Christ rose from the dead and is seated at the right hand of the Father. Let us pray to him, saying: Lord Jesus, you live for ever; hear our prayer. Lord, remember all who minister in your service, — may their holy lives be an example to your people. Lord …
As Christ lay in the darkness of the earth he saw the light of a new glory. Let us cry out to him in joy: King of glory, hear us. We pray for all bishops, priests and deacons, that they may be zealous in their ministry, — and prepare for …
First Reading – Acts 14:19-28 In those days, some Jews from Antioch and Iconium arrived and won over the crowds. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing that he was dead. But when the disciples gathered around him, he got up and entered the city. On …
The Holy Spirit raised the body of Christ to life and made it the source of life. With joy in our hearts, let us call upon the risen Christ, saying: Lord, make all things new and fill them with life. Saviour of the world and king of the new creation, …
First Reading – Acts 14:5-18 There was an attempt in Iconium by both the Gentiles and the Jews, together with their leaders, to attack and stone Paul and Barnabas. They realized it, and fled to the Lycaonian cities of Lystra and Derbe and to the surrounding countryside, where they continued …
Saint Paul the Apostle, in his letter to the Philippians (4:6-7), tells us to “Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God” so that “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds …
With joy in our hearts, let us call upon Christ the Lord, who died and rose again, and lives always to intercede for us: Victorious King, hear our prayer. Light and salvation of all peoples, — send into our hearts the fire of your Spirit, as we proclaim your resurrection. …
First Reading – Acts 6:1-7 As the number of disciples continued to grow, the Hellenists complained against the Hebrews because their widows were being neglected in the daily distribution. So the Twelve called together the community of the disciples and said, “It is not right for us to neglect the …
God the Father raised Christ from the dead and exalted him at his right hand. Let us pray to the Father, saying: Through Christ in glory, watch over your people, Lord. Righteous Father, you lifted Jesus above the earth through the triumph of the cross, — may all things be …
First Reading – Acts 13:44-52 On the following sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word of the Lord. When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and with violent abuse contradicted what Paul said. Both Paul and Barnabas spoke out boldly and said, “It …
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