1   Lord, you have been our dwelling place           in all generations. 2   Before the mountains were brought forth,           or ever you had formed the earth and the world,           from everlasting to everlasting you are God. 3   You turn us back to dust,           and say, “Turn back, you mortals.” 4   For a thousand years in your sight           are like yesterday when it is past,           or like a watch…

14“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16The one who had received the five talents went off at once and…

Grant O merciful God, that I may ardently desire, carefully examine, truly know and perfectly fulfil those things that are pleasing to You and to the praise and glory of Your holy name. Direct my life, O my God, and grant that I might know what you would have me to do and for me to…

Eternal rest grant unto him/her (them), O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him/her (them). May he/she (they) rest in peace. Amen. May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,for he has visited and redeemed his people;and has raised up a mighty salvation for us,in the house of his servant David;as he spoke by the mouth of his holy Prophets,which have been since the world began;that we should be saved from our enemies,and from the hands of all…

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteous sake, they shall be satisfied.Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.Blessed are the clean…

Grant, we beseech You, almighty God, that we believe Your only-begotten Son, our Redeemer, ascended into heaven. May we ourselves dwell in spirit amid heavenly things. Amen.

O my God, I love You above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because You are all good and worthy of my love. I love my neighbour as myself for the love of You. I forgive all who have injured me and I ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

O my God, relying on your infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Your grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen.

Dear Lord, it’s such a hectic day,with little time to stop and pray.For life’s been anything but calm,since You called me to be a mom.Running errands, matching socks,building dreams with matching blocks.Cooking, cleaning and finding shoesand other stuff that children lose.Fitting lids on bottled bugs,wiping tears and giving hugs.A stack of last week’s mail to…