Day 2 : The First Person, God the Father
The Rosary
The Doxology
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. AMEN.
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended onto hell. On the third day he rose again from the dead. 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.
The Joyful Mysteries -- Mondays & Saturdays
- The Annunciation
- The Visitation
- The Birth of the Lord
- The Presentation
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
The Sorrowful Mysteries -- Tuesdays & Fridays
- The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane
- The Scourging at the Pillar
- The Crowning with Thorns
- The Carrying of the Cross
- The Crucifixion and Death of the Lord
The Luminous Mysteries -- Thursdays
- The Baptism of Jesus
- Christ's Manifestation at the Wedding in Cana
- The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
- The Transfiguration
- The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
The Glorious Mysteries -- Wednesdays & Sundays
- The Resurrection
- The Ascension
- The Descent of the Holy Spirit
- The Assumption of Mother Mary
- The Coronation of Mother Mary as Queen
Hail Holy Queen
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy. Hail, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee, do we cry, poor banish children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, Oh most gracious Advocate thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after this, our exile, show us the Blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Oh Clement, Oh loving, Oh Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Entrance Song
Come Holy Ghost, Creator Blest
And in our souls, take up your rest
Come with your grace and heavenly aid
To fill the hearts which you have made
To fill the hearts which you have made
The Act of Contrition
Oh my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and I am afraid of the pains of Hell. But most of all, I have offended 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 my penance, to amend my life and sin no more. AMEN.
Salutations
Opening Prayers
Oh most powerful Paraclete, God the Holy Spirit, we humbly ask of you to sanctify us and give us the best of health, give us the strength and courage to overcome our sinfulness.
Praises to the most Blessed Trinity
Prayers continued after Reflection...
Reflection
Day 2 : The First Person, God the Father
Leader: In the Nicene Creed which is usually recited during the celebration of the Holy Mass, we find these words, "We believe in on God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and un-seen.". These words demonstrate the fact that there is a GOD whom we consider as a FATHER and ALMIGHTY. These same words are also found in the Apostle's Creed.
How is this God known to man? Who revealed this GOD to us?
Our GOD is a God of history. In the book of Exodus, our God identified himself to Moses as the God who guided the Patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This means that God revealed Himself to Moses. In fact, Moses asked, "If the people of Israel as me, 'What is his name?', what shall I say to them?". God said to Moses, "I AM WHO AM" and "Say to this people of Israel, 'O am HE who has sent you'" (Ex. 3:13-15). Although clearly revealed, His name shows that God is hidden yet always close to men. His name shows faithfulness because he was there in the past (the God of our fathers) and he will always be there. "I will be with you." (Ex. 3:6-12).
OUR GOD is a God that has NO BEGINNING AND NO END. Over the centuries, Israel realized that God had no end: "Your years have no end" (Ps 102:26-27). James writes that in the Father, there is "no variation or shadow due to change." (1:17). "I am" means that God alone "is". He has no beginning and no end and from him all creatures receive their existence.
OUR GOD is a God of MERCY. After Adam and Eve sinned, God promised to send a savior, a redeemer to save man from eternal damnation. He is a forgiving God, "a God merciful and gracious" (Ex. 34:6). His mercy is immeasurable, "...God who is rich in mercy, because of the great love He had for us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, brought us to life with Christ." (Eph. 2:4)
Our GOD is a Faithful God. God's name "I Am" shows his faithfulness. In fact even after Israel sinned, God agreed to remain with them (Ex. 32-33). Jesus had the same divine name too when before his Apostles He said, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM HE and that I do nothing of my own, but I speak these things as the Father instructed me." (John 8:28).
We call our GOD, OUR FATHER because He causes the creation of the universe, and He is the source of everything that is seen and unseen. God the Father is the greatest artist and designer of all beings, of all things of all times. We must acknowledge His GREATNESS, with awe and respect.
But in this modern world we live in, it is very sad and indeed very unfortunate to NOTICE AND SEE that people make their own gods. Some look at wealth as the fulfillment of their life. Their dream is to accumulate wealth, so they work hard every day.
They do not have time anymore to worship and adore GOD. Others look at honor or prestige as their ultimate happiness on earth, still others attach themselves to the material things they own.
This modern god of the modern man has no definite doctrines to follow. This god is subject to man's discretion and therefore subject to changes in the course of time.
OUR GOD IS AN IMMUTABLE GOD. HE has specific doctrines that are well defined and easy to follow. OUR GOD has simple LAWS yet man has difficulty following these LAWS because he does not want to follow the WILL of this REAL GOD in heaven. Man wants to follow his own will, his own ways.
So, man makes his own laws that are so complicated to follow. This is because man is self-centered and proud. Man tends to forget that there is a God, the Father of all.
AS CATHOLICS, we pray the LORD'S PRAYER almost every day and we say, "Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven...".
Are we, with all honesty, following the will of God? Or do we pray without meaning what we say. If we don't mean what we say, then, how will God answer our prayers?
Prayer
Novena Prayers (cont)
Petitions to the Blessed Trinity
God eternal Son, image of the splendor and greatness of the Father, teach us how to be humble and truthful in our words and actions. Give us the grace to follow your footsteps the way your Apostles and disciples followed you. Grant us the courage to bear the burdens of our daily life which are just very little compared to the sufferings you have encountered, due to our sinfulness. Bless us with the Love that had consumed your being just to give us our salvation, choosing death in order to give us back our life. May your Sacred Heart be always a constant source and fountain of the kindness, of your mercy, and goodness with which you have redeemed us. May your image in front of us, be a constant reminder that you really care for us, and may your presence in the Blessed Sacrament bring us joy, peace, and eternal happiness.
Oh God, the Holy Spirit, mutual love of the Father and the Son, grant, we beseech you, that all of humanity be endowed with that same mutual love and togetherness which exists in the most Blessed Trinity. Enkindle our hearts with the fire of your eternal Love. Purify and sanctify our souls with the virtues that we need so that we can achieve that eternal life prepared for us. AMEN.
Consecration to the Three Divine Persons
Oh Jesus, we desire to serve you with that same love that impels you to remain with us in the Holy Eucharist for the nourishment of our souls. Strengthen us, Oh Lord, and make pure our hearts and minds so that we may serve you with our pure and true love.
Oh Holy Spirit, we desire to dedicate our whole being to you and offer ourselves, body and soul, in the same manner that our Mother Mary has dedicated herself to you in union with Saint Joseph and the martyrs and all the saints in Heaven. With them, we praise, honor and glorify YOU, now and forever. AMEN.
Concluding Prayers
Final Prayer
Final Song -- Hymn to our Lady of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima
We come on bended knees
To 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 Fatima
Each time that you appeared
To help us if we pray to you
To vanish war and fear
Dear Lady on first Saturdays
We ask your guiding hands
For grace and guidance here on earth
And protection of our land
¡VIVA SANTISIMA TRINIDAD!