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This is the Liturgy of the Hours for December 31. Your local date is .
Invitatory
Saturday in the 5th week of Ordinary Time or Blessed Virgin Mary
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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.
Intercessory Prayers
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David Teegarden
on February 15th, 2025 at 12:54
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,Fr Marion,Dcns-Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Glenn Healing-Miguel,Missy,Diane,Patti,Kathy,Jeff,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Barbara,Jake,Luke,Otto, Sophie,Jackie,Ruth,Laura
David Teegarden
on February 15th, 2025 at 12:48
pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip.Msgr Kirk,,Fr Neil,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Fr John, Sister Sarah Dcn Mac,Bill,John,Ed,James,Shawn,Bud,Rock,Steve,Archie,Donna,Judy,Billy,Shirley,Elena,my uncle, my aunt,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,Sister Katherine,Sister Anne-Elizabeth May they rest in peace
David Teegarden
on February 15th, 2025 at 12:42
Continued prayers for Father Cornelius who was kidnapped over a week ago in Nigeria. He is a very young priest. Please pray fro safe return and health.
Rhonda George
on February 15th, 2025 at 10:18
Almighty Father, Thank you for All Graces, Blessings and Gifts, good or bad, Your in Control. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Lydia
on February 15th, 2025 at 8:42
Dear Lord, Give your grace to comfort all who have returned to our Heavenly home and their families. Bless Delma Alphonso and support her during the grief of missing her son Ronald John whose soul is resting in peace with you, dear Lord in his heavenly home. Amen
Ashe
on February 15th, 2025 at 7:42
Please continue to to pray for my husband Lee and our friends Lidia and Joe who are gravely ill. Lord Jesus, please heal them. I thank you in your mercy, Almighty Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit.
Tom
on February 15th, 2025 at 6:49
For blessings on my family, especially on my grandson, Logan, on today his birthday, pray.
Pio Ruggiero
on February 14th, 2025 at 19:45
Let's pray for Pope Francis. May Virgin Mary and Saint Pio of Pietrelcina support him in this difficult moment. God bless him!
Mary
on February 14th, 2025 at 17:20
Happy Valentine's Day, Jesus. Your heart was made for us to love.
Mary
on February 14th, 2025 at 17:12
Let's pray for all prayers of intercession brought to these holy hours. May God grant all their needs and give them peace. Amen.
Mary
on February 14th, 2025 at 17:05
Let's pray for our Liturgy of the Hours friend, Gabigale, who shows us such a beautiful example of faith in the loss of her husband, Charlie. May God richly bless her. Amen.
Bonita
on February 14th, 2025 at 11:06
Please offer prayers of thanksgiving that, in spite of the challenges of autism, ADHD and depression, Santino came to church last weekend. Continued prayers that he finds the courage to go to Confession to our new priest. Thank you.
peggis46
on February 14th, 2025 at 11:06
For Rhona Marie, for a complete healing from cancer and all of the issues she's facing with her immune system.
Fran Eckert
on February 14th, 2025 at 7:32
Please pray for Pat K in ICU with pneumonia, Afib, possible sepsis. Please also pray for Renae, who recently had a second mastectomy and faces more surgery in 10 days to see if she needs a pacemaker. Her husband was just laid off from his job, and their insurance is in jeopardy.
gabigale
on February 14th, 2025 at 6:18
For Charlie’s soul that he may rest in peace; all praise to the Lord Who took him out of his pain and Who gives us who are left behind the consolation that we will see him again. Thank You, Lord for hearing our prayers which are always asked in the Name of Jesus. Amen
A.Therese TOCarm
on February 14th, 2025 at 5:20
For Joel L, a special intention that he may receive the necessary resources for his proposed project which would bless many autistic people worldwide.
A.Therese TOCarm
on February 14th, 2025 at 5:10
For KC, that she may know her belovedness in the eyes of God and may find healing and renewed hope in her despair... that she may see the path to take which brings her closer to God.
A.Therese TOCarm
on February 14th, 2025 at 5:09
For safe and expedient travel for Father Mark, and that he may be provided with all the resources he needs for the journey.
Leslie
on February 14th, 2025 at 4:30
Please pray for the soul of Joyce K who passed this last Monday. A truly humble and joyful lady. I will miss her as I sat with her at mass every Sunday. May she rest in peace.
Sally
on February 13th, 2025 at 23:15
Lord, please hold Uncle Wayne in the hollow of Your mighty hand and draw him near to Your heart. Bless us all, O Lord, and forgive our shortcomings. Thank You for answered prayer. O Lord, I love You so. Amen.
Lisa Cunningham
on February 13th, 2025 at 14:31
Abba Father, I humbly ask you to guide my sister and I as we assess our living situations and decide whether or not to live together. Things are far different know than they were many years ago when we were roommates. May your will be done. Amen!
Carol Dechand
on February 13th, 2025 at 10:38
I offer prayers of praise and Thanksgiving Lord for your mercies. Thank you for answering so many praying in your infinite goodness. Amen
Rhonda George
on February 13th, 2025 at 10:11
Eternal Father, we offer thee The Most Precious Blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said thoughout the world today, For all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for Sinners everywhere, for Sinners in the Universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen
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