QUEENSHIP

A Triduum Pilgrim Journey in the Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The community will gather in the chapel to start the three days preparation for the feast of the Queenship
of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Leader:
In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Leader:
Come let us worship Christ the Son of Mary.
All:
Blessed be the name of the Lord now and forever, Amen.

HYMN
An appropriate hymn for Mary will be sung.

INTRODUCTION

Leader:
Brothers and Sisters we our gathered here today to glorify God for the wonderful
things He bestowed on us, on our families, on our community and on our institution.
We thank the Lord for giving to us Mary to be our mother and now seated beside his
throne as Queen of heaven and earth. As we begin our preparation for her feast day,
let us contemplate the events of her life, a life exemplary disciples of the Lord until
the foot of the cross and how we ,her devoted children, can imitate her in following
Christ in our daily lives.

ACT OF CONTRITION

All:
Oh Lord Jesus, true God and true man, our God and Redeemer, whom we believe, trust
and love above all things. We are very sorry for all the sins we have committed because
you are all good and deserving of all our love. We resolve with all our heart not to sin
again. Pardon us, our Lord and Savior, and strengthen our love for you. Grant us the
grace to make a worthy pilgrim for your greater glory and the exaltation of Mary ever
Virgin, our mother and queen, who is the patroness of this institution. And may her
loving intercession keep us away from sin so that we may be worthy to receive the
favor we wish to obtain during this triduum. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED MOTHER

Based on the Prayer of Pope John Paul II to the Blessed Mother.
All:
Hail, O Mother, Queen of the world! You are the Mother of the Divine Love, you are the
mother of Jesus, fount of every grace, the perfume of every virtue, the mirror of every
purity. You are joy in our weeping, victory in battle, and hope in death. What a sweet
taste your name has in our mouth, what gentle harmony it is our ears, what elation it
gives to our heart. You are the happiness of those who suffer, the crown of martyrs, the
beauty of virgins. Lead us we beseech, after this our exile to the possession of your Son
Jesus. Amen.

LITURGY OF THE WORD

Leader:
Dear Brothers and Sisters with open hearts and attentive minds, let us listen to the
Word of the Lord.

For the first day of the Triduum:

I. ANNUNCIATION

Reader:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 1:26-38

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called
Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of
David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings,
favoured one! The Lord is with you. But she was much perplexed by his words and
pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, ‘Do not be
afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in
your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will
be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of
his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob for ever, and of his
kingdom there will be no end.’ Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I am a
virgin?’ The angel said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power
of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy;
he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has
also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren.
For nothing will be impossible with God.’ Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of
the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from
her.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: FIAT

Do we open my heart and mind to hear the voice of God calling us to do His will?
Do we say yes to His will regardless of the possible consequences to one’s self?

We pray that we can open our hearts and minds to hear the will of God in our life.
We pray that we see the example given to us by our Holy Queen and Mother, the
Virgin Mary. We pray that we accept the help sent to us through the Holy Spirit.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
Through the faithful obedience of the Blessed Virgin Mary, God takes flesh
among us. The mystery of the incarnation calls us to our loving Father through the
Incarnate Son. Let us pray:

LORD, BLESS ALL OUR DAYS.

Reader:
That the Church may be seen as the incarnation of the working body of Jesus
Christ, We pray. (R)

That the people of goodwill may learn that Christ has united himself with every
person in taking our human nature. We pray. (R)

That scientists and technologists may work with noble ideals to further human
dignity and happiness. We pray. (R)

That pregnant mothers may welcome the new life as Mary welcomed her Son.
We pray. (R)

Leader:
Lord Bless all our days as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

Ave Regina Caelorum…

Final Prayer…

II. VISITATION
Reader:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 1:39-45, 56

In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country,
where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth
heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with
the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, ‘Blessed are you among women, and
blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the
mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting,
the child in my womb leapt for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there
would be a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.’

And Mary remained with her for about three months and then returned to her
home.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: CHARITY

Do we look outside of ourselves for opportunities to perform service for others?

Do we humbly serve the will of God, or do we look for personal recognition for
what we do?

We pray that we can turn our life and our will over to the care of God and that we
can act upon it. We pray that we put our faith into action through service to others
in need.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
Saint Elizabeth was honored by the visit from the Mother of her Lord. But Mary
only wished to share her joy. As we anticipate on her feast day, let us bring our
prayers to the Father who cherished these chosen women. We pray:

LORD, OVERFLOW US WITH YOUR GRACES.

Reader:
That the Church may fully open its heart to God’s word and proclaim it with joy
to all peoples and cultures. We pray.

That the leaders of nations may devise programs for building a better world in
the spirit of Mary’s humble service. We pray.

That through the inspiration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may intensify our
efforts in creating a better social order. We pray.

That we may show concern for the sick by visiting them and encouraging them.
We pray.

Leader:
Lord overflow us with your graces as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

Ave Regina Caelorum…

Final Prayer…

III. NATIVITY

Reader:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 2:1-14, 16-20
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should
be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was
governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went
from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem,
because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be
registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.
While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth
to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger,
because there was no place for them in the inn.

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their
flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the
Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do
not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to
you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah,* the Lord.
This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying
in a manger.’ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth
peace among those whom he favours!’

So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the
manger. When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this
child; and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. But Mary
treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: POOR IN SPIRIT
 Are we easily distracted by worldly possessions and other temptations? Do we
humbly bring Christ into this world through our prayers, thoughts, words, and
actions?

We pray that when we bring Christ into this world, we do so humbly without
pride or self-centeredness. We pray that the things of this world do not distract
our focus away from what is truly important—God’s presence in our life and His
will for us.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
Mary’s heart was filled with joy as she gave birth to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
With grateful hears let us pray to the Father who sent his son to save us.

LORD, BLESS US WITH YOUR PRESENCE

Reader:
That by our witness of the Incarnation, peoples of the world may experience the
presence of Jesus, the God-made-man. We pray.

That peace may reign among nations. We pray.

That non-Christians may be led to the knowledge of Jesus, the God-made-man.

We pray.

That families may live in love, joy, peace and harmony. We pray.

That poor may find hope and joy with the coming of the Savior. We pray.

Leader:
Lord bless us with your presence as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Ave Regina Caelorum…
Final Prayer…

For the second day of the Triduum:

IV. WEDDING AT CANA

Reader:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint John 2:1-11

On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus
was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the
wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, ‘They have no wine.’ And Jesus said
to her, ‘Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.’
His mother said to the servants, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ Now standing there
were six stone water-jars for the Jewish rites of purification, each holding twenty or
thirty gallons. Jesus said to them, ‘Fill the jars with water.’ And they filled them up
to the brim. He said to them, ‘Now draw some out, and take it to the chief steward.’
So they took it. When the steward tasted the water that had become wine, and did
not know where it came from (though the servants who had drawn the water knew),
the steward called the bridegroom and said to him, ‘Everyone serves the good wine
first, and then the inferior wine after the guests have become drunk. But you have
kept the good wine until now.’ Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of
Galilee, and revealed his glory; and his disciples believed in him.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: SENSITIVITY

Do we care for the needs of others? Are we responding to their needs because
they ask us to do so and not because you felt it is our ministry to serve and help
those who are in need?

We pray that like our Queen we must be sensitive to the needs of those who seek
for help. Our Mother in heaven always look upon us especially when she sees us
in despair and troubled like the groom in the wedding feast. She always intercede
for us to her Son to help us in all our needs. And also let us seek the counsel of
our Mother that we must “Do whatever his Son tells us to do.”

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS

Leader:
 We ask our loving Father that through seeking the counsel of Mary, we may seek
to do His will. We pray

FATHER, DRAW US TO YOURSELF

Reader:
That the Church may practice the humility of Mary in willingness to serve God
and men. We pray.

That Christ may find welcome abode in the hearts of people, as he found a well-
prepared dwelling place of Mary. We pray.

That true spirit of prayer may deeply penetrate the hearts of people that they
may hear the cry of the poor as it permeated the whole being of Mary. We pray.

That those who are sick in mind and body may find healing and consolation
through the intercession of Mary. We pray.

Leader:
Father, draw us to yourself as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Ave Regina Caelorum…
Final Prayer…

V. CRUCIFIXION: MARY AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS

Reader:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint John 19:25-27
Meanwhile, standing near the cross of Jesus were his mother, and his mother’s
sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother
and the disciple whom he loved standing beside her, he said to his mother, ‘Woman,
here is your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ And from that
hour the disciple took her into his own home.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: SELF-SACRIFICE

In our trials and tribulations, do we become a selfish, self-pitying, resentful

creature? Do we despair?

We pray that we may follow Christ’s example even in my most difficult times to
become more Christ-like and continue our mission of faith and hope.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
Together with Mary who knows what it means to suffer, let us pray to God for
those who have heavy crosses to bear as we pray:
 LORD, KEEP US FAITHFUL LIKE MARY

Reader:
That those who are heavily burdened by sorrow and trials may find peace and
comfort as they reflect on the sorrows of Mary. We pray.

That we may accept the sorrows and sufferings of life and discern God’s
presence in them. We pray.

That through the example of Mary, we may be patient in suffering and

persevering in doing works. We pray.

That in the midst of difficulties and trials in our everyday lives, we may discover
the true meaning of Christian life. We pray.

Leader:
Lord, keep us faithful like Mary as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Ave Regina Caelorum…
Final Prayer…

VI. RESURRECTION (ENCUENTRO: THE RISEN LORD APPEARED TO HIS MOTHER)

Reader:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Saint Luke 19:25-27
 As Jesus was speaking, a woman spoke from the crowd and said to him, "Blessed is
the one who bore you and nursed you!" Jesus replied, "Surely blessed are those who
hear the word of God and keep it as well."

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: FIRM IN THE FAITH

Do we have faith that God will fulfill His promise to us in our life?

We pray that each day our faith grows and is strengthened through the power and
mystery of Christ’s resurrection.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
Mary followed her Son up to the mountain of Calvary and now we remember
how our Risen Lord appeared to her and turn her sorrow into joy. We pray

LORD, LET OUR LIVES MAGNIFY YOUR POWER

Reader:
That we may share Mary’s faith with the world and follow God’s will with joy.
We pray.

That we may also transform our sorrows into joy by firming our faith in the
Risen Lord. We pray.

That through the example of Mary, we may be patient in suffering and

persevering in doing works. We pray.

That we may give our mothers due love and respect We pray.

That Mary’s prayers may draw back those who have abandoned the practice of
their faith. We pray.

Leader:
Lord, let our lives magnify your power as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Ave Regina Caelorum…
Final Prayer…

For the final day of the Triduum:

VII. THE DESCENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT UPON MARY AND THE
APOSTLES
Reader:
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11

When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And
suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the
entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the
Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongues, as the Spirit enabled them to
proclaim. Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven staying in
Jerusalem. At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused
because each one heard them speaking in his own language. They were astounded,
and in amazement they asked, "Are not all these people who are speaking Galileans?
Then how does each of us hear them in his own native language? We are Parthians,
Medes, and Elamites, inhabitants of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus
and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the districts of Libya near Cyrene, as
well as travelers from Rome, both Jews and converts to Judaism, Cretans and Arabs,
yet we hear them speaking in our own tongues of the mighty acts of God.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: DISCIPLESHIP

Do we accept the Holy Spirit into our lives to give us strength and wisdom to live
and die as Christ did? Do we listen and follow the Holy Spirit’s instructions?

We pray that we accept the Holy Spirit into our hearts and into our lives. We pray
that we follow His direction to become an instrument of God in this world.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
God the Father has gathered his Church in unity through Christ. With joy in our
hearts let us pray:

LORD, SEND YOUR HOLY SPIRIT UPON US.

 Reader:
That the Holy Spirit may guide our Holy Father and the bishops in guiding the
flock especially in the crises that faces the Church. We pray.

That those invested with authority may be inspired by the Spirit to exercise their
leadership in the spirit of love and service . We pray.

That we may renew ourselves constantly in the Spirit and grow in love to the
perfect maturity of Christ. We pray.

Leader:
Lord, send your Holy Spirit upon us as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Ave Regina Caelorum…
Final Prayer…

VIII. MARY ASSUMED INTO HEAVEN

Reader:
A Reading from the Book of Revelation 12:1-5

A great sign appeared in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon
under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars. She was with child and
wailed aloud in pain as she labored to give birth. Then another sign appeared in the
sky; it was a huge red dragon, with seven heads and ten horns, and on its heads
were seven diadems. Its tail swept away a third of the stars in the sky and hurled
them down to the earth. Then the dragon stood before the woman about to give
birth, to devour her child when she gave birth. She gave birth to a son, a male child,
destined to rule all the nations with an iron rod. Her child was caught up to God
and his throne.

Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.
All:
As it was in the beginning is now and will be for ever. Amen.

REFLECTION
Leader:
Virtue to practice: LOYALTY

Do we follow Mary’s example each day? Do we open our hearts to receive the
grace of God through the Holy Spirit? Is our faith and hope strengthened by
Mary’s assumption, body and soul, into heaven?
 We pray that we might follow Mary’s example each day, and with the help of her
intercession, be brought to Christ in heaven to share fully in God the Father’s
presence for eternity.

A brief Silence to meditate the Word of God.

INTENTIONS
Leader:
Mary was raised body and soul to glory; she shines forth as a great sign of our
eternal future as the Church. As a pilgrims still journeying towards the heavenly
kingdom, we pray:

LORD, BLESS US IN OUR LIFE-JOURNEY

Reader:
That Christians may find unity around Mary, the lowly handmaid exalted in
glory. We pray.

That the sick may see hope in Mary’s glory. We pray.

That the dead may rise with Christ to rejoice with Our Lady and the saints. We
pray.

Leader:
Lord, bless us in our life-journey as we pray:
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Ave Regina Caelorum…
Final Prayer…

AVE REGINA CAELORUM

All:
Hail, Queen of heaven; Hail, Mistress of the Angels; Hail, root of Jesse;
Hail, the gate through which the Light rose over the earth. Rejoice, Virgin most
renowned and of unsurpassed beauty, and pray for us to Christ.

Leader:
Holy Virgin, make me worthy to praise you.

All:
Give me strength against your enemies.
Leader:
Let us pray:
Grant unto us, O merciful God, a defense against our weakness, that we who
remember the holy Mother of God, by the help of her intercession, may rise from
our iniquities, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
 FINAL PRAYER
Leader:
You are the glory of Jerusalem.
All:
You are the joy of Israel.

Leader:
You are the honor of our people.
All:
You are the advocate of sinners.

Leader:
Queen most prudent.
All:
Queen most clement.

Leader:
Pray for us O Holy Mother of God.
All:
That we may be made worthy to the promises of Christ.

Leader:
We pray:
All:
God our Father, you have given us the mother of your Son to be our queen and
mother. With the support of her prayers may we come share the glory of your
children in the kingdom of heaven.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Leader:
May Divine assistance remain with us always.
All:
Amen.

Leader:
May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

All:
Amen.

Leader:
Mary with her loving Son.
All:
Bless each one of us.
MARIAN HYMN.