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The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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 sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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 sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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 sing joyful songs to the Lord.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Who is the king of glory?
The Lord, the mighty, the valiant,
the Lord, the valiant in war.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
O gates, lift high your heads;
grow higher, ancient doors.
Let him enter, the king of glory!
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
Who is he, the king of glory?
He, the Lord of armies,
he is the king of glory.
Ant. Come, let us sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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 sing joyful songs to the Lord.
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Mounica K.
on June 9th, 2025 at 12:50
Please pray for my cousin Karthik and his wife Ratna as they need miracle for their 20 weeks pregnancy to survive. They are going for additional tests tomorrow. My family needs miracles. Problem by problem coming and especially kids are getting affected.
Monalisa H.
on June 9th, 2025 at 12:40
Dear Lord, Heavenly Father, today, as we remember the Blessed Mother Mary, through her intercession, may you keep all demonstrations for our undocumented brothers and sisters peaceful. May hearts be softened and people come together to find humane, compassionate, and long-term solutions. We Pray.
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Anthony
on June 9th, 2025 at 11:07
Prayers for the newly ordained this past weekend, especially those in CDA. Thanks Be To God !
Michelle D.
on June 9th, 2025 at 9:53
Dear God I Wish I Could Go To Prince George's Community College and I Wish I Was Really Good At Reading Writing Doing Math Studying and Doing A Project If It's In Your Will Thank You In Jesus Name Amen
Michelle D.
on June 9th, 2025 at 9:53
Dear God Please Save My Sister Her Boyfriend and My Nieces and Nephews Please Change them and Let Them Turn Their Life Over To You and Please Find Them A Church For Them To Go To Thank You In Jesus Name Amen
Rhonda G.
on June 9th, 2025 at 9:22
Dear God, Praise Your Name and Thank You for The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
Russell
on June 9th, 2025 at 9:15
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!
Chloe G.
on June 9th, 2025 at 8:52
6-3-7 !!! My daily hours for praying the Chaplet of Divine Mercy !
Marie C.
on June 9th, 2025 at 8:24
On this Saint Ephraem's Day I want to pray for my husband and all deacons of the church that they will be good, holy and faithful servants of God. Amen.
mark d.
on June 9th, 2025 at 8:18
I am beginning self paced study for new career. I pray that my mind will be clear and direct.
Mounica K.
on June 9th, 2025 at 7:08
Please pray for my nephew Charith's health. He is 10 years old and having issues climbing stairs. Doctor ordered Genetic testing and report will come in 6 weeks. please pray for God's protection and healing of the body and spirit and strength
Deena
on June 9th, 2025 at 0:00
A prayer for the repose of the soul of my father, Earl. Today would have been his 96th birthday. We lost him in 2004, and he's missed every day.
David
on June 9th, 2025 at 0:00
May the world come to feel the presence and love of the Blessed Virgin Mother on this day.
Fr C.
on June 9th, 2025 at 0:00
Lord Jesus, as You gave us Mary at the cross, we thank You for our Mother in faith. With her, may we stand firm in love and trust. Through her prayers, guide the Church in unity and grace. Help us welcome her care and follow You with faithful hearts. Amen.
Georgene
on June 8th, 2025 at 23:22
Lord, I ask through the intersession of Your Son and Francis of Assisi to help E. with adjustment to her new living accommodations. Send her comfort, peace of mind, and acceptance. Thank You.
Scott P.
on June 8th, 2025 at 19:19
Humbly, I ask for prayers for a new job I am starting. I pray that I am good at the job and am happy so I can continue my other works that I do for the Lord without interruptions.
Daniel
on June 8th, 2025 at 18:07
Please pray for Sweet Mother Mary's intercession on my behalf. I just got laid off. I am turning to the Lord in this time - and I have a very supportive family - but I still need all the prayers I can get. I am always praying for this community and for all the Church. God Bless! God is good! Thanks
Chloe G.
on June 8th, 2025 at 11:13
Today I ask the Holy Spirit to give me the courage to proclaim God's mercy to everyone ~EVERYWHERE !
Marie C.
on June 8th, 2025 at 10:37
For my parents on their 68th anniversary, may God continue to bless them on their journey through life. Amen
AFP
on June 8th, 2025 at 7:02
Dear all, Please pray for me and our family that we remain grateful for all our blessings. We seek your kind prayers as I have to navigate the uncertainty with the changes in my jobs; i seek a similar blessing and guidance for all families affected. Please pray for the Holy Spirit to work in all.
Russell
on June 8th, 2025 at 0:00
Prayers in Petition and Thanksgiving My Special Intentions, For the Repose of the Soul of Our Holy Father Pope Francis, 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, Easter50 Brothers. God Bless!
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