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Thursday of Holy Week (Holy Thursday)
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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Antiphon: 1043
Psalm: 1298
Christian Prayer:
Antiphon: 687
Psalm: 820
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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 Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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on April 16th, 2025 at 19:09
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on April 16th, 2025 at 17:10
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lorrie b.
on April 16th, 2025 at 15:47
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on April 16th, 2025 at 9:43
For conversion and final perseverance for all of our family members and the many people who we care about and for whom we pray.
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For the success of my husbands visit to the ortho doctor…and for special intentions ❤️
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Please pray for my brother’s father-in-law, Warren Hallowell. Warren is back in the hospital with a blood clot near his lungs.
Rhonda G.
on April 16th, 2025 at 3:35
Dear God, Thank You for send Jesus Christ by shedding his Divine Blood, he has set us Free. JMJ, we Love you Save Souls. Amen
Sally
on April 16th, 2025 at 1:48
JMJ+ Lord Jesus please keep Your promise to provide for all of our needs (Philippians 4:19). Hear all urgent prayers for financial provision, O Merciful Lord, please make haste to help! You promise “Whatever you ask in my name that I will do,” (John 14: 13-17). Please Lord! Thank You Lord! Amen.
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