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La Pieta

KingstonPrayer Book

First Edition

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MESSAGE I laud the La Pieta International Prayer Groups as you come up with a beautiful prayer. This project is very significant since the Church aims to deepen our evangelization and mission. The year 2001 is the beginning of the new millennium and the Holy Father is asking us to truly deepen our faith commitment. Your participation in this group should lead you toward a better and clearer understanding of the faith and its connection to our practical lives. We who profess to believe and follow Christ are invited to incarnate that

same love and compassion, especially in our various apostolates and ministries. We must continue to become Christ’s presence at all times and at all places.

May your prayer gatherings be an occasion to renew your faith, hope, and love in God. I pray that you may inspire more courageous people to be of service to God and his Church so that we may truly have a dynamic and participative community of believers.

May you always discover and experience God’s mercy and love!

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TITLE PAGE

A Treize De Maio .....................................................................................27ABBA! Father ..........................................................................................51Amazing Grace ........................................................................................29As I Kneel Before You .............................................................................39At The Name Of Jesus ............................................................................64Awit Ng Pasasalamat ..............................................................................28Be Not Afraid ...........................................................................................30Beautiful ...................................................................................................55City Of God .............................................................................................31Come Back To Me ...................................................................................26Come Holy Spirit, Enlighten My Heart ................................................53Come Holy Spirit, We Need You ............................................................32Father I Have Sinned ..............................................................................33Gift Of Finest Wheat...............................................................................59Give Thanks .............................................................................................54Glorify Thy Name ...................................................................................62God Is So Good........................................................................................26Hail Mary, Gentle Woman .....................................................................34Heart Of Jesus .........................................................................................44Here I Am Lord .......................................................................................35Holy God, We Praise Thy Name ............................................................64Holy Ground ............................................................................................57How Great Thou Art ...............................................................................60I Will Never Forget You .........................................................................36I’m Your Mother .....................................................................................47Immaculate Mary ....................................................................................41Immaculate Mother ..................................................................................6In His Time ..............................................................................................27Jesus, You’re The Sweetest Name Of All...............................................56Mary’s Magnificat ...................................................................................52Mother Of Joy .........................................................................................48O Come Holy Spirit, Fill Our Hearts ....................................................25O Sacrament Most Holy .........................................................................61O Sacred Heart ..........................................................................................6On This Day, O Beautiful Mother! ........................................................43Open My Eyes Lord ................................................................................25Our Lady Of Fatima ...............................................................................37Our Lady of Peace...................................................................................49Peace Is Flowing Like A River ...............................................................38Pieta ..........................................................................................................63Prayer Of Saint Francis ..........................................................................58Remember Me .........................................................................................58Salve Regina (English) ............................................................................39Salve Regina (Latin) ...............................................................................47Sapagkat Ang Diyos Ay Pag-Ibig ...........................................................45Silayan ......................................................................................................63Sino Ako ...................................................................................................46Song To Our Lady Of Guadalupe ..........................................................56The Jubilee Song .....................................................................................50The Lord In Your Life ............................................................................42We Remember .........................................................................................57We Thank You Lord................................................................................44Were You There? .....................................................................................37You Are Near ...........................................................................................40

TABLE OF CONTENTSSONGS

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La Pieta Pieta, an Italian word meaning “pity,” “compasssion,” “sorrow,” is derived from the Latin pietas, signifying “loyalty to the highest degree... a profound love that neither life nor death can destroy.”

The classic meaning of the word pieta is the whole- soul abiding in the Divine Will, but it is also the name traditionally given to works of art representing the dead body of Christ in the arms Of His Mother.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Lord, I thank you... FOR the love and support of the La Pieta Prayer Groups that You have given to us; FOR my beautiful and best friend Sol Gaviola;

FOR all Your obedient priests who give us spiritual guidance;

FOR the humble help of Your “little one” Mr. William Pote;

FOR all the prayers that You hear and answer.

“SALAMAT SA DIYOS”

May, 2001

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IMMACULATE MOTHERImmaculate MotherWe come at Thy callAnd glow at Thy altarBefore Thee we fallAve, Ave, Ave MariaAve, Ave, Ave Maria

In grief and temptationIn joy and in painWe’ll seek Thee our MotherNor seek Thee in vain.Ave, Ave, Ave MariaAve, Ave, Ave Maria

O SACRED HEARTO Sacred Heart, O love divineDo keep us near to TheeAnd make our hearts so like to Thine That we may holy be.

Heart of Jesus hear, O heart of love divineListen to our pray’r, make us always Thine.

O temple pure, O house of goldOur heaven here belowWhat sweet delight, what wealth untoldFrom Thee do ever flow.

Heart of Jesus hear, O heart of love divineListen to our pray’r, make us always Thine.

A POWERFUL PRAYER TO BE SAID BEFORE PRAYING

“Almighty Father,I place the Precious Blood of Jesus

before my lips before I pray, that my prayers may be purified

before they ascend to Your divine altar.”

—St. Mary Magdalen de Pazzi

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COME HOLY SPIRITCome Holy Spirit. Fill the hearts of Thy faithful and kindle in them the fire of Thy love. Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created and Thou shall renew the face of the earth. Let us pray.

O God on the first pentecost, Thou instructed the hearts of those who believed in Thee by the Light of the Holy Spirit. Under the inspiration of the same Spirit, give us a taste for what is right and true and a continuing sense of His presence and power, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

ACT OF CONTRITIONO my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. And I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance and to amend my life. Amen.

PRAYER GIVEN BY ST. JOSEPHO Dearest Jesus, Lamb of God most meek. I, a miserable sinner, render homage and worship to the wounds upon Thy shoulder made by the heavy cross Thou didst carry. Its weight tore Thy flesh and bared Thy shoulder bones, which caused Thee sufferings more than did Thy other wounds. I adore Thee, O grieving Jesus; I praise and thank Thee for Thy adorable and most painful wound. Vouchsafe to grant me, through the excessive pain and unmeasured weight of the cross, to have mercy on me a sinner. Forgive my mortal and venial sins, and guide me on to heaven through the way of the cross. Amen.

(For veneration of the wounds on the shoulder of Christ)

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BROTHERS AND SISTERSLet us meditate and place ourselves completely under the guidance of the Most Blessed Trinity.

We offer this Holy Rosary:For the reparation of the sins committed

against the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

For the intentions ofthe Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, St. Anne, St. Lorenzo Ruiz,

all the Saints, and our Holy Father, Pope John Paul II.

For the souls in Purgatory, all the people suffering throughout the world,

for the conversion of sinners and of Russia and for all government leaders

to be concerned for the peace of the world.

We offer this Rosary too for all mankind and for the special intentions of our host ________ and family.

Lord, give them your abundant blessings, guide them in their daily undertakings

and protect them in all their trials and sufferings.

Brothers and sisters, let us now mention for everybody to hear

our own intentions for this Rosary...

For all these intentions, let us pray to the Lord.Answer: Lord, hear our prayer

Lord, we thank You for all the graces you have bestowed upon our Blessed Mother.

ALL: Apostles’ Creed (I believe in God...)

LEADER: 1 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be

ALL: O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven,

especially those in most need of Thy Mercy.

LEADER: First (Glorious, Joyful or Sorrowful) Mystery1 Our Father, 10 Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be

Second, Third, Fourth Mystery

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PRAYERS OF THE ROSARY

THE SIGN OF THE CROSSIn the name of the Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

THE APOSTLES’ CREEDI believe in God,

the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord.

He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.

He descended to the dead. On the third day He rose again.

He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body and life everlasting.

Amen.

OUR FATHEROur Father,

Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come;Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses

as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

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HAIL MARYHail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with Thee:

blessed art Thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,

now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

GLORY BE TO THE FATHERGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

HAIL HOLY QUEENHail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,

Hail our life, our sweetness and our hope.To Thee, do we cry poor banished children of Eve.

To Thee, do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears;

turn, then, most gracious advocate,Thine eyes of mercy towards us,

and after this, our exile,show us the blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.

O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!

LEADER: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.ALL: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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THE FIVE JOYFUL MYSTERIES(Monday and Thursday)

First Joyful MysteryTHE ANNUNCIATION

I desire the love of humility. Think of the humility of the Blessed Virgin when the angel Gabriel greeted Her with these words: “Hail full of grace.”

Second Joyful MysteryTHE VISITATION

I desire charity toward my neighbour. Think of Mary’s charity in visiting Her cousin Elizabeth and remaining with Her for three months before the birth of John the Baptist.

Third Joyful MysteryTHE NATIVITY

I desire the love of God. Think of the poverty, so lovingly accepted by Mary when She placed the infant, Jesus our God and Redeemer, in a manger in the stable at Bethlehem.

Fourth Joyful MysteryTHE PRESENTATION

I desire a spirit of sacrifice. Think of Mary’s obedience to the law of God in presenting the child Jesus in the temple.

Fifth Joyful MysteryTHE FINDING IN THE TEMPLE

I desire zeal for the glory of God. Think of the deep sorrow with which Mary sought the child Jesus for three days, and the joy with which She found Him in the midst of the teachers in the temple.

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THE FIVE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES( Tuesday and Friday )

First Sorrowful MysteryTHE AGONY IN THE GARDEN

I desire true repentance for my sins. Think of our Lord Jesus in the garden of Gethsemani, suffering a bitter agony for our sins.

Second Sorrowful MysteryTHE SCOURGING AT THE PILLAR

I desire a spirit of mortification. Think of the cruel scourging at the pillar that our Lord suffered: the heavy blows that tore His flesh.

Third Sorrowful MysteryTHE CROWNING WITH THORNS

I desire moral courage. Think of the crown of sharp thorns that was forced upon our Lord’s sacred head and the patience with which He endured the pain for our sins.

Fourth Sorrowful MysteryTHE CARRYING OF THE CROSS

I desire the virtue of patience. Think of the heavy cross, so willingly carried by our Lord, and ask Him to help you to carry your crosses without complaint.

Fifth Sorrowful MysteryTHE CRUCIFIXION

I desire the grace of final perseverance. Think of the love which filled Christ’s Sacred Heart during His three hours agony on the cross, and ask Him to be with you at the hour of death.

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THE FIVE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES(Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)

First Glorious Mystery THE RESURRECTION

I desire a strong faith. Think of Christ’s glorious triumph when on the third day after His death, He arose from the tomb and for forty days appeared to His Blessed Mother and to His disciples.

Second Glorious Mystery THE ASCENSION

I desire the virtue of hope. Think of the ascension of Jesus Christ forty days after His Glorious Resurrection, in the presence of Mary and His disciples.

Third Glorious Mystery THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

I desire zeal for the Glory of God. Think of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Mary and the apostles under the form of tongues of fire, in fulfilment of Christ’s promise.

Fourth Glorious Mystery THE ASSUMPTION

I desire the grace of a holy death. Think of the glorious assumption of Mary into heaven when She was united with Her Divine Son.

Fifth Glorious Mystery THE CORONATION

OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARYI desire a greater love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Think of the Glorious crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven by Her Divine Son, to the great joy of all the saints.

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SALVE REGINA

ALL: Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Our life, our sweetness and our hope! To Thee, do we cry poor banished children of Eve. To Thee, do we send up our sighs, Mourning and weeping in this valley of tears; Turn then, most gracious advocate, Thine eyes of mercy towards us; And after this, our exile, Show unto us the blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.


LEADER: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.ALL: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LEADER: Let us pray.ALL: O God, whose only begotten Son by His life, death and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant we beseech Thee that meditating upon these mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the same Christ, our Lord. Amen. O Divine Infant Jesus, Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph and St. Anne, please bless and guide us always on all our undertakings, and may we have more strength in our inconstancies. Amen.

LEADER: Let us pause for our personal intentions...

LEADER: O Lord, we thank You, for everything that You have given to us.ALL: O Lord, we thank You, for everything that You have given to us.

ALL: Our Father... Hail Mary... Glory Be...

LEADER ALLMost Sacred Heart of Jesus .........................................Have mercy on usImmaculate Heart of Mary ...........................................Pray for usSt. Joseph .....................................................................Pray for usSt. Anne ........................................................................Pray for usSt. Lorenzo Ruiz ..........................................................Pray for usAll God’s angels and saints ..........................................Pray for us

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LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

LEADER ALL RESPONDLord, have mercy. .............................................................Christ have mercy .Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. ......................Christ graciously hear us.

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.

Holy Mary. .................................................................................... Pray for us.Holy Mother of God. .................................................................... Pray for us.Holy Virgin of virgins. ................................................................. Pray for us.

Mother of Christ. .......................................................................... Pray for us.Mother of Divine Grace. .............................................................. Pray for us.Mother most pure. ........................................................................ Pray for us.Mother most chaste. ..................................................................... Pray for us.Mother inviolate. .......................................................................... Pray for us.Mother undefiled. ......................................................................... Pray for us.Mother most amiable. .................................................................. Pray for us.Mother most admirable. .............................................................. Pray for us.Mother of good counsel. ............................................................... Pray for us.Mother of our Creator. ................................................................ Pray for us.Mother of our Saviour. ................................................................. Pray for us.Mother of our families ................................................................. Pray for us.

Virgin most prudent. .................................................................... Pray for us.Virgin most venerable. ................................................................. Pray for us.Virgin most renowned. ................................................................. Pray for us.Virgin most powerful. .................................................................. Pray for us.Virgin most merciful. ................................................................... Pray for us.Virgin most faithful. ..................................................................... Pray for us.

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Mirror of justice. ..........................................................................Pray for us.Seat of wisdom. .............................................................................Pray for us.Cause of our joy. ...........................................................................Pray for us.Spiritual vessel. .............................................................................Pray for us.Vessel of honour. ...........................................................................Pray for us.Singular vessel of devotion. .........................................................Pray for us.Mystical rose. ................................................................................Pray for us.Tower of David. ............................................................................Pray for us.Tower of ivory. ..............................................................................Pray for us.House of gold. ...............................................................................Pray for us.Ark of the covenant. .....................................................................Pray for us.Gate of heaven. .............................................................................Pray for us.Morning Star. ................................................................................Pray for us.Health of the sick. .........................................................................Pray for us.Refuge of the sinner. .....................................................................Pray for us.Comforter of the afflicted. ...........................................................Pray for us.Help of Christians. .......................................................................Pray for us.Queen of angels. ............................................................................Pray for us.Queen of confessors. .....................................................................Pray for us.Queen of virgins. ..........................................................................Pray for us.Queen of all saints. .......................................................................Pray for us.Queen conceived without original sin. ........................................Pray for us.Queen assumed into Heaven. ......................................................Pray for us.Queen of Peace. ............................................................................Pray for us.Queen of the Most Holy Rosary. .................................................Pray for us.Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

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PRAYER TO THE LORDLord, we want You to know that inspite of our sins and shortcomings, we submit ourselves into Your power. Please hear us Your children. Here we are, we who are fulfilling Your Divine Will. Grant us Your everlasting love and the forgiveness we seek for all the sins and shortcomings that we commit. We pray for Your unending forgiveness.

Lord, our God, in Your goodness, spare us sinners. Show us the path away from sins.

Through Your power, we plead for You to give us the wisdom to know right from wrong. If by chance we should forget because of all the temptations in life, please grant us Your pardon. You are the only one who could bring out the goodness You want to see in us. We submit ourselves to You for the reassurance of Your mercy.

Lord, show us the way to peace and a new life. May the light of hope that You have given us stay aglow wherever we may be. Again, we thank You Lord for the time You have given us to repent our sins. We hope that before judgement day, we have done our penance and received Your forgiveness so that we may share eternal life and peace with You, Almighty God.

Thank You for the gift of light which allows us to enjoy the beauty of the universe. Forgive us sinners. You are the light of our life, now and for ever. Forgive us. Amen.

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PRAYER TO

ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

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, thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

>>>May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.

May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

May the blessings of Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit descend upon us and remain with us always. Amen.

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LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS

LEADER ALL RESPONDLord ...............................................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus Christ ...................................................................................Have pity on us.Lord ...............................................................................................Have pity on us.

Jesus ..........................................................................................................Hear us.Jesus .......................................................................................Answer our prayers.

Father From Heaven, Our God .....................................................Have pity on us.Son, Redemptor Of The World, Our God .....................................Have pity on us.Holy Spirit, Our God.....................................................................Have pity on us.Holy Trinity, Which Is Only One God ..........................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Son Of The Living God ......................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Glory Of The Father ...........................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Source Of Eternal Light ......................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, King Of Glory .....................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Sun Of Justice .....................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Son Of The Virgin Mary .....................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Most Amiable .....................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Strong God..........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Father Of Eternal Centuries ................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Angel Of Heavenly Counsel ...............................................Have pity on us.Jesus, All Mighty ..........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, All Patient ...........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, All Obedient ........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Gentle And Humble In Heart ..............................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Who Likes Chastity ............................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Who Has Loved So Much ..................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, God Of Peace ......................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Author Of Life ....................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Model Of Virtue..................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Champion Of Souls ............................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Our God ..............................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Our Refuge .........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Father Of The Poor .............................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Treasure Of The Faithful ....................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Good Pastor ........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Real Light ...........................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Eternal Wisdom ..................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Infinite Kindness .................................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Our Way And Our Life .......................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Joy Of The Angels ..............................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, King of the Patriarchs .........................................................Have pity on us.

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LITANY OF THE MOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS (continued)

LEADER ALL RESPONDJesus, Master Of the Apostles ......................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Doctor Of The Evangelists ................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Strength Of The Martyrs....................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Light Of The Confessor .....................................................Have pity on us.Jesus, Purity Of The Virgins ........................................................Have pity on us.

Be Favourable To Us ........................................................Forgive our sins, Jesus.Be Favourable To Us .....................................................Answer our prayer, Jesus.

Of All Evil ..................................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.Of All Sins..................................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.Of Our Madness .........................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.Of All The Devil ........................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.Of All Impure Souls ...................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.Of The Eternal Death .................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.Of The Contempt Of Your Divine Inspirations ..........................Deliver us, Jesus.By The Mystery Of Your Holy Incarnation ...............................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Birth .............................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Youth ............................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Life Divine ...................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Accomplishments.........................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Agony And Your Passion .............................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Cross And Your Abandonment ....................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Languor ........................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Death And Your Sepulchre ..........................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Resurrection .................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Ascension .....................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Joys ..............................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your Glory ............................................................................Deliver us, Jesus.By Your institution of the Blessed Sacrament ...........................Deliver us, Jesus.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of all men... Forgive us, Jesus.Lamb of God, who forgives the sins of all men... Answer our prayer, Jesus.Lamb of God, who forgives the sins of all men... Have pity on us, Jesus.

Jesus ......................................................................................................... Hear us.Jesus ........................................................................................ Answer our prayer.Amen.

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LET US PRAY

Lord Jesus Christ, Who has said: “Ask and ye shall receive; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you,” mercifully attend to our supplications, and grant us the gift of Thy divine charity, that we may ever love Thee with our whole heart and with all our words and deeds, and may we never cease to praise Thee; You who exist and reign for all centuries. Amen.

THE CHAPLET OF THE DIVINE MERCY

Begin with: Our Father... Hail Mary... The Apostle’s Creed...

On the OUR FATHER beads, you will say the following words:

“Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in

atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.”

On the HAIL MARY beads you will say the following words:

“For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

In conclusion, three times you will recite these words:

“Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.”

LAST PRAYER “O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the heart of Jesus

as a font of mercy for us, we trust in You! Amen.”

(From Diary of Blessed Sister M. Faustina Kowalska, Note Book I, p.208 #476)IMPRIMATUR:

Joseph F. Maguire, Bishop of Springfield, MassachusettsNovember 17, 1979.

JesusI trust in You.

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La Pieta Prayer Group International

ConseCration to the saCred heart

of Jesus O Lord Jesus Christ, Most Merciful and Tender, Loving God. I a miserable sinner, consecrate my entire being without reserve to your Sacred Heart. I consecrate to you this poor heart of mine that it may love only You. Inflame me in the fire of Your Love. I lay down before your Sacred Heart, all my failures, faults, weaknesses, and negligence to be repaired by Your Divine Love. I promise to love You and honour You, and to be obedient and faithful,

till the last moment of my life. Do with me what You will, that I may glorify You by renouncing my own will. May this offering of myself, become worthy within your Divine Heart, that I may receive the gifts of love, peace and joy that You desire for your children. Amen.

ConseCration to the immaCulate heart

of mary O Mother of Pieta, Immaculate Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth. We consecrate ourselves– body, mind and soul to your Immaculate Heart. We consecrate all our prayers, works, joys and sufferings, all that we have and possess, our family and our country. We dedicate ourselves to you in a great service of love, to make use of us, for the salvation of all humanity and the assistance of the Holy Church

of which you are the Mother. From now on we wish to do everything with Your help, to speak bravely at all times for the truths of our Faith, to live according to God’s Will, to be obedient to the Pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and to follow the Ten Commandments of God. Through your Immaculate Heart, may we your loving children live truly the Kingdom of your Son, as it is in heaven, here on earth. Amen.

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EFFICACIOUS NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

1. O my Jesus, You said, “Verily I say to You, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you,” behold I knock, I seek and I ask for the grace of the Divine Will to reign in the hearts of La Pieta members and their families.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father. Sacred Heart of Jesus I put all my trust in Thee.

2. O my Jesus, You said, “Verily I say to You, whatsoever you shall ask the Father in My Name, He will give it to you,” behold in Your name I ask the Father for the grace of ...


3. O my Jesus, You said, “Verily I say to You, heaven and earth shall pass away but My words shall not pass away,” behold I, encouraged by your infallible words, now ask for the grace of ...


O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to whom one thing alone is impossible, namely, not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of Thee through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your and our tender Mother.

SALVE REGINAHail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy!

Hail our life, our sweetness and our hope!To Thee, do we cry poor banished children of Eve!

To Thee, do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears!

Turn, then, most gracious advocate,Thine eyes of mercy towards us,

and after this, our exile,show unto us the Blessed Fruit of Thy womb, Jesus!


Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.

P.S. This novena prayer was recited every day by Padre Pio for all those who recommended themselves to his prayers.

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speCial aCt of sorrowForgive me my sins, O Lord,

forgive me my sins;the sins of my youth,the sins of my age,the sins of my soul,the sins of my body,

my idle sins,my serious voluntary sins,

the sins I know,the sins I have concealed so long,

and which are now hidden from my memory.

I am truly sorry for every sin, mortal and venial,for all the sins of my childhood up to the present hour.

I know my sinshave wounded Thy tender Heart, O my Saviour.

Let me be freed from the bonds of evilThrough Your most bitter passion

O my Jesus, my Redeemer,forget and forgive what I have been.

Amen.

MY PRAYER Lord, You know me, and you chose me. When I go on

my journey, you are with me. In the time of my trials and sufferings You console me. Help me to be open and honest with all my brothers and sisters, and in Your presence, be revealed toward humanity. We trust in Your kindness. We proclaim Your Mighty Name as we share Your Love, Your Presence in the Blessed Sacrament. We love You Lord; we glorify You; we praise You.

Make our hearts be one that this one heart will be united to the Immaculate Heart of our Mother Mary and to Your Sacred Heart. We ask this in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen. Emma June 17,1999.

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O COME HOLY SPIRIT

O Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts And kindle in us the fire of Your love.Come Holy Spirit, fill our hearts And kindle in us the fire of Your love.

Whoever shall call You Blessed They will be blessed.Immaculate Mary, Mother of God Blessed are You, You show us the way. Mary our Mother, teach us to pray!

Help us to know Your Son Jesus true God and true man.These (Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious) Mysteries we share As we walk with You hand in hand.

OPEN MY EYES LORD

Open my eyes LordI want to see JesusTo reach out and touch HimAnd say that I love Him.

Open my ears LordAnd help me to listenOpen my eyes LordI want to see Jesus.

Open my heart LordI want to feel JesusOpen my heart LordI want to see Jesus

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GOD IS SO GOODGod is so goodGod is so goodGod is so goodHe’s so good to me.

He answers prayer.He answers prayer.He answers prayer.He’s so good to me.

He is our life.He is our life.He is our life.He’s so good to me.

He is our way.He is our way.He is our way.He’s so good to me.

He is the truth.He is the truth.He is the truth.He’s so good to me.

God is so good.God is so good.God is so good.He’s so good to me.

COME BACK TO MECome back to me, with all your heartDon’t let fear keep us apart.Trees do bend, though straight and tallSo must we, to other’s call.

Long have I waited for your comingHome to Me and livingDeeply our new life.

The wilderness will lead you,To your heart where I will speak.Integrity and justice, With tenderness you shall know.


You shall sleep, secure with peaceFaithfulness will be your joy.


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IN HIS TIMEIn His time, in His timeHe makes all things beautiful In His timeLord, please show me everydayAs You’re teaching me Your wayThat You do just what You say In Your time.

In Your time, in Your timeYou make all things beautiful In Your time.Lord my life to You I bringMay each song I have to singBe to You a lovely thing In Your time.

In Your time, in Your timeYou make all things beautiful In Your time.Lord my life to You I bringMay each song I have to singBe to You a lovely thing In Your time.

In Your time, in Your time

A TREZE DE MAIO

1 A treze de Maio, Na Cova da Iria, Apareceu brilhando A virgem Maria. Ave! Ave! Ave! Ave Maria! (bis)

2 A Virgem Maria, Cercada de luz, Nossa Mãe bendita E Mãe de Jesus Ave! Ave! Ave! Ave Maria! (bis)

3 Foi aos pastorinhos Oue a Virgem falou; Desde entäo nas almas Nova luz brilhou. Ave! Ave! Ave! Ave Maria! (bis)

4 Com doces palavras Mandou-nos rezar A Virgem Maria Para nos salvar. Ave! Ave! Ave! Ave Maria! (bis)

5 A treze de Outubro Foi o sue adeus; E a Virgem Maria Votou para os céus. Ave! Ave! Ave! Ave Maria! (bis)

6 A Virgem bendita Cante seu louvor Toda a nossa terrra Num hino de amor. Ave! Ave! Ave! Ave Maria! (bis)

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AWIT NG PASASALAMAT

1.Salamat sa iyo, aking Panginoong HesusAko’y inibig mo at inangking lubos.

RefrainAng tanging alay ko sa Iyo aking AmaAy buong buhay ko, puso’t kaluluwaHindi makayanang maipagkaloobMamahaling hiyas o gintong tinubog.

Ang tanging dalangin, O Diyos ay tanggapinAng tanging alay ko, nawa ay gamitinIto lamang Ama, wala nang iba paAkong hinihiling.

2.Di ko akalain, ako ay bibigyang pansinAng taong tulad ko, di dapat mahalin.(Repeat Refrain)

3.Aking hinihintay, ang ‘yong pagbabalik HesusAng makapiling ka, ligaya nang lubos.(Repeat Refrain)

4.Salamat sa iyo, salamat sa iyo Panginoong Hesus.Salamat sa iyo!(Repeat Refrain)

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AMAZING GRACE

Amazing grace! how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me!I once was lost, but now am found Was blind but now I see.

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fear relieved!How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!

The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope securesHe will my shield and portion be As long as life endures!

Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come‘Tis grace that brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home!

When we’ve been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sunWe’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun.

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BE NOT AFRAID

You shall cross the barren desertBut you shall not die of thirstYou may wander far in safetyThough you do not know the wayYou shall speak your words in foreign landsAnd all will understandYou shall see the face of God and live.Be not afraid, I go before you alwaysCome follow me, and I will give you rest.

If you pass through raging watersIn the sea you shall not drownIf you walk amid the burning flamesYou shall not be harmedIf you stand before the pow’r of hellAnd death is at your sideKnow that I am with you through it all. Be not afraid, I go before you alwaysCome follow me, and I will give you rest.

Blessed are you poorFor the kingdom shall be theirsBlest are you that weep and mournFor one day you shall laugh.And if wicked men insult and hate youAll because of meBlessed, blessed are you.Be not afraid, I go before you alwaysCome follow me, and I will give you rest.

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CITY OF GOD

Awake from your slumber, arise from your sleepA new day is dawning, for all those who weep.The people in darkness, have seen a great lightThe Lord of our longing, has conquered the night.

Let us build the city of GodMay our tears be turned into dancingFor the Lord our light and our loveHas turned the night into day!

We are sons of the morning, we are daughters of dayThe one who has loved us, has brightened our way.The Lord of all kindness, has called us to be A light for God’s people, to set their hearts free.



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COME HOLY SPIRIT

Come Holy Spirit we need You Come Holy Spirit we prayCome with your strength and your power Come in your own special way.

Come like a spring in the desert Come to the weary of soulLord, with Your sweet healing power Touch us and make us whole.

Halina Espirito Santo Kinakailangan KitaSigla at lakas ng mahina Pag-asa nating lahat.

Glory be to the Father Glory be to the Son Glory be Holy SpiritNow and for ever. Amen.

Come Holy Spirit we need You Come Holy Spirit we prayCome with your strength and your power Come in your own special way.

Come like a spring in the desert Come to the weary of soulLord, with Your sweet healing power Touch us and make us whole.

Glory be to the Father Glory be to the Son Glory be Holy SpiritNow and for ever. Amen.

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FATHER I HAVE SINNED

Father, I have sinned, help me find my wayRemember not my sins, just let me hear You say: I forgive you, I love you You are mine, take my hand Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one.

Father, I have turned, my back and walked away,Depended on my strength, and lived life my own way. I forgive you, I love you You are mine, take my hand Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one.

Father, I have closed, my heart to those in need,Thought only of myself, a victim of my greed. I forgive you, I love you You are mine, take my hand Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one. Father, I have loved; if love’s the word to use, I’ve played so many games, they’ve left me so confused. I forgive you, I love you You are mine, take my hand Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one. Father I’ve returned. I’m home with You to stay,Standing by Your door, knowing what You’ll say. I forgive you, I love you You are mine, take my hand Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one.

I forgive you, I love you You are mine, take my hand Go in peace, sin no more, beloved one.

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HAIL MARY, GENTLE WOMAN

Hail Mary, full of graceThe Lord is with You.Blessed are You among womenAnd blest is the fruit of Your womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God,Pray for us sinners now, and At the hour of death. Amen.

Chorus:Gentle woman, quiet light,Morning star, so strong and bright.Gentle Mother, peaceful dove,Teach us wisdom, teach us love.

You were chosen by the Father, You were chosen for the SonYou were chosen from all women,And for woman, shining one.

Chorus:

Blessed are You among womenBlest in turn all women too.Blessed they with peaceful spirits,Blessed they with gentle hearts.

Chorus:

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HERE I AM LORD

I, the Lord of sea and skyI have heard my people cryAll who dwell in dark and sinMy hand will save.I who made the stars at nightI will make their darkness brightWho will bear My light to them?Who shall I send?Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?I have heard You calling in the nightI will go Lord, if You lead meI will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rainI have borne my people’s painI have wept for love of themThey turned away.I will break their hearts of stoneGive them hearts of love aloneI will speak my words to themWho shall I send?Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?I have heard You calling in the nightI will go Lord, if You lead meI will hold Your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of wind and flameI will tend the poor and lameI will set a feast for themMy hand will save.Finest bread I will provide‘Till their hearts be satisfiedI will give my life to themWho shall I send?Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?I have heard You calling in the nightI will go Lord, if You lead meI will hold Your people in my heart.

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I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

I will never forget you, my people;I have carved you in the palm of my hand.I will never forget you; I will not leave you orphaned.I will never forget my own.

Does a mother forget her baby?Or a woman the child within her womb?Yet even if these forget, Yes, even if these forget,I will never forget my own.

I will never forget you, my people;I have carved you in the palm of my hand.I will never forget you; I will not leave you orphaned.I will never forget my own.

WERE YOU THERE?

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Oh Oh Oh OhSometimes it causes me,To tremble... tremble... tremble...

Were you there when they crucified my Lord?

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?Oh Oh Oh OhSometimes it causes me,To tremble... tremble... tremble...

Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?

Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?Oh Oh Oh OhSometimes it causes me,To tremble... tremble... tremble...Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?

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OUR LADY OF FATIMADear Lady of Fatima,

We come on bended kneesto beg Your intercession

for peace and unity.

Dear Lady, won’t You show us

the right and shining way.We pledge our love and offer You

a rosary each day.

You promised at Fatimaeach time that You appearedto help us if we pray to You

to banish war and fear.

Dear Lady, on this special day

we ask Your guiding handfor grace and guidance

here on earthand protection for our world.

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Peace is flowing like a river,Flowing out of you and me.Flowing out into the desertSetting all the captives free.

His love is flowing like a river,Flowing out of you and me.Flowing out into the desertSetting all the captives free.

His healing’s flowing like a river,Flowing out of you and me.Flowing out into the desertSetting all the captives free.

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.

His peace is flowing like a river,Flowing out of you and me.Flowing out into the desertSetting all the captives free.


His peace is flowing like a river,Flowing out of you and me.Flowing out into the desertSetting all the captives free.


Setting all the captives free.

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SALVE REGINAHail, Holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria!Hail, Mother of mercy and of love, O Maria!

Triumph, all ye cherubimSing with us, ye seraphimHeav’n and earth resound the hymn,Salve, Salve, Salve Regina.

O gate of life, we honour Thee, O Maria!Our joy, our hope, and heaven’s key, O Maria!

Triumph, all ye cherubimSing with us, ye seraphimHeav’n and earth resound the hymn, Salve, Salve, Salve Regina.

AS I KNEEL BEFORE YOUAs I kneel before you,

As I bow my head in prayer,Take this day, make it yoursAnd fill me with your love.

Ave Maria, gratia plenaDominus tecum, benedicta tu.

All I have I give youEvery dream and wish are yours

Mother of Christ, Mother of mine,Present them to my Lord.

Ave Maria, gratia plenaDominus tecum, benedicta tu

As I kneel before you,And I see your smiling face,Every thought, every word

Is lost in your embrace.

Ave Maria, gratia plenaDominus tecum, benedicta tu

Words and music by Maria Parkinson

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YOU ARE NEAR

Refrain: Yahweh, I know you are near, standing always at my side You guard me from the foe, and You lead me in ways everlasting.

Lord, You have searched my heartAnd you know when I sit and when I standYour hand is upon me, protecting me from death,Keeping me from harm. (Refrain)

Where can I run from Your love?If I climb to the heavens, You are thereIf I fly to the sunrise or sail beyond the sea,Still I’ll find You there. (Refrain)

You know my heart and its waysYou who formed me before I was bornIn the secret of darkness, before I saw the sunIn my mother’s womb. (Refrain)

Marvellous to me are Your worksHow profound are Your thoughts my LordEven if I could count them, they number as the starsYou would still be there! (Refrain)

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IMMACULATE MARY

Immaculate Mary, Your praises we singYou reign now in heaven, with Jesus our King.

Ave, ave, ave, MariaAve, ave, ave, Maria

In Heaven, the blessed Your glory proclaimOn Earth, we Your children invoke Your fair name.


Your name is our power, Your virtue’s our lightYour love is our comfort, Your pleading our might.


We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earthAnd bless dearest Lady, the land of our birth.


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THE LORD IN YOUR LIFE

1 Male: When the Lord is in your life When the Lord is in your lifeAll: Everything is beautiful When the Lord is in your life.

2 Female: When the Lord touches your heart When the Lord touches your heartAll: Everyday’s a miracle When the Lord is in your heart.

Solo: Though time may pass away, Jesus our God is here to stay.

3 Male: Keep the Lord in your lifeFemale: When the Lord is in your lifeAll: You’ll live each day fulfilled When the Lord is in your life.

Repeat 1,2,3

Male: Keep the Lord in your lifeFemale: When the Lord is in your lifeAll: You’ll live each day for Him When the Lord is in your life.

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ON THIS DAY, O BEAUTIFUL MOTHER!

On this day, O Beautiful Mother,On this day, we give Thee our love.Near Thee Madonna, fondly we hover,Trusting Thy gentle care to prove.

On this day we ask to share,Dearest Mother Thy sweet care.Aid us ere our feet astray,Wander from Thy guiding way.


Queen of Angels deign to hear, Lisping children’s humble pray’r.Young heart’s gain, O virgin pure,Sweetly to Thyself allure.


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HEART OF JESUSHeart of Jesus, meek and mildHear, O hear Thy feeble childWhen the tempest most severeHeart of Jesus hear.

Sweetly we’ll rest on Thy Sacred HeartNever from Thee O let us partHear then, Thy loving children’s prayerO heart of Jesus, heart of Jesus hear.

Sweetly we’ll rest on Thy Sacred HeartNever from Thee O let us partHear then, Thy loving children’s prayerO heart of Jesus, heart of Jesus hear.

WE THANK YOU LORDfor your Gift of “pieta” too

1) We thank You Lord, for all the things You do We thank You Lord, for miracles come true And for Your love so divine In the changing of the Bread and Wine Lord, we thank You for Your gift of “Pieta” too.

2) We thank You Lord for Your Mother’s love for all We thank You Lord– You lift us when we fall And as we worship You together Singing songs of praise forever Lord, we’ll thank You for Your gift of “Pieta” too.

Chorus: Forever La Pieta– Glory Be To Your Stigmata Your Holy Cross Has Set Us Free Lord, To Live With You For All Eternity!!!

Written and composed by Beverly Galtieri, Coordinator, La Pieta, Syracuse

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SAPAGKAT ANG DIYOS AY PAG-IBIG

Pag-ibig ang siyang pumukawSa ating puso at kaluluwaAt siyang nagdulot sa ating buhayLiwanag sa dilim at pag-asa.

Pag-ibig ang siyang buklod natingDi mapapawi kailan pa manSa puso’t diwa tayo’y isa lamangKahit na tayo ay magkawalay.

Sapagkat and Diyos nati’y Diyos ng pag-ibigMagmahalan tayo’t magtulunganAt kung tayo’y bigo ay huwag limutinAng Diyos na tanging nagmamahal.

Sikapin ang ating pagtungoIpamalita sa buong mundoPag-ibig ni Hesus ay siyang sumakop sa Bawat pusong uhaw sa pagsuyo.


Pag-ibig ang siyang pumukawSa ating puso at kaluluwaAt siyang nagdulot sa ating buhayLiwanag sa dilim at pag-asa.


Diyos ay pag-ibig...... (2x)

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SINO AKO

1Hiram sa Diyos ang aking buhayIkaw at ako, tanging handog lamangDi ko ninais na ako’y isilangNgunit salamat dahil may buhay.

2Ligaya ko, na ako’y sinilangPagka’t tao ay mayroong dangalSino’ng may pag-ibigSin-ng nagmamahalKundi ang tao Diyos ang pinagmulan

3Kundi ako umibigKundi ko man bigyang halagaAng buhay kong handongAng buhay kong hiram sa DiyosKundi ako nagmamahalSino ako.

(Repeat 3)

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I’M YOUR MOTHER (Our Lady of Guadalupe)

I’m your Mother, give your Love to mePut your trust in me, I’m your MotherI’m your Mother, God gave you to meI gave Him to you, I’m your Mother.

Joseph and I made readyA stable, then a homeFor the King of KingsMy Son, Jesus The Lord.

I’m your Mother, honour me endlesslyPlease have faith in me, I’m your MotherSoy tu Madre, build a house for meFor the world to see, I’m your MotherMy home is your homeMy house will be yours tooBuild for me so I can build in you

I’m your Mother, God gave you to meI gave Him to you, I’m your MotherSoy tu Madre, build a house for meFor the world to see, I’m your MotherSoy tu Madre, I’m your Mother.

SALVE REGÍNA

Salve Regína, mater misericórdiae, vita, dulcédo et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus éxsules filii hevae; ad te suspirámus geméntes et fluentes in hac lacrymárum valle. Eia ergo, advocáta nostra, ilos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte. Et lesum, benedíctum fructum ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsílium osténde, o clemens, pia, o dulcis Virgo María. Amen.

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MOTHER OF JOY

Mother of Joy, I come to YouMother of Joy, my love is trueI humbly kneel in prayerAnd deep within my heartI find You are thereWith graces and love to impart

Mother of Joy, and Mother of AllI know each day, You hear my callI pray for peace on earthTo God in heaven aboveAnd like Jesus at His birthPlease wrap me in Your mantle of Love

Oh, Mother of Joy, with my rosary in handI will live my life through, for this is Your planTo bring peace to the world through Jesus Your SonWho reigns forever in glory unfurled!Oh, Mother of Joy, Oh Mother of Joy, we are One!

Mother of Joy, Your fragrance is sweetI’m lost in Your love as I kneel at your feetThank You for the signs of roses and golden dustI’m Yours —You are mine— forever in You I will trust.

Oh, Mother of Joy, with my rosary in handI will live my life through, for this is Your planTo bring peace to the world through Jesus Your SonWho reigns forever in glory unfurled!Oh, Mother of Joy, Oh Mother of Joy, we are One!I love You my Mother of Joy!

Dedicated to Emma de Guzman and Sol Gaviola

Music and Lyricsby Beverly J. Galtieri

La Pieta Prayer GroupLiverpool, N.Y. 7/15/95

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OUR LADY OF PEACE

Our Lady of Peace, Your arms open wide,Inviting all children to come to Your side.We kneel in obedience at Your holy shrine,Present us dear Mother, to Your Son divine.

We love YouOur Lady Of PeaceWe love YouOur Lady Of Peace

Our Lady Of Peace, Your heart is on fire,To lead us to Jesus, is all You desire.We place our intentions, in Your holy hands,And promise to do, as our Father commands.


Our Lady of Peace, Your beauty is rare,We thank you so much, for Your motherly care.We consecrate all that we have and we do,We’ll make reparations, as You ask us to.


Our Lady of Peace, Your message is clear,You want us to worship, by eucharist heal.At each celebration, You watch from above,As we receive Jesus, at the altar of love.


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THE JUBILEE SONG

It’s a time of joy, a time of peace,A time when hearts are then set free,A time to heal the wounds of division.

It’s a time of grace, a time of hope,A time of sharing the gifts we have,A time to build the world that is one.

It’s the time to give thanks to the Father, Son and Spirit. And with Mary, our Mother, we sing this song: Open your hearts to the Lord And begin to see the mystery That we are all together as one family. No more walls, no more chains, No more selfishness and closed doors For we are in the fullness of God’s time. It’s the time of the Great Jubilee!

It’s a time of prayer, a time of praise,A time to lift our hands to God,A time to recall all our graces.

It’s a time to touch, a time to reachThose hearts that often wander.A time to bring them back to God’s embrace.

It’s the time to give thanks to the Father, Son and Spirit. And with Mary, our Mother, we sing this song: Open your hearts to the Lord And begin to see the mystery That we are all together as one family. No more walls, no more chains, No more selfishness and closed doors For we are in the fullness of God’s time. It’s the time of the Great Jubilee!

Composer: Father Carlo Magoo MarcebProduced by the office of the Archbishop of Manila

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ABBA! FATHER!ABBA..... ABBA Father.....You are the potter;We are the clay,The work of Your hands.

Mold us..... mold us and fashion us.....Into the image Of Jesus, Your Son; Of Jesus, Your Son.

ABBA..... ABBA Father.....You are the potter;We are the clay,The work of Your hands.

Father..... may we be one in You..... May we be one in You,As He is in You, And You are in Him.

ABBA..... ABBA Father.....You are the potter;We are the clay, The work of Your hands.

Glory..... glory, and praise to You.....Glory and praise to You;For ever, amen;For ever, amen.

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MARY’S MAGNIFICATMy soul proclaims the greatness of the LordAnd my spirit exalts in God my SaviourFor He has looked with mercy on my lowlinessAnd His name will be forever exalted

For the Mighty God has done great things for meAnd His mercy will reach from age to ageAnd holy, holy, holy is His nameAnd holy, holy, holy is His name

My soul proclaims the greatness of the LordAnd my spirit exalts in God my SaviourFor He has looked with mercy on my lowlinessAnd His name will be forever exalted

For the Mighty God has done great things for meAnd His mercy will reach from age to ageAnd holy, holy, holy is His nameAnd holy, holy, holy is His name

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COME HOLY SPIRIT

Come Holy Spirit, enlighten my heart,To see the things which are of God.

Come Holy Spirit, into my mind,That I may know the things that are of God.

Come Holy Spirit, into my soul,That I belong only to God.

Sanctify all that I think, say and do,That all will be for the glory of God.Sanctify all that I think, say and do,That all will be for the glory of God.

Come Holy Spirit, enlighten my heart,To see the things which are of God.

Come Holy Spirit, into my mind,That I may know the things that are of God.

Come Holy Spirit, into my soul,That I belong only to God.

Sanctify all that I think, say and do,That all will be for the glory of God.Sanctify all that I think, say and do,That all will be for the glory of God.

Amen.

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GIVE THANKSGive thanks with a grateful heartGive thanks to the Holy OneGive thanks for He has givenJesus Christ, His Son.

Give thanks with a grateful heartGive thanks to the Holy OneGive thanks for He has givenJesus Christ, His Son.

And now let the weak say, “I am strong.”Let the poor say, “I am rich.”Because of what the Lord has done for us.


Give thanks with a grateful heartGive thanks to the Holy OneGive thanks for He has givenJesus Christ, His Son.


Give... thanks...

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BEAUTIFUL

Beautiful, BeautifulJesus is beautifulJesus makes beautifulThings of my lifeCarefully, touching meMaking my eyes to seeThat Jesus makes beautifulThings of my life.

Surely the presence, of the Lord is in this placeI can feel the mighty power, and His graceI can hear the rush of angels’ wingsI can see glory in each faceSurely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

In moments like this, I sing out a songI sing out a love song to JesusIn moments like this, I lift up my handsI lift up my hands to the Lord.

Singing I love You LordSinging I love You LordSinging I love You Lord... I love You.

In moments like this, I sing out a songI sing out a praise song to JesusIn moments like this, I lift up my handsI lift up my hands to the Lord.

Singing I praise You LordSinging I praise You LordSinging I praise You Lord.... I praise You.

Beautiful, BeautifulJesus is beautifulJesus makes beautifulThings of my lifeCarefully, touching meMaking my eyes to seeThat Jesus makes beautifulThings of my life.That Jesus makes beautifulThings of my life.

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JESUS, YOU’RE THE SWEETEST NAME OF ALLJesus, You’re the sweetest name of allJesus, You always hear me when I callOh Jesus, You lift me up each time I fallYou’re the sweetest, the sweetest name of all.

Jesus, how I love to call Your nameJesus, You are the first, the last, the sameOh Jesus, You died and took away my sinsYou’re the sweetest, the sweetest name of all.

Jesus, You’re the Son and coming KingJesus, we need the love that You can bringOh Jesus, we lift our voice to You and singYou’re the sweetest, the sweetest name of all.

Jesus, You’re the sweetest name of allJesus, You always hear me when I callOh Jesus, You lift me up each time I fallYou’re the sweetest, the sweetest name of all.

You’re the sweetest, the sweetest name of all.

SONG TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPEYou are the fountain of my life,Under your shadow, and in your protection,I fear no evil, no pain, no worry. Refrain Oh, Maria, oh most merciful Mother, Gentle Virgin, with the name Guadalupe. On a mountain, we find roses in winter, All the world has been touched by your love.Here, in the crossing of your arms,Could there be anything else that I need?Nothing discourage, nothing depress me. RefrainYou are the star of the ocean,My boat is small and the waves are so high.But with you to guide me,I’ll reach my homeland. RefrainYou are the dawn of a new day.For you give birth to the Son of the Father.All of my lifetime, I’ll walk beside you. Refrain

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HOLY GROUND – by Christopher Beatty

This is Holy ground, we’re standing on Holy ground,For the Lord is present and where He is, is Holy,This is Holy ground, We’re standing on Holy ground,For the Lord is present and where He is, is Holy.

These are Holy hands, He’s given us Holy hands,He works through these hands, and so these hands are Holy.These are Holy hands, He’s given us Holy hands,He works through these hands, and so these hands are Holy.

These are Holy lips, He’s given us Holy lips,He speaks through these lips, and so these lips are Holy,These are Holy lips, He’s given us Holy lips,He speaks through these lips, and so these lips are Holy.

WE REMEMBER Refrain: We remember how You loved us– to Your death, And we still celebrate, for You are with us here; And we believe that we will see You– when You come, In your glory, Lord, we remember, we celebrate, we believe.

Here a million wounded souls are yearning just to touch You and be healed–Gather all Your people, and hold them to Your heart. Refrain:

Now we recreate Your Love we bring the bread and wine to share a meal.Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord; Refrain:

Christ, the Father’s great “Amen,” to all the hopes and dreams of every heart.Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear; Refrain:

See the face of Christ revealed in ev’ry person standing by your side.Gift to one another, and temples of You Love. Refrain:

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PRAYER OF SAINT FRANCIS

Make me a channel of your peace.Where there is hatred, let me bring Your love.Where there is injury, Your pardon Lord,And where there’s doubt, true faith in you.

Make me a channel of your peace.Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope. Where there is darkness, only light, And where there’s sadness ever joy.

Refrain: Oh, Master, Grant that I may never seek So much to be consoled as to console To be understood as to understand. To be loved, as to love with all my soul.

Make me a channel of Your peace.It is in pardoning that we are pardoned. In giving of ourselves that we receive,And in dying that we’re born to eternal life.Refrain:

Make me a channel of Your peace.It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.In giving to all men that we receive,And in dying that we’re born to eternal life.

REMEMBER MEJesus, remember me (3x)Take me into Your Kingdom.

Jesus, heal my soul (3x)Take my soul into Your Kingdom.

Jesus, touch my heart (3x)Take my heart into Your Kingdom.

Jesus, I love you. (3x)Take my love into Your Kingdom.

Jesus, remember me. (3x)Take me into Your Kingdom.

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GIFT OF FINEST WHEAT – by Robert E. Kreutz

Refrain:You satisfy the hungry heart With gift of finest wheat;Come give to us, O saving Lord, The bread of life to eat.

As when the shepherd calls his sheep, They know and heed his voice;So when you call your family Lord, We follow and rejoice.

With joyful lips we sing to you Our praise and gratitude,That you should count us worthy, Lord To share this heav’nly food.

Is not the cup we bless and share The blood of Christ outpoured?Do not one cup, one loaf, declare Our oneness in the Lord?

The myst’ry of your presence, Lord, No mortal tongue can tell:Whom all the world cannot contain Comes in our hearts to dwell.

You give yourself to us, O Lord; Then selfless let us be,To serve each other in your name In truth and charity.

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HOW GREAT THOU ARTO Lord my God! When I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds thy hands have made,I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,Thy power throughout the universe displayed.

Chorus: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee; How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee; How great thou art, how great thou art!

When through the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees;When I look down from lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze;

And when I think that God, His Son not sparing,Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,He bled and died to take away my sin;

When Christ shall come with shout of acclamationAnd take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!Then I shall bow in humble adoration and there proclaim,My God How Great Thou Art!

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O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY

O Jesus, we adore Thee, Who in your love divine,Conceal your mighty Godhead, in forms of bread and wine.

Refrain: O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine; All praise and all thanksgiving, be every moment thine.

O Jesus we adore Thee, our victim and our priest;Whose precious Blood and Body Becomes our sacred feast.

O Jesus, we adore Thee, our Saviour and our King;And with the saints and angels a humble homage bring.

O Jesus, we adore Thee, Come live in us we pray;That all our thoughts and actions, Be yours alone today.

O Come all you who labour, in sorrow and in pain;Come, eat this bread from heaven, your peace and strength regain.

Father, I adore Thee, lay my life before Thee;How I lo-v-e Thee.

Jesus, I adore Thee, lay my life before Thee;How I lo-v-e Thee.

Spirit, I adore Thee, lay my life before Thee;How I lo-v-e Thee.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.Melt me, Mold me, Fill me, Use meSpirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

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GLORIFY THY NAME -by Donna Adkins

Father, we love Thee.We praise Thee.We adore Thee.

Glorify Thy name in all the earth. Glorify Thy name. Glorify Thy name. Glorify Thy name in all the earth.

Jesus, we love Thee,We praise Thee.We adore Thee.


Spirit, we love TheeWe praise Thee.We adore Thee.


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SILAYAN1. Silayan at bigyan ng pag-asa Pagmamahal pusoy nagdurusa Iwasan ang pagaalinlangan Lahat ng araw Kita’y mamahalin

2. Sa labi ng imbing kamatayan Itangi yaring pagmamahal Tulutan magtapat sa iyo hirang Lahat ng araw Kita’y mamahalin

(Repeat #2)

3. Lahat ng araw Kita’y mamahalin

PIETA – by Tom Kendzia

Refrain: Come and see, what I have done: I’ve given My Only Son. He lived for you, and He died for you. Come and see.

Lamb of God, Lamb of God, have mercy on us; forgive us, Lord Refrain:

Creator of Love, source of all life, have mercy on us; forgive us, Lord. Refrain:

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AT THE NAME OF JESUS

At the name of JesusEvery knee shall bow,Every tongue confess himKing of glory now; ‘Tis the Father’s pleasure We should call him Lord,Who from the beginningWas the mighty Word.

Humbled for a seasonTo receive a nameFrom the lips of sinnersUnto whom he came, Faithfully he bore it,Spotless to the last,Brought it back victoriousWhen from death he passed.

Bore it up triumphant With its human light,Through all ranks of creaturesTo the central height;To the throne of Godhead,To the Father’s breast,Filled it with the glory Of that perfect rest.

In your hearts enthrone him;There let him subdue All that is not holyAll that is not true;May your voice entreat himIn temptation’s hour;Let his will enfold you In its light and pow’r.

Christians, this Lord JesusShall return again,With his Father’s gloryO’er the earth to reign; Love and faithful serviceWe his subjects vow,And our hearts proclaim himKing of glory now.

HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME

Holy God, we praise thy Name;Lord of all, we bow before thee!All on earth thy sceptre claim,All in heav’n above adore thee;Infinite thy vast domain,Ever lasting is thy reign.Ever lasting is thy reign.

Hark! the loud celestial hymnAngel choirs, above are raising,Cherubim and seraphim,In unceasing chorus praising;Fill the heav’ns with sweet accord;Holy, holy, holy Lord.

Lo! the apostolic trainJoin the sacred Name to hallow;Prophets swell the loud refrain,And the white robed martyrs follow;And from morn to set of sun,Through the church the song goes on.

Holy Father, Holy Son,Holy Spirit, Three, we name thee;While in essence only One,Undivided God we claim thee;And adoring bend the knee,While we own the mystery.

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LA PIETA SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS OF NORTH AMERICA

La Pieta International Prayer GroupsLA PIETA INTERNATIONAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS

Fr. Victor Emmanuel ClemenPastor-Divine Saviour Parish

North Fairview Quezon City, Philippines

Jaime Cardinal L. Sin, D.D.The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila

121 Arsobispo Street, IntramurosP. O. Box 132

Manila, Philippines

Fr. Clement Machado, S.O.L.T., Bosque, New Mexico

Most Reverend Francisco Garmendia, D.D.Auxiliary Bishop of New York

Vicar of the South BronxNew York City, U.S.A.

Bisbop Roman DanylakToronto, Canada

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