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St. Mark, Evangelist
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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TERESA APONDI
on April 25th, 2024 at 16:54
Pray for my Dad Paul who is currently sick that the healing hand of our merciful Father be upon him and all the sick at home and in the hospital. In you Oh Lord we trust.
Bernadette Tan-Lutz
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St. Mark, Evangelist, pray for us especially for those who are sick that they may be healed! Amen
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on April 25th, 2024 at 11:07
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on April 25th, 2024 at 9:54
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on April 24th, 2024 at 21:28
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on April 24th, 2024 at 21:18
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David teegarden
on April 24th, 2024 at 21:00
Prayers- Msgr Philip, Fr Mark, Fr Richard, Fr Jesus, Fr David, Fr Earl, Fr Jerry, Fr Pat, Fr. Mike, Fr. Joe, Fr Chris Healing- Miguel, Kathy, Missy, Dalila, Krystal, Donna, John, Steve, uncle, friend with dementia, Joe, Repose of souls- Rock, James, Bud, Archie, Ed. May Mother Mary Protect Us
Patricia Jones
on April 24th, 2024 at 20:12
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Bernadette Tan-Lutz
on April 24th, 2024 at 16:42
St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, P & M pray for us! Amen
David teegarden
on April 24th, 2024 at 12:37
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on April 24th, 2024 at 12:16
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Grateful
on April 24th, 2024 at 11:02
May I grow ever closer to You so that I may glorify your name.
Kelly
on April 24th, 2024 at 7:33
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dee lynch
on April 24th, 2024 at 5:12
For my son Sam, that he will open his heart, soul and mind and receive healing and come to know Our Heavenly Father’s love in a personal way. Amen
Margaret Rita
on April 24th, 2024 at 1:39
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Jason D
on April 23rd, 2024 at 23:29
people that are undergoing suffering, some wisdom and persistence in completion of assessment for uni
c h
on April 23rd, 2024 at 21:41
For this nation, we have lost our way. So many have abandoned God . Forgive them Lord, as they sure don't seem to know what is going on and are just following whatever seems to be the "in" thing . They don't truly listen or converse. Rather it's their way or nothing. Open their hearts and minds
br.Abraham A.
on April 23rd, 2024 at 21:33
Requesting prayers for an especially dear family friend, Maddy, who is soon to pass from this life. Please pray for her, and may God hold her in the palm of His hand, that she will rest in peace after a life of hard work, compassion, and generosity to many.
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