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Blessed Virgin Mary or Saturday in the 14th week of Ordinary Time
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Let us listen to the voice of God, let us enter into his rest.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. Let us listen to the voice of God, let us enter into his rest.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. Let us listen to the voice of God, let us enter into his rest.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. Let us listen to the voice of God, let us enter into his rest.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. Let us listen to the voice of God, let us enter into his rest.
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 listen to the voice of God, let us enter into his rest.
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Sally
on July 12th, 2025 at 21:33
Lord, may Charlie will the courageous volition to do what in his heart he knows he must do for the salvation of his soul while You mercifully give him time to do so. Thank You, Lord. Please, how we need Your blessings, Dear merciful Lord, do not abandon us. Lord, show me all of my defects. Amen.
Sally
on July 12th, 2025 at 20:25
Ask, and he shall receive.-John 16:24 ~ Lord please help me to come up with the money I need to pay my taxes that are in arrears and delinquent medical and utility bills gone into collections. Please keep Your promise to provide for all of my needs. These are needs Lord, please help. Thank You +JMJ
Anthony
on July 12th, 2025 at 18:28
Prayers for the repose of the soul of Nancy F and her children. Eternal Rest grant unto her, Oh Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon her. And may God grant peace and solace to the grieving family and friends. Amen
Jiaqi Z.
on July 12th, 2025 at 17:28
Holy Mary, mother of God, please pray for friends John and Lily for encouragement and enlightenment throughout this difficult academic period and, more importantly, for true knowledge of your Son Jesus.
David T.
on July 12th, 2025 at 12:13
Repose of souls-Pope Francis,Msgrs-Philip & Kirk,Frs- Neil,Eric,Arnold,McDemott,John,Arturo,& Fabian & Mateo,Srs- Anne-Elizabeth,Katherine & Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Bud,Shawn,Albano,Steve,Rock,Judy, Archie,Donna,Billy,Shirley,Elena,Rosemary,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Regina,June,Noel,Eddie
David T.
on July 12th, 2025 at 12:08
Healing-Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Grace,Kim,Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Laura,Bill,John,Terry,Jill, Jake,Luke,Otto,Diane,Patti,Kathy G,Sophie,Jackie,Lyndon,Helen,Manuel,Jose,Christina,Christy,Barbara, Bob & Therona,Steve & Kathy,Darla & Bob,Dennis & Merideth,Jeff,Frank,Lori & family
David T.
on July 12th, 2025 at 12:02
Prayers-Pope Leo,Frs- Mark,Richard,Jesus,David,Charles,Joseph,Soney,Luis,Jerry,Pat,Ted,Earl,Bernard, Mike,Joe,Chris,Austin,Marion,Matlak,Mark-Mary, & Fr D,Srs.-Paulea,Sheila,& Kathy,Dcns.-Manuel,Doug, Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Glenn,Fernando, & Dcn Vichis
Louise
on July 12th, 2025 at 7:24
Praying for the lost from the Tx Floods and their families. Special prayers for my daughter and her family as they are celebrating their wedding anniversary and special time with their boys before their oldest Mason goes off to college in the Fall. Prayers of thanksgiving for all blessings receive.
Chloe G.
on July 12th, 2025 at 7:18
As I cling to Your Hand, my Lord, I will not fear anything. Glorifying You is my highest priority. You are my firm foundation !
Bernadette T.
on July 12th, 2025 at 5:10
Dear Jesus, please keep us safe & healthy during our trip to Amsterdam next week & bring us back home safe & sound, thru the intercession of Mary & Joseph & All you Angels & Saints! Amen
Russell
on July 12th, 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!
Georgene
on July 11th, 2025 at 23:56
Lord, once again I ask for help for the elected officials of our country to know love and charity towards those who elected them. Please help them to stop and think before making decisions that support some of our citizens but hurt many others. In Christ's name, I am asking. Amen.
James
on July 11th, 2025 at 20:22
For my son, that he finds the courage to see what God has planned for him. May he discover his talents and ways to serve God and others.
Jon
on July 11th, 2025 at 17:16
That all will come to love and cherish christ Above all.
jennifer a.
on July 11th, 2025 at 15:49
Prayer for Diego and all Flood victims in Texas.
Fr. E.
on July 11th, 2025 at 9:29
Please pray for Wayne J. who fell last night (July 10th) and broke a leg in three places. He has health complications and so any sugery to repair his leg today could be life threatening due to the medications needed. Thanks for your prayers. Fr. Ernie B.
Fr. E.
on July 11th, 2025 at 9:09
Please pray for Wayne J. who fell last night (July 10th) and broke a leg in three places. He has health complications and so any sugery to repair his leg today could be life threatening due to the medications needed. Thanks for your prayers. Fr. Ernie B.
Chloe G.
on July 11th, 2025 at 7:56
There are so many times when I need this ! As I spend time allowing God to"soak in" His Presence, I feel energized and enlightened. This so important as it enables me to unscramble nasty thoughts and it helps me to "smooth things out" for the rest of the day !
ROBERT J.
on July 11th, 2025 at 7:40
Please pray for my son Jason that he continues to do well with his business and that God will gift him with a Christian girlfriend to help him with his busy life.
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.
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