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 …
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 – 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, …
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 – 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 …
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 – Genesis 22:1-2, 9A, 10-13, 15-18 God put Abraham to the test. He called to him, “Abraham!” “Here I am!” he replied. Then God said: “Take your son Isaac, your only one, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. There you shall offer him up …
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 …
Let us give glory to God, who has concern for us all. Let us call upon him and say: Lord, save the people you have redeemed. Giver of all gifts and source of all truth, give the fullness of your blessing to the college of bishops, — and keep all …
First Reading – Deuteronomy 26:16-19 Moses spoke to the people, saying: “This day the LORD, your God, commands you to observe these statutes and decrees. Be careful, then, to observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. Today you are making this agreement with the LORD: he …
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