First Reading – Jeremiah 17:5-10 Thus says the LORD: Cursed is the man who trusts in human beings, who seeks his strength in flesh, whose heart turns away from the LORD. He is like a barren bush in the desert that enjoys no change of season, But stands in a …
In his mercy, God sends the Holy Spirit to shine on us, so that our lives may radiate holiness and faith. Let us raise our voices in prayer and say: Lord, give life to your people, whom Christ has redeemed. Lord, source of all holiness, draw bishops, priests and deacons …
All glory and honor to God, for in the blood of Christ he has ratified a new and everlasting covenant with his people, and renews it in the sacrament of the altar. Bless your people, Lord. Lord, guide the minds and hearts of peoples and all in public office, — …
First Reading – Jeremiah 18:18-20 The people of Judah and the citizens of Jerusalem said, “Come, let us contrive a plot against Jeremiah. It will not mean the loss of instruction from the priests, nor of counsel from the wise, nor of messages from the prophets. And so, let us …
Let us praise the Lord Jesus, who, lifted high on the cross, drew all things to himself. With loving hearts let us pray: Draw all things to yourself, Lord. Lord, may the mystery of your cross shine on all mankind, — that all may see you as the way, the …
First Reading – Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 Hear the word of the LORD, princes of Sodom! Listen to the instruction of our God, people of Gomorrah! Wash yourselves clean! Put away your misdeeds from before my eyes; cease doing evil; learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, …
Glory to God the Father, who has promised through his Son to grant what is asked by those who pray together. With confidence in this promise, let us pray: Lord, look with favor on your people. Lord, you gave the Law to Moses on Mount Sinai, and brought it to …
First Reading – Daniel 9:4B-10 “Lord, great and awesome God, you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you and observe your commandments! We have sinned, been wicked and done evil; we have rebelled and departed from your commandments and your laws. We have not obeyed your servants …
Let us give thanks continually to Christ, our teacher and our head, who came to serve and to do good to all. In humility and confidence let us ask him: Come, Lord, to visit your family. Lord, be present to the bishops and priests of your Church, who share your …
First Reading – Genesis 12:1-4A The LORD said to Abram: “Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk and from your father’s house to a land that I will show you. “I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, …
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