Diocese of Tarlac

Our Lady of Remedies Parish

San Manuel, Tarlac

Nine Days
Novena to
Our Lady of Remedies
SEVENTH DAY
Virgin most lovable, filled with infinite graces, Re- nowned
Queen of Patriarchs, and more fruitful of good works than all men, I
salute Thee, O Mary; and I praise Thee because of Thy ready
obedience to the edict of the Emperor, to go to distant Bethlehem,
where, under conditions of ab- ject poverty, Thou gavest birth to Thy
Son, the Eternal King, the only-begotten of God the Father. A
deserted cave was Thy only dwelling and the Divine Babe rested in a
lowly manger; but from that humble abode Thou didst fill the heavens
and the earth with rejoicings, and the angels and men with gladness
and happiness.By that unutterable joy which Thy pure heart felt in
that blissful hour, I implore of Thee, O Sovereign Queen, to grant me
the grace of imitating closely Thy most willing obedience.
The favours I ask for during this Novena, may they redound to the
glory of God and to Thine own honour. Amen.
EIGHTH DAY
Most glorious Virgin Mary, full of grace, Queen of the Angels,
surpassing them in power and privileges, I salute Thee, O Mary; and I
NINTH DAY
O Sovereign Queen of Heaven, Mary most holy, Mother
of Our Lord Jesus Christ, sanctified and exalted above the
whole hierarchy of Heaven, I salute Thee, O Mary; and I praise
Thee with all the fervour of my heart be- cause of the celestial
life Thou didst live on earth, until that happy day arrived, when,
resplendent with glory and majes- ty, Thou wast raised to the
sublime Throne prepared for Thee by the Blessed Trinity and
crowned with immortal splendor, Queen of the Angels and
Saints.
By that indescribable happiness which then filled Thy soul, I
implore Thee to obtain from Thy beloved Son the graces for me
to model my life as much as possible on Thine, so that I may
merit hereafter to behold Thy radiant countenance and to pay
homage to Thee in the Heavenly Court of Thy glory. Sweet
Queen of Heaven, assists me to gain the favours I ask for in this
Novena. May the blessings I receive redound unto the glory of
God until that happy day arrived, when, re- splendent and unto
Thy own honour. Amen.
The author of this Novena was Don Francisco de Gongora.
praise Thee because, during Thy exile in the land
of Egypt, an angel of the Lord appeared unto
Thee and directed Thee to return with Thy chaste
spouse, St. Joseph, and Thy Divine Child, to
Nazareth.
I beg of Thee, O Mary, the second Esther, to grant
me the grace that after the labours, anxieties, and
hostilities of this life, Thou mayest lead me to the
domain of the Blest, to that safe and secure haven
where Thou dwellest in glory.
May the petitions I present to Thee, dear Mother,
redound unto the exaltation of God and unto
Thine own honour.
Amen.
 VIRGEN DELOS REMEDIOS
Lyrics by: Fr. Christopher A. Lozano and Fr. Alex Balatbat
Music by: Bro. Arwin Tan
Sa aming paglalakbay Sa nararanasang buhay
May tanong na di mahanapan Ng tunay na kasagutan
Minsan ay pinagtangkaang takasan Di madala ng puso ang
sakit
Lumikha ng pagkalito at pagkabagabag
KORO:
Ituro mo sa amin ang daan
O Birheng Mahal, Virgen Delos Remedios Pag-aantabay mo’y
History of our Lady of
Remedies
Patroness of San Manuel, Tarlac
The Venerated Image of the Blessed Virgin under the
title of Our Lady of Remedies was already the titular Patron-
ess of the church of San Manuel before World War II. It is
not known however who brought the statue to San Manuel.
The former church was situated in población where Our La- dy
of Remedies Academy is now located. During the war, the
church was greatly damaged and demolished to the ground.
The statue was kept by a faithful servant who brought it
everywhere he or she went to hide from the bar- baric
Japanese Imperial Army. After the war in 1944, the statue
was given to Doña Patrocinio Lim de Bautista, a faithful
servant of the Lord and devotee of the Blessed Vir- gin, for
safe keeping. In 1949, Doña Etang as everybody called her
built a church on her own land. From that time the faithful have
displayed a great love and devotion for this statue which is
very grateful in its lives and though small (about two and a
half feet in height) its beauty is most strik- ing. The faithful
devotion of the people of San Manuel have frequently
rewarded with great favors from heaven. The first parish priest
was the Reverend Father Jose O. Valerio who in 1949 worked
tirelessly to spread the Word of God.
kailangan Dinadala mo ang kasagutan
Ang aming mahal na si Hesus
Ang paglingap mo’y walang kupas Sa
kapwa taong naghihirap Iniadya mo sa
panganib
Pagkatao naming magkakapatid Payo mo
kami’y tumalima
Sa utos ni Hesu Kristo Sundin ang
loob ng iyong anak At ang daan
naming ay matuwid
(Koro 2x)
FIFTH DAY
Virgin most Holy, crowned with the stairs, kind Moth- er
of the Holy Apostles, Chosen Vessel, excelling all God’s elect,
I salute Thee, O Mary; and I praise Thee because you were
selected to be the Mother of the Divine Word, who be- came
man in Thy pure virginal womb; thus raising Thee to the most
exalted dignity on earth, whilst Thou, dear Sover- eign Queen,
didst profess Thyself as merely the Handmaid
of the Lord. I beg of Thee, dear Virgin Mother, to give me a
share in the sublime humility whereby Thou didst merit to
be the Mother of God, that thus I may be accounted to be, by
grace, Thine own dear child. May the favours I seek during this
novena redound unto the glory of God and unto Thine honour.
Amen.
SIXTH DAY
Most Holy Virgin, Queen of Prophets, you were as a
Light shining clear and bright, guiding those inspired men of
God. As a docile instrument of the Holy Spirit Thou didst
Thyself resound with inspired words, more sweetly sound- ing
and melodious than the prophecies of old. I salute Thee, O
Mary, and I praise Thee for the great charity which prompted
Thee to travel to a mountainous country to visit Thy cousin, St.
Elizabeth, and to await the birth of her son, St. John the Baptist,
who was destined to be the Great Prophet and Precursor of
Thine own Divine Child. And so, on account of Thee,
Immaculate Mother, the child was sanc- tified, and his mother,
St. Elizabeth, was filled with the Holy Spirit. I entreat Thee to
visit me often, O Powerful Queen, and guard me so that Thy
gracious presence may banish the depressing darkness of sin
and that my soul may be filled with the glowing light of the
THIRD DAY
Most Clement Mary, most amiable and gracious Mother,
wise Teacher of the Church’s Doctors and more learned in
divine knowledge than all of them together, I sa- lute Thee, O
Mary; and I praise Thee because Thou wast presented to God
in the Temple, though you were yourself the most beautiful and
most worthy Temple of the Blessed Trinity. By the unutterable
joy you experienced when you found the Child Jesus amongst
the doctors in the Temple, I entreat Thee, gracious Lady, to
present me to my sovereign Lord in this life, so that I may
praise Him eternally in the next.Dearest Mother, grant unto me
the petitions I present to you during this Novena, if such be
according to the Will of God. Amen.
FOURTH DAY
Most powerful Virgin, Strength of the Martyrs, and
Thyself the most courageous of all, I salute Thee, O Mary; and
I praise Thee because by Divine Providence you were wedded
to the glorious St. Joseph yet lived a virginal and celestial life;
I beg of Thee through the merits of thy chaste Spouse that you
will obtain from Thy Divine Son, Jesus, the grace of my soul
to attain to such purity, that I may be wor- thy to be His
beloved one by grace. Further I beseech Thee, O Purest Virgin,
that I may dwell hereafter, in Thy serene presence and may
raise my voice in canticles of honour to Thee forever. Amen.
ACT OF CONTRITION
My Lord and my God: Prostrate at Thy Sacred Feet,
and penetrated with a deep and heartfelt sorrow, I humbly
yet confidently have recourse to Thee, I, Thy servant, who
have so many times offended and despised Thee by my sin- ful
actions. I come to Thee now, O Lord, repentant and con- trite,
Divine Spirit. May the bless- ings I seek in this Novena
redound unto the glory of God
and unto Thine own honour. Amen.
HOW TO MAKE THE NOVENA
Those who wish to make the Novena should go to
confession and receive Holy Communion at least once dur-
ing the nine days - if possible they should receive every day
- thus putting themselves into the best dispositions possible
and increasing their confidence in the Blessed Virgin Moth- er,
who will surely grant their petition if such be not against God’s
Holy Will.
The Novena can be made at any time during the year, espe-
cially before Feast of the Sovereign Queen, but the most ap-
propriate time is in preparation for the Feast of the Most
Sweet Mother of Remedies. If you are unable to make the
Novena in the Church, it could be made in your home, be-
fore an Image of Our Lady, saying the special prayers; culti-
vating in her honor the virtue of chastity; avoiding mortal
sin; mortifying the senses; and endeavoring to consecrate
oneself entirely to God.
In such holy dispositions, we begin the Novena by making
the sign of the Cross and reciting the following act of Con-
trition.
imploring Thy mercy and pardon. Thou hast promised to have
pity on me and to pardon me, if I purpose the true amendment
of my life.
I have a deep regret, dear Lord, for having so little corre-
sponded with the many great favors Thou hast granted me
during the course of my life; and I deeply grieve for having
offended Thee, from whom I have received nothing but graces
and blessings despite my many grave faults.
My Lord and my God, you have suffered for me; you have
shed your blood for me in those terrible torments on the
Cross. To give me life, Thou hast laid down Thy life, and
with Thy precious blood Thou hast cleanest my soul so often
tarnished by sin.
How many favours, how many gifts have you bestowed on
me! And yet to such great love and mercy I have responded
with black ingratitude and rank disloyalty.
Forgive me, dear Lord and God; I firmly purpose to amend
my life, with the Aid of Thy divine grace. Through the mer- its
of Thy Sacred Passion and Death, grant me pardon, dear Jesus.
From this day forward, I resolve no longer to sin, but to love
Thee only in return for Thy great love.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
O Virgin Mary, Queen of Heaven and Mother of God, in
deep and humble submission I beseech Thee to intercede with
Thy Divine Son, that He may grant the many petitions which I
humbly present to Him - the conversion of unbeliev- ers - the
extension of the Holy Church - steadfast zeal amongst the
faithful - concord between Christian nations - health to the sick
- relief to the infirm - courage to those who are dying - and
FIRST DAY
O Mother of Mercy and Consoler of the afflicted, Or-
nament of Virgins and the Purest of Creatures, I salute Thee, O
Sovereign Queen: I praise and glorify Thee because from the
very first instant of Thy conception, Thou wast filled with
grace. Through this wonderful privilege of Thine, O dearest
Mother, grant that, by thy kind intercession, I may
be free from sin and that my heart may be ever filled with an
earnest desire to serve Thy Son, my Creator, faithfully, and to
be always thy obedient servant also, O Mary, my Mother. May
the favours I ask of Thee during this Novena redound unto the
glory of God and unto Thine Honour. Amen.
SECOND DAY
O Virgin Mary of Remedies, a second Abigail, in thy beauty
and prudence, model, of all who serve the Lord and most
perfect of all creatures. I salute Thee, O Mary; and I praise
Thee because, just as the beautiful clear dawn announces the
rising of the resplendent sun, so Thy own birth heralded the
coming of the Divine Jesus, Thy beloved Child, Our Sav-
iour.O sweetest Mother, happy Precursor of Thy dear Son,
grant that Thy unblemished wisdom may illuminate my
mind so that thus enlightened, I may welcome Jesus within my
soul and keep Him always close to my heart. May He
graciously bestow upon me the blessings I ask for during this
Novena, if such be agreeable to the Divine Son, who liveth and
reigneth in the unity of the Father and the Holy Spirit, world
without end. Amen.
peace throughout the world.
For myself I pray that I may progress in holiness and in the love
of virtue and that I may ever abhor sin and avoid vi- cious
habits. I implore the grace of being well prepared at the time of
death, and when I must render the strict account- ing at my
Judgment, may you be there, dear Mother, to bless and support
me; so that afterwards I may be accounted wor- thy to enter thy
Court in Heaven, where Thou reignest as Queen and may enjoy
the felicity of thy company in union with the Father Almighty
and the Holy Spirit, for ever and ever. Amen. PRAYER TO OUR LADY
(To be said every day of the
Nine Our Fathers, Hail Marys, and Glory be to the Fa- thers Novena after the Act of Contrition).
are then recited, to conclude the devotions each day.

O Great and Sovereign Virgin Mary of Remedies,

abundant and ever-flowing fountain of mercies, before whom
the angels and saints bow down, in thy presence I prostrate
myself with deep reverence, I, who am the most ungrateful
creature, and I beg of Thee to look down in pity upon this, thy
devoted child. And in order to constrain Thee the more, O
Most Pure Mother of Sinners, Comfort of the Afflicted, and
Helper in all our needs, I proclaim myself thy humble slave.
Aid me and protect me, that I may serve Thee well, and that I
may obtain what I ask for in this Novena - if it be according to
the Will of thy Son, Jesus, and for Thy Honour and glory.
Amen.

Then follows each day a special prayer to Our Lady of

Remedies.
After this special prayer, the following is said: