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Tuesday in the 16th week of Ordinary Time or St. Bridget, Rel
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, our mighty God.
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, our mighty God.
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Danny Smith
on July 23rd, 2024 at 2:05
I ask for prayers for my teenage son who contracted mono. It's a debilitating viral illness that's like having COVID symptoms for weeks and zaps your strength. There's no cure and no medications. You just have to wait it out. He had looked forward to so many great summer activities.
Carol Dechand
on July 23rd, 2024 at 1:03
I ask for your prayers for a young family with seven children. The Father, may he rest in peace, committed suicide leaving the mother and seven young children. Merciful God and Holy Spirit give this mother and her children the grace and courage to continue in their catholic faith. Amen
Sean Andrade
on July 23rd, 2024 at 0:33
For my friend, whose household is in a very tight financial situation right now.
Glenn Gremillion
on July 22nd, 2024 at 23:19
Please pray a miraculous healing prayer for Reggie W., who at 8:15pm was sent to an ICU unit in septic schock and body failure and was placed on maximum life support upon admitance to the hospital. In Jesus' name we pray!
c h
on July 22nd, 2024 at 21:14
For my friend Dorine, friends since childhood, she's having many issues after knee surgery, she almost didn't make it through it. Please be with her Lord and grant her relief and healing from any and all complications etc. I ask in the name of Jesus, Amen. Thank you.
c h
on July 22nd, 2024 at 21:11
For our nation. May we as a nation be steadfast in faith and fidelity. May we follow Christ in all things and may God forgive this nation for our sins, confusion and outright arrogance. Help us to follow Christ and not to be deceived. Heal us, bless us, protect us in Jesus Name Amen
c h
on July 22nd, 2024 at 21:11
Dennis to receive a good report from the lab tests taken today. Ask for the intercession of Sts. Jude, Anthony, Benedict , Marina and Januarius, please keep interceding . Amen. I ask in Jesus Name, Amen.
David Teegarden
on July 22nd, 2024 at 20:31
Continued prayers for Deacon Manuel and his wife Elena. Elena is terminally ill and Deacon Manuel's health has suffered as he cares for Elena.
David Teegarden
on July 22nd, 2024 at 20:29
pray for the repose of the holy souls of Msgr. Philip, Bill, John, Ed, James, Bud, Rock, Donna, Archie, Judy. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. May our Lady of Mount Carmel carry all these souls home to our loving Father.
David Teegarden
on July 22nd, 2024 at 20:26
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. Healing- Miguel Missy Kathy Steve, Theresa, Bob, Tom, Joe r, Joe V, Katy, Krystal, Rocky, Seth, Ruth, Rochelle, Laura, Barbara, Christina, Jill, Betty, uncle, Friend with dementia
Fannie
on July 22nd, 2024 at 20:14
Travel mercies, dear Lord, especially my son,Reginald and my friend Valerie.
Lisa Cunningham
on July 22nd, 2024 at 19:38
St. Mary Magdalene, please pray for the families struggling to make ends meet in this inflationary time. Help them to put food on the table and pay their bills. May they trust in the Lord to meet all their needs. In Jesus' name we pray, amen!
J C
on July 22nd, 2024 at 17:19
For my son Michael who is having dinner with his father. Please pray that the Holy Spirit is with him and he feels a senses of peace. That he is able to convince his father to come home and join the family
Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on July 22nd, 2024 at 17:12
St. Mary Magdalene, pray for us! Amen
Elizabeth McClain
on July 22nd, 2024 at 14:39
For Sean Andrade the Te Deum is in the Breaking Bread Hymnal, you can also get it off UTube if you want to hear it and follow along. Peace
marie5890
on July 22nd, 2024 at 14:05
A prayer of praise and thanksgiving. I had prayed that my little niece be calm when she went to the doctors, which is typically a traumatic event for her. She was quiet and peaceful. She wasn’t frightened at all. Thank you, Lord, for hearing and answering a simple prayer from an aunt
Myra Dsouza
on July 22nd, 2024 at 12:33
Lord Jesus look upon us with compassion, bless my son David with a good job, may he get the appointment for the biopsy soon & may the results be negative for any malignancy. Heal him in heart, mind, soul, body & sprit & may he return to the Sacraments where he will find fullness of life. Amen
David Teegarden
on July 22nd, 2024 at 10:35
Pray for the repose of the holy souls of Msgr. Philip, Bill, John, Bud, Ed, James, Rock, Donna, Archie, Judy. May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed rest in peace. May Our Lady of Mount Caemel carry all these souls home to our Lord God.
David Teegarden
on July 22nd, 2024 at 10:32
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. Healing-Miguel, Missy, Kathy, Steve, Theresa, Tom Bob, Rocky, Joe R, Joe V, Katy, Krystal, Seth, Ruth, Rochelle, Laura, Barbara, Christina, Jill, uncle, Betty, friend with dementia
Jack Sullivan
on July 22nd, 2024 at 10:05
For women who, because of their beauty, are subject to heightened temptations against purity and chastity. That through the intercession of St. Mary Magdalene their dignity will be preserved and that those who need to repent will be lovingly and gently drawn to do so.
Debra
on July 22nd, 2024 at 9:57
Please pray for a mom who is scheduled to abort her twins. She is 4 1/2 months pregnant. Lord please send down your angels to protect these babies and comfort the mother and all mothers who are abortion minded. All children are gifts from God!
Georgene
on July 22nd, 2024 at 9:20
Lord, through the intercession of your Son and his Blessed Mother Mary, I ask that you guide, protect, and bestow wisdom upon my doctors and their helpers. Help them approach their patients with wisdom, love, and kindness. Amen
Anthony
on July 22nd, 2024 at 9:11
Prayers for former President Trump, and those who died or were injured in PA recently. And prayers also for their families in this time of grief. Prayers for all those who fight against the evil of the present age.
Doune Currie
on July 22nd, 2024 at 8:27
Hi I would like to seek prayer for myself please. I am praying for a happy meeting seeking to find a Catholic Lady for a lifetime partner to receive sacrament of Holy Matrimony and to start a family and for Intercession of Saint Raphael. Please pray for me Amen
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