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Dear brethren, this psalm invites us to lift up our eyes and hearts to cry out to God in times of distress and humiliation. Just as the psalmist lifted their eyes to God in desperation, we too seek His mercy and grace in the face of ridicule and contempt. May the words of Psalm 123 guide our prayer, as we seek refuge in God’s love and care. Let us pray
“I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven.”
“I lift up my eyes to you, to you who sit enthroned in heaven. From the depths of my soul, I seek your guidance and grace. As I begin this new day, I surrender my worries and fears to your loving care.
Lord, you are my rock, my refuge, and my savior. Your power and wisdom are beyond measure, and your love is boundless. I trust in your goodness and your plan for my life.
As I look to you, I ask for your strength and courage to face the challenges ahead. May your grace and peace be my constant companions, and may your spirit guide me on my journey.
Please help me to keep my eyes fixed on you, even amid turmoil. Remind me that you are always with me and that your love never fails.
I lift up my eyes to you, dear Lord, and I pray that your blessings and favor will be upon me and those I love. May our lives be a reflection of your glory and grace.
“As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he shows us his mercy.”
“Dear Heavenly Father,
As the eyes of slaves look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a female slave look to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till you show us your mercy.
We come before you with humble hearts, acknowledging our dependence on your grace and your love. Just as a slave looks to their master for provision and protection, we look to you for guidance, comfort, and strength.
We long to experience your mercy and your presence in our lives. We yearn for your divine guidance and your loving care. Show us your mercy, Lord, and grant us your peace.
Just as a slave finds freedom in their master’s kindness, we find freedom in your love and your redemption. You are our Master, our Savior, and our Lord.
We wait for you, Lord, with expectation and hope. May your mercy and your grace be our portion, and may your love be our constant companion.
“Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt. Lord, God of compassion and grace,”
Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us, for we have endured no end of contempt. We come before you with heavy hearts, weighed down by the burdens of life. We have faced scorn and ridicule, rejection and pain.
But in the midst of our suffering, we cry out to you, our Rock and our Redeemer. You are our only hope, our only refuge. Have mercy on us, Lord, and hear our plea.
We confess our sins and our shortcomings, and we ask for your forgiveness. We acknowledge our limitations and our weaknesses, and we ask for your strength and your guidance.
Lord, have mercy on us, and grant us your peace. Comfort us in our affliction, and give us the grace to endure. Help us to forgive those who have wronged us, and to love those who have hurt us.
May your mercy and your love be our portion, now and forevermore. Amen.”
4 We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud.
“Lord, Almighty God,
We come before you, broken and weary, bearing the scars of ridicule and contempt. We have endured no end of ridicule from the arrogant, of contempt from the proud. The mocking voices of those who scorn us have left us feeling shattered and alone.
But in the midst of this pain, we lift our eyes to you, our Savior and our Shield. You are our hiding place, our refuge from the storms of life. We ask that you shelter us under your wings, and hide us from the cruel words and actions of those who seek to destroy us.
Forgive us for the times we have tried to bear this burden on our own, and for the moments we have doubted your love and care. Strengthen us, Lord, to stand firm in the face of ridicule and contempt, and to respond with grace and humility.
May your love and your grace be our armor, our shield, and our sword. May we rise above the petty taunts of the arrogant, and may we emerge stronger, wiser, and more compassionate because of our trials.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.”
Dear friends in the lord, as we conclude our prayer, believe and trust that what you have asked from the lord has been granted you, in Jesus’ name!
As I pray, I remember that salvation is not a solo journey but a communal celebration. So, let’s commit ourselves to sharing this morning’s prayer from the Psalms with those around us – family, friends, and neighbors. Together, let us embark on this spiritual adventure, supporting and encouraging one another as we walk towards Christlikeness. May our collective pursuit of God’s heart foster a sense of community, accountability, and joy, so that we may collectively experience the transformative power of His love and grace. Amen.
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Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, to this moment of prayer and reflection. As we navigate the ups and downs of life, we are reminded of the importance of anchoring our hearts in God’s Word and seeking His guidance and protection. Psalm 125 offers us a beautiful glimpse into the nature of our loving God, who surrounds us with His presence, keeps us from harm, and reigns supreme over all. As we pray through this psalm, may we be reminded of His faithfulness, His righteousness, and His peace. Let us come before His throne with confidence and humility, trusting in His goodness and love. Join me in praying these powerful prayers from Psalm 125, and may God bless and guide us as we seek Him.” Let us Pray
Dear Lord, I trust in you and your steadfast love. Please help me to be like Mount Zion, unshaken and enduring forever. Keep me firm in my faith, and may my heart be anchored in your promises. When the storms of life rage around me, be my rock, my refuge, and my strength. May my trust in you be unwavering, and may I stand firm on the solid ground of your Word. Please help me to rest in your sovereignty and to lean on your wisdom. May my life be a testament to your faithfulness and love.
Lord, surround me with your presence, just as the mountains surround Jerusalem. Be my refuge and protection, now and forevermore. Keep me safe from harm and fill me with your peace. Enfold me in your loving arms, and shelter me from the storms of life. May your presence be my comfort, my guide, and my strength. Help me to feel your loving embrace and to know your peace that surpasses all understanding. May your love be my shield, my defense, and my hope.
Lord, I pray that the wicked will not prevail over the righteous. Keep me from temptation and evil, and help me to always choose your way. May your justice and righteousness reign supreme in my life and in the world. Help me to stand for truth and to be a beacon of hope in the darkness. May your righteousness be my banner, my shield, and my sword. Give me wisdom and courage to stand against evil and to proclaim your goodness and love.
Lord, do good to me and to all who are upright in heart. Show us your favor and grace, and help us to walk in your ways. May our hearts be pure and our motives be true. Help us to seek your face and to follow your lead. May your goodness and love be our portion, our inheritance, and our joy. Give us the wisdom to discern your will and the courage to obey your commands. May our lives be a reflection of your goodness and a testimony to your grace.
Lord, banish from me all crooked ways and evil thoughts. Keep me on the path of righteousness, and may your peace be upon me and upon Israel. May your peace reign supreme in our hearts and in our land. Help me to turn away from sin and to turn towards your love and grace. May your peace be my comfort, my guide, and my strength. Give me the wisdom to discern your will and the courage to obey your commands. May your peace be the foundation of my life, the hope of my heart, and the joy of my soul.
Dear friends in the lord, as we conclude our morning prayer, believe and trust that what you have asked from the lord has been granted you in Jesus’ name!
As I pray, I remember that salvation is not a solo journey but a communal celebration. So, let’s commit ourselves to sharing this morning’s prayer from the Psalms with those around us – family, friends, and neighbors. Together, let us embark on this spiritual adventure, supporting and encouraging one another as we walk towards Christlikeness. May our collective pursuit of God’s heart foster a sense of community, accountability, and joy, so that we may collectively experience the transformative power of His love and grace. Amen.
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Psalm 125 Prayer For Unshakable Trust In God And Protection
And a scribe came up and said to him, “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.”
Matthew 13:43. July 30, 2024. Lord, may your words come to pass in the lives of all who put their trust in you.
My promising Messiah, today You assure all who believe, hope, and trust in You as You say, ” Then the righteous will shine like sun in the kingdom of their father.” O Lord, I commit the souls of all my beloved ones, especially Emmanuela, who before their death believed, hoped and trusted you, may they shine like the sun in the Kingdom of your Father. May this promise for us be the driving force of my hope in life. My Divine Lord, I trust in you. Amen
John 11:19-22. July 29, 2024. You are so loving and Kind to all who love you, Lord.
My dearest Jesus, on the Memorial of Martha, Mary and Lazarus, I praise and thank you for your love and care toward those who love you even when they are not perfect. Martha generously offered You hospitality, Mary listened attentively to your words and Lazarus responded promptly to your command when you humiliated death. You are the Lord of Life, the Resurrection and the Life, I believe, O Jesus, and You will always come to the aid of your friends even on the last day. May you come to the assistance of all your friends; both living and dead, who had served or are serving you, loved or are loving you, and who called and are still calling on you every day. May all your friends who have died have a peaceful rest in Your glory. Grant me a generous heart like Martha’s, a loving heart like Mary’s, an obedient heart like Lazarus’, and make me your friend too. My Jesus I trust in you. Amen
John 6:11-12. July 28, 2024. I depend on You, my Lord and my God.
My dependable reliable God, you are worthy of all praise and worship. O Divine Provider, you are a wonderful God, a great provider. You feed your people in their thousands with barely five loaves and two fish. You provide for my soul, you are all I have, you are all I need, and you are whom I lean on because You have answers to all my doubts. You are wonderful and powerful, I will praise and worship You always. I’ll be still and know that You are God and You can do everything; You make impossibilities possible. You know what your people need and you provide for them to overflowing. Thank you, Lord. Jesus My Divine Providence, I trust in you. Amen.
Matthew 13:24-29 July 27, 2024. Guard my heart O Lord, that only the good seeds of your word may grow.
My Lord and my God, the Giver of my life, my Creator. You created me in your image and made me fertile soil for the seeds of your word to grow. Help guard my heart O Lord, that only the good seeds of your word may grow and not the denial of the evil one. Protect my soul, O Lord from the falsehood and deceptions of the evil one. Asking me to allow the weed and the denial to grow together till harvest, Lord, you teach me that judgment and vengeance are of You and You will do that on the day of harvest when the denial shall be separated from the wheat. My Lord Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 13:22-23. July 26. May your words fill my soul and transform me, O Lord
My most pure Jesus, you desire that the soul of all men be fertile soil where your words can grow and bear good fruits. By your grace, O Lord, may my soul be ready always for the seeds of your word to grow and bear fruits. Fill me with insights into the many truths of your kingdom revealed in your words. May your words fill my soul and transform me now and forever. Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 13:1-3. I am a seed planted in your vineyard, Lord, let me grow only how you want.
Jesus my Sower, you sow good seeds always but they grow in various ways and bear fruits in different capacities. I am a seed sown in your vineyard, Lord, let me grow and bear fruits only how you want. You and you alone have a deeper meaning of what we hear, see, and do in this world. May the seeds of your word take root in my soul and lead me to bear good fruits and understand the Mysteries of your kingdom. My Jesus, I trust in you, Amen
John 20:11-12. July, 22, 2024. Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for me.
O Mary Magdelene, a woman of true love for others and especially for your Master, our Master, Christ Jesus. How I cherish your ability to love. You lived to love Jesus truly in life and death. You wept and longed to see His dead body. You are a woman of true faith and love. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful great example of love for others and especially for Christ Jesus. Help my heart to be on to yours, O Mary, filled with unwavering deep love for our friend and Master Jesus Christ. Saint Mary Magdalene, pray for me. Amen
Matthew 12:14-16. July 20, 2024. Who can change you, O Lord? Your ways are not my ways.
Because of man’s expectations, O Lord, you were rejected by many but who can change you, Lord? Your ways are not our ways, your thoughts, not man’s, and your mission to save mankind as a suffering Messiah. O Lord, may my expectations of you never be as I want but according to your will. May your will be done now and forever and may your mission for the world and my life be accomplished according to your will and promises. My suffering Messiah, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 11:29-30 July 18, 2024 You created me for your service and good, Lord.
My Lord and my God, out of your image and goodness you created me for good, to resemble you and to serve you all my life. Today you say taking up your yoke and learning from you is my way to find rest and happiness for you are meek and humble, your yoke easy, and your burden light. Lord, fill me with humility and gentleness that I may be able to do the good I was meant for. Dear Lord, With you and in you let me live, move, and have my being. May I live to praise and worship You singing psalms and songs all the days of my life for that is my mission and my yoke. Alleluia Amen.
Matthew 11, 25. July 17, 2024. May I grow in childlike faith, O Lord
My loving Jesus, you lift your hands today thanking your Father our Father for revealing many things to those with a child’s faith. Help my feeble faith, O Lord to be childlike; filled with simple understanding, reasoning, and trust in your mighty handiworks. Make me humble enough to see with awe and cherish the mighty works of God that you may praise Him more. My loving Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 11:21-22. July 16, 2024. Lord, let me know you are my Lord and my All.
Wonderful Jesus, I praise and glorify you for the wonders of your presence in our midst nowadays. I see your Mighty hand at work every moment of my life. You are great and worthy of my praise and worship. Help me to be stronger in faith, Lord, and to know always that you are my Lord and my All. Give strength to all my family and friends that together we may keep our faith in you always. My wonderful Savior, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 10, 37-38. July 15. 2024. Lord, help me stand for the truth always and follow the right life’s path.
My God of all truth and life, You are the only way, the truth and the life. Loving you with my whole being more than Father, Mother, and siblings is what you ask of me today. Give me the grace to love my family as I love you and help my siblings to understand always that you are their Lord and their God. That together as children of God we may live to praise and worship You. O Lord, help me stand for the truth always and follow the right life’s path. My dearest Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Mark 6:7-9 July 14, 2023. Your grace is enough for me, O Lord.
My Lord and my God, Jesus, I praise and thank you for your grace surpasses everything. Your word today tells me You sent the twelve two by two and empty-handed to go and accomplish your mission. Without hesitation, they went and came back full of success because your grace was enough for them. I can’t thank you enough, Lord, for being so generous to me these last days enabling me to join my community to praise and worship you in the Nkwen culture. Thank you, Lord, for all who are making my trip and the occasion a successful one. It is all by your wonderful grace. My Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 10:14-15. July 11, 2024. Thank you, Lord, for your truthfulness to me
Lord, day and night you tell me the truth out of your loving care for me. You caution me with your hard but loving words. Your desire is for me to soften my heart and receive you in others always with love. Without mincing words, you tell me the consequences of my mal behaviors and weaknesses. Thank you for chastising me with your truthfulness, Lord. Help me to see how much you love me when you tell me the truth. My loving Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Mathew 9:35-36 July, 9, 2024. You come to me in my distress, O Lord.
My compassionate Jesus, you desire to see me free. You come to me, O Lord, in my distress; when I feel abandoned, confused, uncertain, and lost, you are there ready to console, heal, and bless me. You come to be my Shepherd, O Lord, and to make me a member of your family. Blessed be your Holy Name and thank you for your zeal to make me your own; a sheep with a Shepherd. My loving Jesus, I love, I hope, and I trust in You. Amen
Matthew 9:20-21 July 8, 2024. Lord, fill my heart with faith for you see the heart.
My all-knowing Jesus, you know me through and through. You know when I’m sleeping and when I’m awakened when I call you quietly and touch you hiddenly, and when I do not. Yes, Lord, you know all about me. Please, Lord, fill me with the gift of deep faith to help me know when and how to unite myself more with you for it is from you that all power comes. You speak to me every day, help me to hear your voice and respond. My gentle Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 9:16-17. June 2024. You desire my complete renewal, dear Lord
My Lord of the new law, you desire my complete renewal into your new life of grace. Help me to be open to the life of grace you offer me today and always. May I become new wine in a new wine skin sweetening all that is around me. Help me grow in peace of mind, love, joy, happiness, kindness, and holiness. My dearest Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 9:1-2. July 4, 2024. Lord, forgive my brokenness and grant me salvation.
My loving Jesus, you desire to save all Mankind by your forgiveness and saving power. I am a weak person in many ways, o Lord, forgive my brokenness and grant me your salvation for you and you alone are the Lord of my life. May reconciliation be my daily priority in prayer. Help me to be more conscious of sin against you and those around me. My Jesus I trust in you. Amen.
John 20:27-29. July 2, 2024. I believe and trust you are with me always, dear Lord
My Lord and my God, Jesus, you promise blessing to all who believe without seeing you. Dear Lord, I believe and trust that you are with me and in the world always till the end of age. You are the Lord over my entire being and you are ever present. Help me, dear Lord, never to doubt your presence in the world and my life. My sweet Jesus, I trust in you. Amen
Matthew 8:19-20 July 1, 2024. Lead me wherever you want to, O Lord
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God, the Son of God and the Savior of the world. You came to save me and to bring me back to you and your heavenly Father who is my Father too. Help me dear Lord to understand well why I follow you. You walked the earth in poverty with no particular home of your own. You invite me to union with you through faith and love, not for benefits. You are worthy of all praise and worship just because of who you are to me, O Lord. Help me understand that saying yes to you is not saying yes to riches but yes to your cross. My loving Jesus, lead me wherever you want to, I trust in you. Amen
Beloved in the Lord, how wonderful is it to start this day with a sincere prayer coming from our heart of hearts?
This prayer is made up of Psalms and short prayers suitable for the mornings. It is a prayer that will uplift your spirit and give you the strength to run your day successfully.
Lord, every morning I come to you, seeking your guidance, wisdom, and grace. Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answer. I lay my requests before you, trusting in your faithfulness and love.
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice, and I know that you are attentive to my cries. I wait in expectation, knowing that you are a God who delights in blessing your children.
Thank you, Lord, for surrounding me with your favor as with a shield. You are my protector, my defender, and my rock. I am confident that your righteousness and blessing are upon me, and that your love and grace are my constant companions.
As I start this new day, I ask that you guide me, protect me, and empower me to live for your glory. May my life be a testimony to your goodness, and may my heart be filled with praise and thanksgiving for your unwavering love.
Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Lord, I ask that my words and thoughts be pleasing to you, my Creator and Savior. May my speech be seasoned with grace, truth, and love, and may my heart’s meditations be pure, humble, and faithful.
Help me to speak words that build up, encourage, and bless others, and to think thoughts that honor you and reflect your character. May my conversations be filled with wisdom, kindness, and compassion.
As I seek to glorify you with my words and thoughts, I ask that you guard my heart and mind, keeping them focused on you and your truth. May my words and meditations be a sweet fragrance to you, my rock and redeemer.
Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day long, I put my hope in you.
Lord, I acknowledge that your truth is the only truth that sets me free. Guide me on the path of righteousness, and help me to seek your wisdom in all aspects of my life.
As I put my hope in you, I trust that you will deliver me from the snares of darkness and guide me into the light of your love. You are my rock, my refuge, and my savior.
All day long, I will meditate on your word, seeking your guidance and wisdom. May your truth be my shield and my defense, and may your love be my comfort and my strength.
Thank you, Lord, for being a God who saves me, who guides me, and who loves me unconditionally.
We stand in awe of your wonders, oh Lord. From the rising of the sun to its setting, your glory is proclaimed. The whole earth is filled with the majesty of your creation, and our hearts are filled with wonder.
As morning dawns, we praise you for the new life and hope that each day brings. Where evening fades, we thank you for the blessings and mercies that have sustained us.
You call forth songs of joy from our lips, and our souls sing with gratitude. Your wonders are a symphony of grace, a chorus of love, and a melody of peace.
May our lives be a harmony of praise to you, oh God. May our words and actions be a reflection of your glory, and may our hearts always be filled with awe and wonder at your majesty.
We pray for those who have lost their song, those who are struggling to find joy, and those who are searching for hope. Call forth a new song from their hearts, oh Lord, and fill them with your joy and peace.
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
Lord, as we begin each new day, we ask that you pour out your abundant love upon us. Quench our thirst for connection with you, and fill us to overflowing with your grace and mercy.
May your unfailing love be our portion, our comfort, and our strength. Help us to bask in the warmth of your presence, that we may radiate joy and gladness to all those around us.
As we experience your lovingkindness, may our hearts sing with joy, our spirits soar with hope, and our lives be filled with purpose and meaning.
Thank you, Lord, for your faithful love that never ends. May we drink deeply from the well of your love, and may it satisfy our deepest longings all our days.
We lift up our friends, loved ones, neighbors, family and the world to your mighty protection and loving care. We ask that you surround them with your shield of faith, your helmet of salvation, and your sword of truth.
Deliver them from the darkness of this world, from the snares of the enemy, and from the grip of sin. Bring them into your wonderful light, where there is fullness of joy, peace, and love.
Lord, we pray that you would be their refuge and strength, their rock and redeemer. Keep them safe from harm and evil, and guide them on the path of righteousness.
May your grace and mercy abound in their lives, and may your love be their constant companion. We pray that they would know you deeply and intimately and that your presence would be their comfort and hope.
We commit them to your care, trusting in your goodness and faithfulness. May your will be done in their lives, and may they be a light in the darkness, shining your love and grace to all around them.
Dear friends in the lord, as we conclude our morning prayer, believe and trust that what you have asked from the lord has been granted you in Jesus’ name!
As I pray, I remember that salvation is not a solo journey but a communal celebration. So, let’s commit ourselves to sharing this morning’s prayer from the Psalms with those around us – family, friends, and neighbors. Together, let us embark on this spiritual adventure, supporting and encouraging one another as we walk towards Christlikeness. May our collective pursuit of God’s heart foster a sense of community, accountability, and joy, so that we may collectively experience the transformative power of His love and grace. Amen.
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R. (1b) Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. or: R. Alleluia.
23 They who sailed the sea in ships, trading on the deep waters, 24 These saw the works of the LORD and his wonders in the abyss. R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. or: R. Alleluia.
25 His command raised up a storm wind which tossed its waves on high. 26 They mounted up to heaven; they sank to the depths; their hearts melted away in their plight. R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. or: R. Alleluia.
28 They cried to the LORD in their distress; from their straits he rescued them, 29 He hushed the storm to a gentle breeze, and the billows of the sea were stilled. R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. or: R. Alleluia.
30 They rejoiced that they were calmed, and he brought them to their desired haven. 31 Let them give thanks to the LORD for his kindness and his wondrous deeds to the children of men. R. Give thanks to the Lord, his love is everlasting. or: R. Alleluia.
35 On that day, as evening drew on, Jesus said to his disciples: “Let us cross to the other side.” Â njwe wwa, ma fǝ̀’ǝ̀ nkwîfò kǝ kù’ù la, Yesù swiŋǝ a mbwo ǹgaŋǝ-kù jwi ngǝ. “A binǝ̀ tuŋǝ nghǝ ndzenǝ̀ nkyǐ.”
36 Leaving the crowd, they took Jesus with them in the boat just as he was. And other boats were with him. Bwo mɛ’ɛtǝ̀ bǝ̀, nlo Yesù a mǝmǝ̀ abaŋǝ-nkyì tsuŋǝ ma â dzwi. Dzwa tsǝ ǝ̀bàŋǝ-nkyì kǝ nzoŋǝ nǝ̀ bwo.
37 A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat so that it was already filling up. Fǝ̀rǝ̀ ǹtentǝ̀ yìi ǹkyî ti’i nsǝ̌kǝ̀ nkǔ mǝmǝ àbaŋǝ-nkyǐ zha titì ǝ ti’ì mǝ lǔnǝ̀ nǝ̀ nkyǐ.
38 Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion. They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” Yesù a noŋǝ mǝmǝ àbaŋǝ-nkyì nǝ azuŋǝ mbǒnǝ̀ nlye. Bwo zǝ̀ŋǝ̀ yi nswiŋǝ a mbwo zhǝ ngǝ, “Ndǝ̀, “Binǝ̀ ti’i mǝkwokǝnǝ̀ ò kàkǝ̌ nkwe?
39 He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm. A bǝ̀ŋnǝ̀ nsa’a fɛrǝ wwa, nswiŋǝ a mbwo nkyì ngǝ, “Kentǝ! Bonǝ nunǝ! Fɛ̀rǝ̀ wwa kentǝ ǝdi’ì bonǝ̀.
40 Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?” A ti’ì mbiŋsǝ wwa ngǝ, “Bùu bo a kǝ̀? Bù bikakǝ nǝ mǝ̀biŋnǝ̀ dzwi?
41 They were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this whom even wind and sea obey?” Ànyù zu chya wwa bwo ti’i nswiŋǝ atǝtǝ̌ bwo ngǝ, “Li mbunkǝ ŋu ma fɛ̀rǝ̀ bwo bǝ̀ nkyǐ zu’unǝ yi li lǝ?
Lullabies are soothing songs or melodies that help children relax, fall asleep, or feel comforted. They are often gentle, slow, and calming, with simple lyrics and a repetitive structure. Lullabies have been passed down through generations and are a universal way to bond with babies and young children.
Some common characteristics of lullabies include:
– Soft gentle melody
– Slow tempo
– Simple, repetitive lyrics
– Soothing rhythm
– Calming tone
– Often feature nature imagery or gentle themes
Lullabies serve many purposes, such as:
– Helping children fall asleep or relax
– Providing comfort and reassurance
– Creating a sense of security and bonding
– Encouraging language development
– Introducing musical elements
Examples of famous lullabies include “Rock-a-Bye Baby,” “Hush Little Baby,” “Brahm’s Lullaby,” and “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
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Responsorial Psalm For Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B – Psalms 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16
R. (cf. 2a) Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
2 It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praise to your name, Most High, 3 To proclaim your kindness at dawn and your faithfulness throughout the night. R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
13 The just one shall flourish like the palm tree, like a cedar of Lebanon shall he grow. 14 They that are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
15 They shall bear fruit even in old age; vigorous and sturdy shall they be, 16 Declaring how just is the LORD, my rock, in whom there is no wrong. R. Lord, it is good to give thanks to you.
Alleluia For Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
R. Alleluia, alleluia. The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will live forever. R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel For Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B– Mark 4:26-34
26 Jesus said to the crowds: “This is how it is with the kingdom of God; it is as if a man were to scatter seed on the land
27 and would sleep and rise night and day and through it all the seed would sprout and grow, he knows not how.
28 Of its own accord the land yields fruit, first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear.
29 And when the grain is ripe, he wields the sickle at once, for the harvest has come.”
30 He said, “To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it?
31 It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth.
32 But once it is sown, it springs up and becomes the largest of plants and puts forth large branches, so that the birds of the sky can dwell in its shade.”
33 With many such parables he spoke the word to them as they were able to understand it.
34 Without parables he did not speak to them, but to his own disciples he explained everything in private.
3 If you, O LORD, mark iniquities, LORD, who can stand? 4 But with you is forgiveness, that you may be revered. R. With the Lord there is mercy, and fullness of redemption.
R. Alleluia, alleluia. 31B Now the ruler of the world will be driven out, says the Lord; 32 and when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself. R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel For Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B – Mark 3:20-35
20 Jesus came home with his disciples. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat. 21 When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him, for they said, “He is out of his mind.” 22 The scribes who had come from Jerusalem said, “He is possessed by Beelzebul,” and “By the prince of demons he drives out demons.” 23 Summoning them, he began to speak to them in parables, “How can Satan drive out Satan? 24 If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.
25 And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand. 26 And if Satan has risen up against himself and is divided, he cannot stand; that is the end of him. 27 But no one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property unless he first ties up the strong man. Then he can plunder the house. 28 Amen, I say to you, all sins and all blasphemies that people utter will be forgiven them. 29 But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an everlasting sin.” 30 For they had said, “He has an unclean spirit.” 31 His mother and his brothers arrived. Standing outside they sent word to him and called him. 32 A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.” 33 But he said to them in reply, “Who are my mother and my brothers?”
34 And looking around at those seated in the circle he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 35 For whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B
R. (12) Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. or: R. Alleluia.
12 Glorify the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise your God, O Zion. 13 For he has strengthened the bars of your gates; he has blessed your children within you. R. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. or: R. Alleluia.
14 He has granted peace in your borders; with the best of wheat he fills you. 15 He sends forth his command to the earth; swiftly runs his word! R. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. or: R. Alleluia.
19 He has proclaimed his word to Jacob, his statutes and his ordinances to Israel. 20 He has not done thus for any other nation; his ordinances he has not made known to them. Alleluia. R. Praise the Lord, Jerusalem. or: R. Alleluia.
R. Alleluia, alleluia. 51 I am the living bread that came down from heaven, says the Lord; whoever eats this bread will live forever. R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel Feast of Corpus Christi Year A
51 Jesus said to the Jewish crowds: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread, he will live for ever. The bread that I will give him is my flesh, which I give so that the world may live.”
52 This started an angry argument among them. “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?” they asked.
53 Jesus said to them, “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you.
54 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.
55 For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.
56 Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.
57 The living Father sent me, and because of Him, I live also. In the same way, whoever eats me will live because of me.
58 This, then, is the bread that came down from heaven; it is not like the bread that your ancestors ate. They later died, but those who eat this bread will live for ever.”
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