The 2,000

Hail Mary
Devotion

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 THE DEVOTION OF TE 2,000 HAIL MARY’S

MONSIGNOR JUAN RIU FARRAN

Close to March 21,1933, when Monsignor Juan Riu was fifteen and a half
years old, his co- seminarian said, “Riu, there is a pious belief assuring
that any grace asked from the Virgin Mary will be granted to whoever
prays the 2,000 Hail Marys”. Those words remained deep in his mind and
since then, every March 25, which is the Feast of the Annunciation, he
recited with great devotion, the 2,000 Hail Marys. He asked three favors
from our Lade: to become a Salesian, a priest and missionary. And then,
he waited trustfully for our Lady to grant his request.

On June 27, 1935, he made his vows as a Salesian. On June 15, 1946, he
was ordained a priest in Madrid, Spain. And on August 30, 1952, he as
assigned to San Juan, Puerto Rico and started his missionary apostolate
in the poorest slum.

During his 45 years as priest, he promoted this devotion with great

success. Many people, as well, have done the same devotion and they
have testified that their petitions have been granted, some instantly while
others, at a later time.

Today, you are invited to pray 2, 000 Hail Marys to Our Lady, asking her
for any kind of favors, and TRUST that God will grant them through Our
Lady’s powerful intercession, in Jesus’ name. If it is for the good of our
soul, God will grant our request(s).

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THE SCRIPTURAL ROSARY- JOYFUL, SORROWFUL,
LUMINOUS, AND GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
(to be prayed from the heart, not mechanically, and loud enough
to be heard by everyone)
HOLY MASS- if a priest is available at this time. If not, you may
start with hymn (Come Holy Spirit), followed by:
PRAYER TO TAKE AUTHORITY
PSALM 91- GOD OUR PROTECTOR
THE OPENING PRAYERS
ACT OF CONSECRATAION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
CONSECRATIONOF THE HUMAN RACE TO THE SACRED
HEART OF JESUS
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF
MARY
PRAYER TO DEFEAT THE WORK OF SATAN
PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
PRAYER TO OUR GUARDIAN ANGEL
ACT ON CONTITION
Start the 2,000 Hail Marys until completed. Participant may
individually take breaks at any time for breakfast, snack, lunch or
dinner. The devotion interrupted only at:
3:00 PM- THE THREE O’CLOCK PRAYERM, CHAPLET OF
DIVINE MERCY
6:00 PM- THE ANGELUS
OPTIONAL (HOLY MASS, ADDITIONAL PRAYERS, HYMNS,
LIGHTING OF CANDLES, COLLECTION AND BURNING OF
PRIVATE PETITIONS).

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 THE 2, 000 HAIL MARY DEVOTION

Praying 2, 000 Hail Marys is a private devotion. It is a very powerful

intercessory prayer. It is praying 2, 000 Hail Marys with our Blessed Mother
to our Jesus Christ. Combined with your faith and sincerity of heart, these are
graces or intentions which our Mother Mary will intercede for you.

OPENING PRAYER OR SONG: “COME HOLY SPIRIT”

Invoke the Holy Spirit and pray that He gives the gift of fortitude so that you
may have the grace to finish the length or duration praying the 2, 000 Hail
Marys. Pray for the firt of piety so that you can pray with your heart. Offer
every word that you say, let it be a prayer that rise up to Him or His blessings
and whatever your intentions may be. Uplift everything to the Lord. Open and
lift your heart and mind, so that the Holy Spirit will outpour His Spirit on you
and possess you. Surrender yourself FULLY to our Lord Jesus Christ as you
pray with Mother Mary. She will intercede for us to her Son Jesus Christ.

BEGIN PRAYING THE 2 MYSTERIES OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY-

Joyful, Sorrowful, Luminous, and Glorious. The celebration of Holy Mass
follows, if a priest is available at that time.

START THE 2, 000 HAIL MARYS. There are 20 general petitions. Every
petition is read before each 100 Hail Marys. If you are in a group, designate
each person to lead the prayer of around 100 Hail Marys, i.e., if there 10 people
in the group, each one must lead two rounds of the Rosary to complete the 2,
000 Hail Marys. If more than 20 are present or are to expected, each member
may pray one round of the Hail Mary first. it will take about 8 ½ hours to
complete the 2,000 Hail Marys. Begin each round to 100 Hail Marys with the
Our Father and end with the Glory Be.
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AFTER EACH ROUND OF 100 HAIL MARYS AT THE FOLLOWING PRAYERS
SLOWLY FROM THE HEART

O MY JESUS FORM US OUR SINS, SAVE US FROM THE FIRES OF HELL, AND
LEAD ALL OUR SOULD TO HEAVEN, ESPECIALLY THOSE IN THE MOST NEED
OF YOUR DIVINE MERCYC. AMEN.
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY
O SACRAMENT DIVINE,
ALL PRAISE AND ALL THANKSGIVING
BE EVERY MOMENT THINE.
COME HOLY SPIRIT, COME BY MEANS OF THE
POWERFUL INTERCCESSION OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, YOUR
WELL- BELOWED SPOUSE.

JESUS MARY AND JOSEPH, ST. ANNE, ST. JOACHIM, WE LOVE YOU, SAVE
SOULS.

//ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF THY

DIVINE SON, JESUS, IN THE UNION WITH ALL THE MASSES SAID
THOUGHOUT THE WORLD TODAY, FOR ALL THE HOLY SOULS IN
PURGATORY, FOR ALL THE SINNERS EVERWHERE, FOR SINNERS IN THE
UNIVERSAL CHURCH, THOSE IN MY OWN HOME AND WITHIN MY FAMILY.
AMEN. // (5X)

AT 3:00 PM PRAY THE THREE O’CLOCK PRAYER AND THE DIVINE MERCY
CHAPLET. Pause silently to implore our Lord’s mercy and meditate on His passion. In
this hour of great mercy, our Lord said, “in this hour, I will refuse nothing to the soul
that makes request in Me in virtue of my passion.”

The prayers to the Divine Mercy (page 10- 13) and chaplet with the prayers in Honor of
Sacred Wounds Jesus (page 13- 14) may be said in additional to the three o’clock prayer.

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The 2, 000 Hail Mary’s continue until completed, but may be interrupted at 6:00 pm to
pray Angelus.
OPENING HYMN: COME HOLY SPIRIT (page 24)

PRAYER TO TAKE AUTHORITY

In the name of Jesus, I take authority and I bind all powers and forces of evil in the air, in
the ground, in the water, in the underground, in the netherworld, in nature and in fire.
You are the Lord over the entire universe, and I give You the Glory for Your creation.

In Your name, I bind all demonic forces that have come against us and our families and I
seal all of us in the protection of Your Precious Blood that was shed for us on the cross.
Mary, our Mother we seek your protection and intercession with the sacred Heart of
Jesus for us and our families. Surround us with your mantle of love to discourage the
enemy.

Saint Michael and our guardian angels, come defend us and our families in the battle
against all the evil one that roam the earth.

In the name of Jesus, I bind and command all the powers and forces of evil to depart
right now away from us, our families, our homes and lands and I cast you at the foot of
the cross to remain there forever. And I thank You Lord Jesus, for You are a faithful and
compassionate God. Amen.

PSALM 91- GOD OUR PROTECTOR

Wherever goes to the Lord for safety, whoever remains under the protection of the
Almighty, can say to Him, “Him, You are my defender and protector. You are my God; in
You I Trust.”

He will keep you safe, all hidden dangers and from all deadly diseases. He will cover you
with His wings, you will be safe in His care; His faithfulness will protect and defend you,
You need not fear any dangers at night or sudden attacks during the day or the plagues
that strike in the dark or evil that kill in daylight.
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A thousand may fall dead beside you, ten thousand all around you, but you will not be
harmed. You will look and see how the wicked are punished.

You have made the Lord your defender, the Most High your protector, and so no disaster
will strike you, no violence will come near your home.

God will put His angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. They will hold
up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones.

You will trample down lions and snakes, fierce lions and poisonous snakes.

God says, “I will save those who love Me and I will protect those who
acknowledge Me as LORD. When they call to Me, I will answer them; when they
are in trouble, I will be with them. I will rescue them and honor them. I will
reward them with long life; I will save them.” Amen.

OPENING PRAYERS

Blessed the Holy Trinity one God, now and forever, Amen. Glory be to the Father who
created me; Glory be to the Son, who redeemed me; Glory be to the Holy Spirit who
sacrifices me.

We pray and implore the Holy Spirit come down and bestow upon us His Holy Gifts, so
that we will be inflamed with the power and the fire of His Love.

And once again, we gather ourselves together before You, dearest Blessed Mother, to pray
for ALL Your intentions. We know that You will bring our humble prayers together with
Yours, before the throne God and Your Beloved Son, and that in Your loving hands. You
will dispense of them for You know best to apply them where they are needed the most.

On my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses, I offer myself, soul and
body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness keenness of Your Justice, and
the might of Your Love. You are the strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move

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and am. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness of grace, and I pray with all my
heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and
grant that I may always watch for Your Light and listen to Your voice and follow your
Gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You, by Your
compassion to watch over me in my weakness.

Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus and looking at His Five Wounds and trusting in His
precious blood, and adoring His opened side and stricken heart, I implore You, Adorable
Spirit, helper of my infirmity, to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You.
Give me grace, O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son, to say to You always and
everywhere, “Speak Lord, for Your servant heareth.” Amen.

CONSECRATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO THE

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostate
before Your altar. We are Yours and we wish to be; but to be more surely united with You.
Behold each one of us freely consecrate ourselves today to Your Most Sacred Heart.

Many indeed have never known You; many, too, despising Your percepts, have rejected
You. Have mercy on them all, most Merciful Jesus, and draw them to Your Sacred Heart.
Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken You, but also of the
prodigal children who have abandoned You. Grant that they may be quickly return to
their Father’s house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger, Be King of those who are
deceived by erroneous opinions or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the
harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one
shepherd.

Grant O Lord, to Your Church, assurance of freedom and immunity from harm give peace
and order to all nations and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise
to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to Him be Glory and Honor forever. Amen.

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 A SOLEMN ACT OF CONSECRATIONTO THE
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
BY: VENERALBE POPE PLUS XII

Most Holy Virgin Mary, tender Mother of men, to fulfill desires of the Sacred Heart of
Jesus and at the request of the Vicar of Your Son on Earth, consecrate ourselves and our
families to Your Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart, O Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and
we recommend to You, all the people of our country and all the world. Please accept our
consecration, dearest Mother, and use us as You wish to accomplish Your designs in the
world.

O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and Queen
of the World, rule over us together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, our King. Save
us from the spreading flood of modern paganism; kindle in our hearts and homes the love
of purity, the practice of a virtuous life, an ardent zeal for souls and desire to pray the
Rosary more faithfully.

We come with confidence to You O Thorne of Grace and Mother of Fair Love. Inflame us
with the same Divine Fire which has inflamed Your own Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart.
Make our hearts and homes Your shrine, and through us, make the Heart of Jesus,
together with your rule, triumph I every heart and home. Amen.

PRAYER TO DEFEAT THE WORK OF SATAN

O Divine Eternal Father, in union with Your Divine Son and the Holy Spirit, and through
the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I beg You to destroy the power of our greatest enemy- the
evil spirit. Cast them into the deepest recesses of hell and chain them there forever. Take
possession of Your Kingdom which You have created, and which is rightfully Yours.
Heavenly Father, give us the reign of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart
of Mary.
I repeat this prayer out of pure love for You and every bear of my heart and every breath
I take. Amen.

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 PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the
wickedness and snares of the devil. May Gd rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou,
O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine power of God, cast into hell, Satan and all
the evil spirits, who prowl throughout the world seeking the ruins of souls. Amen.

PRAYER TO GUARDIAN ANNGEL

Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here. Ever this day
be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

ACT OF CONTRITION

O my God, I am 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 I 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.

THE ANGELUS

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary

R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Hail Mary…
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R. Be it done unto me according to Your word.
Hail Mary…
V. And the word was made flesh
R. And dwelt among us.
Hail Mary…
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promise of Christ.

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Let us pray:
Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord, Your Grace into our hearts; that we to whom the
incarnation of Christ Your Son was made known by the message of an angel, made by
His passion and cross be brought to the Glory of His Resurrection. Though the same
Christ, our Lord. Amen.

THE THREE O’CLOCK PRAYER

You expired Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and the ocean of mercy
opened up for the whole world. O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelope
the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.

//O Blood and Water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus a fount of Mercy for
us I trust in You. // (3x)

PRAYERS TO THE DIVINE MERCY

O Most Merciful Jesus, Your goodness is infinite, and the treasures of Your grace
inexhaustible. I trust boundlessly in Your mercy, which is above all Your works. I
consecrate myself to You completely and unreservedly, so as to live and strive for
Christian perfection.

I want to spread Your mercy by performing works of mercy, both spiritual and corporal,
laboring especially for the conversion of sinners, bringing consolation to those in need,
to the sick and suffering.

Guard me then, O Jesus, as Your own possession and Your own glory. Though I
sometimes tremble with fear, aware of my weakness, at the time I have boundless trust
in Your mercy. Oh, that all people would come to know the infinite depths of Your mercy,
while there is still time, so that they may place their trust in Your merciful love and glorify
You Forever. Amen.

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 THE CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
(on ordinary rosary beads)

Begin with: “OUR FATHER…” HAIL MARY…” I BELIEVE…”

On the OUR FATHER bead, say:

“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, say:

FOR THE SAKE OF HIS SORROWFUL PASSION, HAVE MERCY ON US AND ON
THE WHOLE WORLD.

SAY THREE TIMES:

“HOLY GOD, HOLY MIGHTY ONE, HOLY IMMORTAL ONE, HAVE MERCY ON US
AND ON THE WHOLE WORLD.”

THE PRAISE OF THE DIVINE MERCY

The love of God is the flower- Mercy the fruit. Let the doubting soul read this
consideration on Divine Mercy and become trusting.

To each invocation, respond with “I TRUST IN YOU.”

Divine Mercy, gusting forth from the bosom of the Father

Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God
Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery
Divine Mercy, fount gushing forth from the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity
Divine Mercy, unfathomed by any intellect, human or angelic.

Divine Mercy, from which wells forth all life and happiness
Divine Mercy, better than the heavens
Divine Mercy, source of miracles and wonders

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Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe
Divine Mercy, descending to earth in the Person of the Incarnate word

Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the open wound of the heart of Jesus
Divine Mercy, enclosed in the Heart of Jesus for us, and especially for sinners
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in the institution of the sacred Host
Divine Mercy, in the founding of Holy Church
Divine Mercy, in the Sacrament of Holy Baptism

Divine Mercy, in our justification through Jesus Christ

Divine Mercy, accompany us through our whole life
Divine Mercy, embracing us especially at the hour of death
Divine Mercy, endowing us with Immortal life
Divine Mercy, accompanying us every moment of our life

Divine Mercy, shielding us from the fire of hell

Divine Mercy, in the conversion of hardened sinners
Divine Mercy, astonishment to Angels, incomprehensible to Saints
Divine Mercy, unfathomed in all the mysteries of God
Divine Mercy, lifting us out of every misery
Divine Mercy, source of our happiness and joy
Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence
Divine Mercy, embracing all the works of His hands
Divine Mercy, crown of all God’s handiwork
Divine Mercy, in which we are immersed
Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts
Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls
Divine Mercy, response of hearts, peace amidst fear
Divine Mercy, delight and ecstasy of holy souls
Divine Mercy, inspiring hope against all hope

All: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion
inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult

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moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence
submit ourselves to Your Holy Will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Amen.

O incomprehensible and Limitless Mercy Divine, to extol and adore You worthily, who
can? Supreme attribute of almighty God, You are the sweet hope for sinful man.

THE SACRED WOUNDS OF JESUS

THE NAILING OF THE RIGHT HAND OF OUR LORD JESUS

By the Precious Wound of Your Right hand and through the pain of the nail which pierced
Your right hand, may the precious blood that pours out from there, save sinners of the
whole world and convert many souls. Amen.
“OUR FATHER…” “HAIL MARY…”” GLORY BE…”

THE NAILING OF THE LEFT HAND OF OUR LORD JESUS

By the Precious Wound of Your Left hand and through the pain of the nail which pierced
Your Left hand, may the precious blood that pours out from there, relieve souls in
Purgatory and protect the dying against the attacks of infernal spirits. Amen.

“OUR FATHER…” “HAIL MARY…” “GLORY BE…”

THE NAILING OF THE RIGHT FOOT OF OUR LORD JESUS

By the Precious Wound of Your Right foot and through the pain of the nail which pierced
Your right foot, may the precious blood that pours out from there, cover the foundation
of the Catholic Church against the plan of the occult kingdom and evil men. Amen.
“OUR FATHER…” “HAIL MARY…” “GLORY BE…”

THE NAILING OF THE LEFT FOOT OF OUR LORD JESUS

By the Precious Wound of Your Left foot and through the pain of the nail which pierced
Your Left foot, may the precious blood that pours out from there protect us in all way
against the plans and the attacks of evil spirits and their agents. Amen.

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“OUR FATHER…” “HAIL MARY…”” GLORY BE…”

THE PIERCING OF THE SACRED SIDE OF OUR LORD JESUS

By the Precious Wound in Your Sacred Side and through the pain of the lance which
pierced Your Sacred side, may the precious blood and water that pours out from there,
cure the sick, raise the dead, solve our present problems and teach us the way to our God
for eternal glory. Amen.
“OUR FATHER…” “HAIL MARY…”” GLORY BE…”

PRAYER BEFORE EACH PETITION

Lord, we offer You this light to guide us through the darkness and to help us overcome
the trials You have given us. Amen.

Lord, we offer You this flower and mantel through blessed Mother Mary as a

PETITIONS

Petition No. 1 BLESSED US WITH GRACE OF PRAYER

It is our dialogue and communication with God. Teach us how to cultivate and experience
the power of prayer in ourselves. Give us the grace to pray in every opportunity we have
and uplift every task that we do as a prayer which we offer to Jesus. Let us remember
what our Mother Mary said, “that God has chosen to use us in His great plan of salvation
of mankind, particularly for the conversion of those who are not now in God’s grace.
Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

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Petition No. 2 WE PRAY FOR PEACE. Let peace begin within us and from us
so that we, in turn, may spread peace in the world to all mankind. Heal us of our faults
and weaknesses and let us realize that if we want to be cleansed and be healed, we must
first have total forgiveness and love in our hearts. Let us not dwell in things that are not
of God, like anger, pride, envy, and selfishness. But instead, pour in our hearts, through
the Holy Spirit, the gift of love, humility, patience, forgiveness, and understanding. It is
only though dying to one’s self that we can truly have peace. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 3 WE PRAY FOR THE CONVERSION OF SINNERS, THE

UNBELIEVERS, AND FOR ALL THE SPIRITUALLY POOR, SO THAT THEY WILL BE
FILLED WITH LOVE OF GOD. Let men turn against sin and against the enemy. Give the
grace going back to Jesus by touching the hearts of sinners, and especially the hearts of
those who have left the Catholic Church to join other sects and beliefs. We pray for the
conversion of the atheist, the pagans, our Muslim brothers and our elders of the Jewish
faith in their acceptance of Jesus as a Messiah. We invoke the Holy Spirit to enlighten
the minds of the heretics and love of God. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 4. WE PRAY FOR AN END TO ABORTION.

Dear God, let horrible crime stop. Let all who contemplate an abortion fully understand
that the unborn child is a HUMAN BEING who has a SOUL, and killing the unborn is a
grievous mortal offense against God, the Creator of Life. Let Your grace fall upon all
people so that they will respect, defend, and uphold the SANCTITY OF LIFE, not only
the unborn, but of the aged, the dying, the handicapped and the unwanted as well. also
let the confused who are on the verge of committing suicide, very carefully weigh in their

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mind God’s 5th commandment, “Thou shall not kill” and avoid this serious sin against
God. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 5 WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN ANY FORM OF

ADDICTION that disrupts family relationships, those addicted to alcohol and
drugs, those addicted in the flesh, or addicted in any kind of vice. Touch them, o
Mother Mary, and free them from the snares of Satan who now envelope them.
Bring them back, reunited, and heal the families. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 6 WE PRAY FOR THE GRACE TO KNOW AND APPRECIATE

THE IMPORTANCE AND THE VALUE OF THE HOLY SACRIFICE OF THE MASS AND
PRAY FOR AN INCREASED FREQUENCY IN THE RECEPTION OF THE
SACRAMENTS OF PENANCE AND THE HOLY EUCHARIST. May every prayer and
spiritual work we do lead us to the Holy Mass because the Holy Mass is the highest form
of prayer and the greatest offering for the reparation of sins and Jesus is there, His
undying love for mankind manifested as He relieves His sacrifice in Calvary to save us.
May these sacraments renew us each day and strengthen us spiritually in our crusade to
serve Jesus and Mother Mary, in spreading their messages to whoever we talk and see.
Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

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Petition No. 7 WE PRAY FOR MORE VOCATIONS. Please put into the hearts
of young people the awareness of service to God through the increase in vocations. Let
parents encourage their children and give them an upbringing filled with an awareness of
their blessed state in life. Bless all seminarians who are now studying and preparing
themselves for the priesthood. Strengthen and give them perseverance. Guide them and
guard them for they belong to You Lord. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 8 TEACH US THE DAILY READING OF THE HOLY BIBLE AND
SPIRITUAL BOOKS. Because God Himself talk to us when we read the scriptures of His
life. His teachings and His Holy Words in the Bible. May the Holy Spirit enlighten our
minds and five us the grace to live the Gospel, and to put into the practice all that we’ve
read of the words and ways of our Lord Jesus in our daily lives, in essence, “To imitate
Jesus and live the Word.” Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 9 WE PRAY FOR POPE FRANCIS. The visible Representative of

Christ in the church and the 267th successor of Peter. Only in Peter has Christ build His
church. So, with faith of Peter in these times of Greatest darkness and apostasy, let us
pray for support and protection of the Vicar of Christ, the Pope. May priests and bishops
remain loyal to the true faith through their obedience to the pope, preach loudly n word
and example what Jesus Himself has instructed Peter to be, the foundation of His church
and the irreproachable presence of the truth, and may they remain united with the Pope
and help him carry his large cross to Calvary. Amen.

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OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…
(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. WE PRAY FOR THE INCREASE OF PRAYER GROUPS AND

CENACLES. May we have the grace to live the messages of our Mother Mary in our
hearts, that we may give examples by living them in our daily lives, so that we may in turn
work and cenacles from disunity and discord and bestow upon then Your special graces-
to work in love and unity. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 11 WE PRAY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF OWN CROSS- AND

ABANDON OURSELVES COMPLETELY TO JESUS CHRIST AND HIS DIVINE WILL.
As He Himself said, “if you want to be with Me, pick up your cross and follow Me, for
whoever picks up his cross and looks back, is not worthy to follow Me.” So, whatever
trials and sufferings we encounter, may we offer then to Jesus not to be afraid, because
He is with us when we put our faith, trust and confidence in Him. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 12 WE PRAY FOR OUR DELIVERANCE FROM THE ENEMY, THE
DEVIL. Mother Mary, please rescue us the moment Satan or any other evil spirit tries to
tempt us to fall into sin and deliver us from all distractions that pull us away from the path
that leads to you and Jesus. Grant us the wisdom to discern, so that we will be able to

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distinguish right from wrong, good from evil. You have obtained from Your Divine son
that all the advocates of the Rosary shall have for intercessors the entire celestial court
during their life at the hour of death. So, in this great battle for souls, let us arm ourselves
with the power of the Rosary and the Holy Eucharist, wear the miraculous medals and
the scapular with faith, to save us from the eternal fires of hell. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 13 WE PRAY FOR THE GRACE OF FASTING NOT ONLY FORM
FOOD, BUT FROM THE WORDLY AND MATERIAL THINGS AND OFFER THEM TO
YOU IN SACRIFICE. Let our fasting from food and the materialism of this world be our
offering for the atonement of our sins and in reparations for the sins of mankind. Make
us aware of our priorities in life, which is the salvation of souls, and the detachment from
the materialism that this world falsely offers. All these hinders us from the love,
knowledge and service of God. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 14 WE PRAY FOR THE INFIRM AGED, THE SICK AND THE
DYING. Bless them in their last days. May they lift and offer their life’s suffering to God,
receive the last sacraments, obtain pardon for their sins, and thereby merit the fullness of
God’s grace. In the end, may our Lord and His Blessed Mother take them safely home to
their eternal abode in heaven. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

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(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 16 WE PRAY FOR THE POOR, THE HUNGRY, THE HOMELESS
AND THE ORPHANS, FOR IT IS ESPECIALLY IN THEM THAT WE SEE THE LORD.
Bless them in their needs, O Lord, and give them their means of support. We also pray
for those who are in prison. Touch their hearts for the total conversion and grant them
Your peace. We pray that these beloved children of God may be spared from oppression,
and may we never refuse their cry for help. Amen

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD…
(5x)

Petition No. 17 WE PRAY FOR OUR PRIEST, THE RELIGIOUS AND TO SERVE
YOUR PEOPLE SPIRITUALLY IN LOVE AND DILIGENCE. May be renewed in spirit
and remain faithful to their vows and commitment to God. Keep them from sickness, and
temptation and harm, so that they could give more of themselves unselfishly and become
more zealous to their apostolate. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 18 WE PRAY FOR ALL FAMILIES AND OUR OWN FAMILIES
TOO. May families always be together in love and in prayer. Let children honor and obey
their parents and let parents love and protect their children the way God loves protects
His children. We pray that wives and children be spared from abuse and molestation of

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all sorts. May all families grow spiritually in unity and faith with Jesus and Mary and
protect us from the terrible chastisement that is to come. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 19 WE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN PILGRIMAGE TO SEEK

YOU. May all who seek You, Jesus, through our Mother Mary, find happiness and
fulfillment in their search for You. We also pray for all travelers that they may be protected
from harm and safely reach their destination in Your grace. Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

Petition No. 20 WE PRAY FOR OUR OWN INTENTIONS. (mention them

silently). Also, we offer our present social and economic struggles to You our God, for
You alone can open the new path for our leaders to bring about unselfish decisions and
endeavors for the good of all Your creation. We consecrate ourselves to You, O Lord, and
we pray for Your grace and acceptance of all the intentions that with humility and in
accordance t Your will, we have brought at the foot of your altar today. We ask all these
from the Father with the intercession of our Mother Mary, in Jesus’ most Holy Name.
Amen.

OUR FATHER… HAIL MARY…(100X) GLORY BE…

(page 4) O MY JESUS, FORGIVE US OUR SINS…
O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY… COME HOLY SPIRIT…
ETERNAL FATHER, I OFFER THEE THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD… (5x)

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 THE MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled
to the protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I
come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the word Incarnate, despise
not my petition, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

CLEANSING PRAYER

Oh Loving Father, as intercessors, we have taken upon us the burdens and the grief of
Your people, but we know that You do not want these burdens and grief to remain in us.
We therefore bring all these to Your throne of grace, where You will dispose of them
according to Your wonderful and divine plan. Wash us clean of these burdens with the
blood of the Lamb. Lighten our hearts and fill us with Your peace, love and joy.

Almighty Father, we ask now for You to soak us with the Holy Blood of Jesus to cleanse
us from any burden and any unclean spirit that might have clung to us as intercessors. In
Jesus’ name, we bind them all at the foot of the Cross until You, O Lord tell it where to
go. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Sone and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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 SONGS

COME HOLY SPIRIT

Come, Holy Spirit, I need You

Come, Holy Spirit, I pray
Come with Your strength and Your power
Come in Your own special way.

Come like the spring in the desert

come to the weary of souls
O let Your sweet healing power
Touch me and make me whole.

Come, Holy Spirit, I need You

Come, Holy Spirit, I pray
Come with Your light and Your guidance
Come in Your own gentle way.

ON THIS DAY, O BEAUTIFUL MOTHER

Refrain:
On this day, we ask to share
on this day, we give thee our love
Near thee, Madonna, fondly we hover
Trusting thy gentle care to prove
Aid us ere our feet astray
wander from thy guiding way (Refrain)

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 IMMACULATE MOTHER

Immaculate Mother, to you do we plead

to ask God our Father for help in our need
//Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!//

We pray for our country the land of our birth

we pray four all nations that peace be on earth.
//Ave, Ave, Ave Maria!//

HAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace

The Lord is with thee
Blessed are you among women
and blessed is the fruit of Your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of God

Pray for us sinners now
and the hour of our death. Amen

MARY IMMACULATE

Mary Immaculate, Star of the morning

Chosen before the creation began
Destined to bring through the light of Your dawning.
Conquest of the Satan and rescue to men.

Chorus:
Bend from Your throne at the voice of our crying
Look to this earth where Your footsteps have trod
Stretch out Your arms to us living and dying
Mary Immaculate, Mother of God

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 We sinners honor Your sinless perfection
Fallen and weak, for God’s mercy we plead
Grant us the shield of Your mighty protection
measure Your aid by the depth of our need

OUR LADY OF FATIMA

Dear Lady of Fatima

We come on bended knee
To beg Your intercession
For peace and unity
Dear Mary, won’t You show us
The right and shining way
We pledge our love and offer You
A Rosary each day
You promised at Fatima
Each time that You appeared
To help us if we pray to You
To banish war and fear
Dear Lady, on First Saturdays
We ask Your guiding hand
For grace and guidance here on earth
And protection for our land.

DAILY, DAILY SING TO MARY

Daily, daily sing to Mary She is mighty to deliver

Sing, my soul, Her praise due Call her, trust her lovingly
All Her feast, Her actions worship When the tempest rages round thee
With the heart’s devotion true She will calm the troubled sea
Lost in wond’ring contemplation Gifts of heave she has given
Be Her Majesty, Call Her Virgin Noble, Lady, to our race
Happy Mother, Virgin blest She, the Queen, who decks Her subjects
With the Light of God’s own grace.

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 MOTHER OF CHRIST

Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ

What shall I ask of thee?
I do not sigh for the wealth of earth
for the joys that face and flee, but-
Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ
This do I long to see
The bliss untold, which thine arms enfold
The Treasure upon thy knee

Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ

He was all in all thee.
In Bethlehem’s cave, in Nazareth’s home
In the hamlets of Galilee, so-
Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ
He will not say nay to thee
When He lift His face, to thy sweet embrace
Speak to Him, Mother of me.

HOLY MARY NOW WE CROWN YOU

Holy Mary, now we crown You

Honored Queen of all our race
Noble Virgin, may our tribute
Win your love and gain us grace

Refrain:
Ora pro nobis. A---men (2x)

Glorious Queen, look down in kindness

while before your throne we stand
Bring God’s blessing to Your children
Watch our homes and guard our land. (refrain)

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 On this day we sing Your praises
Purest maid of all the earth
While the beauty of the springtime
Tells your joy at Jesus birth. (refrain)

Stain of sin has never marred You

Nature’s only spotless bloom
God whose might exceeds the heaven
You have sheltered in Your womb. (refrain)

MOTHER DEAREST, MOTHER FAIREST

Mother dearest, Mother fairest

Help of all, who can call on thee
Virgin purest, brightest, rarest
Help us, help. We cry to thee

Chorus:
Mary, help us, help we pray (2x)
Help, us in all care and sorrow
Mary, help us, help we pray

Lady, help in pain and sorrow

Soothe those rack’d on beds of pain
May the golden light of morrow
Bring them health and joy again. (chorus)

MOTHER DEAR, O PRAY FOR ME

Mother dear, O pray for me!

Whilst far form heav’n and thee
I wander in a fragile bark
O’er life’s tempestuous sea

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 O Virgin Mother, form thy throne
So bright in bliss above
Protect thy child and cheer my path
With thy sweet smile of love

Chorus:
Mother dear, remember me
and never cease thy care
Till in heaven eternally
Thy love and bliss I share

Mother dear, O pray for me!

Should pleasure’s siren lay
E’er tempt thy child to wander far
From virtue’s path away

When thorns beset life’s devious way

And darking water flow
Then Mary aid thy weeping child
Thyself a mother show

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN

Hail, Holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria!

Hail, Queen of mercy and of love, O Maria!

Refrain:
Triumph all ye cherubim!
Sing with us ye seraphim!
Heaven and earth resound the hymn!
Salve, salve, salve, Regina!
Our life, our sweetness here below, O Maria!
Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria! (refrain)

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 SONGS TO MARY

Oh, how I long to sing You a song of love

To express the warmth of Your smile
The pureness of Your heart

Chorus:
Oh Mary, our Queen of love
Our way to the loving Son
Our beautiful way to the loving Son

When I’m happy You are there to share it with me

When I’m grieving I can call and You console me

Oh, how I long to sing You a song of love

To express the happiness that deep within my heart. (chorus)

MARY IS OUR QUEEN

Mary is our Queen, O sing to Her

Mary is our Mother, trust in Her
Mary is the star that shines at night
Guiding us to Jesus, our True Light
Mary is the creature of our race
Whom the Holy Spirit filled with grace
To become the Mother of our Lord
The God whom she adores.

Chorus:
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria (2x)
(repeat all except chorus)

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 SALVE REGINA

Salve Regina, Mater misericodiae

Vita ducedo, et spes notra, salve
Ad te clamamus, exsules, filii Hevae
Et flentes in hac la crimarum valle

Ela ergo, Advocata nostra

Iilos tuos misericordes oculos and nos converte
Et Jesum, benedectum fructum ventris tui
Nobis post hoc exsillium ostende
O Clemens; o Pia (2x)
O dulcis(2x) Virgo Maria

MARIA BABAYE SA PAGTUO

Maria, babaye sa pagtuo

Maria, Inahan ni Hesukristo
Daw sa bito- on sa kabuntagon
Dan- agan mo kami, kaming tanan
Ave, Ave, Maria

Maria, babaye sa paglaum

Maria, inahan nga malig- on
O dalangpanan, Birheng bulahan
Lig- onon mo kami, kaming tanan

Maria, babaye a paghigugma

Maria, inahang walay sama
O kahingpitan, Birheng bulahan!
I-ampo mo kami, kaming tanan
Ave, Ave, Maria
.

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 Maria, Rayna sa rosary
Maria, tuburan sa kaayo
Ki’ng mga rosas, kanimo angay
Himaya ug dungog, pahalipay
Ave, Ave Maria

MARIA RAYNA SA PILIPINAS

Koro:
O Maria, Rayna sa Pilipinas
Panalipdi kami sa mga katalagman
Agaka kami ngadto sa Manluluwas
Si Kristo nga Anak mo ug ang among kagawasan

Ug paminawa kaning among mga pag- ampo

Nga gikan gayod sa kasing- kasing namo;
Mga pagtuaw panglimbasug ug pa-nga-liyupo
Luwasa kami sa dayong kasubo. (koro)

O BIRHEN MARIA (tune: Immaculate Mother)

O Birhen Maria, ig ampo mo kami

Sa mga panulay, panalabanan mo kami
//Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria//

Bito-on sa dagat, dan- agan mo kami

Sa oras sa ikamatay, tabangan mo kami
//Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria//

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 FATIMA

Inahan sa gugma, tuburan sa kalooy

Paglaom ka sa nagsubo. Iwag sa makasasala
tugob sa kaaghop. Malumo nga inahan
Daygon ko ikaw, O Birhen sa Fatima

Koro:
Kantahan ko ikaw, sa tibuok kong kasing- kasing
Daygon ko Ikaw O Tayna sa kalangitan
O Innahan sa manunubos, ikaw akong gimahal
OBirhen, O Birhen sa Fatima

Coda:
Nagpakita ka sac ova de Ira aron ang kalibutan maluwas(repeat all)

ADLAW, ADLAW KANG MARIA

Adlaw, adlaw kang Maria

Ang pagdayeg, kantahon ta
Uban sa Arcchagel Gabriel
Ave, maghimaya ka!

Refrain:
Inahan sa Manunubos
Puno ka sa grasya
Kami dinhi, O luwasa
Sa kaadautan sa sala

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 TRESE SA MAYO

Sa Trese sa Mayo ang Birhen Maria

Nanaug sa langit sa cova de Iria
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

Ang Birhen Maria nagtug- an kanato

Nga daghan na sa impyerno kay wala nag- ampo
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

Ang Birhen Maria nagtudlo kanato

Kanunay mag- ampo sa Santo Rosaryo
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

DAGHANG SALAMAT, MARIA

Daghang salamat, Maria

Daghang salamat sa imong kaayo
Daghang salamat, Maria
Daghang salamat among Inahan

Sa Imong kaayo sa imong pagmahal

Kanimo kami nagpasalamat (repeat 2x)

ADIOS REYNA SA LANGIT

Adios, Reyna sa Langit

Bitoon nga masiga
Adios Inahan Dalaygon
Adios, Adios, Adios, Adios, Adios

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Songs for Burning of Petitions.

ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

All to Jesus I surrender

All to Him I freely give
I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live

Refrain:
I surrender all, I surrender all
All to Thee, my blessed Savior
I surrender all

All to Jesus I surrender

Humbly at His feet I bow
Worldly pleasure all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus Take me now. (refrain)

I CAST ALL MY CARES

I cast all my fears upon You
I lay all my burdens down at Your feet
An any time I don’t know what to do
I will cast all my cares upon You(repeat)

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 SONG INDEX

Page

32 ADIOS REYNA SA LANGIT

32 ADLAW, ADLAW KANG MARIA
33 ALL TO JESUS, I SURRENDER
24 COME, HOLY SPIRIT
32 DAGHANG SALAMAT, MARIA
26 DAILY, DAILY SING TO MARY
25 DEAR LADY FATIMA
31 FATIMA
25 HAIL MARY
28 HAIL, HOLY QUEEN
27 HOLY MARY NOW WE CROWN YOU
33 I CAST ALL MY CARES
24 IMMACULATE MOTHER
30 MARIA, BABAYE SA PAGTO-O
30 MARIA RAYNA SA PILIPINAS
25 MARY IMMACULATE
29 MARY IS OUR QUEEN
28 MOTHER DEAR, O PRAY FOR ME
27 MOTHER DEAREST, MOTHER FAIREST
26 O MOTHER OF CHRIST
31 O BIRHEN MARIA
24 ON THIS DAY, O BEAUTIFUL MOTHER
29 SALVE REGINA
29 SONG TO MARY
32 TRESE SA MAYO

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 PRAYER BEFORE EACH PETITION

OFFERING

Lord, we offer You this light to guide us through the darkness and to help us overcome
the trials You have given us. Amen.

Lord, we offer You this flower and mantle through blessed Mother Mary as sign of love
and service to humanity. Amen.

LAST VISION OF FATIMA

One of the most important of all the revelation of Fatina is the last great vision of June 13, 1929,
at Tuy in Spain. While making late night holy hour in the convent chapel of Lucia, now a dorothean nun,
witnessed the vision which appears to be synthesis of the Fatima message. In her own words, Lucia
describes the vision:
Suddenly the whole chape was illuminated by a supernatural light, and a cross of light
appeared above the altar, reaching the ceiling. In a bright light at the upper part of the cross
could be seen the face of a man and his body to the waist (Father) on his breast there was a
dove also of light (Holy Spirit) and nailed to the cross, was the body of another man (Son).
Somewhat above the waist, I could see a chalice and a large host suspended in the air, on to
which drops of blood were falling from the face of Jesus Crucified and from the wound from
His side. These drops run down onto the host and fell into the chalice. Our Lady was beneath
the right arm of the cross (…it was Our Lady of Fatima with Her Immaculate Heart… in Her
left hand… without sword or roses, but with a crown of thorns and flames…). Under the left
arm of the cross, large letters as of crystal-clear water which ran down over the altar, formed
these words: Graces and Mercy.
I understood that it was the Mystery of the Most Holy Trinity which was shown to me, and I
received the lights about this Mystery which I am not permitted to reveal.
Our Lady then said to me:
The moment has come when God asks the Holy Father, in union with all the Bishops of the world,
to make the consecration of Russia to my Heart, promising to save it by this means.

IMPRIMATUR: +JOHN, Bishop of Leiria, Leiria, April 26, 1968

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 MASS ETIQUETTE: Things To Do And Not To Do In Mass

1. Fast before Mass. It is a Church law that one fasts for at least 1 hour before receiving the Holy
Communion. Water and medicine can be consumed, of course. The purpose is to help us
prepare to receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
2. No Food and Drink in Church. The exception would be a drink for a small children, water
fort the priest or choir (if discreet) and water for those who are ill. Bringing snacks into church
is not appropriate; we want to set the church apart as a place of prayer and reflection.
3. Men take your hats off.
4. Don’t chew gum in church. It breaks your fast, it is distracting.
5. Cross yourself with Holy Water on entering the church. This is a reminder of our
Baptism, which made us members of Christ’s Church. Try to remain mindful of what is
happening when you do so and don’t do it without saying a prayer.
6. Dress modesty and appropriately. Wear your Sunday best. As Catholics we believe that
God comes down to meet us every Mass. So, why would we not dress up?
7. Show up at least a few minutes early. Getting a Mass early allows you to pray and prepare
yourself better for Mass.
8. Cellphones should never be used in Mass for calls or texting. Exceptions are
emergencies (big ones, not everyday ones) and if you use one, please walk out of Church.
9. When we enter and leave Church, genuflect toward the Tabernacle. Christ is present for
our sake. By allowing our right knee to hit the floor, we acknowledge He is our Lord and God. If
someone is physically unable to genuflect, then a bow is sufficient. During Mass, if you pass in
front of the altar or tabernacle, bow reverently.
10. Please be quiet while in church. If you must talk, do so as quietly and briefly as possible.
Remember that your conversation might be disturbing someone who is in prayer.
11. Take loud children to the back. Every parent knows that sometimes the baby is going to
have a bad day. Don’t make everyone else’s day bad as well.
12. Prepare your offering before Mass. Keeping the basket while you get your wallet can
sometimes become quiet a scene.
13. Respect boundaries, others may have. You might want to hold hands to pray, they may not.
They might be sick and not want to shake during the sign of peace. Do not make any
unnecessary judgement because they worship differently.
14. Bow before receiving Holy Communion. If it is God, then show your respect with a bow of
the head. This is an ancient practice that has continued until this day.
15. Do not leave early. We should stay to the end of the recession and the hymn.
16. Pray after Mass. If you feel called to do so. It is a good custom, though not required, to offer a
prayer of thanksgiving Mass is over.
17. Leave quietly. We encourage you to visit with others, but once you are outside of the main
sanctuary of the church, so you won’t disturb others who want to stay and pray.
“Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Late enough not to insult. Worship reverently enough not to distract. And dress proudly enough not to
offend.”

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