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Monday in the 33rd week of Ordinary Time or Dedication of Churches of Peter & Paul or St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, V
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Psalm 24
The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,
who desires not worthless things,
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
He shall receive blessings from the Lord
and reward from the God who saves him.
Such are the men who seek him,
seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Who is the king of glory?
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant,
the Lord, the valiant in war.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Who is he, the king of glory?
He, the Lord of armies,
he is the king of glory.
Ant. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
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. Let us approach the Lord with praise and thanksgiving.
Intercessory Prayers
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Joel Neisen
on November 18th, 2024 at 7:21
For a young family. The 2 year old daughter was behind the car as the father was backing up, the daughter died from that injury. The father is having a hard time dealing with with the death and his accidental part. The mother is so emotional, and talking about suicide.
Tom
on November 18th, 2024 at 6:34
For the praise of the Father who decreed that Christ should come to us as a man, and for blessings on my family, pray.
gabigale
on November 18th, 2024 at 6:20
For the successful replacement of one of my heart valves tomorrow. In Jesus Name I pray. Amen
gabigale
on November 18th, 2024 at 6:18
For the pain my husband is suffering, we believe from kidney stone. He is scheduled for CT this week to determine. Lord, please see he has some relief. In Jesus’ Name. Amen
pep miranda
on November 17th, 2024 at 22:51
please pray for the souls of Father Erastos ,Sister Shakuntala,Sister Mary Matthew ,Sister Mary B,Sister Celia R,Sister Celia B ,Mr B Redwood ,Mr david robertson Mr Duncan ross Mrs bridget Ross Mr alvito Ramos Mrs Jaunita Ramos Mr freddy and Henry Noronha Lourdes Thomas carol miranda Ignatius Tony
pep miranda
on November 17th, 2024 at 22:45
please pray for the souls of Father John Macia ,Father Emil Dcruz ,Father Francis Barjhau,Fr Charles Vaz,Father Arun ,Father Kanjahmala ,Father donald ,Father Roland ,Father Valls ,Father Ashee,Father Rebes,Father dias ,FatherJohn MisquittaFather Parmananda,Father John Correia Alphonso Father Edgar
Georgene
on November 17th, 2024 at 22:45
Lord, I ask continued prayers for Evan. His has been a slow recovery since skull surgery. This week, he could minimally move his arms, hands, and legs when requested. He is not speaking but can mouth some words and answer questions. I ask the intercession of Your Son, angels, and saints. Amen.
Georgene
on November 17th, 2024 at 22:35
Lord, please send help to E. as her doctors try to determine what is causing her poor health and hospitalization. I ask the intercession of your Son, angels and saints, and Frances of Assisi for one of his own.
br.Abraham A, opl
on November 17th, 2024 at 19:52
I hope I may ask your prayers, please. I'm in the depths of a protracted job search- and I am my wife's caregiver. Please pray for her full healing from the cancer for which she is presently being treated, and please also pray that I find a better job that allows me to be a better provider. Thankyou
Dave K
on November 17th, 2024 at 19:22
Please offer a prayer for my wife, JoAnn, who will getting an MRI on Monday. We are hoping this will be the first step on the road to recovery from long lasting knee issues. THank you!
Jeanette
on November 17th, 2024 at 17:23
Prays are needed for Annette who was diagnosed with brain cancer, last year. She has been on kemo but now the tumor has grown a little. Going on a trial drug to see if this helps. Please pray for success to stop and shrink the tumor. She has much anxiety and stress. Lord Jesus, step into situation.
Jeanette
on November 17th, 2024 at 15:20
Prays are needed for a 69 year old, Maryanne, who is diagnosed a few months ago with mild dementia, but now recently has had episodes of psychotic breaks from reality. Her family is looking for the right doctor to take her to. Please show this family Lord your way through this and healing.
Mark Alfaro
on November 17th, 2024 at 14:45
Pray for the Repose of the Souls of JoAnne, Gustavo, Alicia, Joaquin, Javier, Mary, Nacho, Rosa, Patricia, Sam, Jessie, Rupert, Margaret, Francis, Elizabeth, Pete, Katherine, Evelyn, Joe, Bill, Steven, David, Feliciano, Marcie, and Globo. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.
Marshall
on November 17th, 2024 at 12:15
I ask for God to properly guide my life. May I come to know my vocation, my talents and charisms so I can be a gift to myself and everyone. May I come to know where I should be living. Amen, thank you.
John B.
on November 17th, 2024 at 11:52
For me to get a good job, and when I get it to glorify the God of Heaven with fitting works of charity
Mary
on November 17th, 2024 at 11:27
Praise and Thanksgiving to our Eternal Father, Savior Jesus, & Holy Spirit for answered prayer for Curt in his surgery. He is learning to walk again. May God heal all in recovery from illness & injury-body, mind, & spirit. For Holy Trinity's Glory forever! Amen!
Lisa Maronian
on November 17th, 2024 at 10:40
For the quick and profitable sale for my small business
Rhonda George
on November 17th, 2024 at 9:25
Eternal Father, All Glory and Power are Yours-Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Thank You for All Graces, Blessing and Gifts. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Carl Ivanhoe Reyes
on November 17th, 2024 at 8:48
I pray for the complete healing of Athessa Andrin Reyes. May her healing lead her to find a permanent job. May Nino Melodillar find a stable job for him to be able to support his family.
A.Therese TOCarm
on November 17th, 2024 at 6:00
For important intentions of LW. For LM's birthday and blessings in the year ahead, and for her mother. For MP's job situation. For Fr. John.
David Contreras G.
on November 17th, 2024 at 0:57
I pray for Fabi, for her to heal from the wounds in her past.
David Teegarden
on November 16th, 2024 at 20:27
Pray for my friend Gloria who recently has become a widow and is working hard to make things right. She recently has been told by her sister-in-law whom she rents from that she must move out due to her brother's breaking his marriage vows to his wife. Please pray that she finds peace & resolution
Olu
on November 16th, 2024 at 19:50
Why, my soul are you downcast. Why so disturbed within me. I put my hope in God and I know that I will yet praise Him. He is my Saviour and my God. Lord harken unto the voice of my prayers and answer me; that I may praise your holy name. Amen. My daughter is in my heart today.
Olu
on November 16th, 2024 at 19:49
Why, my soul are you downcast. Why so disturbed within me. I put my hope in God and I know that I will yet praise Him. He is my Saviour and my God. Lord harken unto the voice of my prayers and answer me; that I may praise your holy name. Amen
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