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Saint Francis Xavier, Priest
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.
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 the Lord, the King who is to come.
Intercessory Prayers
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David Teegarden
on December 3rd, 2024 at 10:54
Prayer- 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,Deaccons-Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Mac,Glenn. Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,John,Laura,Katy, Larry,Gloria,Krystal,Duffys,Sophie,Jackie,Barbara,Joe R, Joe V,Christina,Jake,Leslie
David Teegarden
on December 3rd, 2024 at 10:45
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Msgr Kirk, Fr Neil, Fr Eric, Fr Arnold, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Rock, Archie, Donna, Judy, Billy, Shirley,Elena, my uncle, Carol, Charlotte, Shawn, Rosemary May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace
David Teegarden
on December 3rd, 2024 at 10:39
Please pray for my friend Krystal who is the mother of four young children and now in this season of Advent has been informed by her husband that he wants a divorce. I pray for the intercession of our Holy Mother to guide and aid this family. May this family remain united by our Lord and Savior
Rhonda George
on December 3rd, 2024 at 10:25
Almighty God, we pray for our World to have Peace of Heart-through Jesus Christ our Lord. Queen of Peace, pray for us. Amen
Rhonda George
on December 3rd, 2024 at 10:20
Dear Lord God, let us pray for the Widows and Orphans Worldwide-God your Will Be Done-through Jesus Christ our Lord. JMJ, pray for us. St. Francis Xavier, pray for us. Amen
Jack Sullivan
on December 3rd, 2024 at 9:50
For the conversion of my family, Cyrielle, Allesandra, and their families, and all of my friends (past, present, future) and their families.
Sr. Agnes Marie
on December 3rd, 2024 at 9:24
Mary Ann, the sister of my dear friend Margaret, is in the hospital after a severe stroke. CT today at 12:30. Please pray for her recovery and for wise decisions to be made by the medical team caring for her. Continue to pray for Fr. Ed, please. He is not doing well. May Jesus in mercy heal him!
Carolyn Schuster
on December 3rd, 2024 at 9:13
For the Church in Asia and Jimmy Lai. That the fruits of St Francis Xavier would continue a great harvest of souls. That the faithful like Jimmy Lai who are even now being poured out as an incense before the Throne of God would be a witness of the overcoming love of Christ Jesus in the world
Rev. Joseph Cocucci
on December 3rd, 2024 at 8:36
As we thank God for St Francis Xavier and his work to bring so many to Christ, let us pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood. And let's pray too for health and zeal among those already ordained.
Nicholas Djebah
on December 3rd, 2024 at 4:15
Join me in praying for Mrs. Roseline Fine Djebah, who turns 70 today. Also, pray for Fr. Anselm Jimoh who celebrates his 30th priestly anniversary today. May the joy of the Lord continue to strengthen them.
Leah Wilkinson-Brockway
on December 3rd, 2024 at 3:18
For my family, for all families, that they may receive Jesus and be holy. Amen.
Jonathan Bibb
on December 3rd, 2024 at 1:20
Please pray for my co-workers, managers, and coaches. Pray for us to have some respite during this busy and chaotic holiday season. Pray that God gives me the heart to pray and do more for others and less for myself. Saint Homobonus please hear my prayer intercede for me.
gabigale
on December 2nd, 2024 at 21:51
Praise the Lord and thanks for the prayers for my husband’s oncologist visit! Your prayers resulted in such a turnabout of his attitude toward doctors and following their suggestions for treatment of the cancer. Know that I pray the Lord’s attention to your every need. In Jesus’ Name I pray.
Regina
on December 2nd, 2024 at 21:19
Please pray for my dear friend, Debbie, who will undergo colon surgery tomorrow. She is my sister in Christ and walks with the Lord. I pray that God will guide the eyes and hands of her surgeon. I will not worry, I will submit my prayers and petitions with thanksgiving and trust in the Lord.
br.Abraham A, opl
on December 2nd, 2024 at 19:59
Please remember my wife and me, in your prayers. She is now in chemotherapy for her bout with cancer, and I am her faithful caregiver- always praying, always looking to Saint Joseph. Thank you- to each of you, and God bless you.
Rhonda George
on December 2nd, 2024 at 10:14
Dear Lord, we have many troubles, Please give us your Trust, Faith, Hope and Love-through Jesus Christ our Lord. We pray for All-Queen of Peace, pray for us. Amen
Jacqueline
on December 2nd, 2024 at 7:38
For the repose of the soul of my friend, Tim, and comfort and strength for his family and friends.
Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on December 2nd, 2024 at 6:05
St. Andrew, Ap pray for us! Amen
Tom
on December 2nd, 2024 at 5:57
For the praise of Jesus, our life and resurrection, and for blessings on my family, pray.
pjbliujus
on December 2nd, 2024 at 5:46
St. Joseph, there is so many people in need. I ask that you intercede for my intentions during this 30 day, Holy Cloak Novena. Ask your son, Jesus to fill the needs of those I am praying for and for all those who have placed petitions here in the Divine Office Site. Protect this ministry.
Sally M
on December 1st, 2024 at 22:02
For my Dad's oncology appointment on Monday - Dec 2. For wisdom for the doctors and all the team. For grace and wisdom for our family as well.
Sally M
on December 1st, 2024 at 22:01
For John in rehab, with a broken back For Peter and Mary serious health needs
gabigale
on December 1st, 2024 at 21:57
Please pray that my husband will receive whatever recommendations in a positive way that are made by the doctor tomorrow and follow all instructions. God be with us. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
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