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Friday in the 2nd week of Lent
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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Antiphon: 1043
Psalm: 1126
Christian Prayer:
Antiphon: 687
Psalm: 728
Lord, open my lips.
—And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Psalm 24
The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,
who desires not worthless things,
who has not sworn so as to deceive his neighbor.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
He shall receive blessings from the Lord
and reward from the God who saves him.
Such are the men who seek him,
seek the face of the God of Jacob.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Who is the king of glory?
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant,
the Lord, the valiant in war.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
Who is he, the king of glory?
He, the Lord of armies,
he is the king of glory.
Ant. Come, let us worship Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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 Christ the Lord, who for our sake endured temptation and suffering.
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Blake E.
on March 21st, 2025 at 15:05
for the estate of and family of D/G/T in the USA who have huge tax burdens to pay, for a poor Priest in USA who is suffering from a car accident and has little help, money, little support. For G and MH as they retire. For CWG as he retires. For Mr L who has dimentia. For the sems at MSM.
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on March 21st, 2025 at 14:48
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on March 21st, 2025 at 13:12
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Mark A.
on March 21st, 2025 at 10:57
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Bonita
on March 21st, 2025 at 10:38
Please pray for Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of China who was arrested for celebrating Mass for the opening of the Jubilee Year. He has always refused to join the government sanctioned church. His whereabouts are unknown and his detention is expected to be lengthy. May Our Lady wrap him in her mantle.
Rhonda G.
on March 21st, 2025 at 10:19
Lord God, let us pray for Your Mercy on All our Brothers and Sisters, especially All the Widows and Orphan's. JMJ, pray for us. Amen
Mary
on March 21st, 2025 at 9:51
What a beautiful thing it is to pray for each other and ask intercession of the Saints for our needs. I pray for all of you. Please pray for me. Thank you.
Georgene
on March 21st, 2025 at 9:17
Lord, please, through the intercession of Your Divine Son, St. Katherine Drexel, and Your angels and saints, bring comfort and hopefully health to my friend KK, who is now in nursing and rehab. Bring wisdom and guidance to her doctors and patience to her nurses. Amen.
Fran E.
on March 21st, 2025 at 9:01
Please pray for Maria and her family. Her father is very ill in Peru and they are far away. He needs risky surgery that may or may not help. He is not a practicing Catholic, though all his family are. Please Lord, comfort them and care for him that he may come to You before his death.
Joe
on March 21st, 2025 at 8:22
Please pray for me during this difficult time in my discernment journey. My unworthiness almost overcomes me, but the love God has put in my heart keeps me moving forward. Lord, bring me healing. Lord, bring me strength.
tonyc777
on March 21st, 2025 at 7:55
In your kindness please pray for Angela H. that she may be given the strength she needs to overcome her illness. May Our Blessed Mother stay by her side and comfort her in her time of trial.
Omar
on March 21st, 2025 at 4:00
Forgive me Lord, so many times I've broken my promises to you, and I am utterly regretful. I plead for forgiveness, over and over again. But I am a weakling on my knees, a fool who gives into sin. I do not deserve Your mercy, but instead hellfire. Pray for me friends. Help me Lord Jesus Christ.
Francis S.
on March 21st, 2025 at 0:00
Please pray for my special Intention. In you O Lord I trust and pray
Francis S.
on March 20th, 2025 at 22:52
For my special jntention as I am going for a major medical test today. Our lady my mother pls give me courage and strength . Let the outcome of the tests be good, my mother. Take my prayers thru you, to our lord Jesus.
gabigale
on March 20th, 2025 at 21:22
In thanks I praise the Lord and thank all of you who pray here for the success in finding good workplaces upon the dissolution of our family owned and operated business. God bless the pray-ers and gift them all with abundant graces. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen
Jennifer
on March 20th, 2025 at 18:44
Please pray for one of my parents and their spouse, both deeply involved in my parent's alcohol addiction, and a lack of faith. May I be loving and yet realize that the outcome is out of my hands, that I entrust them and myself to God.
Madeline P.
on March 20th, 2025 at 17:29
The love of my life passed away on 03/18/25. Fr Sang came and anointed him and he received the apostolic pardon before his passing. Thank you God for making Fr Sang available and for the blessing Jim has been in my life. I hope to be reunited with him with Jesus Master our Lord and savior.
Lisa C.
on March 20th, 2025 at 16:47
Abba Father, please help children living in wartorn areas all over the world. Give them blessings and grace to withstand the stress and fear they have. May peace come to the Middle East and Ukraine! We pray in Jesus' name, amen!
Blake E.
on March 20th, 2025 at 15:15
prayers please for David R. USA for his good intentions to find a spouse if it be God's will. For the intentions of Teresa N and family living and deceased; for Deacon R., Deacon A., Deacon to be Eric, for Deacon Titus as they all prepare for ordinatons; for their families.
c h.
on March 20th, 2025 at 11:27
Thank you to all who have prayed for my endodontist appt. Interesting evaluation but am still in need guidance , healing and prayer as he consults with the family dentist. Amen.
Mary
on March 20th, 2025 at 10:44
Abba Father, we thank & praise You for Your love, mercy & grace.We ask for Your provision for all seeking homes, especially for F & M and other elders who wish to serve you. Draw all families close to Jesus & protect all vulnerable ones & children. In Jesus’ Mighty Name we humbly pray. You are Love
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