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The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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 God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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 God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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 God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Come, let us worship God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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 God who brings the world and its wonders from darkness into light.
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Grace Lim
on November 9th, 2024 at 10:53
Lord, please pray that my avoidant and abusive husband finally agreed to go for marriage counseling next week will be a success one! also let me get a job! Amen
Rhonda George
on November 9th, 2024 at 10:03
Almighty God , Please Grant Safe travels for All, especially Fr. Vinner from India-Through Jesus Christ our Lord. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Barbara Yoder
on November 9th, 2024 at 5:00
May Our Lord calm the storm going on in my country as He calmed the storm on the Sea of Galalie and may we remember as a Sunday TV show used to say years ago that "It is better to light one candle than to curse the darkness". Amen.
Hugo McKissic Jr
on November 9th, 2024 at 0:48
Pray for me Lord. Forgive me for the neglect I gave you when I was in my prime Yeats of age. God, Jesus Savior, Holy Spirit be with me on my journey. Amen
nicole o
on November 9th, 2024 at 0:27
Father William Joseph Ryan-all his spiritual, physical, and psychological needs. For his priesthood, for his family, for his health, and for all his special needs and intentions. In gratitude for his vocation, for a holy life and for a happy death through Mama Mary.
Theresa Yoon
on November 8th, 2024 at 18:43
May the Lord bless all who I met as the Lord wills. Bless the host family and the residents there. May the meds I take be the ones that help me stay on track and serve the Lord. Pray for the care team I have that they are aided by the Lord to do successful and healing works. Please hold off the ☔
David Teegarden
on November 8th, 2024 at 13:26
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,Fr Austin,Dcn Manuel,Dcn Manny,Dcn Gary,Dcn Will, Dcn Ernie,Dcn Mac ,Dcn Glenn,Miguel,Missy,Steve,Rocky,Joe R, Joe V,Laura,Larry,Katy,Christina,Barbara,Jackie,Sophie,Duffys,Maria,Theresa
David Teegarden
on November 8th, 2024 at 13:21
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Msgr Kirk, Fr Neil, Fr Eric, Fr Arnold, Bill, John,Ed, James,Bud,Shawn, Rock, Archie, Donna, Shirley, Elena, Judy, My uncle, Carol, Charlotte, Billy May the perpetual light shine upon them and may they rest in peace
James Alfaro
on November 8th, 2024 at 13:01
Most merciful Jesus, who are the consolation and salvation of all who put their trust in you, we humbly beseech you, by your most bitter passion, grant the recovery of health to your servant Margie, provided this be for her soul’s welfare, that with us she may praise and magnify your holy name. Amen
gabigale
on November 8th, 2024 at 11:37
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
Jack Sullivan
on November 8th, 2024 at 11:19
For deep and true repentance in the United States, France, and throughout the world. For love of God, peace, and joy to reign. For prayerfulness, perseverance in faith, purity, and the release of souls from Purgatory. For blessings upon the Discalced Carmelites of the Washington province.
Rhonda George
on November 8th, 2024 at 10:34
Dear God, You know All our concerns-Jesus, I Trust in You-
Rhonda George
on November 8th, 2024 at 10:32
Dear Lord God, We are Grateful and Thankful for All Blessings-Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Queen of Peace, pray for us. Amen
Rhonda George
on November 8th, 2024 at 10:28
Dearest Jesus, You are The Way, Truth and Life for All Sinners-
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.
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