Tag Archives: The Word of God
Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, our lives are in your hands. You work to … Continue reading
Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
“Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” But Jesus did not say a word in answer to her. OPENING PRAYER Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy … Continue reading
Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers. They will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be wailing and grinding … Continue reading
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – A
“No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal him.” OPENING PRAYER Prayer of St Benedict (480-547) Gracious and holy Father, please give … Continue reading
The Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood of Christ
‘Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” OPENING PRAYER Anima Christi Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. … Continue reading
The Solemnity of The Most Holy Trinity
God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. OPENING PRAYER Prayer of Thanks O eternal God! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; the … Continue reading
Sixth Sunday of Easter – A
Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me. And whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.” OPENING PRAYER Mighty God, in whom … Continue reading
The Resurrection of the Lord The Mass of Easter Day – A
OPENING PRAYER Prayer For The Easter Virtues Lord, the resurrection of Your Son has given us new life and renewed hope. Help us to live as new people in pursuit of the Christian ideal. Grant us wisdom to know what … Continue reading
Palm Sunday – A
OPENING PRAYER Prayer for Palm Sunday Almighty and ever-living God, in your tender love for the human race you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon him our nature, and to suffer death upon the cross, giving … Continue reading
The Feast of The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
“He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.” PRAYER OF THE WEEK A Prayer for a Family O dear Jesus, I humbly implore … Continue reading
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time – C
Jesus told his disciples a parable about the necessity for them to pray always without becoming weary. OPENING PRAYER Prayer of St. Michael From The Liturgy of St. James O most glorious Prince, Michael the Archangel, be … Continue reading
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – C
‘there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.’” OPENING PRAYER Prayer for the Conversion of Sinners. Lord Jesus Christ, most merciful Savior of the world, … Continue reading