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Collect
Father, you called St. Peter Chanel to work for your Church and gave him the crown of martyrdom. May our celebration of Christ’s death and resurrection make us faithful witnesses to the new life he brings, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Homily
Acts 16:11-15, St. John 15:26-16:4a - Fr. Altier
Collect
Almighty and ever-living God, give us new strength from the courage of Christ our shepherd, and lead us to join the saints in heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Save Yourselves From this Corrupt Generation - Fr. Altier
Collect
God our Father, by the waters of baptism you give new life to the faithful. May we not succumb to the influence of evil but remain true to your gift of life. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Father, to honor you, St. Stanislaus faced martyrdom with courage. Keep us strong and loyal in our faith until death. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
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Homily
Acts 9:1-20, St. John 6:52-59 - Fr. Altier
Collect
Father, in this holy season we come to know the full depth of your love. You have freed us from the darkness of error and sin. Help us to cling to your truths with fidelity. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Acts 8:26-40, St. John 6:44-51 - Fr. Altier
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Merciful Lord, hear the prayers of your people. May we who have received your gift of faith share for ever in the new life of Christ. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Acts 8:1b-8, St. John 6:35-40 - Fr. Altier
Collect
Father, you open the kingdom of heaven to those born again by water and the Spirit. Increase your gift of love in us. May all who have been freed from sins in baptism receive all that you have promised. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
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Lord, grant us your forgiveness, and set us free from our enslavement to sin. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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Homily
Acts 6:8-15/St. John 6:22-29 - Fr. Altier
Collect
God our Father, may we look forward with hope to our resurrection, for you have made us your sons and daughters, and restored the joy of our youth. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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We Must Recognize Him in the Breaking of the Bread - Fr. Altier
Collect
Father, you called St. Vincent Ferrer to preach the Gospel of the last judgment. Through his prayers may we come with joy to meet your Son in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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