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Thursday in the 5th week of Ordinary Time
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Psalm 67
O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the nations be glad and exult
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples,
you guide the nations on earth.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
The earth has yielded its fruit
for God, our God, has blessed us.
May God still give us his blessing
till the ends of the earth revere him.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.
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 Lord is our God.
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Ashe
on February 13th, 2025 at 2:21
My Lord Jesus Christ, we praise and adore you. We thank you for abundant mercy. We thank you for healing Joe, Lidia and Lee.
Ashe
on February 13th, 2025 at 2:12
my husband Lee and our friends Lidia and Joe need miracles Lidia's liver is beginning to shut and is on a ventilator. Her husband has been diagnosed with an aggressive lung cancer is starting treatment. My Lee is on a ventilator again, and cannot digest food in his stomach. Jesus, I pray cure them
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on February 12th, 2025 at 18:35
Grant eternal rest to Tatang Goding Gozum whose earthly birthday we celebrate today. May he receive the joy and bliss of eternal peace in your Kingdom, O Lord. Together with him, may Imang Floring, his wife, receive the reward of heaven. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on February 12th, 2025 at 18:32
Bestow your graces, O Lord, to those to whom I have promised my prayers for. May they be open to your holy will day after day. Amen!
Fr. Rogelio Miranda, SDB
on February 12th, 2025 at 18:30
Lord Jesus, I pray for all the poor souls in purgatory. May they receive the eternal reward of heaven. Amen!
Lisa Cunningham
on February 12th, 2025 at 13:43
Pray for an increase of HOPE in America and all around the world. We hope to spend an eternity with Lord Jesus in heaven. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing , so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." ~Romans 15:13
David Teegarden
on February 12th, 2025 at 12:33
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,Fr Marion,Dcns-Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Glenn Healing-Miguel,Missy,Diane,Patti,Laura,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Kathy,Jeff,Sophie,Jackie,Joe V,Joan,Joe R, Suzy,Barbara,Christina,Ruth,Luke
David Teegarden
on February 12th, 2025 at 12:28
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk,Fr Neil,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Fr John,Dcn Mac, Sister Anne-Elizabeth,Sister Katherine,Sister Sarah,Bill,john,Ed,James,Bud,Shawn,Rock,Archie,Donna, Steve,Shirley,my aunt,,my uncle,Judy,Billy,Carol,Elena,Charlotte,Chelsey May they rest in peace
David Teegarden
on February 12th, 2025 at 12:21
Continued prayers for Fr Cornelius who was kidnapped last week in Nigeria. Pray for safe release and return
Rhonda George
on February 12th, 2025 at 11:10
Almighty Father, let us pray for All Depressed souls especially Dawn H.-heal there hearts-through Christ our Lord. Mary, Mother of God. JMJ, we Love you, Save Souls. Amen
Gregory
on February 12th, 2025 at 10:48
For David & John, may they grow in faith and be examples to others; for my wife may she be cured and continue in her strong faith that strengthens me and others; for the Church, its leaders and our government leaders; Our Lady intercede for us; Lord Jesus save us.
Annette Gibson
on February 12th, 2025 at 10:10
World peace through the conversion of Souls to Christ!
Jack Sullivan
on February 12th, 2025 at 9:31
For the conversion of Vivek Ramaswamy and his family to the Catholic faith.
Rocio Gomez
on February 12th, 2025 at 9:03
For the healing of Mercedes Gomez her ankle. So that her blood will flow in her leg and she will not need surgery as Dr. Has said to do so. God is the healer of all healers and her ankle will be healed if God's will is for it to be healed. Blessed Mother intercede for all our prayers here. Amen
Neile Lorenzo
on February 12th, 2025 at 8:45
May the Lord bless us all. Protect us from the evil one and let us have everlasting life. Amen.
mjonas
on February 12th, 2025 at 8:15
My prayers is for pease during the trying time that we are having in our lives and our country much prayers are needed by all.
Jacqueline
on February 12th, 2025 at 7:09
For a healthy pregnancy and a safe delivery for my daughter-in-law.
Blake Evans
on February 12th, 2025 at 0:18
for all intentions of TN in maryland for repose of deacon L in Tex and consolation of family
Blake Evans
on February 12th, 2025 at 0:16
or wesley recovering from surgery, for Mrs Diaz who was burned in an accident. For Tim and wife who lost their jobs. for traveling mercies for rev. EC for sister NS in USA and for the sems AB EH TS RA and all approaching ordination for GA and his family for JT who is having surgery for Rev RW
Georgene
on February 11th, 2025 at 23:36
Heavenly Father, I ask through the intercession of Your Divine Son, His Mother Mary, and Sr. Ann to watch over, aid, and guide those young people in our communities who are learning disabled and perhaps suffer emotionally from being compared to those of their ages who are brighter. Help the parents
Fr.Allen Geiser
on February 11th, 2025 at 23:17
Our Lady of Lourdes pray for us who have recource to thee. God night to all of you who are the members of our taith community of this people of God at prayer. Amen.
Susannah Lanzon
on February 11th, 2025 at 19:41
Oh Heavenly Father, bless the baby in my mother's womb and keep it safe, and strengthen her shoulders of the burdens she carries. Mother Mary pray for us. In Jesus's name. Amen
David Sagarit
on February 11th, 2025 at 18:23
Almighty God, please pour your choicest blessings to grant success in my mission in changing more Filipinos lives through financial education today. Amen.
Stephen John
on February 11th, 2025 at 17:17
Grace….. The Realization of God’s enormous Love for us. Hail Mary, full of the Realization of God’s enormous Love for her. Our Lady of Lourdes Pray for all those we promised to pray for.
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