Mass Readings For February 4, 2022 – Friday
First Reading – Sirach 47:2-11 Like the choice fat of the sacred offerings, so was David in Israel. He made sport of lions as though they were kids, and of bears, like lambs of the flock. As a …
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Prayer Petitions For February 4, 2022 – Friday
Let us pray to Christ, the light of the nations and the joy of every living creature: Give us light, peace and security, Lord. Brilliant Light, Word of the Father, you came to save all men, — lead the catechumens of your Church into your marvelous light. Give us light, …
Prayer Petitions For February 3, 2022 – Thursday
Let us pray to Christ, the light of the nations and the joy of every living creature: Give us light, peace and security, Lord. Brilliant Light, Word of the Father, you came to save all men, — lead the catechumens of your Church into your marvelous light. Give us light, peace …
Prayer Petitions For February 2, 2022 – Wednesday, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Today our Savior was presented in the temple. Let us adore him as we say: Lord, may our eyes see your saving power. Christ Jesus, you are the light that enlightens all nations, — shine upon those who do not know you, that they may come to believe in you, the …
Prayer Petitions For February 1, 2022 – Tuesday
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, …
Mass Readings For February 3, 2022 – Thursday
First Reading – 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 When the time of David’s death drew near, he gave these instructions to his son Solomon: “I am going the way of all flesh. Take courage and be a man. Keep the mandate of the Lord, your God, following his ways and observing …
Mass Readings For February 2, 2022 – Wednesday, Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
First Reading – Malachi 3:1-4 Thus says the Lord GOD: Lo, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me; And suddenly there will come to the temple the LORD whom you seek, And the messenger of the covenant whom you desire. Yes, he is coming, says the …
Mass Readings For February 1, 2022 – Tuesday
First Reading – 2 Samuel 18:9-10, 14B, 24-25A, 30-19:3 Absalom unexpectedly came up against David’s servants. He was mounted on a mule, and, as the mule passed under the branches of a large terebinth, his hair caught fast in the tree. He hung between heaven and earth while the mule …
Mass Readings For January 31, 2022 – Memorial of Saint John Bosco
First Reading – 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13 An informant came to David with the report, “The children of Israel have transferred their loyalty to Absalom.” At this, David said to all his servants who were with him in Jerusalem: “Up! Let us take flight, or none of us will escape …
Prayer Petitions For January 30, 2022 – Sunday, Fourth Week in Ordinary Time
Rejoicing in the Lord, from whom all good things come, let us pray: Lord, hear our prayer. Father and Lord of all, you sent your Son into the world, that your name might be glorified in every place, — strengthen the witness of your Church among the nations. Lord, hear …