My Family Prayer Book

 2026-08-16 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Opening Prayer The Canticle of Mary. And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him. He has shown might with his arm, dispersed the arrogant of mind and heart. He has thrown down the rulers from their thrones but lifted up the lowly. The hungry he has filled with good things; the rich he has sent away empty. He has helped Israel his servant, remembering his mercy, according to his promise to our fathers, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”   Prayer for healing : Heavenly Father, we surrender our loved one and friends who are in need of healing to your loving care and miraculous healing. May the life-giving powers of your touch flow into every cell of the...

  2022-May-22: Sixth Sunday of Easter   Opening prayer Lord of all, In Jesus you have made us all sisters and brothers in Christ. There is no distinction between Gentile and Jew. There is no separation that can remove any from fellowship in Christ’s community. Blind us to our differences so that in unity we may proclaim your truth to all, for the sake of Jesus Christ in whom there is harmony and peace. Amen. Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 At the heart of the matter is whether Gentiles need to be observant of Mosiac law in order to be included in the Christian Church - the apostles consult with each other and Paul/Barnabas give testimony to the many gifts of the Holy Spirit brought to Gentiles purely by the redemptive sacrifice of Christ on the Cross - proving that salvation through the saving grace of Christ does not require adherence to Mosaic law, opening the door to Jews and Gentiles alike. Psalm 67 The theme of the first part of this psalm is one of blessing. The p...