First Reading – Exodus 20:1-17 In those days: God delivered all these commandments: “I, the LORD, am your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, that place of slavery. You shall not have other gods besides me. You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape …
Let us pray to Christ, the source of hope for all who know his name: Lord, have mercy. Christ, our frail humanity is prone to fall, — strengthen us through your help. Lord, have mercy. Left to itself, our nature is inclined to sin, — let your love always restore it to …
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 – Song of Songs 3:1-4B The Bride says: On my bed at night I sought him whom my heart loves– I sought him but I did not find him. I will rise then and go about the city; in the streets and crossings I will seek Him whom …
With joyful hearts, let us praise the Eternal Father whose mercy toward his people is exalted to the heavens: Let all who hope in you rejoice, Lord. Remember, Lord, that you sent your Son into the world to be its savior, not its judge, — let his glorious death bring us …
First Reading – Exodus 16:1-5, 9-15 The children of Israel set out from Elim, and came into the desert of Sin, which is between Elim and Sinai, on the fifteenth day of the second month after their departure from the land of Egypt. Here in the desert the whole assembly …
First Reading – Exodus 14:21-15:1 Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the LORD swept the sea with a strong east wind throughout the night and so turned it into dry land. When the water was thus divided, the children of Israel marched into the midst of the …
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 – Exodus 14:5-18 When it was reported to the king of Egypt that the people had fled, Pharaoh and his servants changed their minds about them. They exclaimed, “What have we done! Why, we have released Israel from our service!” So Pharaoh made his chariots ready and mustered …
Jesus does not abandon those who hope in him; therefore, let us humbly ask him: Our Lord and our God, hear us. Christ our light, brighten your Church with your splendor, — so that it may be for the nations the great sacrament of your love. Our Lord and our God, …
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