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Monday in the 4th week of Lent
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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Antiphon: 1043
Psalm: 1298
Christian Prayer:
Antiphon: 687
Psalm: 820
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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Mary
on March 31st, 2025 at 16:48
Let's remember to pray for our Holy Father as we continues to regain strength and for a good recovery. May we be confident in his prayers for us. Lord hear our prayer.
Lisa C.
on March 31st, 2025 at 15:58
Dearest Savior, help me to overcome the many distractions I have during prayer. Increase my focus and concentration on you, your love and mercy. Thank you or your suffering and sacrifice. You died for our sins and I'm eternally grateful. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
Jeff S.
on March 31st, 2025 at 13:22
For my daughter who is going through divorce and struggling with making new friends. Pray that she finds peace and develops at least one or two close friendships.
David T.
on March 31st, 2025 at 11:05
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk,Fr Neil,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Fr Arturo,Fr John, Dcn Mac,Sister Anne-Elizabeth,Sister Katherine,Sister Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Bud,Shawn,Steve, Rock,Archie,Judy,Billy,Elena,Shirley,Elena,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Rosemary,Sue,Bud T RIP
David T.
on March 31st, 2025 at 10:56
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,Fr David,Fr Charles,FR James,Fr Joseph,Fr Luis,Fr Soney,Fr Jerry, Fr Pat,Fr Earl,Fr Ted,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,Fr Chris,Fr D,Fr Austin,Fr Marion,Fr Mary-Mark,Fr Matlak, Dcn Manny, Dcn Manuel,Dcn Gary,Dcn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn Glenn,Sister Sheila,Sister,Paulea
David T.
on March 31st, 2025 at 10:51
Healing-Pope Francis,Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Grace,Noel,Diane,Patti,Russ,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Joe V,Joan, Roe R,Sophie,Jackie,Lyndon,john,Terry,Jill,Jake,Laura,Barbara,Christina,Otto,Luke,Darla,Bob,Olivia, Hannah,Daniel,Freddy,Kathy R,Kathy G,OCDS family,KC family,Sister Paulea,Sister Sheila
Rhonda G.
on March 31st, 2025 at 10:50
Dear Lord, we give you All our worries and Trust in You. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Glenda M.
on March 31st, 2025 at 10:14
For our daughter for a smooth transition in her job..for my brother who recently had a stroke ..for our son with his ongoing trial…thank you so much and I pray for your intentions as well..God Bless each and everyone of you❤️
Ruth
on March 31st, 2025 at 9:13
Please pray for my daughter, Catherine. She is married with a 2 1/2 yo and a 10 month old, Her husband works long hours, the older boy is very active, and my daughter is beside herself and depressed. JMJ help her.
A.Therese T.
on March 31st, 2025 at 6:19
For Andrew F, conversion and openness to what Our Lord wishes him to see and understand. For a willingness to set out into the deep and trust where Our Lord might lead him.
Frank H.
on March 31st, 2025 at 5:12
Lord, you know our weaknesses, our failures, and our sins. Help us to overcome these iniquities and learn to love and serve you as you intended before sin entered our world.
Marie-Louise
on March 31st, 2025 at 4:25
For our son who is being lured away from the faith( he is 18) in the Roman Catholic Church to non denominations. That God not let that happen. To remain in the church. To not be lead astray. For all coming into the church. To call all our sons friends and family ly members into the RC church.
Marie-Louise
on March 31st, 2025 at 4:25
For our family to love others as ourselves. To hear Gods voice and not harden out hearts. Full healing and draw closer to Christ daily.
Rhonda G.
on March 31st, 2025 at 2:31
Almighty God, let us pray for our Brothers and Sisters on Prayer-chains Worldwide. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Melanie
on March 31st, 2025 at 0:28
For God's mercy to be known by those suffering with alcoholism and an understanding that sobriety is given by God's grace, love and mercy and not by our own works.
gabigale
on March 30th, 2025 at 22:42
Father God I pray my friend Ruth’s CT scam will reveal the lymphoma is now gone. I pray for friend Ray who has an undiagnosed serious problem, that his doctor appointment next week will reveal something that can be treated and cured. Thank You for Your Love. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Bri S.
on March 30th, 2025 at 22:39
For all of the souls in Purgatory, for the Pope, and for my friends at school that reject Church teaching and God's will.
lorrie b.
on March 30th, 2025 at 15:02
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God have mercy on us, all sinners.Jesus we want 2 know you. Reveal Yourself 2 us.Help us 2 fall in love with you, so our lives will reflect Your love 2 others. We come wth open hands 2 reach into Your treasury of Grace. Fill us wth hope luv mercy, trust gratitude
lizzy56
on March 30th, 2025 at 12:36
Please pray for the soul of my brother Aaron. For my son Joseph that he will believe in God and the Catholic Church, for my family to practice their faith. For Joseph to find a Catholic woman to love and that will love him. He is so lonely. Pray for those that are elderly and suffering, for Chris.
Tom
on March 30th, 2025 at 12:23
May God grant us the graces we need to inherit eternal life, and may God bless my family, pray.
Kelly
on March 30th, 2025 at 11:36
Please pray for Jules. She is having episodes of an unknown origin as of yet. Might be seizures or some brain related issue.
Mary
on March 30th, 2025 at 10:52
Let us pray for peace within ourselves for it is from that point we express who we are as God's people. From there will come peace in families and in neighbor and in the world. Amen.
Ruth
on March 30th, 2025 at 9:24
Please pray for my daughter, Catherine. She is married with a 2 1/2 yo and a 10 month old, Her husband works long hours, the older boy is very active, and my daughter is beside herself and depressed. JMJ help her.
Mary
on March 30th, 2025 at 8:40
Please keep me in prayer as I am experiencing more than usual sadness today. It is all a part of my fibromyalgia, and trauma that I am recovering from. Some days worse than others. I don't like to attend Mass during these times, as I cry and am embarrassed. I know it will pass. Offering it up to God
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