The Catechism of the Catholic Church proclaims that "from infancy to death human life is surrounded by their [angels'] watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an angel as protector and shepherd leading him to life. Already here on earth the Christian life shares by faith in the blessed company of angels and men united in God" (CCC, n. 336). Our dear guardian angels are a special gift to each one us  that  we should thank and pray for their protection and inspiration everyday

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My dear guardian angel -  helping me all these years,

 

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):10-11,15-18 for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

You open wide Your hand, O Lord, and grant our desires.

All Your creatures shall thank You, O Lord,

and Your friends shall repeat their blessing.

They shall speak of the glory of Your reign

and declare Your might, O God.

You open wide Your hand, O Lord, and grant our desires.

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Salmo responsorial para Domingo 17 Ordinario - Ciclo B - Salmo 144 - Bendeciré al Señor eternamente. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

Great Is Thy Faithfulness
 

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;

there is no shadow of turning with Thee;

Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;

as Thou hast been, Thou forever will be.

 

Refrain:

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Great is Thy faithfulness!

Morning by morning new mercies I see;

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On the last day when you come
 In Glory brighter than the sun
With all the angels and the saints        
We’ll sing that new eternal song

 

Psalm 22(23) for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

The Lord is my shepherd: there is nothing I shall want.

The Lord is my shepherd;

there is nothing I shall want.

Fresh and green are the pastures

where He gives me repose.

Near restful waters He leads me,

to revive my drooping spirit.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/o_CW4gZ1E90

Jesus tells us in many ways that we must remain in him and persevere till the end. 

 

 

Responsorial Psalm 84(85):9-14 for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and give us your saving help.

I will hear what the Lord God has to say,

a voice that speaks of peace,

peace for his people.

His help is near for those who fear him

and his glory will dwell in our land.

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O Spirit of the Father and the Son
Unify us in love with them as one
One church, one Faith one Lord
One Father of us all

Lord, you are the way, truth, and life

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Salmo responsorial para Domingo 14 Ordinario - Ciclo B - Salmo 122 - Ten piedad de nosotros, ten piedad. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

 

Psalm 122 (123) for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B

Our eyes are on the Lord ’til he show us his mercy.

To you have I lifted up my eyes,

you who dwell in the heavens;

my eyes, like the eyes of slaves

on the hand of their lords.

Our eyes are on the Lord ’til he show us his mercy.

Like the eyes of a servant

St Peter tells us in the first century about the Lord's coming.  2Peter 3: 3-10 
3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days, scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” 8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord, a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

As part of my series on Catholic hymns, I have chosen a hymn that was very popular at St. Mary’s Parish in Akron, Ohio. It was sung on many occasions, especially for First Communion.  It is a good hymn and was written by a Sister of Mercy from the Charleville Convent in County Cork, Ireland around the 1850s. It has appeared in many Catholic hymnals over the years and multiple melodies have been composed for this one hymn. This hymn was originally written for children with a simple melody and may appeal to men and women of all ages.

Please visit my website Mother of Mercy Catholic Hymns and click on HYMN OF THE MONTH.

https://www.motherofmercycatholichymns.com/jesus-teach-me-how-to-pray/