Change my heart - Lyrics

Change my heart O God,
Make it ever true
Change my heart O God
May I be like you
(Repeat)

Chorus
You are the potter
I am the clay
Mold me and make me
This is what I pray
(Repeat 1st paragraph 2x then end)

The Angelus - Prayer

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 promises of Christ.

Let us pray:

Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord,

Your Grace into our hearts;

that as we have known the incarnation of Christ,

your Son by the message of an angel,

so by His passion and cross

we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection.

Through the same Christ, our Lord.

Amen.

Oratio Imperata for Peace - CBCP

Lord of Peace, we come to You in our need
Create in us an awareness
of the massive forces of violence and terrorism
that threaten our world today.

Grant us a sense of urgency
to activate the forces of goodness, of justice,
of love and of peace in our communities.

Where there is armed conflict,
let us stretch out our arms to our
brothers and sisters.

Where there is abundance and luxury,
let there be simple lifestyle and sharing.

Where there is poverty and misery,
let there be dignified living and constant striving for just structures.

Where there is selfish ambition, let there be humble service.
Where there is injustice, let there be humble atonement.
Where there is despair, let there be hope in the Good News.
Where there are wounds of division, let there be unity and wholeness.
Where there are lies and deceit, let your Truth set us all of us free.
Where there are thoughts of vengeance, let there be healing and forgiveness.

Help us to be committed to the Gospel of peace.
In spite of our differences in faith traditions and ethnic roots,
Teach us Your spirit of mercy and compassion.

For it is only in loving imitation of you, Lord of Peace,
that we can discover the healing springs of life
that will bring about new birth to our earth
a new era of peace
and a new harmony among all
Forever and ever. Amen.

*Before the Post Communion Prayer in every Mass
Source: CBCP

Mother of Perpetual Help - For Financial Aid

Prayer for Financial Aid

Realizing, dear Mother Mary,

that thou art our Perpetual Help not only in spiritual

but likewise in temporal necessities,

we approach thee with submissive and humble hearts,

because we have a child-like confidence 

in thy power and goodness,

beseeching thee to assist us in our present financial worry.

Owing to untoward circumstances 

which have arisen in our lives,

we are in dire want, being unable to meet our honest debts.

We are not asking, dearest Mother for wealth,

if possession of it is not in accordance 

with the holy will of God;

we merely beg for that assistance which will enable us

to satisfy our pressing obligations.

We believe, dear Mother,

that thou art the Queen of heaven and earth,

and, as such,

the instrument and special dispensation 

of thy Son Jesus Christ;

that thou hast acquired by virtue of thy wonderful dignity,

a sweet jurisdiction over all creation.

We believe that thou art not only rich and bountiful,

but extremely kind and generous to all thy loving children.

We plead with thee then, dear Mother,

to obtain for us the help we so urgently need

in our present financial difficulty.

We thank thee, dear Lady and promise 

to publish far and wide,

the marvels of thy glorious Picture.

Amen.

Source: Angels, Wonders and Miracles of Faith

The Lord's Prayer - Matthew 6:9-13

The Lord's Prayer 

Our 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.

For the kingdom, 

the power and the glory are yours. 

Now and for ever.

Amen.

Matthew 6:9-13

Prayer of St. Francis By Ryan Cayabyab - Video and Lyrics

By: Ryan Cayabyab

Il Signore, Mi Rende Uno Strumento Della Vostra Pace
(Lord Make Me, Make Me An Instrument Of Your Peace)
Dove Ci E Odio Lasciarlo Seminare L’amore
(Where There Is Hatred, Let Me Sow Love;)
Dove Ce E Ferita, (Where There Is Injury) Perdono; (Pardon)

Dove Ci E Dubbio, (Where Is Doubt) Fede; (Faith)
Dove Ci E Disperzione, (Where There Is Despair) Sperare; (Hope)
Dove Ci E Nerezza, (Where There Is Darkness) Illuminarsi; (Light)
Dove Ci E La Tristezza, (Where There Is Sadness) Gioia. (Joy)

O Divine Master, Grant That I May Not So Much Seek;
To Be Consoled As To Console;
(To Be Understood As To Understand,)
To Be Loved, As To Love; (As To Love)For It Is In Giving That We Receive;
It Is In Pardoning That We Are Pardoned;)
It Is In Dying That We Are Born Again,
(It Is In Dying That We Are Born Again)
It Is In Dying That We Are Born Again,
To Eternal Life.

Il Signore,
Mi Rende Uno Strumento Della Vostra Pace
(Lord, Make Me) Make Me An Instrument (Il Signore,)

Of Your Peace.

Luke 15:11-32 The Parable of the Lost Son (The Forgiving Father)

The Parable of the Lost Son (The Forgiving Father)

11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them.

13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. 16 He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

17 “When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’ 20 So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.

21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’

22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.

25 “Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. 27 ‘Your brother has come,’ he replied, ‘and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound.’

28 “The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!’

31 “‘My son,’ the father said, ‘you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’”

Favorite Quotes from Pope Francis during His Papal Visit in Philippines

Photo Credit: cnsnew.com

“Let us allow ourselves to be surprised by God.”

Photo Credit: REUTERS/ Stefano Rellandini

"Some of you lost part of your families, 

all I can do is keep silent, 

and I walk with you all with my silent heart."

Photo Credit: Official Gazette of the Philippines

"I come to tell you that Jesus is Lord and He never lets us down."

Photo Credit: STEFANO RELLANDINI/REUTERS

“Let us learn how to weep . . . If you don’t learn how to cry, you cannot be a good Christian”

Prayer for the Pope

V. Let us pray for Francis, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, give him a long life, make him blessed upon the earth, and may the          Lord not hand him over to the power of his enemies.

V. May your hand be upon your holy servant.
R. And upon your son whom you have anointed.

V. Let us pray

O God, the Pastor and Ruler of all the faithful, look down, in your mercy, upon your servant, Pope Francis, whom you have appointed to preside over your Church; and grant, we beseech you, that both by word and example, he may edify all those under his charge; so that, with the flock entrusted to him, he may arrive at length unto life everlasting. Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.

From A Catholic Prayer Book/Pandasal 2015

National Prayer FOR THE PAPAL VISIT

Credit: PapalVisit.ph

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

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. 

Prayer for HOPE

Prayer for HOPE

Dear God, 

on those days when hope escapes me,

when all I am is weary, 

when darkness is all I see,

let your strength be my beacon like

 a lighthouse on a rock shining 

bright enough to dispel  

the clouds of despair  

and bring me a new vision of hope.

Psalm 91 "Assurance of God’s Protection"

Psalm 91
Assurance of God’s Protection

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
    will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.[a]
2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
    my God, in whom I trust.”
3 Surely he will save you
    from the fowler’s snare
    and from the deadly pestilence.
4 He will cover you with his feathers,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;
    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
5 You will not fear the terror of night,
    nor the arrow that flies by day,
6 nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
    nor the plague that destroys at midday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
    ten thousand at your right hand,
    but it will not come near you.
8 You will only observe with your eyes
    and see the punishment of the wicked.
9 If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
    and you make the Most High your dwelling,
10 no harm will overtake you,
    no disaster will come near your tent.
11 For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways;
12 they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
13 You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
    you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
14 “Because he[b] loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him;
    I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
15 He will call on me, and I will answer him;
    I will be with him in trouble,
    I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him
    and show him my salvation.”

Iniibig Kita Lyrics

Kulang ang araw at gabi
'pag kita'y kapiling.

Kahit ang bukas ay 'di rin sapat
upang mamasdan lamang kita.

Labis kitang minamahal,
pag-ibig ko'y walang kapantay.

Kung kaya ko lang abutin ang mga bituin
t'yak ito'y gagawin.

chorus
Malaman mo lang wala nang ibang
mas hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sa'yo.

Written by: Maestro Ryan Cayabyab
Walang ibang nagmamahal nang tulad ko
sana'y paniwalaan mo.
Iniibig kita.

Kulang ang araw at gabi
'pag kita'y kapiling.

Kahit ang bukas ay 'di rin sapat
upang mamasdan lamang kita.

Labis kitang minamahal,
pag-ibig ko'y walang kapantay.

Kung kaya ko lang abutin ang mga bituin
t'yak ito'y gagawin.

chorus
Malaman mo lang wala nang ibang
mas hihigit pa sa pag-ibig ko sa'yo.

Walang ibang nagmamahal nang tulad ko
sana'y paniwalaan mo.
Iniibig kita.

Iniibig kita.
Iniibig kita.
Iniibig kita.

NOVENA TO GOD’S LOVE

NOVENA TO GOD’S LOVE

Today, I receive all of God’s love for me.

Today, I open myself to the unbounded, limitless,

overflowing abundance of God’s Universe.

Today, I open myself to God’s Blessings, healing and miracles.

Today, I open myself to God’s Word so

I become more like Jesus everyday.

Today, I proclaim that

I’m God’s Beloved,

I’m God’s Servant,

I’m God’s powerful champion,

And because I am blessed,

I am blessing the world,

In Jesus Name,

Amen.

From The Feast by Bro. Bo Sanchez