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The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church or Monday in the 13th week of Ordinary Time
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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.
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Enrique P.
on June 30th, 2025 at 17:17
Dear Lord Jesus, Blessed Mother and Blessed St. Joseph, as I'm trying to amend my error, please guide and protect us as we are to embark on our journey back to VA. St. Raphael, St Michael & St Gabriel, be our guides and pray for us.
Blake E.
on June 30th, 2025 at 13:09
for Mr. A who is suffering greatly in the process of divorce (Sac. Marriage) after 20 years. Prayer for him his wife and 3 kids.
Kevin R.
on June 30th, 2025 at 13:04
My son 9 year Son has tremendous social anxiety around new kids. Please pray that the Holy Spirit guides him to be stronger and braver among new kids.
Blake E.
on June 30th, 2025 at 11:49
for healing for Rev. REC-K; for Rev. EEC who is suffering an addiction. For the recently ordained priests of ADW and the Diocese of Arlington and the St. Joseph Province of the Dominicans. For the members of the Sacred Heart Confraternity at MSA/SA. for Amy and for Valeria on their 15th birthdays.
Blake E.
on June 30th, 2025 at 11:46
for EAJ and SLA who are engaged for blesssing on their prep and if Gods will that EJ gets his annulment. For healing for Candelaria, for Y Maltez and R Fuentez who have cancer; for MNR age 8 who died of cancer for her repose. for the 30 new priests ordained for Guadalajara Mex.
David T.
on June 30th, 2025 at 11:26
Repose of souls-Pope Francis,Msgrs. Philip & Kirk,Frs.-Eric,Neil,Arnold,John,McDermott,Arturo,Fabian, Dcn Mac,Srs- Anne-Elizabeth,Katherine, & Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Bud,Steve,Shawn,Albano,Rock, Archie,Donna,Judy,Billy,Shirley,Elena,Rosemary,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Regina,Eddie,Noel
David T.
on June 30th, 2025 at 11:22
Healing-Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Grace,Kim,Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Laura,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Jill,Jake,Bill,John, Terry,Jeff,Frank,Manuel,Sophie,Jackie,Lyndon,Helen,Diane,Patti,Barbara,Christy,Christina,Darla & Bob, Steve & Kathy,Bob & Therona,Kathy G,Suzy,Dennis & Merideth,Maureen,Lori & family
David T.
on June 30th, 2025 at 11:16
Prayers-Pope Leo,Frs.-Mark,Richard,Jesus,David,Charles,Joseph,Luis,Soney,Bernard,Jerry,Pat,Ted,Earl, Mike,Joe,Chris,Austin,Marion,Matlak,Mark-Mary, & Fr D,Srs.-Paules,Sheila,& Kathy,Dcns.- Manuel,Doug, Manning,Gary,Will,Ernie,Glenn,Fernando, & Vilchis
Chloe G.
on June 30th, 2025 at 10:36
My dear Friends in Our Lord Jesus ~ Please keep me in your prayers. I think that God is calling me home. I've developed extremely high blood pressure and a severe kidney infection .I'm not concerned about death. I simply want to be ready spiritually.
Perpetua R.
on June 30th, 2025 at 9:36
Lord, I lift up to you my friend who is suffering from lupus flare and having financial issues. May you touch her with your healing hands and provide for her urgent needs. May she cling to you and trust in your loving mercy in this difficult moment of her life. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen.
sharontheil
on June 30th, 2025 at 7:30
Please pray for the father of my daughter-in-law Richard Combs who is having back surgery today.
wendy R.
on June 30th, 2025 at 7:06
Help me Jesus to surrender everything to you. Praying for my daughter as she began her radiation two days with twenty five more to go. Let Your Most Holy Will be done for everyone and help us to experience your Peace in spite of all the adversities we face. Amen
Bernadette T.
on June 30th, 2025 at 5:55
First Martyrs of the Roman Church, pray for us especially for the persecuted christian catholics & believers all over the world! Amen
Kevin R.
on June 30th, 2025 at 1:17
Pray for Linda Dickerson my ex mother in law who was diagnosed with kidney cancer. She has biopsy on July 7th
Melanie
on June 30th, 2025 at 0:51
Please pray for Ian that he finally seeks whole person care. For his wife to feel loved and supported by family and friends during this time of instability. For both of them to end practices that feed the enemy (Tarot, etc) and to convert their lives to the peace and healing only God gives. Amen.
Russell
on June 30th, 2025 at 0:00
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!
Fr C.
on June 30th, 2025 at 0:00
Lord, give me the courage to follow You without hesitation. Let nothing hold me back from Your call. Teach me to trust in Your path, leaving all behind to walk in Your footsteps with faith and love. Amen.
Georgene
on June 29th, 2025 at 23:10
Lord, I ask that You send aid and comfort to H., who is in the hospital; to the five members of our community who remain in nursing care; and to the one who has been permanently transferred to nursing care. Please welcome the two recently deceased community members. I ask in Jesus' name . Amen.
Georgene
on June 29th, 2025 at 23:03
Please, Lord, in Your Son's name, I beg You to send Your strength and help to Myra. She seems lost and is making decisions that might lead to self-destruction. Her health is not good, but she has a full-time job and is not in jail. Let her feel the love of her family and friends. I ache for her.
Ana A.
on June 29th, 2025 at 22:52
My Beloved Almighty, Merciful Lord, Please have mercy in the souls in Purgatory and the poor of the poorest. And Please protect us from all disembodied evil spirits. Amen
Carol D.
on June 29th, 2025 at 20:01
I pray today that our Lord Jesus wrap his arms around my daughter who is battling anxiety and for all those who suffer from anxieties. May they find peace in his holy arms and sacred heart.
Luke
on June 29th, 2025 at 19:40
Dear God, I ask that you put the heart of your son Jesus into the hearts of my son and daughter. Please release the enemy's stronghold's placed on them. Especially from unholy people who have poisoned them. In great confidence, I thank you, Lord, for doing this. Lift their despair.
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