Let us praise God our almighty Father, who wished that Mary, his Son’s mother, be celebrated by each generation. Now in need we ask: Mary, full of grace, intercede for us. O God, worker of miracles, you made the immaculate Virgin Mary share, body and soul, in your Son’s glory …
First Reading – Revelation 14:1-3, 4B-5 I, John, looked and there was the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, and with him a hundred and forty-four thousand who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. I heard a sound from heaven like the sound of rushing water …
Let us pray to Christ the King. He is the firstborn of all creation; all things exist in him. May your kingdom come, O Lord. Christ, our king and shepherd, gather your sheep from every land, — give them pasture in green and fertile meadows. May your kingdom come, O Lord. …
First Reading – 2 Samuel 5:1-3 In those days, all the tribes of Israel came to David in Hebron and said: “Here we are, your bone and your flesh. In days past, when Saul was our king, it was you who led the Israelites out and brought them back. And …
Let us pray to Christ the King. He is the firstborn of all creation; all things exist in him. May your kingdom come, O Lord. Christ, our king and shepherd, gather your sheep from every land, — give them pasture in green and fertile meadows. May your kingdom come, O Lord. …
First Reading – Revelation 11:4-12 I, John, heard a voice from heaven speak to me: Here are my two witnesses: These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. If anyone wants to harm them, fire comes out of their mouths …
Blessed be God, who hears the prayers of the needy, and fills the hungry with good things. Let us pray to him in confidence: Lord, show us your mercy. Merciful Father, upon the cross Jesus offered you the perfect evening sacrifice, — we pray now for all the suffering members of …
First Reading – Revelation 10:8-11 I, John, heard a voice from heaven speak to me. Then the voice spoke to me and said: “Go, take the scroll that lies open in the hand of the angel who is standing on the sea and on the land.” So I went up …
Through the intercession of holy women, let us pray for the Church in these words: Be mindful of your Church, Lord. Through all the holy women martyrs who conquered bodily death by their courage, — strengthen your Church in the hour of trial. Be mindful of your Church, Lord. Through married …
First Reading – Revelation 1:5-10 I, John, saw a scroll in the right hand of the one who sat on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a mighty angel who proclaimed in a loud voice, “Who is worthy to …
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