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Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come let us praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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 praise the Lord in whom is all our delight.
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Alyssa
on June 13th, 2025 at 10:16
The canonization for Pier Giorgio has been moved. I'd planned on going to it, as he's my saint. Please pray that there will be a seamless way for my current trip to be moved to the new date and that I can still go to his canonization.
M. A.
on June 13th, 2025 at 9:42
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death, and to guide our feet into the way of peace. Amen
Juan P.
on June 13th, 2025 at 7:46
Please pray for my small business, that I may be able to pay the taxes due, and that I may be able to keep the jobs of the people that work for me.
Chloe G.
on June 13th, 2025 at 7:40
My Lord, even though there are many problems in the world today, I will never lose sight of You! I wish to follow you all my life...for the rest of my life!
Melanie
on June 13th, 2025 at 0:13
For Allie that she adjusts quickly to her new medication regimen so she can get proper rest and have energy in the day.
Russell
on June 13th, 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 June 13th, 2025 at 0:00
Complete change of life for my brother that Jesus will seek and find him. That my brother will respond and come to know God and Jesus.
Fr C.
on June 13th, 2025 at 0:00
Lord, as You sent out the seventy, send us with Saint Anthony’s zeal to preach Your Word with love and truth. Make us instruments of peace and healing. May we rely on Your Spirit, trust in Your providence, and bring Your Kingdom near to every heart. Amen.
Carol D.
on June 12th, 2025 at 21:36
My prayer for today is for my husband to return to the Catholic Church & its sacraments on this our 54th wedding anniversary, I also pray for the end to wars, bombings, and killings in the Middle East, in Ukraine, and everywhere men are waging war against their brothers and sisters,
Debra
on June 12th, 2025 at 15:37
Please pray for my 82 year old brother, Ed, who had a brain bleed yesterday. He is a Vietnam veteran who has also suffered with severe PTSD and isolates himself. Pray for all of our Veterans and especially for those who came back home injured physically and/or mentally.
David T.
on June 12th, 2025 at 12:00
Repose of souls-Pope Francis,MSGRS Philip, & Kirk,FRS Neil,Eric,Arnold,John, &Arturo,Dcn Mac, SRS - Anne-Elizabeth,Katherine & Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Albano,Steve,Bud,Rock,Archie,Donna,Judy, Billy,Shirley,Elena,Rosemary,Carol,Charlotte,Chelsey,David,Sandy,Regina,Shawn,,Noel,Sue,Bud T, Fr McDermott
David T.
on June 12th, 2025 at 11:52
Healing-Fr Mike,Miguel,Missy,Grace.Kim,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Laura,Bill,John,Terry,Jill,Jake,Diane,Patti, Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Sophie,Jackie.Lyndon,Helen,Suzy,Barbara,Christy,Christina,Jose,Manuel,Moureen, Jeff,Frank,Kathy G,Steve & Kathy,Bob & Therona,Darla & Bob,Dennis & Merideth,Luke,Otto,Jim,Marie
David T.
on June 12th, 2025 at 11:44
Prayers-Pope Leo,Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,Fr David,Fr Charles,Fr James,Fr Luis,Fr Soney,Fr Bernard, Fr Jerry,Fr Pat,FR Ted,Fr Earl,FR Mike,Fr Joe,Fr Chris,Fr D,Fr Austin,Fr Marion,Fr Matlak,Fr Mark-Mary, DCNS -Manuel,Manny,Gary,Will,Ernie,Glenn,Fernando,Vilchis,SRS- Paulea,Sheila, & Kathy
Chloe G.
on June 12th, 2025 at 11:35
Feeling sorry about something? I invite you to join our dear mother Mary and meditate on her major seven sorrows. Look for The Rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows - A Guide with Meditations by Richrd Dole. The rosary and the book are available online.
Bette
on June 12th, 2025 at 11:05
Prayers for our grandson Carter. He will be taking an exam to qualify as an EMT.
Mary
on June 12th, 2025 at 9:40
Lord, help me to keep vigilant guard over my thoughts and with your love, always make them holy.
Mary
on June 12th, 2025 at 9:36
For Anne who is suffering from nerve pain. May God restore her to full heath soon.
Ellen R.
on June 12th, 2025 at 8:25
O Lord, grant peace of mind, tranquility of soul, and ease of physical pain for my dearest and most beloved friend today.
Lei
on June 12th, 2025 at 3:58
Lord please heal me and help me that I will be able to concentrate in my review for my upcoming exam on June 25. It's very close. I only have few days left to prepare. It's hard for me to concentrate. I am in so much emotional pain going on. Have mercy on me Lord! I pray also for Justin S.intentions
Michael O.
on June 12th, 2025 at 3:33
Please pray for my check up tomorrow to the GP. That all be well. Thank you very much.
Melanie
on June 12th, 2025 at 0:40
For the repose of Margaret's soul and peace on her family as they prepare for her funeral. Amen.
Carol D.
on June 12th, 2025 at 0:00
May our Lord God have mercy on the souls who lost their lives in the plane crash in India and may he give comfort to those grieving them.
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