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Theo Tigno•
7/6/2009 9:49 pm
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Tuesday, July 7th 2009 |
Matthew 9:32-38
A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke. The crowds were amazed and said, "Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel." But the Pharisees said, "He drives out demons by the prince of demons."
Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness. At the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, "The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest."
Dawg's thought:
Today's prayer intention is for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
In this Year of Priests declared by Pope Benedict XVI, let us take this day to thank Our Lord for the priests who have been called to the harvest and for an openness from those whom He is calling.
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(From http://www.uscb.org)
Dear Lord, we pray that the Blessed Mother
wrap her mantle around your priests
and through her intercession
strengthen them for their ministry.
We pray that Mary will guide your priests
to follow her own words,
"Do whatever He tells you."
May your priests have the heart of St. Joseph,
Mary's most chaste spouce.
May the Blessed Mother's own pierced heart
inspire them to embrace
all who suffer at the foot of the cross.
May your priests be holy,
filled with the fire of your love
seeking nothing but your greater glory
and the salvation of souls.
Amen.
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Take care and God Bless.
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