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Friday in the 31st week of Ordinary Time
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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 give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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 give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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 give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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 give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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 give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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 give thanks to the Lord for his great love is without end.
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dcn john
on November 8th, 2024 at 9:08
Please remember my childhood friend, Louie, who faces the final stages of his terminal illness. We pray for all the suffering and dieing.
gabigale
on November 8th, 2024 at 8:55
Please pray for 12-year-old Blayne who attempted suicide last night. He has been on waiting list for months to get psychiatric care. He will be in that facility today. Father God please see he gets the care he needs. Surround him with Your Love. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Ruth
on November 8th, 2024 at 8:49
Please pray for A. There has been a falling out in her family after the death of her mother. Pray for healing.
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 8th, 2024 at 7:15
For Cara. For Karin. That deep wounds may be healed.
gabigale
on November 8th, 2024 at 7:13
Thank You Lord for our salvation, for Your protection and guidance always, whether we see where it is coming from or not. Thank You for this new day to try again to achieve the goal to be the person You created me to be, loving and serving You in all my actions. In Jesus' Name I pray Amen
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 8th, 2024 at 7:12
In this Vocations Awareness Week, let us pray that autistic people discerning vocations are welcomed, not turned away. Let us pray that we may, as Church, seek to understand the neurological (processing) reasons some people do not speak, laying to rest faulty stereotypes and assumptions.
Jacqueline
on November 8th, 2024 at 7:08
For the special intentions of EE and all who are praying 2,000 hail Marys through the Flame of Love today.
Tom
on November 8th, 2024 at 5:15
For the praise of Jesus whose heart was pierced with a lance, and for blessings on my family, pray.
Joan Rasanen
on November 7th, 2024 at 14:59
I pray for the faith and conversions for my family and the many other family members who lost their way. Please bring them back to the alter of your church, gather up all the lost sheep who forgot who you are and bring them home.
gabigale
on November 7th, 2024 at 12:01
For small business I pray O lord. May those who are struggling to stay in operation, all owners and employees that You will help us, sending those who need our services. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Jeanette
on November 7th, 2024 at 11:50
The election is over, our country needs your healing. Many lies, propaganda, character assaults, division have happened. Lord Jesus you are the way,truth & life, send your truth into the hearts of all. Send great wisdom & protection to our new elected president & all around him. Send you Holy Spirit
Rhonda George
on November 7th, 2024 at 11:11
Most Merciful God, Thank you for All Graces, Blessings and Gifts-through Jesus Christ our Lord. Queen of Mercy, pray for us. Amen
David Teegarden
on November 7th, 2024 at 10:59
Prayers-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,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,Dcn Gary, Dcn Ernie,Dcn Will,Dcn Mac, Dcn Glenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,Rocky,Joe R,Laura,Katy,Larry,Joe V,Sophie,Jackie,Maria,Barbara,Christina,Duffys,Luke
David Teegarden
on November 7th, 2024 at 10:51
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, Shirley, Elena,my uncle, Carol, Charlotte, Shawn, Billy May the perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace
Georgene
on November 7th, 2024 at 9:29
Lord, God, help and guide me as I try to make this day productive. Help me make my thoughts positive. I ask for this help through the intercession of Your Divine Son, Michael and all Your angels, and Francis of Assisi and all Your saints. AMEN.
marie5890
on November 7th, 2024 at 9:07
May each and every one of us look into the mirror, and put on the sackcloth and ashes of humility. What is needed is repentance, not arrogance, not rejoicing. But King David-like repentance
Rosa Liggett
on November 7th, 2024 at 8:54
My Lord, the election is over and You know almost no one I voted for won election. I pray for Your grace to walk away from all negative talk about our newly elected officials, whether spoken in jest or in all seriousness. Instead, give me the grace to daily pray for them. Jesus, I trust in you.
marie5890
on November 7th, 2024 at 8:15
May the Lord impart His divine wisdom into the hearts and minds of our elected leaders. Wisdom, repentance, humility. May there be no room in their hearts for arrogance and un-Christlike words and deeds
James B. Vincent
on November 7th, 2024 at 7:51
Heavenly Father, the election is over and I am relieved. It was a bitter and hotly contested election. Please heal the bitter division that plagues our land. Guide our newly elected President and leaders as they seek to forge unity and harmony after so bitter a campaign. Jesus, I trust in you.
gabigale
on November 7th, 2024 at 7:28
For small business I pray O lord. May those who are struggling to stay in operation, all owners and employees that You will help us, sending those who need our services. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Renee Fahey
on November 7th, 2024 at 7:04
Repose of the souls of Rashid, Lois, Adam, Patrick, Terrence, Aleck, Br. Joseph Marie, Fr. Alban, Rose, Dorothy, Earl, Fuad. May our Lord grant them all joy in his holy presence.
Tom
on November 7th, 2024 at 5:45
May the world know God's justice which the heavens proclaim and may his glory fill the earth, and for blessings on my family, pray.
jeff
on November 7th, 2024 at 4:21
For Justin, who posted earlier...let faith cast out fear. We're all broken and imperfect. All the more reason to take comfort in the salvation that Christ affords us. Faith doesn't require that we agonize endlessly over our condition. Quite the opposite! Love casts out doubt and fear.
Ashe Griffin
on November 6th, 2024 at 23:14
Please remember my friend' Sue's daughter Melissa is having a colonoscopy tomorrow, her previous was 6 months ago and, had pre-cancer. Ann's shoulder surgery was successful. She has a long road ahead in physical therapy. Thank you for your prayers
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