First reading
Jeremiah 14:17-22 Let my eyes stream with tears day and night, without rest, Over the great destruction which overwhelms the virgin daughter of my people, over her incurable wound. If I walk out into the field, look! Read the full textDaily Readings & Prayers
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Today
July 28, 2026
Tuesday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary TimePsalm
Psalm 79:8, 9, 11 and 13 R. (9) For the glory of your name, O Lord, deliver us. Read the full textGospel
Matthew 13:36-43 Jesus dismissed the crowds and went into the house. His disciples approached him and said, "Explain to us the parable of the weeds in the field." He said in reply, "He who sows good seed is the Son of Man, the field is the world, the good seed the children of the Kingdom. Read the full textReflection
Carry this line today: The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will collect out of his Kingdom all who cause others to sin and all evildoers.Prayer Library
Parish prayers gathered here for families, students, ministry leaders, and anyone praying with the readings today.
Prayer for Vocations
O God, You have chosen the apostles to make disciples of all nations and by baptism and confirmation, have called all of us to build up Your Holy Church. Lord, help us listen and be open to Your call. May we be a Church of many Priests, Deacons, Religious, and Lay Faithful who love You with our whole hearts and gladly spend our entire lives to make You known and loved by all. Amen.
Prayer for St. James School
Heavenly Father, down through the ages, You have called your servants to build up Your house for Your glory. Be with us now as we build a firm foundation for the future of Saint James School. Protect those who work for this end. Reward the many friends of this school community who have generously helped us in the past. Help us to build a strong community here where the children’s faith will be safeguarded and their academic education will be happily completed. We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
St. James, and all the saints: Pray for us, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Prayer for the Youth of Our Parish
O Loving Father, look with compassion on the youth of our parish. Protect them from the dangers that are present in our world today. Help them to find faith in the midst of chaos, hope in the midst of uncertainty, and love in the midst of hurt. Sow your wisdom in their minds; weave your peace within their plans, and plant your joy deep within their hearts. We humbly ask these through Jesus Christ our Lord, and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Anima Christi
Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Thy wounds hide me. Suffer me not to be separated from Thee. From the malicious enemy defend me. In the hour of my death call me, and bid me come unto Thee, that with Thy saints I may praise Thee for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to St. Michael
St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
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