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Thursday in the 7th week of Easter
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Invitatory from Ascension to Pentecost
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
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 adore Christ the Lord who promised to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
Recent prayer requests from community members
Lisa Cunningham
on September 14th, 2024 at 21:07
Dearest Jesus, I am weak in flesh as I suffer from various health issues. Please help me to endure my suffering and not feel sorry for myself. I want to appreciate all the humiliation and pain you suffered even before your death on the Holy Cross. I trust in you! Amen.
Daniel
on September 14th, 2024 at 17:35
I humbly ask for prayers for my two family members with health issues - today, on the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross I ask God that they will stay, healthy and happy on our Sister, Mother Earth as Your Will Be Done. Amen.
edenj
on September 14th, 2024 at 17:29
May we never boast of anything but the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ!
Georgene
on September 14th, 2024 at 16:33
Heavenly Father, I ask prayers through the intercessions of Christ the High Priest and his apostles for Cincinnati Archbishop Dennis Schnurr, who continues to work despite suffering from bowel cancer and undertaking chemotherapy. Help the archbishop and his brother priests remain steadfast. Amen
Georgene
on September 14th, 2024 at 16:11
Lord, It's me again, begging for comfort, acceptance, and a peaceful death for Your suffering priest servant Jim, who continues to offer Mass despite the advancement of his pancreatic cancer. Also, bring comfort and acceptance to his faithful parishioners. In Christ's name, we ask.
Georgene
on September 14th, 2024 at 16:05
Lord, I pray through the intercession of Your Divine Son, Your angels, and saints to bring comfort, acceptance, and grace of a peaceful death to Your suffering 32-year-old servant, son, husband, and father. He suffered brain stem damage after a bicycle accident and remains on a ventilator. Amen.
Georgene
on September 14th, 2024 at 15:55
Lord, I again ask for help for Your suffering servant Dick. He chooses to continue chemo for his prostate and now metastasized colon cancers. Through the intercessions of Your Divine Son, Your angels, and saints, bring comfort, fulfillment, and grace of peaceful death to Dick and his family. Amen.
David Teegarden
on September 14th, 2024 at 13:33
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David Teegarden
on September 14th, 2024 at 13:27
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr.Philip, Msgr. Kirk, Fr Neil, Fr Eric, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Rock, Archie, Donna, Judy,Elena, Carol, my uncle, Shirley May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace May Mary carry these souls home to the Father
Marshall
on September 14th, 2024 at 12:00
I need clarity about where I should live. Thanks be to God for the clarity ahead of time.
Ryan Dailey
on September 14th, 2024 at 11:40
O Jesus, Eternal High Priest, I offer You through Your Immaculate Mother Mary, this Rosary as a petition for graces for all seminarians. Give them humility, meekness, prudence, and a burning zeal for souls. Fill their hearts with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We give thanks Father Most Holy. Amen.
Marshall
on September 14th, 2024 at 9:30
I need clarity about where I should live. Thanks be to God for the clarity ahead of time.
Rhonda George
on September 14th, 2024 at 9:16
Dear Lord, Thank You for the Holy Cross-
Mary
on September 14th, 2024 at 9:14
Holy cross of Christ be my joy. Holy cross of Christ be my guide. Holy cross of Christ be my life.
gabigale
on September 14th, 2024 at 7:35
Lord God, You know my husband Charlie is to have EKG on Monday to help determine what is causing or contributing to his breathlessness and tiredness. May only correctable conditions be found. Hold him close and I know you love him. I’m Jesus’ holy Name I pray. Amen
MERCY STEPHANIE
on September 14th, 2024 at 7:33
"How radiant is that precious cross which brought us our salvation. In the cross we are victorious, through the cross we shall reign, by the cross all evil is destroyed, alleluia". May the Cross of Christ bring us to eternal life. Amen
gabigale
on September 14th, 2024 at 7:30
For the soul of Judith who passed two days ago, and peace and comfort for her husband, family and many friends who love and miss her. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen
MERCY STEPHANIE
on September 14th, 2024 at 7:23
IN THE CROSS IS OUR SALVATION. Let us pray for the sick all over the world, that through the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of Christ, all who are sick physically and spiritually may find HEALING in the CROSS OF CHRIST. Amen.
A.Therese TOCarm
on September 14th, 2024 at 6:11
For M and E, all their needs and burdens and sufferings - may their hearts and minds and bodies be strengthened, consoled and comforted.
ingrid barra
on September 14th, 2024 at 0:40
Lord, I pray for those having problems at work due to time taken off to have a necessary surgery or to heal a health issue. Please help them heal and navigate work politics in your peace and guidance. Help them and me find a joyful interesting job which you select for each of us Amen
David
on September 14th, 2024 at 0:00
For all troubled marriages. May every husband love their wife as Christ loved the Church. May every wife love their husband as the Church loves our Savior.
Tim
on September 13th, 2024 at 21:10
Pry that my daughter will convert to the Holy Catholic Church.
Tim
on September 13th, 2024 at 21:08
Pray that my daughter will convert to the Holy Catholic Church.
Jason Goldberg
on September 13th, 2024 at 17:35
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