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Lord, open my lips.
— And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Psalm 100
Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before him, singing for joy.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Know that he, the Lord, is God.
He made us, we belong to him,
we are his people, the sheep of his flock.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Go within his gates, giving thanks.
Enter his courts with songs of praise.
Give thanks to him and bless his name.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
Indeed, how good is the Lord,
eternal his merciful love.
He is faithful from age to age.
Ant. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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. The Lord is risen, alleluia.
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on May 20th, 2025 at 17:44
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on May 20th, 2025 at 10:54
In Thanksgiving for our new home, that it be a Bethany for our Lord and that he bless all those who come and go. Please pray for all those who are working tirelessly and those who have traveled far this legislative session, especially my husband. Lord hear our prayers.
Chloe G.
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When I get distracted during prayer time, I manage to say... BEAR WITH ME, LORD! BEAR WITH ME !
Timothy D.
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Chris D.
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Kelly
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For Chris, my son in law, that his heart surgery be successful, have no complications and that he have a swift recovery. Please allow his body to accept the mechanical valve. Please bestow your grace upon him and my daughter Melissa, that they experience your love and care through this process.
Bernadette T.
on May 20th, 2025 at 5:50
St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest pray for us! Amen
Dave K.
on May 20th, 2025 at 4:47
Please pray for the soul of Carol H. who went on to her eternal reward yesterday. May the Lord be merciful to her, and grant her entrance into his Kingdom. Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine on her, and on all the souls of the faithfully departed. RIP!
Priscilla
on May 20th, 2025 at 3:43
Please Lord I beg you intercede for my son Daniel. Bring him home to me. Help my granddaughter to overcome her gentle issues and lead her to serve you. Help my daughter to improve her life struggles which she bears daily. Most precious Jesus save my family from the evils of today. Amen Praises Lord
Russell
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Georgene
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Stanley G.
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Chloe G.
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Lydia
on May 19th, 2025 at 10:30
Thank you Lord for the celebration and Prayer of Thanksgiving and Blessing for Father John Mark Missio On the 29th Anniversary of His Ordination to the Priesthood, Precious Blood Parish presented to Father Missio yesterday May 18, 2025.
Chloe G.
on May 19th, 2025 at 8:13
My prayer as I enter a church or chapel: Most holy and majestic Majesty, I kneel before you in humble adoration. Infuse me with Your Spirit,Your love, and Your grace so that may walk faithfully in Your footsteps this day.
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