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Invitatory

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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No Image 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

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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

No Image 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

No Image 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

No Image 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.

No Image Rhonda George on November 8th, 2024 at 10:34

Dear God, You know All our concerns-Jesus, I Trust in You-

No Image 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

No Image Rhonda George on November 8th, 2024 at 10:28

Dearest Jesus, You are The Way, Truth and Life for All Sinners-

No Image 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.

No Image 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

No Image 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.

No Image A.Therese TOCarm on November 8th, 2024 at 7:15

For Cara. For Karin. That deep wounds may be healed.

No Image 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

No Image 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.

No Image 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.

No Image 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.

No Image 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.

No Image 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

No Image 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

No Image 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

No Image 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.

No Image 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

No Image 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.

No Image 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

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