Isaiah 61:11

I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, and my soul shall be joyful in my God: for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation: and with the robe of justice he hath covered me, as a bridegroom decked with a crown, and as a bride adorned with her jewels. For as the earth

Psalm 112:3

Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord, from henceforth now and for ever. From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the name of the Lord is worthy of praise. (Psalm 112:1-3; Douay Rheims Bible)

Matthew 9:17

And Jesus said to them: Can the children of the bridegroom mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then they shall fast. And nobody putteth a piece of raw cloth unto an old garment. For it taketh away

Prayer for Persecuted Christians

Father,in Your mysterious providence,Your Church is called to sharein the sufferings of Christ, Your Son. Give the spirit of endurance and loveto those who are persecuted for their faith in You.May they always be true and faithful witnessesto Your promise of eternal life.Amen.

Matthew 6:31-33

Be not solicitous therefore, saying, What shall we eat: or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the heathens seek. For your Father knoweth that you have need of all these things. Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these

Romans 1:7

Grace to you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 1:7, Douay Rheims Bible) Psalm 144:1 Isaiah 50:6-7 John 13:20

Psalm 42:1

Judge me, O God, and distinguish my cause from the nation that is not holy: deliver me from the unjust and deceitful man. (Psalm 42:1, Douay Rheims Bible) Jeremiah 1:19 John 10:27 Romans 12:9

Psalm 145:10

The Lord looseth them that are fettered: the Lord enlighteneth the blind. The Lord lifteth up them that are cast down: the Lord loveth the just. The Lord keepeth the strangers, he will support the fatherless and the widow: and the ways of sinners he will destroy. The Lord will reign for ever: thy God,

1 Corinthians 15:3-5

For I delivered unto you first of all, which I also received: how that Christ died for our sins, according to the scriptures: and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day, according to the scriptures: and that he was seen by Cephas; and after that by the eleven. (1 Corinthians

Psalm 103:30

Thou shalt send forth thy spirit, and they shall be created: and thou shalt renew the face of the earth. (Psalm 103:30, Douay Rheims Bible) 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Proverbs 20:19 Isaiah 62:5