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Friday in the 32nd week of Ordinary Time or St. Albert the Great, B & D
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
Intercessory Prayers
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David Teegarden
on November 15th, 2024 at 12:11
Pray for the repose of Msgr Philip, Msgr Kirk, Fr Neil, Fr Eric, Fr Arnold, Bill, John,Ed, James,Bud, Shawn, Rock, Archie,Donna,Judy, Shirley,my uncle, Carol, Charlotte,Elena, Billy May the perpetual light shine pon them and may they rest in peace
David Teegarden
on November 15th, 2024 at 12:07
Prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,FR Jesus,Fr David,Fr Jerry,FR Pat,Fr Earl,Fr Ted,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,Fr Chris, Fr Austin, Fr D,,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,Dcn Gary,Dcn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn Mac, Dcn Glenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,Rocky,John,Luke,Laura,Jackie,Sophie,Maria,Barbara,Christina,Jill, Duffys,Larry,Katy
Linda
on November 15th, 2024 at 10:37
For my son, who is stopping a medication that is causing many side effects. May God allow him to find rest, health, and peace and to be able to sleep through the night again.
Rhonda George
on November 15th, 2024 at 10:31
Dear Almighty God, Please may All Birthdays-(Mary Ann) be Blessed-Through Christ our Lord. Mother of God, pray for us. St. Albert the Great, pray for us. Amen
gabigale
on November 15th, 2024 at 7:18
Pray for all those who are living their lives in self pity, no longer seeing all the blessings they have received and the love of their families and friends. Lord, may they feel Your Love touch their hearts and souls today to bring them out of this darkness. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Mary Murphy
on November 15th, 2024 at 6:59
For the soul of Mary Beth Blasetti who died last week at 32, leaving a two-month old daughter and grieving husband, and who will be sorely missed by all. Also for Nick and baby Mary Katharine in their time of need.
Tom
on November 15th, 2024 at 6:17
For the praise of the Holy Spirit who sanctifies us, for blessings on my family, and for the forgiveness of my many sins, pray.
lorrie
on November 14th, 2024 at 23:13
For my grand daughter, Luisa who’s celebrates her 1st birthday. Lord, please protect her and keep her healthy, strong and loving. Help her parents,who love and adore her,to nurture not just her needs but her spiritual life as well. Thank you Jesus and Mother Mary for answering all our prayers. Amen
Amina Rashid
on November 14th, 2024 at 21:55
Please pray that I will be able to fix my sleep schedule, conquer the temptation of too much screen time, and that I will be able to do well in school. God bless :)
David Contreras G.
on November 14th, 2024 at 19:35
I pray for my soul to always be protected by the Lord's angels. To rebuke all demonic entities, all witchcraft being done to my life, all astral- demonic communication,. etc.
marie sweet
on November 14th, 2024 at 19:01
God protect my family, my marriage, my children, my home, my business from the enemy. Keep us strong in faith, peace and love.
marie sweet
on November 14th, 2024 at 15:04
God protect my family, my marriage, my children, my home, my business from the enemy. Keep us strong in faith, peace and love.
elizabeth fruge
on November 14th, 2024 at 11:07
Lord, I lift up My son and his wife as they discern how to handle their infertility. Let them turn away from any temptations and seek your Holy Will for their lives. If You will, please allow them to have a child. Give them the graces and strength to embrace this cross, that it will lead them to YOU
Hugo McKissic Jr
on November 14th, 2024 at 11:05
Lord Jesus. Pray for and Bless your people who suffer from clinical depression and bipolar disorder; may their highs be soothed by your mercy and may their lows be in your rest. Amen
Ivy McClatchy Tanvishut
on November 14th, 2024 at 10:26
LORD, bless us with YOUR abundant discernment as: 1) My husband and I study our Faith more deeply in our OCIA class; and 2) as we bring our children to know and love YOUR Church. Help us to understand, lead us to where YOU are and how YOU desire for us to worship. Thank YOU for the Catholic Church.
Rhonda George
on November 14th, 2024 at 10:21
Dear Lord, Thank you for All Graces, Blessings and Gifts in Life. Queen of Virgins, pray for us. Amen
Barbara Yoder
on November 14th, 2024 at 7:31
That God will give the power and grace to all those recently elected in my country to act in accordance with His will and that they may all be added to the Church of Life this day.
Girlie Lactao
on November 14th, 2024 at 7:21
Dear Holy Spirit of God, we earnestly ask You for your guidance in our lives. Help us recognize the signs You provide and follow the inspirations You place in our hearts. Cleanse our hearts by Your grace, enabling us to love Jesus deeply and bring Him joy. Thank you, Holy Spirit of God. Amen.
marie5890
on November 14th, 2024 at 5:47
May the American people come to a better understanding of the Constitution and may Hamilton’s Federalist Paper 77 be in the forefront of the Upper chamber (the Senate) thinking
Chloe Marie
on November 14th, 2024 at 2:50
Please pray for James. That he finds a job he enjoys and has passion for. Heal his depression and please pray he comes back to Church and God.
Chloe Marie
on November 14th, 2024 at 2:49
Please can you pray for my Mum, Anne. She is feeling lonely and depressed with no local friends. Please help her find a friend who is kind, compassionate and not into drugs. She is sober now and we are so proud of her. Thank you. ✨
Nicholas Djebah
on November 14th, 2024 at 0:00
God's abundant blessings on Mrs. Onajevwe Enaregha today and always.
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