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The Exaltation of the Holy Cross
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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 God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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on September 14th, 2024 at 6:11
For M and E, all their needs and burdens and sufferings - may their hearts and minds and bodies be strengthened, consoled and comforted.
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on September 13th, 2024 at 7:40
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on September 13th, 2024 at 5:45
For the praise of Jesus who is most worthy of all praise, and for blessings on my family, and for the forgiveness of my many sins, let us pray.
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on September 13th, 2024 at 5:01
St. John Chrysostom B & D, pray for us! Amen
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on September 13th, 2024 at 1:25
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on September 12th, 2024 at 21:21
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