We give glory to the one God — Father, Son and Holy Spirit — and in our weakness we pray: Lord, be with your people. Holy Lord, Father all-powerful, let justice spring up on the earth, — then your people will dwell in the beauty of peace. Lord, be with your …
First Reading – Genesis 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said: “I am God the Almighty. Walk in my presence and be blameless.” God also said to Abraham: “On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant …
Let us pray joyfully to God our Father who called John the Baptist to proclaim the coming of the kingdom of Christ: O Lord, guide our feet into the way of peace. You called John the Baptist from his mother’s womb to prepare the way of your Son, — help us …
First Reading – Isaiah 49:1-6 Hear me, O coastlands, listen, O distant peoples. The LORD called me from birth, from my mother’s womb he gave me my name. He made of me a sharp-edged sword and concealed me in the shadow of his arm. He made me a polished arrow, …
First Reading – Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 The word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram! I am your shield; I will make your reward very great.” But Abram said, “O Lord GOD, what good will your gifts be, if I keep on being childless and …
Let us pray joyfully to God our Father who called John the Baptist to proclaim the coming of the kingdom of Christ: O Lord, guide our feet into the way of peace. You called John the Baptist from his mother’s womb to prepare the way of your Son, — help us …
Let us praise Christ who gives power and strength to his people, and let us entreat him with sincere hearts: Hear us, O Lord, and we shall praise you for ever. Christ, our strength, you called your faithful ones to your truth, — mercifully grant them faith and perseverance. Hear us, …
First Reading – Genesis 13:2, 5-18 Abram was very rich in livestock, silver, and gold. Lot, who went with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents, so that the land could not support them if they stayed together; their possessions were so great that they could not dwell together. …
First Reading – Genesis 12:1-9 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, …
Let us pray to the Father, the source of all holiness, and ask him to lead us to holiness of life through the example and intercession of his saints: May we be holy as you are holy. Holy Father, you want us to be called your sons and truly to …
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