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Invitatory

Thursday in the 31st week of Ordinary Time

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

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.

Psalm 67

O God, be gracious and bless us
and let your face shed its light upon us.
So will your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn your saving help.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.

Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.

Let the nations be glad and exult
for you rule the world with justice.
With fairness you rule the peoples,
you guide the nations on earth.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.

Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.

The earth has yielded its fruit
for God, our God, has blessed us.
May God still give us his blessing
till the ends of the earth revere him.

Ant. Come, let us worship the Lord, the Lord is our God.

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 Lord is our God.

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No Image James B. Vincent on November 7th, 2024 at 7:51

Heavenly Father, the election is over and I am relieved. It was a bitter and hotly contested election. Please heal the bitter division that plagues our land. Guide our newly elected President and leaders as they seek to forge unity and harmony after so bitter a campaign. Jesus, I trust in you.

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No Image Renee Fahey on November 7th, 2024 at 7:04

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No Image Tom on November 7th, 2024 at 5:45

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No Image jeff on November 7th, 2024 at 4:21

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No Image H Mc on November 7th, 2024 at 3:55

Please Lord don't allow trump to abuse our country again. He is unstable and his Project 2025 will be the end of our democracy. Blessed Mother please pray for us!

No Image Ashe Griffin on November 6th, 2024 at 23:14

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For my future direction as I continue to serve The Lord wholeheartedly. I am a missionary in a foreign country. The Grace of Perseverance.

No Image Lisa Cunningham on November 6th, 2024 at 21:44

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No Image Rhonda George on November 6th, 2024 at 9:35

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No Image Eric Crump on November 6th, 2024 at 9:34

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No Image Justin Brown on November 6th, 2024 at 8:38

For my salvation. I fear greatly for it and fear I cannot confess enough.

No Image Tom on November 6th, 2024 at 7:24

May we bless our God because he is ALWAYS with us, and may he continue to bless my family, and may he also bless our new president, pray.

No Image Hugo McKissic Jr on November 6th, 2024 at 7:17

Lord protect us from evil, be with us in peace, forgive my sins, and cleanse my darken soul. Amen. :lord I feel sad, help me, help me, Lord

No Image M. Angélica on November 6th, 2024 at 4:22

Dear Father God, I praise and thank You for Your loving-kindness and great mercy. Your children are coming back to You ❤️ .

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