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Today, we hear from the first letter of Peter. In great wisdom, this reading asserts that our salvation was paid for us not by things of the world such as gold or silver, but rather by the blood of Christ.  We have our new life in Christ not in the perishable things of this world, but in things that are eternal and divine. While we see things in this world that are beaut...

Lord Jesus - you are our Lord and our Savior. 

Christ Jesus - you hear the cry of the poor. 

Lord Jesus - you are seated at the right hand of the Father. 

Priest: With humble hearts, we present our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. That we in the Church embody God’s love in the world as we reach out to those in need. 

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Heavenly Father, As we come before you on Pentecost, we ask for your healing touch to be upon us.

You are a God of healing and restoration. We trust in your power to bring healing to our bodies, minds, and spirits.

We pray for those who are suffering from illness, pain, or disease. We ask that you would bring healing to their bodies and relief from their suffering...

Today, we celebrate the feast day of a saint from South America who perhaps is not very well known here in the United States.   Mariana de Jesus de Paredes was born at Quito, Ecuador of noble Spanish parents. She was orphaned as a child. She then was raised by her older sister and her sister’s husband. Mariana was drawn to the Catholic faith as a child.  Later, unde...

Lord Jesus - you are the beloved son of the Father. 

Christ Jesus - you proclaim the justice of God’s kingdom. 

Lord Jesus - you are our savior and redeemer. 

Priest: With joyful and humble hearts, we bring our prayers to our heavenly Father: 

1. That our Church leaders help us to give witness to the Gospel message in the world.&nbs...