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 sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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Jeanette
on January 20th, 2025 at 1:34
Prays are needed for my daughter Debbie. She is seeking a new job due to mismanagement at her job now. She also has some emotional problems and is trying to get away from a certain drug. She has faith in Jesus Christ and needs Him to heal her. Mary Queen of Heaven, intercede for her. Thank you Jesus
Georgene
on January 19th, 2025 at 23:54
Lord God, I ask You, through the intercessions of Your Divine Son and Your angels and saints, to bring solace to S. as she deals with her ongoing health problem; help me be a good listener and, when appropriate, know the right thing to say. Amen, alleluia!
Santiago Harcourt
on January 19th, 2025 at 22:54
for the healing for our daughter who has mental, emotional and physical problems.
David Teegarden
on January 19th, 2025 at 18:59
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,Fr David,FR Jerry,FR Pat,FR Ted,FR Earl,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,FR D, Fr Austin,DCNS-Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Mac,Glenn Healing-Miguel,Missy,Patti,Diane,Laura,Katy,Larry,Kathy,Krystal, Joe V, Joe R,Sophie.Jackie,Duffys,Jake,Barbara,Christina,Otto,Luke Jake,Jeff,Mingus
David Teegarden
on January 19th, 2025 at 18:51
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk,Fr Neil,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Fr John, Sister Ane-Elizbeth,Bill,John,Ed,Jame,Bud,Shawn,Rock,Archie,Donna,Judy,Billy,Steve,Shirley,my uncle,my aunt,Elena,Carol,Charlotte,Rosemary may the perpetual light shine upon and may they rest in peace
Georgene
on January 19th, 2025 at 18:12
Lord God, through the intercession of Your Divine Son, angels, and saints, I ask for the care and protection of the unhoused members of our population during the Arctic cold weather anticipated this week. Please soften the hearts of those with money to open their pockets to aid those who suffer.
Roselle Soudjian
on January 19th, 2025 at 16:57
for purity of mind and heart and for me to be cured of my struggle with OCD
Elizabeth Hanus
on January 19th, 2025 at 11:20
That my mom may find healing from her concussion and move further towards God’s truth
Mary
on January 19th, 2025 at 11:09
Together, let's pray that all children be respected, cherished and loved for they are the ones of whom Jesus said, "Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Amen.
Rhonda George
on January 19th, 2025 at 9:54
God, Your Will Be Done-through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
Ruth
on January 19th, 2025 at 8:39
Prayers for my granddaughter, Chloe, who is sick and they do not know why. May she be healed.
Paul
on January 19th, 2025 at 7:42
For my mother admitted to Benedictine Hospital last night for a cardiac condition the doctors are having trouble diagnosing
rwilliams01
on January 19th, 2025 at 7:24
I pray for all of us who are "the people of God" both the anawim and the "inconsistent" such as I am. Together we are strong in our Lord
Renee Fahey
on January 19th, 2025 at 7:01
Please pray for Tom's job discernment and lead him to pick the best position in accordance with God's holy will
Georgene
on January 19th, 2025 at 0:14
Lord God, I ask intercession of your Son for prayers of aid and comfort for Fr. Louie, taken to hospital Saturday afternoon suffering from chest pains and dizziness. He is a special friend to our Franciscan fraternity and was the priest to bring the Eucharist to me in hospital on Easter Monday.
PATRICIA ARCENEAUX
on January 18th, 2025 at 20:16
Please pray for my sister-in-law in the hospital with various concerns & a friend whose cancer has come back as stage 4. May Jesus & Our Lady intercede for them both.
Bob
on January 18th, 2025 at 18:00
I've only recently begun my journey to Catholicism since attending Christmas Mass. Please pray that I may have the strength to be obedient, for my son as he undergoes a second surgery, and that I may have compassion as again his wife chose not to be there.
Georgene
on January 18th, 2025 at 17:29
Lord God, I ask of you, through the intercession of your Divine Son, prayers for comfort, peace, and healing for Tom, the brother-in-law of a Franciscan friend. He had emergency brain surgery last night (Friday) after a car accident earlier in the week. Gratefully, Tom is now stable. Amen.
Elizabeth Hanus
on January 18th, 2025 at 9:03
For my husband that he may continue to grow in his faith and understanding. Lord Jesus may you draw near to his heart and grant him the graces necessary to walk in your ways and grow in his role as the spiritual head of our family. Holy Mary Mother of God, wrap your mantle around us
Dave K
on January 18th, 2025 at 4:35
Today we pray for all those that will be affected by the arctic blast that we will experience this coming week. May the Lord protect us all, and keep us safe. In Jesus Name!
Barbara Yoder
on January 17th, 2025 at 19:44
Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide me and give me the grace to successfully complete a project. Thank you.
Patricia
on January 17th, 2025 at 7:21
Please pray for my sister Rose who will be having a medical procedure done today. God protect her from all harm, guide the doctor's hands. Pray this procedure is successful.
Michael Arcaroli
on January 17th, 2025 at 6:35
Please pray for Barbara who is experiencing heart failure and please pray for Madeline who’s health is slowly declining.
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