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This is the Liturgy of the Hours for December 31. Your local date is .

Invitatory

Tuesday in the 2nd week of Advent

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Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth will proclaim your praise.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

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 worship the Lord, the King who is to come.

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 the Lord, the King who is to come.

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No Image Tom on December 10th, 2024 at 7:07

For the praise of Jesus who is the Son of the Eternal Father, and for blessings on my family, pray.

No Image Pauline Masasa on December 10th, 2024 at 4:15

Felix my husband has stopped giving me attention. I pray for whatever has covered his mind, he be rescued from the evil one and bring glory. Let me understand God's will. Protect our daughter Isabella. Holly spirit help us, uncover hidden truths. Holly Trinity, mother Mary,saints, pray for us.Amen

No Image Micky George on December 10th, 2024 at 3:46

Praise The Lord..! I am Micky George from India. By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, I am a Bible Teacher. Now I have dropped all my earthly works because of starting a ministry to serve the Lord, and to educate people with the true meaning of the Word of God. Kindly pray for the ministry. Amen!

No Image Georgene on December 9th, 2024 at 23:28

Lord, I ask for your help through Your Son, angels, and saints in comforting my friend Jim regarding his medical condition and reassuring his wife, who spends significant amounts of time with him. Amen

No Image gabigale on December 9th, 2024 at 16:59

Lord God, I pray for the best results for Charlie as he undergoes this PET scan this afternoon; that findings are treatable and that total healing is in Your Will. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen

No Image c h on December 9th, 2024 at 16:46

Thank you for the good report/stable from the Dr. today for Dennis. Thank you St. Benedict and St. Marina for your intercessions as well as St. Therese, St. Jude , St. Anthony. Praise God JMJ

No Image David Teegarden on December 9th, 2024 at 14:16

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 Dcns -Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Mac,Glenn. Healing-Miguel,Missy,Steve,Theresa,John,Katy,Larry,Joe V,Jackie,Sophie,Jake,Leslie,Barbara,Joe R, Maria,Krystal,Christina,Duffys

No Image David Teegarden on December 9th, 2024 at 14:10

Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip, Msgr Kirk, Fr Eric, Fr Neil, Fr Arnold, Bill, john, Ed, James, Bud, Shawn, Rock, Archie, Donna, Judy, Billy Elena, Shirley, my uncle,my aunt, Carol, Charlotte, Rosemary May Our lady of the Immaculate Conception lead them home to the Father

No Image Toni on December 9th, 2024 at 14:06

Dearest Mother Mary - I am so grateful for your protection and help whenever needed. You are most chaste. most pure, most loving of all mothers. Thank you for your "Yes". Mary Immaculate. most pure, most loving, pray for us.

No Image Rhonda George on December 9th, 2024 at 10:12

Lord God, Thank you for Gracing All with The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary- Amen

No Image Fina on December 9th, 2024 at 9:13

Please remember my sister Alice and her son, Bill. Alice suffers from chronic depression and her son from an emotional disorder for which he chose alcohol as the remedy. He has been hospitalized twice and refuses help. He's 53. Please pray that he will come back to Jesus and His Church.

No Image Rich Garcia on December 9th, 2024 at 6:58

Prayer to find a new job, stable and good work environment. My current position will be close by the end of the year. Prayer to Saint Joseph, Saint Anthony and Saint Rita for an interview and job soon. That God blesses you seven time fold for your prayers.

No Image Pauline Masasa on December 9th, 2024 at 5:46

Mother of Peace, pray that my Father Elias may be united with my brother Ernest who he calls him a witch (his own son), unite with his mother Rhoda he hasn't spoken to in years and his biological brother Richard. Help me find a job,fix our relationship Felix n I. pray for us Mother Mary. Amen

No Image Bernadette Tan-Lutz on December 9th, 2024 at 4:33

O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee! Amen

No Image charles vaughn on December 9th, 2024 at 0:17

Please pray that my wife, children and their spouses and my grandchildren will return to the belief and practice of the Catholic Faith. Thank you.

No Image John B. on December 8th, 2024 at 20:35

For my sister to have done well on her test For Eva to be healed through the intercession of St. Andrew and Blessed Antonio Inija and Companions

No Image Georgene on December 8th, 2024 at 17:16

Lord, please send your angels to guide the soul of good friend Paul into Paradise and comfort Ann, his wife, children, and grandchildren during this terrible time of overwhelming grief. Comfort his many friends who will miss him. Paul was one of the good ones!

No Image edenj on December 8th, 2024 at 10:22

Most Holy Trinity, Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother; in union with Mary, we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority. JMJ gather us!

No Image Rhonda George on December 8th, 2024 at 9:30

Lord, For All Priests. King of Kings-into your hands we offer them-up. JMJ, pray for the All. Amen

No Image Georgene on December 7th, 2024 at 23:36

Lord, please help the MN mother who has been in labor for over 30 hours to bring her labor to a speedy birth. Help these young parents-to-be welcome their healthy girl into this world. Bring comfort to their extended family who anxiously wait. I ask this through Your Son and St. Gerard. Amen.

No Image Rocio Gomez on December 7th, 2024 at 15:31

Pray for myself dogs please to be healed. I offered a mass for them today. However, they look very fatigued. Healing of my doggies the Lord blessed me with.

No Image marie sweet on December 7th, 2024 at 11:22

Please pray for my daughter who is 6, who has really bad vomiting. Please Lord heal her quickly.

No Image Rhonda George on December 7th, 2024 at 9:15

Dear God, when we suffer it is for your Glory, give us the Grace to carry our Cross. Queen of Angels, pray for us. Amen

No Image Rhonda George on December 7th, 2024 at 9:11

Merciful Mother, you guide us to your Son-Jesus-who's blood Saved us. Thank you God for Truth, Love and Guidance, through Jesus Christ our Lord. St. Ambrose, pray for us. Amen

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