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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.
Intercessory Prayers
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Ben
on December 20th, 2024 at 8:22
Father G-d, how I fear the upcoming violence towards heart, soul, and body, that our President Elect promised to heap upon us all. My heart is weary. My body is weak from tears. I have lost hope. I wish to leave this world. Help me continue.
gabigale
on December 20th, 2024 at 8:14
Please pray the Lord’s guidance of doctors at Charlie’s appointment with pulmonary lab today and that it result in easier breathing for him. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Michael Connor
on December 20th, 2024 at 7:52
Please pray for my sister in law, Sue, who passed away yesterday. May she rejoice in the light of the Lord.
Chloe Marie
on December 20th, 2024 at 7:48
Please pray for my Husband J, that he gets the job he wants as a work coach. And for my friend H, who is suffering from OCD.
Jacqueline
on December 20th, 2024 at 7:24
For successful surgery for my 7 year old niece today, complete recovery for her, and strength and comfort for her parents. Please guide the hands and the minds of all involved in her surgery.
Tom
on December 20th, 2024 at 6:35
For the praise of Jesus who redeems our lives from the pit and crowns us with mercy and compassion, and for blessings on my family, pray.
A.Therese TOCarm
on December 20th, 2024 at 6:14
For Ginny, Amelia, Marcus, Trina... special intentions, and peace and healing of body, mind and spirit.
Georgene
on December 20th, 2024 at 0:17
Lord, through the intercession of Your Son and Your angels and saints, bring comfort and healing to Fr. Danny as he begins his health journey. Grant his parents and family members wisdom, compassion, and patience as they aid and comfort this young priest. Amen.
Mary Jane Smith
on December 19th, 2024 at 22:38
For my children to return to the Catholic faith and Makenzie to be baptized and Vincent to convert to the Catholic faith.For the repose of the soul of my husband Scott.For the healing of my relationship with my son Patrick and for my daughter Angela to follow God's will.
David Teegarden
on December 19th, 2024 at 11:36
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,Theresa,Diane,Sophie,Jackie,Joe V,Laura,Joe R, John,Barbara,Christina,Larry,Katy, Krystal,Duffys,Maria,OCDS family
David Teegarden
on December 19th, 2024 at 11:25
Special prayers for my friend Diane who is undergoing heart surgery today. May our heavenly Father guide the doctor's hands and mat Diane be wrapped in the Blessed mother's mantle and that all goes according to the Father's will
Blake Evans
on December 19th, 2024 at 11:24
for DS for deliverance from New Age practices and occult matters; for baby Noah who is having development issues; for RP and DCF who are in hospital; for MEW in UK who has physical and emotional problems; for the repose of Deacon MHE, Sr. and for Deacon WN who have died. For all deceased EPG members
Linda
on December 19th, 2024 at 10:40
For the repose of the soul of my husband, Bill on his birthday. May he rest in peace.
barbmary
on December 19th, 2024 at 10:29
Jesus, we pray for President Trump and our leadership. Send your Holy Spirit to inspire them to respect human life and Your Holy Will in every decision and policy. May our country be blessed to do Your will always and may we be instruments of world peace. Bring Your mercy and your justice to us.
Rhonda George
on December 19th, 2024 at 9:59
Let's Thank our God for our Guardian Angel. Virgin Mother Mary, pray for us. Amen
Rhonda George
on December 19th, 2024 at 9:55
We pray for All Families Worldwide that they be Protected, Guided and Lead from Evil-through Jesus Christ our Lord. JMJ-we Love you, Save Souls. Amen
Renee Fahey
on December 19th, 2024 at 7:30
For the Kim family....healing, peace, and decisions made in the light of Christ
Tom
on December 19th, 2024 at 5:57
Let us sing the mighty power of God that built the lofty skies, and for blessings on my family, pray.
janet sheltom
on December 19th, 2024 at 3:02
For Tori, a 22 year old who is very lost right now after losing her job. Please pray that God gives her love, wisdom, visible assurance of his love, and assistance. And that the Blessed Mother wrap her in her mantle and protect her from evil. For the daughter of a friend who is giving birth today.
Georgene
on December 19th, 2024 at 0:00
LORD, through the intercession of Your Son, Your angels, and saints, St. Ann and St. Teresa of Avila, I ask for Blessings on my daughter Ann's personal and professional lives on her 54th birthday! Grant her wisdom and compassion for those she meets, lives, and works with; guide her in right paths.
Georgene
on December 18th, 2024 at 23:58
Lord, I ask in the name of Your Son, Your angels, and saints to send aid and comfort to members of my community who are hospitalized, in critical and long-term care, and in rehab. Allow them to find joy and peace during these last days of Advent. Thank you for the quality time today with Wanda.
charles vaughn
on December 18th, 2024 at 22:33
Thank you for your prayers. My wife's first of four eye surgeries went well. It removed all of the ccalcium deposits from the right eye. We await the timeline of the next surgery. I ask the good Lord's blessings upon each of you; it being our thanksgiving for your prayes. Please contimue to lift her
Linda
on December 18th, 2024 at 11:09
For Don, that his treatment will go well at the doctor's appt tomorrow, Thursday, and that any ongoing treatments will be scheduled quickly to alleviate any pain and discomfort.
Rhonda George
on December 18th, 2024 at 10:14
Dear Lord, have Mercy on All Mentally ill or Homeless, especially Bridget Stoutt. Mother of Mercy, pray for us. Amen
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