The Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11 | Psalm 46(47):2-3,6-9 | Ephesians 1:17-23 | Matthew 28:16-20
And know that I am with you always; yes, to the end of time. (Matthew 28:20)
This simple line just inspired a new personal litany…
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Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
God the Father of Heaven.
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world.
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit.
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God.
Have mercy on us.
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When we are washed clean of sin…
Be with us, Lord.
On each day at school…
Be with us, Lord.
When we receive your Precious Body and Blood…
Be with us, Lord.
When we are sealed in our faith…
Be with us, Lord.
When we fall in love…
Be with us, Lord.
When we fall into despair…
Be with us, Lord.
When we promise to be true to each other…
Be with us, Lord.
When we raise our sons and daughters to follow Your Holy Way…
Be with us, Lord.
When we commit ourselves to become Your shepherds to others…
Be with us, Lord.
When we reconcile our sinful selves with Your heavenly grace…
Be with us, Lord.
When we are in need of Your healing touch…
Be with us, Lord.
In the last hours of our earthly existence…
Be with us, Lord.
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Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world.
Have mercy on us, O Lord.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
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Lord Jesus Christ, You are our help and our shield. Be with us in our need, guide us in your Holy Way, and never let us forget Your boundless love for us, now and forever. Amen.