Universalis: Vespers

Universalis: Vespers:
"Prayers and Intercessions:

Christ the Lord lives among us and we are his adopted people.Let us praise him and offer him our prayers:
- Lord, listen to us and show your greatness.

Lord, king and ruler of the nations, guide all peoples and all who exercise power
that they may work together for the common good, according to your laws.

You conquered our captivity and took it prisoner:
restore to freedom our brethren who are captive in body or in soul.

May our young grow up irreproachable in your sight
and may they wholeheartedly follow you when you call.

Make children follow your example
and move steadily forward in wisdom and grace.

Take up the dead into your eternal kingdom
where we hope one day to rule at your side"

Fresh Fire

Fresh Fire
David Hamilton and Don Moen | Copyright | 2006 Gratia Music (adm by The Loving Company)/ASCAP and Integrity's Hosanna! Music/ASCAP

Fresh fire let it fall
O God hear our call
Send Your Spirit like a rushing wind
We need fresh fire

We are hungry we are thirsty
Crying out for more of You
Lord we are desperate for Your mercy
Let us burn to know Your Truth
Light a flame in us now
Send Your holy fire down

We have left our hearts unguarded
We confess we've walked away
Lord take us back to where we started
Where we first found love and grace
Light a flame in us now
Send Your holy fire down

More of Your love
More of Your power
Send a revival
We need it now
Stir up a fire
Let it burn brighter
Let the flame burn higher
higher higher

Revive us again

from Fr. Ron

"This weekend, with the Feast of Christ the King, we bring our liturgical
year to an end. The question we all need to ask is has this year brought us
closer in our relationship with Jesus? Is He the king of my life? As you
know, we were created to be in friendship with God. If Jesus is not the
center of our life, then we are not fulfilling the purpose of our life.
Hopefully, we can all say that we have made progress in our spiritual growth. If we have, let us
continue to grow. If not, let us make the effort to do so, starting today. One suggestion is to
take time every day to tell Jesus how you are feeling, what is happening in your life, and where
you need help. Also, thank him for your blessings every day."

Wendy Cukierski

Subject: Fwd: Prayers needed for Wendy Cukierski
>>
Whitman was born at 7:36 a.m. at 8 lb and
>> 20"...everything was fine until 11 when Wendy started to
>> hemorrage...she's on her 2nd unit of blood and they were blowing
>> veins trying to get a line into her, but Walt said it's slowed down
>> now. We need to get her on the prayer lines although I think she's
>> doing better. Please start praying and forward to your prayer
>> partners, warriors, whomever!
http://www.cukierski.net/index.shtml
>

a personal request

If you could all please say a quick prayer for my family today. Our dog (a black lab that we've had for over 13 years) is going to be put down today. The kids seem to be doing ok...me...not so much.

Thank you.

Universalis: Morning Prayer (Lauds)

Universalis: Morning Prayer (Lauds):

"Psalm 23 (24)

The Lord comes to his temple The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness, the world and all who live in it. He himself founded it upon the seas and set it firm over the waters. Who will climb the mountain of the Lord? Who will stand in his holy place? The one who is innocent of wrongdoing and pure of heart, who has not given himself to vanities or sworn falsely. He will receive the blessing of the Lord and be justified by God his saviour. This is the way of those who seek him, seek the face of the God of Jacob.

Gates, raise your heads. Stand up, eternal doors, and let the king of glory enter.

Who is the king of glory? The Lord of might and power. The Lord, strong in battle.

Gates, raise your heads. Stand up, eternal doors, and let the king of glory enter.

Who is the king of glory? The Lord of hosts – he is the king of glory.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Universalis: Office of Readings

Universalis: Office of Readings:

"Concluding Prayer

O Lord our God, grant that we may always find joy in serving you; for if we constantly serve the one from all good things come, it will give us perfect happiness for ever. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen."

Short Stuff

Short Stuff : A Catholic Reflection:
"Like Zacchaeus, we are all short – short on money, brains, opportunities, patience, strength, etc. We can spend our lives on tiptoe, up trees, and climbing ladders, or we can live for Jesus.

PRAYER: Jesus, because You died on a tree, I don't have to climb one. Because you climbed the hill of Calvary, I don't have to climb the ladder of success. I thank You, adore You as God, and totally give my life to You."

Days of Elijah

Rosary Meditations

Living His Life Abundantly, Women of Grace and Canticle Magazine

I just wanted to recommend this beautiful set of two CD's called 'My Soul Magnifies the Lord' by Johnette Benkovick. I'm not affiliated with them in anyway, so get nothing by saying this but I own a set and absolutely love it.

Prayers for the men

Spirit Daily - Daily spiritual news from around the world:

" Men, you have an obligation to join your wives and mothers, your sisters, in defending and filling and reviving the Church. It cannot go on forever without you. It is time for real men to stand up. Do you really want to see the Church destroyed? It is also time to kneel. It is masculine to love God. It is masculine to love others. It is masculine to fight for Jesus while we are on this battlefield, this playing field, in this boxing ring called earth.

Want real power? Want real masculinity? Pray. Go the Mass. Fast. See if you are tough enough for that"

Let's pray for all of the men in our lives today. May the Lord draw their hearts back to Him so that they can fulfill their role in the church and in their families more fully. May St. Joseph intercede on their behalf.

Prayers for Fr. Francis Mary

Fr. John Trigilio comments on Fr. Francis Mary Stone
Prayers for Fr. Francis Mary of EWTN's 'Life on the Rock' and for all priests. May St. Michael come to their defense.

“Lord, please let me see.”

USCCB - (NAB) - November 19, 2007

Gospel
Lk 18:35-43

As Jesus approached Jericho
a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,
and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.

They told him,
“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”
He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”
The people walking in front rebuked him,
telling him to be silent,
but he kept calling out all the more,
“Son of David, have pity on me!”
Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him;
and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
“What do you want me to do for you?”
He replied, “Lord, please let me see.”
Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.”
He immediately received his sight
and followed him, giving glory to God.
When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

Today's Prayer:
Dear Lord, we too want to see...so that we can follow You more fully and give You glory. Amen.

Universalis: Compline (Night Prayer)

Universalis: Compline (Night Prayer)
:

"Let us pray. Today we have celebrated the mystery of the Christ’s resurrection, and so now we humbly ask you, Lord, that we may rest in your peace, far from all harm, and rise rejoicing and giving praise to you. Through Christ our Lord, Amen."

Universalis: Vespers

Universalis: Vespers:
"Prayers and Intercessions
We worship Christ the Lord: he is our Head and we are his body. In triumph we cry:
- Lord, may your kingdom come.

Our Saviour, make your Church more and more a sacrament of human unity:
and an ever more effective road to salvation.

Stand next to the college of Bishops, and our Pope,
and give them the gifts of unity, love, and peace.

May Christians be more closely united with you as their Head;
may the way they live proclaim your kingdom.

In your kindness, give peace to the world:
make peace and security flower everywhere.

Give the deceased a glorious resurrection at the end of time,
and allow us to share their blessedness."

Universalis: Morning Prayer (Lauds)

Universalis: Morning Prayer (Lauds):

"Prayers and Intercessions

Christ the Lord is our day and our sunlight, shining on all men and never setting. Let us praise him, saying:
- O Lord, you are our life and our salvation!

Creator of the stars, we offer you in gratitude the first-fruits of this day,
and we commemorate your resurrection.

May your Spirit guide us today to do what is pleasing to you:
may your Wisdom lead us always.

Let us join together with joy at Mass this Sunday,
at the table of your word and your Body and Blood.

Our souls give you thanks
for your immeasurable kindness."

Perseverance

USCCB - (NAB) - November 18, 2007:
Gospel
Lk 21:5-19

"'Before all this happens, however, they will seize and persecute you, they will hand you over to the synagogues and to prisons, and they will have you led before kings and governors because of my name. It will lead to your giving testimony. Remember, you are not to prepare your defense beforehand, for I myself shall give you a wisdom in speaking that all your adversaries will be powerless to resist or refute. You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name, but not a hair on your head will be destroyed. By your perseverance you will secure your lives.' "

Prayer for Today:

Dear Lord, gives us wisdom and perseverance. Teach us what to say and when, so that by our testimony we can lead our family and friends into the fullness of Truth. Especially as we head into Thanksgiving Day with families gathering all over. May our love for You shine through us!

Universalis: Vespers

Universalis: Vespers:
"Prayers and Intercessions

Let us give glory to the One God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and humbly offer him our prayers:
- Lord, be with your people.

Holy Lord, almighty Father, let justice grow across the Earth
-and may your people live in peace.

Let all nations enter your kingdom:
-bring salvation to all mankind.

May married couples live in peace according to your will,
-living together in mutual love.

Lord, reward all who do good to us
-and bring them to eternal life.

Take pity on those who die through war and hatred:
-in your kindness, give them rest in heaven."

St. Joseph Online Prayer Group

Yahoo E-Mail List.

I just noticed that they posted the address to the yahoo e-mail list on the bulletin. It's a good thing that I decided to keep the group there, even though it didn't have a very good start. So...we'll see what the Lord wants to do with it. Meanwhile, I think I'll post a link from there to here, in case anyone decides to check it out but can't log in.

From Morning Prayer (Lauds)

Universalis: Morning Prayer (Lauds):
"Psalm 8
The greatness of God, the dignity of man

How wonderful is your name over all the earth, O Lord, our Lord! How exalted is your glory above the sky! Out of the mouths of children and infants you have brought praise, to confound your enemies, to destroy your vengeful foes. When I see the heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and stars, which you set in their place – what is man, that you should take thought for him? what is the son of man, that you should look after him? You have made him but one step lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honour; you have set him over the works of your hands. You have put everything beneath his feet, cattle and sheep and the beasts of the field, the birds in the air and the fish in the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the waters. How wonderful is your name above all the earth, O Lord, our Lord!

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."