First Reading – James 2:14-24, 26 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister has nothing to wear and has no food for the day, and one of you …
Let us bless Christ, the compassionate and merciful Lord, who wipes away the tears of those who weep. Let us cry out to him in love and ask: Have mercy on your people, Lord. Lord Jesus, you console the humble, — be attentive to the tears of the poor. Have …
First Reading – James 2:1-9 My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you adhere to the faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ. For if a man with gold rings and fine clothes comes into your assembly, and a poor person with shabby clothes also comes in, and you …
Lift up your hearts to our Lord and Savior who gives his people every spiritual blessing. In the spirit of devotion, let us ask him: Bless your people, Lord. Merciful God, strengthen our Pope, and all our bishops, — keep them free from harm, Bless your people, Lord. Look favorably …
Beloved brothers and sisters, let us rejoice in our God, for he takes great delight in bestowing benefits on his people. Let us fervently pray: Increase your grace and your peace, Lord. Eternal God, for whom a thousand years are like the passing day, — help us to remember that …
First Reading – James 1:19-27 Know this, my dear brothers and sisters: everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger for anger does not accomplish the righteousness of God. Therefore, put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the word that has been planted …
First Reading – James 1:12-18 Blessed is he who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proven he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him. No one experiencing temptation should say, “I am being tempted by God”; for God is not subject …
Let us praise Christ, the shepherd and guardian of our souls, who loves and protects his people. Placing our hope in him, we cry out: Protect your people, Lord. Eternal shepherd, protect our bishop, — and all the shepherds of your Church. Protect your people, Lord. Look kindly on those …
First Reading – James 1:1-11 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes in the dispersion, greetings. Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let …
Let us praise Christ, who loves, nourishes and supports his Church. With faith let us cry out to him: Answer the prayers of your people, Lord. Lord Jesus, grant that all men be saved, — and come to the knowledge of truth. Answer the prayers of your people, Lord. Preserve …
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