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Monday in the 34th week of Ordinary Time or St. Catherine of Alexandria, V & M
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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.
Intercessory Prayers
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Mary Ann
on November 24th, 2024 at 5:01
I pray for peace in families during this Thanksgiving week. Peace always for us and our troubled world. I give thanks for all that God has given me during my life, I am 77 years, and peace and love for my children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and especially for my daughter in heaven!
Carol Dechand
on November 24th, 2024 at 1:04
I pray that we all remember to be Thankful to the Lord for our faith and our very lives. May those travelling for Thanksgiving reunions with family be safe on their journeys. Thank You Lord!
Ginger Ephrem
on November 24th, 2024 at 0:00
To know God's will regarding my vocation. Thank you.
Jeremy Johnson
on November 23rd, 2024 at 22:57
Lord Jesus Christ, please, bring comfort to my wife, my friends, and my family. May they know your Grace and know comfort in your Sacred Heart.
Ben
on November 23rd, 2024 at 18:53
Lord, free us from the dark night of death. Let the light of resurrection dawn within our hearts to bring us to the radiance of eternal life. Let not the Evil One reach us through the massive political upheaval to come. Help your faithful cling to you in our darkest hours of need.
Mary
on November 23rd, 2024 at 18:49
May my mother know how much I love her and that she is my best friend. My love for her is infinite. I wish her a beautiful, happy birthday. Without her birthday, I would not have one of my own. I love you, mom. I love you so much. You are only a kiss away.
Mary
on November 23rd, 2024 at 18:47
In prayer for The mother of M. the mother who suffers with alcoholism May she have a miracle of no more alcoholism And may her relationship with her children and spouse, be healed forever, and ever amen.
Mary
on November 23rd, 2024 at 18:45
I pray for everyone on that little piece of paper that they may he given a new heart of Jesus. I will continue to bring sacrifices to my Lord to bring the Lords attention to their needs Lord please accept whatever sacrifices I bring So that those people on the list will stop their prideful ways.
c h
on November 23rd, 2024 at 13:00
St Cecilia, you are my patron saint as my middle name is your name. Thank you for all the intercession throughout the years, please continue to help me.
Georgene
on November 23rd, 2024 at 12:24
Lord, through this week before Thanksgiving, I ask Your Son, angels, and saints to intercede for me as I ask for an infusion of joy for those in this community who will not visit with dear friends and family. I think of them often in their bodily trials and wish them peace and love. Amen
David Teegarden
on November 23rd, 2024 at 12:20
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, Shirley,Billy,Judy, Elena, Carol, Charlotte, my uncle May the perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace
David Teegarden
on November 23rd, 2024 at 12:16
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,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,Dcn Gary,Dcn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn Mac,DcnGlenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,Gloria,Laura,Rocky,John,Larry,Katy,Maria,Joe V, Joe R,Barbara,Christina,Sophie,Jackie,Duffys
Georgene
on November 23rd, 2024 at 12:15
Lord, thank you this for the everchanging view from my window: the wind blowing the last leaves from the trees, the birds coming to the feeder and those frolicking and gliding gracefully in the wind, and the movement of light and dark as gray clouds and autumn sun drift apart and come to gether.
Mark Emerson
on November 23rd, 2024 at 11:56
For relatves without Jesus wholely in their hearts be mercifully shown and accept His Holy Spirit into their very being for all eternity. And we who await His return edify His coming with our obedience to His call of service at every step.
Rhonda George
on November 23rd, 2024 at 9:31
Dear Lord God, Please open All Hearts to your World Peace-Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us. Amen
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 23rd, 2024 at 6:38
For Lucy, that she may one day know her Godmother, and that she may know her Godmother loves her very much.
gabigale
on November 22nd, 2024 at 23:07
Father God I lift up for prayer those families who may be dealing with illnesses and diagnoses that seem to come all at once that You will strengthen them, give them peace and assurance that You are beside them. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen
Lisa Cunningham
on November 22nd, 2024 at 22:23
Dearest Father, please help those who have cancer and are in distress in dealing with it, whether it's a new diagnosis or treatments that are hard to bear. Strengthen cancer patients and give them courage to survive the journey ahead. May they become cancer free. In Jesus' name we pray, amen!
pep miranda
on November 22nd, 2024 at 20:41
Dear GOD, I pray for vocations to the priesthood. We need more priests for celebrating mass and the sacrament of reconciliation. Inspire the young men to answer God's call with joy. We pray for all such young men to be open to God's call to serve in HIS vineyard and we pray a blessing on them.
Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on November 22nd, 2024 at 16:26
St. Cecilia, V & M pls intercede for my daughter that her hand allergy may be cured permanently. Amen!
Jeremy Johnson
on November 22nd, 2024 at 13:58
Thank you good and gracious Lord. You always hear and answer our prayers.
Mary
on November 22nd, 2024 at 12:32
All Praise to God for His Merciful Plan of Redemption in Christ Jesus! May He turn all souls to Him and enable them to respond through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Precious blood of Jesus.
Jack Sullivan
on November 22nd, 2024 at 11:32
For the release of the souls of Russians in Purgatory and that they will pray for peace and restrain that country from escalating the war.
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