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Invitatory
Thursday in the 15th 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.
Intercessory Prayers
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Russell
on July 17th, 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!
Luke
on July 16th, 2025 at 22:19
Dear Lord, watch over my family as they sleep tonight. Protect them from the enemy. Through Jesus Christ I ask and thank thee. Amen.
Georgene
on July 16th, 2025 at 22:16
Lord, thank you for Jo's recovery from hip surgery. As you well know, she's now in a safe and secure environment undergoing rehab. I also thank you for Dick's good news about his multi-prong cancers. I hope that he spoke truly about his condition and was not just being cheerful for his friends.
Deb H.
on July 16th, 2025 at 13:45
OL of Mt Carmel & Fr St Joseph, please pray that my 3 children, my son-in-law & daughter-in-law re-start practicing their Christian faith & that they return to the Catholic Church. And please pray that my Baptized granddaughter will be raised Catholic & be catechized to receive remaining sacraments.
David T.
on July 16th, 2025 at 11:42
Repose of souls-Pope Francis,Msgrs Philip & Kirk,Frs-Eric,Neil,Arnold,McDrmott,John,Arturo,Fabian, Mateo,Srs-Anne-Elizabeth,Katherine & Sarah,Dcn Mac,Bill,John,Ed,James,Bud,Shawn,Al,Rock,Archie, Donna,Judy,Billy,Shirley,Elena,Rosemary,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Regina,Noel,June,Eddie Steve
David T.
on July 16th, 2025 at 11:37
Healing-Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Grace,Kim.Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Laura,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Bill,John,Terry,Jill, Jake,Diane,Patti,Kathy G,Jose,Manuel,Otto,Luke,Jeff,Frank,Jackie,Sophie,Lyndon,Helen,Maria,Penny, Bob & Therona,Steve & Kathy,Darla & Bob,Dennis & Merideth,Barbara,Christy,Christina,Lori & family
David T.
on July 16th, 2025 at 11:32
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-Paulea,Sheila & Kathy,Dcns-Manuel,Manny, Doug,Gary,Will,Ernie,Fernando,Glenn, & Vilvhis
A.Therese T.
on July 16th, 2025 at 9:25
That St. Thorlak Thorhallsson (feast day 20 July) 's increasing role in recent years as patron and intercessor to autistic people worldwide may be celebrated and formally recognized, particularly by our Holy Father Pope Leo.
A.Therese T.
on July 16th, 2025 at 9:18
For the Catholic Church in Iceland - all the priests, deacons, seminarians and religious serving there, and for the intentions of each parish and its parishioners. For the blessings and prayers of Iceland's patron saint Thorlak Thorhallsson on all the people of Iceland.
edenj
on July 16th, 2025 at 7:46
O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, assist us in all our needs. O Star of the Sea, help us & show us herein you are our Mother. With your very spirit and heart, we seek union with God and bliss forever & ever, amen. JMJ JMJ
Chloe G.
on July 16th, 2025 at 7:41
I ask your intercession, most holy Mother Mary that I must never lose the opportunity to become more and more like your beloved Son,Jesus !
Melanie
on July 16th, 2025 at 0:31
Prayers in gratitude and Thanksgiving to God. Prayers my brother finds joy in his new employment, that someone struggling with addiction finds God today, and for my continued path of recovery. God is sooo good. Amen.
Sister
on July 16th, 2025 at 0:00
That through Mary’s intercession God may cast down the mighty from their thrones and raise up the lowly. May God deliver us from the evil forces rampant in the U.S.
Russell
on July 16th, 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!
Susan R.
on July 16th, 2025 at 0:00
That my brother would find the Lord, and become a Christian. That the Lord would reveal Himself to my brother and he would respond to Jesus.
gabigale
on July 15th, 2025 at 22:46
Please pray with me for our nephew Jim who will have scan Thursday afternoon to show, we pray, no new growths and another span cancer free. And pray the easing of pain for Leva during this time of recovery from cancer removal from her lung. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen
Jose
on July 15th, 2025 at 22:44
Please add my name to your prayer request,I have a lung and stomach illness
[email protected]
on July 15th, 2025 at 22:16
Lord Jesus I pray for Father Bing Arellano and Father Jose Viola both are ill with heart problems I pray for a speedily recover ....Amen
Anthony
on July 15th, 2025 at 18:24
Prayer for the mother of Father S. She recently went into hospice care at home due to unresolved medical issues. May God watch over her, and comfort her sons.
Lisa C.
on July 15th, 2025 at 11:24
St. Bonaventure, pray for those who are suffering from pain today...especially those with chronic illnesses and cancer. I'm blessed to have survived 36 years since first diagnosis with tongue cancer. God bless all those dealing with cancer now. In Jesus' name we pray...amen! God is good.
Chloe G.
on July 15th, 2025 at 7:54
Please keep me in your prayers as the good news is this: My meeting with my doctor gave me new information about my blood pressure. It has actually come down but it will be several months before it will go back to normal. So... I guess the good Lord still has stuff that He wants me to do !
Bernadette T.
on July 15th, 2025 at 6:27
Sts. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin & Bonaventure, Bishop pray for us! Amen
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