National Prayer FOR THE PAPAL VISIT

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National Prayer 

FOR THE PAPAL VISIT 

To be prayed 
Before the Post Communion Prayer of Every Mass 
From August!, 2014 until January 14, 2015 

Priest:
God of mercy and compassion, we come to you in
our need and lift up to you our nation as we prepare for
the apostolic visit of Pope Francis.
After every invocation we say together:

Response:
Bless your Church Lord! 

That we may be faithful to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ
on earth. (R)

That we may be eager to meet and listen to Pope Francis (R)

That we may be compassionate with the poor and the needy. (R)

That we may be merciful with the weak and the lost. (R)

That we may humbly confess our sins and return to God. (R)

That we may frequently and devoutly receive Holy Communion (R)

Priest: Let us pray 

ALL:
God our Father, we are all your children. Make of us a nation
of mercy and compassion eager to meet Pope Francis.
Make us a nation of holiness and heroism through Christ our Lord.
Amen

Source: PapalVisit.ph

How great is our God Lyrics By: Chris Tomlin

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By: Chris Tomlin

The splendor of a king
Clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice
All the earth rejoice

He wraps Himself in light,
And darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
Trembles at His voice

How great is our God – sing with me
How great is our God – and all will see
How great, how great is our God

Age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the end
Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One
Father, Spirit and Son
Lion and the Lamb
Lion and the Lamb

How great is our God – sing with me
How great is our God – and all will see
How great, how great is our God

Name above all names
Worthy of all praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God

Name above all names
You're worthy of all praise
And my heart will sing
How great is our God

[3x]
How great is our God – sing with me
How great is our God – and all will see
How great, how great is our God

Hate the SIN but LOVE the SINNER

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“Hate the SIN but LOVE the  Sinner.” - by St. Augustine, originally contains the phrase Cum dilectione hominum et odio vitiorum, which translates roughly to "With love for mankind and hatred of sins." The phrase has become more famous as "love the sinner but hate the sin" or "hate the sin and not the sinner"

Reference: Fr. Vincent Serpa O.P.

Seek Ye First Lyrics

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Seek Ye first the kingdom of God,
And His righteousness,
And all these things, shall be added onto you,
Alleu, alleuia

Man shall not live by bread alone,
But by every word
That proceeds from the mouth of God
Alleu, Alleuia

Ask and it shall be given unto you,
Seek and ye shall find.
Knock and the door shall be opened onto you.
Alleu, Alleuia

Seek ye first the kingdom of God
And His righteousness
And all these things, shall be added onto you.
Alleu, Alleuia

Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo Lyrics (ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2014)

Umagang may dala
Ng bagong pag-asa
Tibok ng puso, bawat hininga
Kislap ng bituin, lamig ng hangin
Sagot sa panalangin, di man natin hingin

Ang pasko’y paalala
Na bawa’t isa’y pagpapala
Mula sa Kanya, na unang biyaya

Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo
Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo

Thank you, thank you
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo

Nadapa man kahapon
Bukas ay babangon
Lahat ng pagkakataon
Ako’y iyong inaahon
Kislap ng bituin, lamig ng hangin
Sagot sa panalangin, di man natin hingin

Ang pasko’y paalala
Na bawa’t isa’y pagpapala
Mula sa Kanya, na unang biyaya

Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo
Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo (2x)

Higit pa sa sapat
Binigay Niya na’ng lahat
Maraming dahilan, maraming paraan
Para sa inyo ay magpasalamat

Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo
Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo (2x)

Thank you, thank you
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo

Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo
Kaya ngayong pasko
Ang blessings ko’y kayo
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo

Thank you, thank you
Thank you, thank you ang babait ninyo

Lyrics by: Llyod Oliver Corpuz,
Love Rose de Leon and Robert Labayen
Composed by: Amber and Marcus Davis
Performed by: The Voice Kids PH TOP4
Lyca, Darren, JK and Darlene

Come Thou Redeemer of the earth Lyrics

Come Thou Redeemer of the earth,
In Thy admired Virgin birth,
Let every age in wonder fall
Such birth befits the God of All
Begotten of no human will,
But of the Spirit, Thou art still
The Word of God and flesh arrayed,
The promised fruit to man displayed

The Virgin's womb that burden gained
Its virgin honor still unstained
The banners there of virtue glow
God in His temple dwells bellow
Proceeding from His chamber free
That royal home of purity
A giant in twofold substance one
Rejoicing now His course to run

O equal to Thy Father Thou!
Gird on Thy fleshy mantle now:
The weakness of our mortal state
With deathless might invigorate.
They cradle here will shine so bright,
Where endless love shall reign serene
And twilight newer intervene

Opening Prayer for Christmas Party

We are gathered [+ sign of the cross]  in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Almighty and Merciful God, creator of Heaven and Earth, we humbly ask your divine presence,
as we gathered here for our Christmas Party. Forgive us Father for our offenses and shortcomings, despite of our sins, bless us with your generosity and love so that everyone present here would be able to remember the birth of your Son Jesus Christ.

Thank you Father God for giving us this opportunity to celebrate life that you have given to us, allow us to share with one another your unfathomable Love. Bless our families, and friends so that as we enjoy this Christmas party, we would also realize that Christmas is not about expensive gifts and grand parties but it is about Love and generosity to everyone, especially to the needy.

Make us realize that in celebrating the birthday of your son, we should also spread the joy and love not only here in this party but also when we leave this venue. Impart your Divine Wisdom so we would be able to make every day a Christmas day from this day onwards.

Bless this Party so that everyone will have fun in a Christian atmosphere. We ask this through Jesus Christ your son  who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the holy spirit one God forever and ever. Amen. 

Christ In Us, Our Hope Of Glory Lyrics By: Julie Anne San Jose

Julie Anne San Jose

Verse 1
We felt your word burning within us
Your word unlocked the hardness of our hearts
And opened our eyes that we may see You
Hidden in the broken bread

Chorus
Lord, You lay down Your life as bread and wine we see
Gave strength to our hearts and made us shout with glee
When we eat the bread and drink the cup of wine
We believe that Christ in us is our hope of glory

Verse 2
You brought our ray of light
And You rekindled our hope
And then our hearts to yearn for Your love
For in you is our hope of glory

Chorus
Lord, You lay down Your life as bread and wine we see
Gave strength to our hearts and made us shout with glee
When we eat the bread and drink the cup of wine
We believe that Christ in us is our hope of glory

Bridge
Through your own flesh
Now may be given
And by the spirit
Made life made giving
You offered life to us
And as your sweat became
Like drops of blood
Falling down upon the ground
You shed Your blood for us
Amen.

Chorus
Lord, You lay down Your life as bread and wine we see
Gave strength to our hearts and made us shout with glee
When we eat the bread and drink the cup of wine
We believe that Christ in us is our hope of glory
We believe that Christ in us is our hope of glory

Be not afraid Lyrics By: Himig Heswita

Himig Heswita
Lyrics and music: Arnel Aquino SJ

Refrain:
Be not afraid, I have made you,
I have saved you, I have called you.
You are mine, you are precious to me and I love you.
Be not afraid. Be not afraid.
When you pass through waters that rage I am with you.
In the rivers you shall not drown.
Walk through the fire and its flames will not consume you
for I am God.

(Refrain)

Even if you wander away from my loving,
far away from home you might stray.
Still I will seek you and gently take you with me
and bring you back.

(Refrain)

I will go before you and level the mountains,
give you treasures from out of the dark.
Long hidden riches will stream at last from you
for I am God!

(Refrain)

Be not afraid.

Source: Himig Heswita

The prize of my life - Lyrics

By: People of Destiny International

Verse 1
My Father, how You care for me,
Filling my life with good
Your faithful ways bring hope and peace
Day after day

Pre Chorus
There is none who compares with You,
On the earth or the skies above
Lord, I long to be near to You
You’re my greatest joy, my highest love

Chorus
You are my glorious prize, Father
You are the passion that fills my life
My treasure of treasures,
A wealth without measure to me
And you’ll always be the prize of my life

Verse 2
My Father, draw me to Your side,
For You are my soul’s delight
To hear Your voice, to know Your heart
My burning desire

Pre Chorus
There is none who compares with You,
On the earth or the skies above
Lord, I long to be near to You
You’re my greatest joy, my highest love

Chorus
You are my glorious prize, Father
You are the passion that fills my life
My treasure of treasures,
A wealth without measure to me
And you’ll always be the prize of my life

Chorus
You are my glorious prize, Father
You are the passion that fills my life
My treasure of treasures,
A wealth without measure to me
And you’ll always be the prize of my life

End
And you’ll always be the prize of my life