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Thursday in the 1st week of Lent
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Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II:
Antiphon: 1043
Psalm: 1298
Christian Prayer:
Antiphon: 687
Psalm: 820
Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
Let the peoples praise you, O God;
let all the peoples praise you.
Ant. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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. Today if you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your hearts.
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BERNADETTE C.
on March 13th, 2025 at 19:32
Please pray for that the Holy Face Devotion of Jesus in the spirit of reparation may be approved for tuesday devotion by our parish priest. Please pray for my Son, Diego to pass his revalida for med school. God's providence, guidance to our families. Amen
Lisa C.
on March 13th, 2025 at 17:40
Father, let’s pray for Divine Office staff and the amazing work they do. I can’t start my day without the Office of Readings. Be with them as they give praise to You and help us be a loving community. May this site flourish forever. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen!
Kris
on March 13th, 2025 at 13:50
Lord, please grant healing to our family's hearts and please help our daughter to want to come back to us and to You and her Catholic faith. Please break the bonds that keep her from us and bring her back to her loving parents forevermore in her heart and soul never to run away again. We pray. Amen.
Linda
on March 13th, 2025 at 12:49
For a yôung person suffering with fear of hell, due to mental illness, and a yôung couple who are struggling with their future and waiting for marriage.
David T.
on March 13th, 2025 at 11:22
Pray for the repose of the souls of Msgr Philip,Msgr Kirk,Fr Neil,Fr Eric,Fr Arnold,Fr John,Fr Arturo, Dcn Mac,Sister Anne-Elizabeth,Sister Katherine,Sister Sarah,Bill,John,Ed,James,Shawn,Bud,Steve,Rock, Donna,Shirley,Judy,Billy,Carol,Florence,Charlotte,Chelsey,my aunt,my uncle,Elena RIP
David T.
on March 13th, 2025 at 11:15
Healing-Miguel,Missy,Grace,Noel,Diane,Patti,Joe V,Joan,Joe R,Larry,Katy,Krystal,Kathy R,Sophie, Jackie,Lyndon,Jeff,Luke,Otto,Barbara,Christina,Jake,John,Laura,Jill,Suzy,OCDS family ,Knights of Columbus family Special healing - Pope Francis, Father Mike, Sister Paulea
David T.
on March 13th, 2025 at 11:09
prayers-Fr Mark,Fr Richard,Fr Jesus,Fr David,Fr Charles,Fr James,Fr Joseph,Fr Luis,Fr Soney,Fr Jerry, Fr Pat,Fr Ted,Fr Earl,Fr Mike,Fr Joe,Fr D,Fr Austin,Fr Marion,Dcn Manuel,Dcn,Manny,Dcn Gary, Dcn Will,Dcn Ernie,Dcn Glenn,Fr Mark-Mary,Fr Matlack,Sister Sheila May they all continue to serve our God
Merle M.
on March 13th, 2025 at 9:50
Thanks be to God and to all who prayed for my grandson's employment situation. He has an interview next week, has made some big decisions about his direction in life, and formulating some plans for a course correction. He is not yet in the Church, but this witness of answered prayer availeth much!
Deacon R.
on March 13th, 2025 at 9:15
Hear the word of the LORD, proclaim it on distant coasts. My prayer today is simple: Lord God, grant us the strength to boldly and fearlessly proclaim Your Words. This is the calling of all His people!
A.Therese T.
on March 13th, 2025 at 6:02
For RK and a very special intention. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and St. Thorlak, pray for us!
IFEOMA N.
on March 13th, 2025 at 0:45
I thank the Lord today for the grace to come to your throne of grace and worship at your feet. We thank and praise you for bringing us back to you despite our shortcomings. I plead that you guide our feet in the way of peace. Amen. I ask grace for my family, especially my son, who needs your grace.
Georgene
on March 12th, 2025 at 23:52
Heavenly Father, through the intercession of Your Divine Son, I humbly ask for Your aid and comfort for the nine members of our community who are in the nursing and rehabilitation center and for the two individuals in the hospital. Amen.
Georgene
on March 12th, 2025 at 23:45
Lord, through the intercession of Your Divine Son and Your angels and saints, I ask for Your continued aid and comfort for Evan and his young family, his parents, and his extended family. Grant, If it is Your will, continued improvement, or his peaceful death. Amen.
gabigale
on March 12th, 2025 at 22:32
Please pray with me for the Lord’s guidance in all that is needed to be done to complete the successful sale and distribution of the land, equipment and supplies of our closed business, as well as new gainful employment for all. In Jesus’ Holy Name I pray. Amen.
Patricia J.
on March 12th, 2025 at 20:17
JMJ Pray for my brother, he is getting weaker with his cancer treatments. Have mercy on him, if it's the Lord's will to get better. Amen
Margaret M.
on March 12th, 2025 at 15:25
Lord help all families suffering with someone with mental illness.
Mark A.
on March 12th, 2025 at 12:00
Please pray for the Christians in Syria who are in peril.
Austin
on March 12th, 2025 at 9:18
1.Please pray or the repose of my sister who died from cancer . 2. For all cancer patients and those who have died from cancer o God please show your loving mercy on them.Amen.
Deacon R.
on March 12th, 2025 at 8:26
Lord God, we pray for our great country today, we ask you to guide our leaders in faith to guide our country in the way of peace and prosperity, to share our wealth with those who are in most need. When you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right is doing.
Glenda M.
on March 12th, 2025 at 8:24
Please pray for a safe trip for my husband and I as we travel to see our friend that just lost her husband..pray for the repose of Bills soul and strength and Gods grace to his wife of many years…
Mary R.
on March 12th, 2025 at 8:12
That God would continue to encourage and call my adult children back to the practices and teachings of The Church. That they will return to The Church and bring with them their spouses and children.
Cathy L.
on March 12th, 2025 at 7:54
For the persecuted all over the world, especially persecuted Christians, that our LORD Jesus Christ and His Holy Mother, Mary, be their strength and comfort.
Mary R.
on March 12th, 2025 at 7:53
That God would approve my son to be paroled early, to our family, so that he may begin to heal and begin to serve God and the community. That my cousin, Mendy, be protected from the chemicals of Chemotherapy as she battles breast cancer. That God would find us a permanent home.
Leandro C.
on March 12th, 2025 at 7:49
Please pray for certain family members of mine to come to the faith. My conversion has brought much doubt. I hope the Lord gives me the courage and discipline to know about the faith, and lead by example. Hopefully I can do what I can to help them receive God's love in full
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