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Invitatory
Sixth Day in the Octave of Christmas
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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
Gregory
on December 30th, 2024 at 6:22
Please pray for our sons David and John, one in prison and one who has fallen away, and their families that all may be reunited in Christ and may we carry our crosses joyfully. Amen
Tom
on December 30th, 2024 at 5:53
For the praise of God who is slow to anger and abounding in mercy, and for blessings on my family and my friend's brother, pray.
Charles
on December 30th, 2024 at 0:00
Please pray for me as well as the rest of the world for we have sinned against our own bodies and God. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.
Georgene
on December 29th, 2024 at 23:57
Lord, through the intercession of your Divine Son, I beg you to grant a peaceful death, if it be your will, for my friend Jim, who has been placed in Palliative Care. Give his family comfort during this challenging time, and let our community comfort them all. Amen
gabigale
on December 29th, 2024 at 23:12
Father God I pray for those with recent diagnoses of various cancers and those with recurrences that You wrap them in Your Love and give them all peace and strength to be able to handle it emotionally and follow treatment plans laid out. In Jesus’ Name I pray Amen
Jim
on December 29th, 2024 at 22:15
Please pray for my daughter and son-in-law to each get annulments and then. Have their marriage blessed by a priest or deacon. I have talked to them on various occasions but they have not acted.
Sue Ewald
on December 29th, 2024 at 21:09
Please pray for me ; I am struggling with a deep depression today.
PATRICIA ARCENEAUX
on December 29th, 2024 at 19:17
Please pray for my granddaughter to get a job she applied for to be able to work from home while taking care of her baby, & a friend with breast cancer to go in remission again. Also for some family members to return to Church & 2 to get annulments & have the marriage blessed.
Blake Evans
on December 29th, 2024 at 15:36
for healing for Diana C. For Gods mercy on all this Jubilee year. For Brother Rafael as he approaches ordination. For Deacon Barnes. for Fr. VD in a tough situation; for the MSA regarding parish real estate matters and finances for wisdom for all. for REC for healing. For mrs L for her operation.
Mary
on December 29th, 2024 at 12:59
All glory, praise, thanks to God our Creator for His Merciful Redemption Plan for all Creation & humanity in His Incarnation as Jesus to dwell in & with us. Lord, enable all persons to respond to Your Love & be redeemed forever. Lord, fill us with Your Love & conform us to Your image- One with You.
c h
on December 29th, 2024 at 12:30
Kolby, was your baptismal parish consolidated with another? You may need to 1) find out if it has been consolidated 2) if so contact that new consolidated parish, (which may have been given a new name 3) contact the Diocese or Archdiocese they should be able to answer your inquiries. JMJ guide him.
c h
on December 29th, 2024 at 12:25
For Pam, you know what she needs. Please keep her cancer free. Be with her , her husband, children , son -in- laws and daughter -in- law and grandchildren Amen.
David Teegarden
on December 29th, 2024 at 12:00
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,Judy,Billy,Shirley,my uncle, my aunt,Elena,Carol,Charlotte,Steve,Rosemary May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace
David Teegarden
on December 29th, 2024 at 11:54
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,Laura,Joe V, Katy,Larry,Krystal,Joe R,Jackie,Sophie,Barbara,Christina, Leslie,Jake,john,Rocky,Duffys
Rhonda George
on December 29th, 2024 at 9:04
Glorious God, Thank you for Your Son-Jesus Christ. Feast of the Holy Family, pray for us. Amen
Kelly
on December 29th, 2024 at 6:59
For Kolby who is trying to obtain his baptismal certificate, you can contact the main office of your diocese, where the Bishop's offices are to try and further your cause! I will keep you in prayer.
Kolby
on December 29th, 2024 at 6:34
Please, someone pray for me, that I may obtain an updated copy of my baptismal certificate from my local parish outreach. I’ve asked them over the past 20 years for it, but get refused each time and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. I’d like to share it with another parish to prove my Sacraments…
Laura
on December 29th, 2024 at 5:22
That those who have left the Catholic Church or are not following the teachings of the Church come home.
Sahil Sunny
on December 29th, 2024 at 1:31
Lord please help me and my wife and my son to live a holy life that is pleasing in your eyes. Please help us to become a family like the Holy Family. Please help my family and my wife's family to forgive each other and embrace each other with love and kindness. Please help us all to please God.
Georgene
on December 29th, 2024 at 0:00
Lord, it was good to visit with Ann this afternoon and find her optimistic and accepting. Through the intercession of Your Divine Son, I beg you to continue guiding and comforting her and the family through this terrible time. Thank you. Amen
Friar Daniel
on December 28th, 2024 at 18:16
Please join me in prayers for Fr.Xavier SJ who is in ICU with serious complications of lungs and kidneys that the Lord will be his source of comfort and healing
Friar Daniel
on December 28th, 2024 at 18:09
Please pray for the repose soul of friar Don Bosco of carribean and America's province who passed away couple of weeks ago due to brain tumor
Rhonda George
on December 28th, 2024 at 15:49
Gracious God, you are the Lord of All Time and Space, Please Have Mercy on All- JMJ,pray for us. Amen
Linda
on December 28th, 2024 at 10:45
Lord, please touch my body and heal it of all the aches and pains I have endured for the last month or so. Christmas time is hard for me emotionally. Please show me your joy and peace during this time.
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