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Thursday in the 22nd week of Ordinary Time
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
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. Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
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. Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
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. Come into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
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 into the Lord’s presence singing for joy.
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M Pilot
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I pray for the safety of all travelers, including my mom and sister. I pray for the safe operation of aircraft, trains, boats, and cars.
M Pilot
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God, I ask for an increase in faith, so that I can wholeheartedly trust in your plan for my life. I pray that I’m able to acquire some job opportunities to which I have applied. Overall, help me to be at peace with your plan for my life.
Tom
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Georgene
on September 4th, 2024 at 23:40
Lord, thank you for the surgeon's skill guiding him through my procedure this morning. It went far better than I had expected. Please help me with the convalescence and have it go well. In Your Son's name, I offer my prayers and patience in the days ahead. Amen,
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on September 4th, 2024 at 23:39
I ask for our community to join my family in prayer as we face Covid (my wife, myself, and one of my brothers). As well as for my sister in law woh will undergo surgery tomorrow 09/05/2024 to remove her left lower leg. Saint Jude pray for us.
David Teegarden
on September 4th, 2024 at 21:01
Pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Manuel Ramirez's wife Elena who passed away on Sunday in Mexico. Keep Deacon Manuel and family in prayer. May Our Lady of Mount Carmel carry the soul of Elena home to our lord and our God.
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Denise Morin
on September 4th, 2024 at 20:28
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on September 4th, 2024 at 18:56
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Mary
on September 4th, 2024 at 17:42
Let's love our neighbor but follow no one but Jesus Christ. He alone is the truth and the way.
cynthia Smith
on September 4th, 2024 at 14:36
please pray for laura moe she has requested prayer for her mother and children who are all very ill. also, please pray for my daughter Casi Smith who is going through domestic violence and trying to get costody of her daughter.
cynthia Smith
on September 4th, 2024 at 14:36
please pray for laura moe she has requested prayer for her mother and children who are all very ill. also, please pray for my daughter Casi Smith who is going through domestic violence and trying to get costody of her daughter.
David Teegarden
on September 4th, 2024 at 11:54
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David Teegarden
on September 4th, 2024 at 11:50
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Mary
on September 4th, 2024 at 10:00
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Georgene
on September 4th, 2024 at 8:37
Lord, I implore you, through the intercession of Your Divine Son and Your angels and saints, to watch over Julia and Bob today. I ask for courage and strength for both of them. In Your wisdom, guide the medical staff in their dedicated work. Amen.
pjbliujus
on September 4th, 2024 at 8:33
Jesus please cover W and her family guide them and keep them safe.
Georgene
on September 4th, 2024 at 8:28
Lord, Help me accept whatever pain I receive in this morning's procedure. I offer the pain as a prayer for those needing prayer the most. Guide the periodontist's mind and hands as he works and keep the procedure germ-free through the intercession of Your Son, Your angels, and Your saints. Amen.
Tom
on September 4th, 2024 at 5:25
For the praise of Jesus who alone offers words of eternal life, and for blessings on my family, let us pray.
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