All praise and honor to Christ! He lives for ever to intercede for us, and he is able to save those who approach the Father in his name. Sustained by our faith, let us call upon him: Remember your people, Lord. As the day draws to a close, Sun of …
First Reading – Leviticus 13:1-2, 44-46 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “If someone has on his skin a scab or pustule or blotch which appears to be the sore of leprosy, he shall be brought to Aaron, the priest, or to one of the priests among his descendants. …
First Reading – Genesis 3:9-24 The LORD God called to Adam and asked him, “Where are you?” He answered, “I heard you in the garden; but I was afraid, because I was naked, so I hid myself.” Then he asked, “Who told you that you were naked? You have eaten, …
God aids and protects the people he has chosen for his inheritance. Let us give thanks to him and proclaim his goodness: Lord, we trust in you. We pray for our Pope, and for all our bishops, — protect them and in your goodness make them holy. Lord, we trust …
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 …
First Reading – Genesis 3:1-8 Now the serpent was the most cunning of all the animals that the LORD God had made. The serpent asked the woman, “Did God really tell you not to eat from any of the trees in the garden?” The woman answered the serpent: “We may …
Our hope is in God, who gives us help. Let us call upon him, and say: Look kindly on your children, Lord. Lord, our God, you made an eternal covenant with your people, — keep us ever mindful of your mighty deeds. Look kindly on your children, Lord. Let your …
First Reading – Genesis 2:18-25 The LORD God said: “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a suitable partner for him.” So the LORD God formed out of the ground various wild animals and various birds of the air, and he brought them to …
First Reading – Genesis 2:4B-9, 15-17 At the time when the LORD God made the earth and the heavens while as yet there was no field shrub on earth and no grass of the field had sprouted, for the LORD God had sent no rain upon the earth and there …
Christ extolled those who practiced virginity for the sake of the kingdom. Let us praise him joyfully and pray to him: Jesus, example of virgins, hear us. Christ, you presented the Church to yourself as a chaste virgin to her spouse, — keep her holy and inviolate. Jesus, example of …
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