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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
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. Christ is born for us; come, let us adore him.
Intercessory Prayers
Recent prayer requests from community members
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.
David Teegarden
on January 18th, 2025 at 12:36
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,Patti,Diane,Katy,Larry,Krystal,Joe V,Joan, Joe R,,Sophie,Jackie,Barbara,Christina,Laura, Otto,Luke,Jeff,Kathy,Jake,Les
David Teegarden
on January 18th, 2025 at 12:29
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk, Fr Neil,,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Fr John, Sister Anne-Elizabeth,Bill,John,Ed,James,Shawn,Bud,Rock,Donna,Judy,Billy,Shirley,Elena,my uncle, my aunt,Steve,Carol,Charlotte,Rosemary,Archie May the perpetual light shine upon them as they rest in peace
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.
Quyen Phan
on January 17th, 2025 at 6:30
Heavenly Father, for ever I praise you and I love you. Today I pray for those who don't know how to pray (the living), and not able to pray (the dead), that they may know that Jesus and whole heaven pray for them, wait for them to return into your loving arms. I ask all this in the name of Jesus.
Tom
on January 17th, 2025 at 5:52
For the praise of our God who is close to all who call on him from their heart, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Marie
on January 17th, 2025 at 2:31
God please intercede for all priests, bishops & decons. God bless them & keep them pure of heart. Grant them the special graces needed to reach the most hardened of hearts. Forgive us our known, unknown thoughts & sins. Cover us with the precious blood of Jesus Christ. In Jesus we trust.
Georgene
on January 17th, 2025 at 0:23
Lord, I beg You to keep those without home or shelter, my bridge people, to stay warm, fed, and cared for—only you know the real reasons why they live as they do. My heart aches for them. as I plead the intercession of Your Son and all Your angels and saints. Amen.
Georgene
on January 17th, 2025 at 0:16
Lord, Please grant me patience and wisdom while trying to help S. by listening to her and praying for her as she struggles with the problems of aging. Help her find a new purpose in life. I ask in the name of Your Son and Your angels and saints, especially Vincent DePaul. Amen.
Georgene
on January 17th, 2025 at 0:11
Lord, I beg You to help Evan. Is he recovering from his horrific accident, or are You testing him, his family, and his parents and extended family? My heart, as well as those of family and friends, aches not only for him but also for his wife and young child. Through Christ, our Lord and Savior.
Thomas Hassen
on January 16th, 2025 at 21:53
I humbly request prayers for Rachael, who recently lost her son to suicide. May she find comfort in our Lord. May her grief be eased by God and by friends. Lord, please keep her in the palm of your hand, ease her pain and give her comfort. Thank you, Lord
gabigale
on January 16th, 2025 at 20:09
Praise the Lord in all His Ways and at all times! Charlie is being transported to rehab tomorrow! Thank You Father for Your Goodness, Your Kindness, and Your help each day. I Pray we clearly hear Your Voice and follow Your Lead. I pray Charlie’s continued healing. In Jesus’ Name Amen
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 16th, 2025 at 20:07
Lord Jesus, please heal all those who are afflicted with various and serious illnesses. Grant them good health and full recovery in accordance with your holy will. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 16th, 2025 at 20:01
Lord Jesus, continue to bless my friend Joel Gil Reyes, his wife Myra and their family. Bestow upon them the graces they need especially good health, serenity of spirit, peace of mind and prosperity. Comfort Mommy Romana, grant her the best of health despite her age. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on January 16th, 2025 at 19:50
Almighty Father, strengthen my friend Matilde G. Imbo, in her desire to serve you. May you keep her always humble in obeying your holy will. Be with her in the midst of trials and challenges. May everything she does be for your greater glory. Amen!
Elizabeth Hanus
on January 16th, 2025 at 19:46
That I may stop feeling this deep sadness
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