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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, V
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the Earth, serve the Lord with gladness.
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gabigale
on November 13th, 2024 at 21:42
God our Father, please give the doctor the knowledge and skill he needs to determine treatment and healing for my husband’s condition when he sees him tomorrow. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Blake Evans
on November 13th, 2024 at 21:26
fir the deceased fam of Bishop MH for CEC for healing for KGC and his vocation as he leaves his current job
Sally
on November 13th, 2024 at 19:29
Thank You, O Lord for Your love and guidance. Bless us all as we faithfully share our prayers before You. Please heal Sassy of her heart ailment and give her length of days in comfort and joy. Grant Jody grace to overcome addiction. Use me as You will at work & protect me from the evil there. Amen.
Marie
on November 13th, 2024 at 18:17
I pray for your servant Sandra, and all other people with for your healing palms to lay upon her. Give her Strength and courage. In your loving mercy Father.Amen
elizabeth fruge
on November 13th, 2024 at 13:44
Please offer prayers for my 106 yr old aunt Lucille, who lived independently until a month ago. She is now bedridden and deaf. Please pray for faith, courage, and peace as she journeys thru the final days of her life. May God have mercy and bring her to her heavenly home!
Jack Sullivan
on November 13th, 2024 at 12:20
For God to help the poor, widows, and orphans with whatever they are facing.
David Contreras G.
on November 13th, 2024 at 10:54
I pray to find work through the Lord, to be doing something where I may be able to rejoice doing His will here on earth.
David Contreras G.
on November 13th, 2024 at 10:51
I pray for my own healing of spirit, body, and brain. I pray for His Will always in my life.
David Teegarden
on November 13th, 2024 at 10:47
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 Ernie,Dcn Will,DCn Mac ,Dcn Glenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,John,Rocky,Laura,Maria,Sophie,Jackie,Barbara,Christina,Joe R, Joe V,Duffys,Larry,Katy
David Teegarden
on November 13th, 2024 at 10:39
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, Dona, Judy,Billy,Shirley,Elena, my uncle, Carol, Charlotte May the perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 13th, 2024 at 10:06
For E as she battles cancer. Please pray for her treatment and consolation during this trial.
elizabeth fruge
on November 13th, 2024 at 9:31
Please offer prayers for my 106 yr old aunt Lucille, who lived independently until a month ago. She is now bedridden and deaf. Please pray for faith, courage, and peace as she journeys thru the final days of her life. May God have mercy and bring her to her heavenly home!
Stephen John
on November 13th, 2024 at 8:02
For all who die alone, forgotten, spiritually homeless, with no one to pray for them.
Tom
on November 13th, 2024 at 6:42
May God's name be preached to the ends of the earth, and for blessings on my family, pray.
David Contreras G.
on November 12th, 2024 at 17:52
For those who have lost their souls, I pray for them.
David Contreras G.
on November 12th, 2024 at 17:50
For former friends and allies, may your souls find love and peace anywhere you go.
David Contreras G.
on November 12th, 2024 at 17:49
For the souls of those in purgatory, for those who perished without loved ones around them. For those who are in the eternal fires, for those whom need love the most- I pray for you. For the souls of those in bound into something they never wanted to do, I pray the Lord bless them.
Jack Sullivan
on November 12th, 2024 at 9:34
For the conversion of my family, Cyrielle, my ex-girlfriend, and my closest friends. Also the conversion of all of their families. Mary, Queen of Peace pray for us!
gabigale
on November 12th, 2024 at 8:36
Praise God with his Son and Holy Spirit! Blayne's drs have identified the psychological illness and started him on a med. He is likely going home by the end of this week. His family praises the Lord and thanks all for prayers. Praying always in faith and in the Name of Jesus! Amen.
Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on November 12th, 2024 at 7:07
St. Josaphat, B & M pray for us especially for peace in our families, for peace in the Ukraine, in the Middle East & the whole world! Amen
Tom
on November 12th, 2024 at 7:00
May all people see God's glory, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Harry Rovers
on November 12th, 2024 at 4:55
Please join me in praying for health - that my swollen feet do not lead to gangrene, that the health care workers move more rapidly to address this ailment and provide some necessary care. I trust in God's mercy and saving help.
Rocio Gomez
on November 12th, 2024 at 4:20
For all my enemies who are attacking me and Xavieous spiritually. We need prayer for people in the streets who suffer with addiction, hate, turmoil, disabilities, faithless, spiritual warfare, homelessness, greed, envy, depression, and people who lack a prayer life. We need to pray more.
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