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Saint Benedict, Abbot
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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David
on July 11th, 2025 at 6:42
Praying for people with addictions. My son is looking for a path. I pray the Lord give him faith and a purpose. I pray for my own struggles with alcohol. God be merciful!
Bernadette T.
on July 11th, 2025 at 6:38
St. Benedict, Abbot pray for us especially for Europe & the whole world! Amen
Russell
on July 11th, 2025 at 2:12
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For Pope Leo XIV, For all the Clergy, For all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, For the Protection and Safety of the Unborn, For the Persecuted and Suffering, For my Family, For peace in the world, For those struggling with illness. God Bless!
Melanie
on July 11th, 2025 at 1:28
Alex B. Prayers for your health management and transportation fulfillment. Prayers that I recover from a recent bout of discouragement. Prayers for my partner to soften his heart to better understand grace, mercy and repentance/forgiveness.
Kristy W.
on July 11th, 2025 at 0:58
Prayer to Saint Benedict God our Father, you made Saint Benedict an outstanding guide to teach us how to live in Your service. Grant that by preferring Your love to everything else, we may walk in the way of Your commandments. Amen.
Georgene
on July 11th, 2025 at 0:27
Lord, I ask that you keep Cathy and her family safe during this trip to Mexico. I ask in the name of Your Divine Son and all Your angels and saints. Amen.
Georgene
on July 11th, 2025 at 0:27
Lord, I ask that you keep Cathy and her family safe during this trip to Mexico. I ask in the name of Your Divine Son and all Your angels and saints. Amen.
Jason W.
on July 10th, 2025 at 22:22
Please pray for me Jason and for my godmother Diane her unstable people planter problems and mentally ill people antibiotic attacks in our apartment complex with landlord and other tenants.
Carol D.
on July 10th, 2025 at 20:34
Praying for you Alex b. Call your parish, perhaps they can make arrangements for a ride to mass through their parishioners or service groups such as the Knight of Columbus. I will pray for the graces to manage your diseases. Bless You
alex b.
on July 10th, 2025 at 13:01
i have schizophrenia seizures turrets autism etc i cant drive so i have a hard time getting to mass could someone pray for me to be able to find a ride to mass
David T.
on July 10th, 2025 at 11:37
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on July 10th, 2025 at 11:31
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Lisa C.
on July 10th, 2025 at 9:30
For all in this community who are suffering pain today. I have arthritis that's crippling my hands slowly but surely. Lord, give us the strength and courage to do our best -- no matter how much pain we are in. In Jesus' name we pray, amen! Alleluia!
Kristy W.
on July 10th, 2025 at 7:32
Lord, you call on me in the early hours of the AM. Please speak to me through Your Word. Show me the Way. Amen.
Chloe G.
on July 10th, 2025 at 7:29
I have had quite a few fears encroaching upon me lately so please join me in prayer as I say: As long as I cling to Your Hand, my Lord, I will not fear anything. Glorifying you is my highest priority. You are my firm Foundation !
Russell
on July 10th, 2025 at 2:15
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For Pope Leo XIV, For all the Clergy, For all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, For the Protection and Safety of the Unborn, For the Persecuted and Suffering, For my Family, For peace in the world, For those struggling with illness. God Bless!
Melanie
on July 10th, 2025 at 1:15
Tonight i would like to pray for everyone in this DO community. I dont always have a chance to read each prayer but I pray God floods each of you with grace and serenity. Amen.
Carol D.
on July 10th, 2025 at 0:35
Saint Mark Tien-sheng we ask for your intersession for all the peoples of the world who are suffering with addiction problems. Pray for their recoveries from their addictions,
c h.
on July 9th, 2025 at 20:47
Thank you , Lord.the dental procedure went well, now healing from it needs to be uncomplicated and speedy. Thank you St Appolonia for your intercession. Amen
Brolin S.
on July 9th, 2025 at 16:56
For my brother Brett, that he would surrender to love and welcome Christ completely into his life.
Bernadette T.
on July 9th, 2025 at 16:51
St. Augustine Zhao Rong, Priest & Companions, Martyrs pray for us! Amen
Peter M.
on July 9th, 2025 at 16:21
For the strength, wisdom, and faith to overcome lustful temptation whenever it may arise.
angelo g.
on July 9th, 2025 at 13:36
I pray for my niece. She has been struggling with depression and suicidal ideation for the past few years. We’re going on a trip together tomorrow and I pray that god will protect her and his will be done in her life.
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