RETREAT HANDBOOK - Employees Retreat 2022 - Final Lay-Out

LETRAN
Pilgrims of
HOPE
LE TR AN EM P L O YEE S’ RE T REA T 20 22
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Pilgrims of
HOPE
RETREAT HANDBOOK
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RETREATANT’S NAME
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INCLUSIVE DATES OF RETREAT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PILGRIMS OF HOPE
Introduction & Theme ..... 5
What Happens on a Retreat? ..... 6
Retreat Be-Attitudes ..... 7
Caleruega: Close to Nature, Closer to God ..... 8
Retreat Schedule & Program Guide ..... 10
PRAYERS & LITURGY

Beginning the Retreat | Scripture Texts ..... 12
Disposition Setting ..... 13
Personal Silent Prayer ..... 14
Communal Prayers ..... 16
The Dominican Rosary ..... 17
Night Prayer | Compline DAY 1 ..... 23
Morning Prayer | Lauds DAY 2 ..... 28
The Sacrament of Reconciliation ..... 37
Short Rite for Confession ..... 41
Guide for Active Participation in the Mass ..... 44
The Order of the Mass (DAY 1 & DAY 2) ..... 47
Ending the Retreat Prayers ..... 70
APPENDICES & RETREAT COMPANIONS

St. Dominic de Guzman ..... 73
St. Vincent Liem de la Paz ..... 74
San Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila ..... 75
San Pedro Calungsod ..... 76
The Dominican Blessing ..... 77
The Quadricentennial Prayer ..... 78
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Very early in the morning,
while it was still dark,
Jesus got up, left the house,
and went off to a solitary place,
where He prayed.
MATTHEW 1:35
Jesus prays in a solitary place.
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EMPLOYEES’ RETREAT 2022
A Time for Prayer … Silence … Communion …
Following Christ’s example (cf: Mt 1:35), every Christian is invited to go

to a solitary place — detached from the world of today — to pause, to
ponder, and to pray.
As a Catholic Dominican education institution, Colegio de San Juan

de Letran, is committed to accompanying its mission-partners as
they seek God in their daily lives; to discern who they are and how
they will live as preachers of the Word of God.
We invite you, dear Letran personnel, across all departments and

colleges, to take time away for prayer, reflection, discernment, and
community-building — of a thriving faith community in campus.
This Spiritual Exercise offers a wide

variety of retreat experiences which
incorporate elements of Dominican
Spirituality — that is Laudare (to
praise), Benedicere (to bless) and
Praedicare (to preach).
While on retreat, participants may explore themes around God’s

eternal love, family and community, searching for ones’ identity, sense
of mission & purpose, cultivating virtues, forgiveness and
reconciliation, and greater self-awareness.
Everything is geared towards the fullness of life that Christ himself

promised (John 10:10). To attain this, we are all invited to continually
beg for His grace — openness, humility, faith, hope, and love.
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PILGRIMS OF HOPE
May the God of hope fill you with all joy

and peace in believing, so that by the power
of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
ROMANS 15:13
What happens on a Retreat ?

Retreats provide a space to pause, rest — a break from routine.
Throughout the experience, retreatants will engage in diverse
opportunities for prayer, reflection, dialogue and sharing.
Your retreat may include

prepared talks and reflections
offered by a retreat master/
facilitator.
The Retreatants receive time to

prayerfully reflect on the themes
of a talk or sharing; to
discern and unpack possible
ways by which those themes are active in their own life as teachers,
staff, family members, mission-partners — particularly as Letranites.
During rests or breaks, you may enjoy journaling, walking, or sitting

quietly. You will spend time in prayer through guided meditative
exercises and communal reflection. Following some quiet reflection
time, small group sessions provide an opportunity for peer sharing
and conversation. Hence, your active participation and willingness is
so much desired, and highly appreciated.
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The Sacrament of Reconciliation
(also known as Confession or Penance) is
also available to those who wish
to renew their relationship with
God — the very reason why we
are spending time for retreats.
Spiritual direction can also be a
great experience when there are
guides available.
Let it be said that: Only you, with the help of God’s grace, can make
this spiritual experience worthy of remembrance. We are counting on
your full and conscious participation; there is a time for everything
(Ecclesiastes 3:1), now is your time with and for God.
RETREAT BE-ATTITUDES
Blessed are those who are in their own bed

at the lights out hour.
Blessed are those who do not leave

the retreat facility during the retreat.
Blessed are those who are punctual

for they shall meet their maker on time.
Blessed are those who refrain from foreign substances

for they shall enjoy the whole weekend.
Blessed are the peacemakers for they are the friends of all.
Blessed are those who report any injuries

for they shall be healed quickly.
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Blessed are those who nurture their neighbor’s self-esteem
for they shall find support.
Blessed are those who participate fully in the retreat

for their rewards are endless.
Blessed those who follow these Be-Attitudes

for they shall find happiness on this retreat.
Copyright © 1986 by Stephen Tholcke, Diocese of Sacramento, CA
CALERUEGA
Close to Nature … Closer to God …

Caleruega Philippines was then built in 1995, located at Brgy.
Kaylaway, Batulao, Nasugbu, Batangas. Caleruega is a house of
prayer and renewal.
It is open to activities like retreats, recollections, prayer and renewal

workshops, study, research, youth camps, marriage and family
encounter celebrations, skills training, leadership seminars, art, music,
and liturgy workshops and environment and agriculture-related
activities.
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Why Caleruega?
It is named after the birthplace of Santo Domingo de Guzman,

founder of the Order of Preachers. Wishing to remember and honor
the legacy of their founder, the Filipino Dominicans built Caleruega
with the hopes of becoming,
… like
Caleruega in Spain, a birthplace —
a Genesis for people speaking to and of God…
Experience Silence in the Beauty of God’s Creation
Silence, solitude, harmony, the enchantment of creation, the freedom

of light, and the passion for God’s word, this is Caleruega — the
cradle of preachers, the cornerstone of revelation and inspiration, of
discipleship and apostleship, of fullness of truth and grace. Hence,
group singing, laughter, or other activities that involve some levels of
noise are limited to the venues assigned to our group so we must not
intrude others’ privacy and solitude.
The refectory, chapel or prayer halls, and paseo grounds which are
shared by all Caleruega visitors; thus, it must be kept noise-free.
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RETREAT SCHEDULE & PROGRAM GUIDE
For an orderly, solemnly, and harmonious conduct of the retreat,

everyone is expected to be mindful of the schedule. This two-days-
and-two-nights retreat observes pre-planned activities for your
guidance, as follows:
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FIRST DAY
07:00 AM Estimated Time of Departure from Letran

10:00 AM Estimated Time of Arrival in Caleruega
10:30 AM Healthy Break/ Snacks
11:00 AM Orientation & Room Assignment
12:00 NN Lunch & Siesta
02:00 PM Disposition Setting
03:30 PM Session 1 | HOPE as a Theological Virtue
and its Moral Implication in our Daily Life (CCC 1817-1821)
05:30 PM Individual Reflection Moment

06:00 PM Rosary and Holy Eucharist
07:30 PM Dinner
09:00 PM Grand Silence
10:00 PM Sleeping Time
SECOND DAY
07:00 AM Morning Praise

07:30 AM Breakfast
09:00 AM Session 2 | HOPE in Times of Trouble
Depression & Anxiety in our Christian Journey (ROM 8:18; REV 21:4)
10:00 AM Healthy Break/ Snacks

10:30 AM Reflection & Sharing Moment
12:00 NN Lunch & Siesta
02:00 PM Penitential Rite – Confession Preparation
03:00 PM Healthy Break/ Snacks
03:30 PM Sacrament of Confession
06:00 PM Eucharistic Celebration
07:00 PM Dinner
08:30 PM Bonfire & Socials
10:00 PM Sleeping Time
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PRAYERS
and
Liturgy
Ask and it will be given to you;

seek and you will find; knock
and the door will be opened to you.
MATTHEW 7:7
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Scripture texts for the
BEGINNING OF A RETREAT
▪ Be still and know that I am God.

PSALM 46.10
▪ Come apart and rest awhile.

MARK 6.31
▪ Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.

1 SAMUEL 3.10
▪ By waiting and by calm

you shall be saved, in quiet and in trust
you shall find your strength.
ISAIAH 30.15
▪ All you who are thirsty, come to the water.

You who have no money,
come, receive grain, and eat.
ISAIAH 55.1
▪ Come to me heedfully,
listen, that you may have life.
I will renew with you the everlasting covenant.
ISAIAH 55.3
▪ Here I stand, knocking at the door.

If you hear me calling and open the door,
I will enter into the house and
have supper with you and you with me.
REVELATION 3.20
▪ Lord, you search me, and you know me.

PSALM 139
▪ God is found in utter silence.

1 KINGS 19
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As I begin, I remember …
† To ask for the grace to become still … to be quiet — both
interiorly and exteriorly.
† To take time to relax, to settle into my room, the retreat
house, and my own inner space.
† To ask for the gift or grace of deep confidence and trust in
God's loving care for me.
† To be grateful for God's invitation to "come away awhile and
rest" and for the gift of being able to be here in response to
that invitation.
† To take some time to consider how God is inviting me to
schedule my formal prayer periods during this retreat ...
how often and for what period of time?
As I enter a time of retreat …

I begin with a deep faith and generosity: faith that God
wants to communicate very personally with me; and
generosity and openness on my part, regardless of where I
have been in my life, no matter how closed I may have been
in the past.
I come with my past experiences, my present needs, my gifts

and weaknesses, and my hopes and desires for the future.
Aware of my experiences and needs, I know that God too has
desires for me . . .
Disposition Setting
As I begin this retreat … I might reflect on my life in the last
year or so as guided by these prompts:
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1. What graces have I received since my last retreat?
Or in my recent past?
2. Have there been events or circumstances that have

significantly affected my life? ... in my family? ... my
community? ... my ministry or work? ... my health or that
of someone love? ... births or deaths? ... joys or
suffering?
3. How would I describe my relationship with God these

days? By what name would I call God today?
4. How do I pray? How often do I pray?
5. Has God already started my retreat weeks ago by

touching me deeply, by some word of scripture, some
image? If so, go back to it as a gift to be further
treasured.
Anchor Points for

PERSONAL SILENT PRAYER
PREPARATION: Before you go to prayer …
▪ Be in touch with current mood, feeling, state.

▪ Be aware of the grace you are begging for.
▪ Prepare your prayer matter (prayer points, Gospel reading, etc.)
▪ Decide on time and place for praying (this is crucial)
ENTRY INTO PRAYER: As you go into prayer …
▪ Go to your place of prayer.

▪ Make yourself comfortable and slowly come to be still.
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▪ Make a very slow, deliberate Sign of the Cross.
▪ Ask the Holy Spirit to help you pray… Relax ... Breathe ...
▪ Sense the way you are present...to your surroundings…
to yourself.…your inner world...
▪ Begin to notice … emotions, thoughts as they
arise...practice letting go…don't get hooked…
just allow them to be...
▪ Awaken to God's presence...
PRAYER PROPER: Proceed to praying the prayer matter …
▪ Make use of the prayer points given

▪ Various methods of prayer are possible (sample on this later)
EXIT FROM PRAYER: As you end your time of prayer …
▪ Gently, quietly bring your prayer together,

making a simple prayer from your heart to God
▪ Say a slow "Our Father" or "Glory Be" …
▪ Make a slow sign of the Cross …
▪ Slowly leave your prayer place, grateful to God for
spending time with you
REVIEW OF PRAYER: A little later, and in a different place…
▪ Recall the prayer period and replay the highlights …

▪ Relish the emotions you felt during your solitude.
▪ Ask yourself the following:
✓ "Was it good to be at prayer, or not? Why?"

✓ "What did you experience in prayer?"
✓ "How was God communicating with you?"
✓ "What were your reactions/ responses?"
✓ "How did you feel at the end of prayer?"
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shall receive
ASK AND YOU
COMMUNAL PRAYER PROCESS
GATHER
The first part of prayer needs to help the community gather and
become aware of their relationship to God and each other. This can
be achieved with the aid of actions, gestures, music, singing, proclamations,
litanies, invocations, call to prayer sounds — bell and gong, etc.
LISTEN
The next movement of the prayer gives those now gathered a
chance to hear the scriptures or stories which allow us to reflect
on how God is active in our lives. Readings, videos, personal stories,
witness reflections, music, songs, psalms, gestures, and silence are some
elements which might be included.
RESPOND
The third movement of prayer reminds us that it’s not enough to
just hear the word of God, we must keep it. How will we respond
to our awareness of God continually loving us unconditionally?
Spontaneous and composed prayers, intercessory prayer, the Lord’s Prayer,
psalms, music, actions, or gestures are options.
SEND FORTH
The final movement of prayer sends us forth with a renewed
sense of our mission to live the Gospel each day. Prayer helps
us to focus on the big picture but also the simple ways that each
of us needs to be a disciple to those around us. Spontaneous and
composed prayers, music, actions and gestures, blessings, commissioning rites,
commitment rituals, exchanging a sign of peace can be utilized.
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THE DOMINICAN ROSARY
Dominicans say the rosary according to

an ancient custom which is slightly
different from the way most Catholics
say it now.
The leader and group begin the Rosary

with the sign of the cross. Then they
lead and respond alternately the parts
for the opening prayers.
The leader announces the title of each

Mystery (and may give a short and reflective
“The Queen of Heaven herself has granted a
great efficacy to this devotion is scriptural meditation), then is joined by
demonstrated by the fact that it was, by her
command and counsel, instituted and one half of the group in starting each of
propagated by the illustrious St. Dominic.” the prayers for the first, third and fifth
POPE LEO XIII mysteries.
INTRODUCTORY PRAYERS
ALL: In the name of the Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
LEADER: Hail Mary, full of Grace the Lord is with thee.

ALL: Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed
is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
LEADER: Lord open my lips.

ALL: And my mouth shall proclaim your praise.
LEADER: O God, come to my assistance.

ALL: Lord, make haste to help me.
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LEADER: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit
ALL: As it was in the beginning, is now
and will be forever. Amen.
THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
The Five Joyful Mysteries

Monday (and Sundays in Advent)
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Nativity
4. The Presentation
5. Finding of our Lord in the Temple
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries

Tuesday & Friday (and Sundays in Lent)
1. The Agony in the Garden

2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Crucifixion
The Five Luminous Mysteries

Thursday
1. The Baptism of Jesus

2. The Wedding feast at Cana
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
4. The Transfiguration
5. The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
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The Five Glorious Mysteries
Wednesday & Saturday (and Sundays in Ordinary Time)
1. The Resurrection
2. The Ascension
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Assumption
5. The Coronation
THE ROSARY PRAYERS
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name.

The 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. Amen
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou amongst Women
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now

and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,

and To the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,

is now and will be forever. Amen.
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Fatima Petition
Oh, my Jesus, Forgive us our sins.

Save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls into Heaven,
especially those most in need of thy mercy.
CONCLUDING PRAYERS
The Salve Regina
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy,

our life, our sweetness, and our
hope. To thee do we cry, poor
banished children of Eve. To thee
do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this
valley of tears; Turn then, O most
Gracious, advocate thine eyes of
mercy towards us, and after this
our exile, show unto us the
Blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet
Virgin Mary.
LEADER: Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.

ALL: That we may be made worthy
of the promises of Christ.
LITANY IN HONOR OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
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Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us. Singular Vessel of Devotion *

Holy Mother of God * Mystical Rose
Holy Virgin of virgins Tower of David
Mother of Christ Tower of Ivory
Mother of the Church House of Gold
Mother of Mercy Ark of the Covenant
Mother of Divine Grace Gate of Heaven
Mother of Hope Morning Star
Mother Most Pure Health of the Sick
Mother Most Chaste Refuge of Sinners
Mother Inviolate Solace of Migrants
Mother Undefiled Comforter of the Afflicted
Mother Most Amiable Help of Christians
Mother Most Admirable Queen of Angels
Mother of Good Counsel Queen of Patriarchs
Mother of our Creator Queen of Prophets
Mother of our Savior Queen of Apostles
Virgin Most Prudent Queen of Martyrs
Virgin Most Venerable Queen of Confessors
Virgin Most Renowned Queen of Virgins
Virgin Most Powerful Queen of all Saints
Virgin Most Merciful Queen conceived
Virgin Most Faithful without original sin
Mirror of Justice Queen Assumed into Heaven
Seat of Wisdom Queen of the
Cause of our Joy Most Holy Rosary
Spiritual Vessel Queen of Peace
Vessel of Honor Queen of the Family
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Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Have mercy on us.
LEADER: Let us pray.

ALL: O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death,
and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards
of eternal life. Grant, we beseech you, that by
meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy
Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate
what they contain, and obtain what they promise
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen
LEADER: For the needs and intentions of the

Holy Father, Pope Francis.
ALL: Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be…
LEADER: May the Divine assistance remain always with us.

ALL: Amen.
LEADER: May the souls of the faithful departed, through the

mercy of Christ, rest in peace,
ALL: Amen.
LEADER: And may the blessing of Almighty God, + the

Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, descend upon
us and remain with us forever.
ALL: Amen.
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NIGHT
COMPLINE DAY 1 PRAYER
LEADER O God, ✠ come to our assistance.

RESPONSE O Lord, make haste to help us.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son

LEADER
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now,
RESPONSE
OPENING HYMN
God of Silence
Words and Music by Manoling Francisco, SJ
Album & Scorebook: God of Silence
The God of silence beckons me
to journey to my heart For here I mold your heart
where He awaits. unto My image painfully
you long to see.
O Lord, I hear You calling tenderly.
To You I come to gaze The self you yearn to be,
at the beauty of Your face but fear to know.
I cannot see The world from which you flee
in Me find home.
To rest in Your embrace, All these I give you,
I cannot feel. To dwell in Your love if you remain in Me.
hurting but sweet. To be with You;
to glimpse eternity. COUNTERPOINT:
I am ever here
God of night, fount of all my delight. My child, you need not fear
Show Your light . . . that my heart, The dark will set you free
like Yours, burn bright. And bring your heart to Me.
CODA:
Be still the torment of the night will not
encumber you if you believe. The God of silence beckons me
My child this darkness To journey to my heart
isn't emptiness. Where He awaits me . . .
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PSALMODY Psalm 31:1-6 Trustful prayer in adversity
ANTIPHON 1 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
In you, O Lord, I take refuge.

Let me never be put to shame.
In your justice, set me free,
hear me and speedily rescue me.
Be a rock of refuge for me,

a mighty stronghold to save me,
for you are my rock, my stronghold.
For your name’s sake, lead me and guide me.
Release me from the snares they have hidden

for you are my refuge, Lord.
Into your hands I commend my spirit.
It is you who will redeem me, Lord.
Glory be to the Father,

LEADER
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
RESPONSE
ALL Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
PSALMODY Psalm 130 A cry from the depths

ANTIPHON 2 Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord,

Lord, hear my voice!
O let your ears be attentive
to the voice of my pleading.
If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt,

Lord, who would survive?
But with you is found forgiveness:
for this we revere you.
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My soul is waiting for the Lord,
I count on his word.
My soul is longing for the Lord
more than watchman for daybreak.
Let the watchman count on daybreak
and Israel on the Lord.
Because with the Lord there is mercy

and fullness of redemption,
Israel indeed he will redeem
from all its iniquity.

LEADER
RESPONSE
ALL Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
READING Ephesians 4:26-27

If you are angry, let it be without sin. The sun must
not go down on your wrath; do not give the devil a
chance to work on you.
RESPONSORY
Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit,

LEADER
alleluia, alleluia.
ALL
alleluia, alleluia.
LEADER You have redeemed us, Lord God of truth.

ALL Alleluia, alleluia.
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LEADER

ALL
alleluia, alleluia.
Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake;

watch over us as we sleep, that awake,
ANTIPHON
we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep,
rest in his peace, alleluia.
CANTICLE OF SIMEON Simeon’s Canticle

Words from Lk 2:29-32 | Music by Manoling Francisco, SJ
Album & Scorebook: Pasko Naming Hangad
REFRAIN: REFRAIN:
Lord, let Your servant go in Lord, let Your servant go in
peace for Your Word peace for Your Word
has been fulfilled. has been fulfilled.
VERSE 1: VERSE 3:
A Child shall be born to the Virgin, A Light shall reveal to the nations
And His Name shall be called, And the glory of Your people,
"Emmanuel." Israel.
REFRAIN: REFRAIN:
Lord, let Your servant go in Lord, let Your servant go in
peace for Your Word peace for Your Word
has been fulfilled. has been fulfilled.
VERSE 2: CODA:
My own eyes have seen Your Lord, let Your servant
salvation which You have go in peace...
prepared for all men.

LEADER
RESPONSE
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Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake;
watch over us as we sleep, that awake,
ALL
we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep,
rest in his peace, alleluia.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Let us pray.
Lord Jesus Christ,
you have given your followers
an example of gentleness and humility,
a task that is easy, a burden that is light.
Accept the prayers and work of this day,
and give us the rest that will strengthen us
to render more faithful service to you
who live and reign for ever and ever.
Amen.
May the all-powerful Lord grant us a restful night

LEADER
and a peaceful death.
ALL Amen.
HYMN FOR THE VIRGIN MARY Regina Caeli

Music and arrangement by Paulo K Tiról
Album & Scorebook: The Easter Journey
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia!

Your Son Jesus is risen, alleluia!
Blessed Mother of God,
humble servant be glad!
Christ is risen, alleluia! Pray for us! Alleluia!
Alleluia! Queen of Heaven, rejoice!

Rejoice, alleluia! Alle, alleluia!
Christ is risen! Queen of Heaven, rejoice!
Pray for us! Alleluia!
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MORNING
LAUDS DAY 2 PRAYER
LEADER Lord, ✠ open my lips.

RESPONSE And my mouth will proclaim your praise.
Come, let us adore Christ the Lord

ANTIPHON who promised to send the Holy Spirit
on his people, alleluia.
INVITATORY Psalm 95 A call to praise God
LEADER Come, let us sing to the Lord

and shout with joy to the Rock who saves us.
Let us approach him with praise and thanksgiving
and sing joyful songs to the Lord.
ANTIPHON Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised

to send the Holy Spirit on his people, alleluia.
LEADER The Lord is God, the mighty God,

the great king over all the gods.
He holds in his hands the depths of the earth
and the highest mountains as well.
He made the sea; it belongs to him,
the dry land, too, for it was formed by his hands.

LEADER Come, then, let us bow down and worship,

bending the knee before the Lord, our maker.
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For he is our God and we are his people,
the flock he shepherds.

LEADER Today, listen to the voice of the Lord: ✠

Do not grow stubborn, as your fathers did
in the wilderness,
when at Meriba and Massah
they challenged me and provoked me,
Although they had seen all of my works.

LEADER Forty years I endured that generation.

I said, “They are a people whose hearts go astray
and they do not know my ways.”
So I swore in my anger,
“They shall not enter into my rest.”


LEADER and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

RESPONSE
Come, let us adore Christ the Lord who promised

ALL
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OPENING HYMN O Ye Sons & Daughters
O Filii et Filiae | Vocals/Instrumentals
© 2018 by Charles Elmer Szabo, Bmi
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! how they had seen the risen Lord,
Ye sons and daughters let us sing, he doubted the disciples' word. Alleluia!
The King of heav'n the glorious King,
O'er death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
"My pierced side, O Thomas, see,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! my hands, my feet; I show to thee
That Easter morn at break of day, not faithless but believing be." Alleluia!
the faithful women went their way
to seek the tomb where Jesus lay. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
No longer Thomas then denied;
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! he saw the feet, the hands, the side.
An angel clad in white they see, "Thou are my Lord and God!"
who sat and spoke unto the three, he cried. Alleluia!
"Your Lord has gone to Galilee." Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! How blest are they who have not seen and
That night the apostles met in fear; yet whose faith has constant been, for they
amidst them came their Lord most dear and eternal life shall win. Alleluia!
said, "My peace be on all here." Alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! On this most holy day of days
When Thomas first the tidings heard to God your hearts and voices raise
in laud and jubilee and praise. Alleluia
PSALMODY Psalm 87 Jerusalem is mother of us all
ANTIPHON 1 City of God, you are the source of our life; with
music and dance we shall rejoice in you, alleluia.
On the holy mountain is his city

cherished by the Lord.
The Lord prefers the gates of Zion
to all Jacob’s dwellings.
Of you are told glorious things,
O city of God!
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“Babylon and Egypt I will count
among those who know me;
Philistia, Tyre, Ethiopia,
these will be her children
and Zion shall be called ‘Mother’
for all shall be her children.”
It is he, the Lord Most High,

who gives each his place.
In his register of peoples he writes:
“These are her children,”
and while they dance they will sing:
“In you all find their home.”

LEADER
RESPONSE
City of God, you are the source of our life; with

ALL
music and dance we shall rejoice in you, alleluia.
CANTICLE Isaiah 40:10-17The Good Shepherd: God most high & most wise
ANTIPHON 2 Like a shepherd he will gather the lambs in his
arms and carry them close to his heart, alleluia.
Here comes with power

the Lord God, who rules by his strong arm;
here is his reward with him,
his recompense before him.
Like a shepherd he feeds his flock;

in his arms he gathers the lambs,
carrying them in his bosom,
and leading the ewes with care.
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Who has cupped in his hand the waters of the sea,
and marked off the heavens with a span?
Who has held in a measure the dust of the earth,
weighed the mountains in scales
and the hills in a balance?
Who has directed the spirit of the Lord,

or has instructed him as his counselor?
Whom did he consult to gain knowledge?
Who taught him the path of judgment,
or showed him the way of understanding?
Behold, the nations,

count as a drop of the bucket,
as rust on the scales;
the coastlands weigh no more than powder.
Lebanon would not suffice for fuel,

nor its animals be enough for holocausts.
Before him all the nations are as naught,
as nothing and void he accounts them.

LEADER
RESPONSE
Like a shepherd he will gather the lambs in his

ALL
arms and carry them close to his heart, alleluia.
PSALMODY Psalm 99 Holy is the Lord our God
ANTIPHON 3 Great is the Lord in Zion;

he is exalted above all the peoples, alleluia.
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The Lord is king; the peoples tremble.
He is throned on the cherubim; the earth quakes.
The Lord is great in Zion.
He is supreme over all the peoples.

Let them praise his name, so terrible and great.
He is holy, full of power.
You are a king who loves what is right;

you have established equity, justice and right;
you have established them in Jacob.
Exalt the Lord our God;

bow down before Zion, his footstool.
He the Lord is holy.
Among his priests were Aaron and Moses,

among those who invoked his name was Samuel.
They invoked the Lord and he answered.
To them he spoke in the pillar of cloud.

They did his will; they kept the law,
which he, the Lord, had given.
O Lord our God, you answered them.

For them you were a God who forgives;
yet you punished all their offenses.
Exalt the Lord our God;

bow down before his holy mountain
for the Lord our God is holy.

LEADER
RESPONSE
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Great is the Lord in Zion;
ALL
he is exalted above all the peoples, alleluia.
READING Romans 8:10-11
If Christ is in you the body is dead because of sin,

while the spirit lives because of justice.
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead
dwells in you, then he who raised Jesus
from the dead will bring your mortal bodies
to life also, through his Spirit dwelling in you.
RESPONSORY
The Lord is risen from the tomb,

LEADER
alleluia, alleluia.
The Lord is risen from the tomb,

ALL
alleluia, alleluia.
LEADER He hung upon the cross for us,
ALL Alleluia, alleluia.

LEADER
Rejoice in the Lord, O you just;

ALL
for praise is fitting for loyal hearts.
Go into the world and teach all nations.

Baptize them in the name of the Father
ANTIPHON
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Alleluia, alleluia.
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CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Benedictus
Words from Luke 1:68-79 | Music by Sr. Mary Gemma, TOR
Album & Scorebook: "Go Forward."
1. Blessed be the Lord the God of 3. He swore an oath to our father to

Israel, He has come to his people set us free from the hands of our
and set them free. He has raised enemies. Free to worship Him
up for us a mighty Savior from the fearless and holy in His sight all
house of His servant David. the days of our life.
REFRAIN: 4. You, my child, shall be the prophet

Blessed be the Lord, of the Most High God, and you’ll
the God of Israel! Hallelujah! prepare His way to tell His people
Blessed be the Lord. they are saved.
2. Blessed be the Lord through His 5. In His tender compassion the

holy prophets He promised of old dawn shall break on us, to shine
He would save us from our on those in darkness and death.
enemies. He promised to show His light will guide our feet into the
mercy to our fathers and way of peace. Hallelujah! Blessed
remember His holy covenant. be the Lord!

LEADER
RESPONSE
Go into the world and teach all nations.

Baptize them in the name of the Father
ALL
and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Alleluia, alleluia.
INTERCESSIONS
Blessed be Christ the Lord: through him we all have access to

the Father in the Holy Spirit. Let us pray:
Christ, hear us.
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▪ Send your Spirit, the longed-for guest of our hearts, — and
grant that we may never offend him.
▪ You rose from the dead and are seated at the right hand of
God, — make intercession for us always with the Father.
▪ Through your Spirit unite us with yourself, — so that trial or

persecution or danger may never separate us from your love.
▪ May we welcome each other, — in the way you have welcomed

us, to the glory of God.
The Lord’s Prayer – Our Father . . . (to be sung)
Let us pray.
Loving Father, on this day of our retreat,

let your Spirit come upon us with power
to fill us with his gifts.
May he make our hearts pleasing to you,
and ready to do your will.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ,
your Son, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
May the Lord bless us, ✠ protect us

LEADER from all evil, and bring us
to everlasting life.
ALL Amen.
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THE SACRAMENT OF SIMPLE
C O NF E SSI O N
RECONCILIATION GUIDE
The basic requirement for a good confession is to have the intention

of returning to God like the "prodigal son" (Luke 15:11-32) and to
acknowledge our sins with true sorrow before the priest.
SIN IN MY LIFE
Modern society has lost a sense of

sin. As a Catholic follower of Christ,
I must make an effort to recognize
sin in my daily actions, words, and
omissions.
The Gospels show how important is

the forgiveness of our sins. Lives of
saints prove that the person who grows in holiness has a stronger
sense of sin, sorrow for sins, and a need for Reconciliation with God
thru the Sacrament of Penance or Confession.
THE DIFFERENCES OF SINS
As a result of Original Sin, human nature is weakened. Baptism, by

imparting the life of Christ's grace, takes away Original Sin, and turns
us back toward God. The consequences of this weakness and the
inclination to evil persist, and we often commit personal or actual sin.
Actual sin is sin which people commit. There are two kinds of actual
sin: mortal and venial.
1. Mortal sin is a deadly offense against God, so horrible that it

destroys the life of grace in the soul. Three simultaneous
conditions must be fulfilled for a mortal sin: 1) the act must
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be something very serious; 2) the person must have
sufficient understanding of what is being done; 3) the person
must have sufficient freedom of the will.
2. Venial sins are slight sins. They do not break our friendship
with God, although they injure it. They involve disobedience of
the law of God in slight (venial) matters.
Remember, if you need help — especially if you have been away for
some time — simply ask the priest and he will help you by "walking"
you through the steps to make a good confession.
BEFORE CONFESSION
Be truly sorry for your sins. The essential act of Penance, on the part
of the penitent, is contrition, a clear and decisive rejection of the sin
committed, together with a resolution not to commit it again, out of
the love one has for God and which is reborn with repentance.
The resolution to avoid committing these sins in the future is a sure

sign that your sorrow is genuine and authentic. This does not mean
that a promise never to fall again into sin is necessary.
A resolution to try to avoid the near occasions of sin suffices for true
repentance. God's grace in cooperation with the intention to rectify
your life will give you the strength to resist and overcome temptation
in the future.
EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE
Before going to Confession, you should make a review of mortal and

venial sins since your last sacramental confession, and should
express sorrow for sins, hatred for sins and a firm resolution not to
sin again.
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Read 1 John 1: 5-10, 2: 1 - 2. We need help from the Holy Spirit to
have a sense of sin and to admit our sinfulness.
G od, our loving Father, I thank you for your love for me.
You gave me the gift of life, then people who are good to me,
and many other things to make me well and happy.
But I did not love in return. was not grateful.
I did some things that are selfish. I was unkind to others.
I committed sins. Please send the Holy Spirit
to help me remember my sins. Amen
Here are questions to help you remember sins committed since

your last confession; all the things you committed or omitted — sins
you want to ask forgiveness from God:
† Do I acknowledge how much God loves me and the gifts from His
goodness? Do I say "Thank you" to Him? Do I at least begin and end
my day with a prayer? Does my example becomes an inspiration to
others especially my family?
† Jesus wants me to join the Christian Community to celebrate

Sunday Mass where we offer Him in the sign of Bread and Wine —
our GIFT to the Father to thank Him. In turn, the Father gives Jesus
to us during Holy Communion. The Mass — an exchange of Gifts. Do
I try my best to be present during Mass?
† At home: Do I show respect to my parents and elders? Am I

reasonable in expecting respect from others? What is my attitude
towards laws and regulations for the common good?
† Am I kind to others: brothers? sisters? helpers? Do I contribute to

cleanliness and order where I live and work? Am I generous in
coming to the aid of people in need?
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† For husband. and wives: fidelity to marriage vows? Sensitivity to the
feelings of others — especially, of the spouse, children, parents, in-
laws. Giving quality time to people entrusted for me to love and to
serve? Patience and perseverance in hard work? In giving
understanding to the weakness of others?
† Am I fair and just to the people I work with? How do I manage my

temper? Temptation to insult and say unkind words? lazy? careless?
cheating? Showing unjust favoritism and discrimination?
† Do I promote friendship and peace, or do I sow intrigues? indulge in

petty gossips? Making fun of others? Have I hurt the feelings of
others? Do I start quarrels and fights? a bully? Do I take care of my
health: in what I eat and drink? over-eating? taking harmful drugs?
intoxicating drinks? neglecting adequate rest and relaxation? How
are my work habits?
† Do I help keep our environment and surroundings clean and healthy?

Do I neglect my responsibility to conserve energy and use
environment resources conscientiously?
† Do I respect the property of others? Do I take what belong to others

without their permission? Am I careless with money: buying useless
things? Paying taxes and my debts as I should? Am I ready and
generous to give alms to people in need?
† How do I use my body, my eyes, my other senses — as gifts of God

for my well-being and human and spiritual growth and for the
service of others? Human Sexuality and genital Sex are related to
energy, power, responsible use with pleasure for one's personal
development and that of the spouse, the family, the whole human
race. Self-gratification in sex, impure actions by myself, or with
others, without regard for health and human life and human dignity,
leading others to these acts? These are the sins in this area of life.
† Do I hate anybody? Are there people I do not want to speak to? Am I

willing to forgive anybody who did something bad to me?
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Short Rite of Confession for Adults
1. Begin your confession ▪ Matapos suriin ang budhi,

with the Sign of the Simulan ang iyong pangu-
Cross: ngumpisal sa pag-aantanda
ng Krus,
"In the name of the
Father, ✠ and of the “Sa Ngalan ng Ama, ✠ ng
Son, and of the Holy Anak, at ng Espiritu Santo.
Spirit. Bless me Father Basbasan niyo po ako
for I have sinned. My Padre sapagkat ako’y
last good confession nagkasala. Ang huli ko
was ____ weeks (months, pong pangungumpisal ay
years) ago." noong ___ (lingo, buwan, o
taon).
2. Say the sins that you ▪ Buong kapakumbabaang

remember. Start with the aminin ang iyong mga
one(s) that is most kasalanan lalo yaong mga
difficult to say. mabibigat at alam mong
lubos mong pinagsisihan.
(In order to make a good Sabihin ang lahat kung maari
confession the faithful must ayon sa bigat o uri ng
confess all mortal sins, according pagkakasala.
to kind and number.)
3. After confessing all the ▪ Pagkatapos sabihin ang

sins you remember since lahat ng kasalanan ay
your last good banggitin:
confession, you may
conclude by saying, “Ako po ay nagsisisi. Ito po
"I am sorry for these and ang lahat ng nagawa kong
all the sins of my past kasalanan.”
life."
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4. Listen to the words of the ▪ Makinig sa payo ng pari.
priest. He will assign you Unawain ang sinasabi ng
some penance. Doing the Pari. Pakinggan ang
penance will diminish the penitensyang ipapataw sa
temporal punishment due iyo. Ito ay makakatulong
to sins already forgiven. upang mabawasan ang bigat
ng iyong kalooban.
5. When invited, express ▪ Kung hinihingi ng Pari,

some prayer of sorrow or dasalin ang panalangin ng
Act of Contrition such as: pagsisisi:
AN ACT PANALANGIN NG
OF CONTRITION PAGSISISI
O my God, I am heartily sorry O Diyos ko, pinagsisisihan

for having offended You and kong lubos ang pag-kakasala
I detest all my sins, because ko sa Iyo dahil Ikaw ang
I dread the loss of heaven and Diyos ko na ubod ng
the pains of hell. But most of kabutihan at karapat dapat sa
all because I have offended buo kong pag-ibig. Nagtitika
You, my God, who are all good akong lubos, sa tulong ng
and deserving of all my love. Iyong biyaya, na iwasan ang
mga kasalanan at tukso ng
I firmly resolve with the help
pagkakasala at tuparin ang
of Your grace, to confess my
utos Mo, sa ikapagbabago
sins, to do penance and to ng aking buhay. Amen.
amend my life. Amen.
AT THE END OF CONFESSION
Listen to the words of absolution, the sacramental forgiveness of the

Church through the ordained priest. As you listen to the words of
forgiveness you may make the sign of the cross with the priest.
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AFTER CONFESSION
Listen to the Priest and receive the forgiveness of your sins with the
Sign of the Cross. Give thanks to God for forgiving you again. Some
priests assign some vocal prayers for penance. Others may ask the
penitent to do something like this:
Go to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on the altar (or in any silent

place suited for prayer) and reverently converse with Him:
▪ Say THANK YOU to Him for,

a. forgiving your sins,
b. healing your wounded feelings & hurts,
c. giving you renewed strength.
▪ Slowly pray again an Act of Contrition — but this time

using or in your own words.
▪ Tell Jesus how you feel: happy? relieved? at peace?
Ask Him also how He feels about you. In silence, listen to
what He will whisper into your heart.
▪ Then pray to Jesus for others. Ask Him to give some
specific blessings to those people you have offended.
▪ Ask Jesus to help you think and plan some good things to
do at home, in your community, school, and work.
OTHER READINGS: Matt. 18: 21 – 35; 1 Jn. 4: 7 -12; Lk. 19: 1 - 10.
DO YOUR ASSIGNED PENANCE
Resolve to return to the Sacrament of Reconciliation often. We

Catholics are fortunate to have the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It is
the ordinary way for us to have our sins forgiven. This sacrament is a
powerful help to get rid of our weaknesses, grow in holiness, and lead
a balanced and virtuous life.
Adapted from Retrieved 25 June 2019 from https://www.catholic.org/prayers/confession.php
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GUIDE FOR ACTIVE IN T HE
MOST HOLY
PARTICIPATION EU C HA RI ST
FULL PARTICIPATION
The Church earnestly desires that all the faithful should be led to that
full, conscious, and active participation in liturgical celebrations which
is demanded by the very nature of the liturgy, and to which the
Christian people, “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a
redeemed people" (1 Peter 2:9) have a right and obligation by reason
of their baptism.
FROM SPECTATOR TO PARTICIPANT
The following suggestions for fuller participation in the liturgy will

focus on the three major actions of our celebration and thanksgiving:
▪ We come together
▪ To hear the Word of God,
▪ To share our Eucharistic bread and wine in
obedience to the Lord's command:
"Do this in memory of me."
WE COME TOGETHER
1. Being there. The first action required of us is being present.

Your presence makes a difference. Your presence says that
you believe enough to be here with us, to proclaim the death
and resurrection of the Lord.
2. Being prompt. Being present on time and ahead of time says

that we put prime importance to the mass.
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3. Being friendly. When we assemble, we make visible the Body
of Christ, and we must make visible that Christ who
welcomed all who came to him—even sinners.
4. Being well located. Where do we sit? Do we find a place

which facilitates our singing and our interaction with the
other members of the community? Do we make it easy for
those who come late to find a place?
5. Being a singing believer. Singing gives witness to our faith.

It is perhaps more important how we look when singing in
church than how we sound. By our body language and by our
voice we give witness to what we believe. (Sacrosanctum
Concilium No. 14)
WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD
Hearing the Word of God is an essential part of "doing" Eucharist. Our

stance before the Word is not passive but an active, attentive
listening. When God speaks, we have an obligation to receive his
message through the scriptural readings and Gospel.
1. Preparing to hear. If possible, read the texts in advance and

contemplate its message.
2. Receiving the Word respectfully, silently. During the reading

we need an atmosphere of quiet, free from distracting
movement. Silence doesn't just happen in church—it must be
created.
3. Being and looking attentive. There is a relationship between

the effectiveness of the speaker and the attention of the
listeners.
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WE SHARE OUR BREAD AND WINE
1. Identifying ourselves with the bread and wine. When we

see these gifts being brought from the assembly, we see our
food and drink—our very lives—being placed on the altar and
offered to God.
2. Participation in the Eucharistic Prayer. How to be active

while the priest leading the celebration recites the Eucharistic
Prayer is an especially important question.
3. Seeking the larger unity. This is our petition at every

Eucharist: "Gather all who share this one bread and one cup
into the one Body of Christ, a living sacrifice of praise."
4. Giving ourselves through the responses and songs. The

enthusiasm with which we join in the responses and
acclamations is an essential part of our active participation.
5. Sharing the Eucharistic bread and cup. Our active

participation culminates in our reception of Holy Communion.
We get up, go to the altar, and share the bread and the cup.
We pray in silence and full contemplation of the Body of
Christ we have just received.
OUT INTO THE WORLD
The ultimate active participation is the renewed resolve at each

Eucharist to go out into the world challenged by the Word that we
have heard, and to share our lives as we have shared bread and wine.
The broken bread is the sign of how our lives are going to have to be
poured out and "wasted" for the good of all men and women.
Adapted from © Thomas Richstatter, O.F.M., S.T.D., From Spectator to Participant:

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TH E O R D E R
OF T H E
THE HOLY EUCHARIST MASS
All stand. The Priest approaches the altar with the ministers
and venerates it while the Entrance Song is being sung.
ENTRANCE SONGS Tayo na’t Magdiwang

Words based on Psalm 121-123, Music by Arnel Aquino, SJ
Album & Scorebook: “I am Ever With You”
INTRO: G – C – G – F – C
KORO: F G C
1. Tayo na at magdasal
C G F C
Gm7 C7 F
Tayo na't magdiwang
Na maghari sa tanan
F C
Bdim E7 Am
Maligayang tunguhin
Ang katatagan, ka-payapaan
Dm7 G
D Bb-F-F-G
dambana ng Diyos!
Sa hirang niyang sambayanan.
C G F G
Sa Kanyang tahanan,
2. Diyos nati'y laging tanglaw
F C
Sa araw siya'y liwanag
Lahat tayo'y tanggap,
Sinag naman ng buwan magdamag
Dm G C G-F-C
At ilaw magpakailanman.
at pawang minamahal Niya.
Let Heaven Rejoice

Words & Music by Bob Dufford, SJ
Album by St. Louis Jesuits
INTRO: G – A – D – Bm – G – A – D
REFRAIN:
Bm Em Bm
D Em A
Sound the trumpet into the night;
Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad.
Em G F#
D Em A
The day of the Lord is near.
Let all creation sing!
Bm A G Em
G A D Bm
Wake His people, lift your voice,
Let children proclaim to every land:
G Em A
G A D
proclaim it to the world.
Hosanna to our King!
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The Introductory Rites
All make the Sign of the Cross as the Priest says.
PRIEST: ✠ In the name of the Father, and of the Son,

and of the Holy Spirit.
PEOPLE: Amen.
PRIEST: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ,

and the love of God, and the communion
of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
or
Grace to you and peace from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ.
or
The Lord be with you.
PEOPLE: And with your spirit.
PENITENTIAL ACT
PRIEST: Brethren (brothers and sisters), let us acknowledge

our sins, and so prepare ourselves
to celebrate the sacred mysteries.
Form A I confess to almighty God and to you,

my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned,
in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done
and in what I have failed to do,
We strike our breast during the next two italicized lines:
through my fault, through my fault,
through my most grievous fault;
therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,
all the Angels and Saints, and you,
my brothers and sisters,
to pray for me to the Lord our God.
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Form B
PRIEST: Have mercy on us, O Lord.
PEOPLE: For we have sinned against you.
PRIEST: Show us, O Lord, your mercy.

PEOPLE: And grant us your salvation.
Form C You were sent to heal the contrite of heart:

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
You came to call sinners:

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
You are seated at the right hand of the Father

to intercede for us: Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
PRIEST: May almighty God have mercy on us,

forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.
PEOPLE: Amen.
The Kyrie, eleison (Lord, have mercy) invocations follow, unless they have just
occurred in a formula of the Penitential Act.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
THE COLLECT
Then the Priest says the Collect prayer, at the end of which the people
acclaim:
PRIEST: Let us pray…

PEOPLE: Amen.
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The Liturgy of the Word
These reading sets are particularly intended for the Memorial of St. Justin,
Martyr, for June 1st, and the Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter for June
2nd, respectively:
First Reading FOR JUNE 1, 2022

Acts 20:28-38
I commend you to God who has the power
to build you up and to give you an inheritance.
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
At Miletus, Paul spoke to the presbyters of the

Church of Ephesus: “Keep watch over yourselves
and over the whole flock
of which the Holy Spirit has appointed you overseers,
in which you tend the Church of God that
he acquired with his own Blood.
I know that after my departure savage wolves
will come among you,
and they will not spare the flock.
And from your own group,
men will come forward perverting the truth
to draw the disciples away after them.
So be vigilant and remember
that for three years, night and day,
I unceasingly admonished each of you with tears.
And now I commend you to God
and to that gracious word of his that can build you up
and give you the inheritance
among all who are consecrated.
I have never wanted anyone's silver or gold or clothing.
You know well that these very hands

have served my needs and my companions.
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In every way I have shown you
that by hard work of that sort
we must help the weak,
and keep in mind the words of the Lord Jesus
who himself said,
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
When he had finished speaking

he knelt down and prayed with them all.
They were all weeping loudly
as they threw their arms around Paul and kissed him,
for they were deeply distressed that he had said
that they would never see his face again.
Then they escorted him to the ship.
To indicate the end of the readings, the reader acclaims:
LECTOR: The Word of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.
First Reading FOR JUNE 2, 2022

Acts 22:30; 23:6-11
You must bear witness in Rome.
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Wishing to determine the truth

about why Paul was being accused by the Jews,
the commander freed him
and ordered the chief priests
and the whole Sanhedrin to convene.
Then he brought Paul down
and made him stand before them.
Paul was aware that some

were Sadducees and some Pharisees,
so he called out before the Sanhedrin,
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“My brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of Pharisees;
I am on trial for hope in the resurrection of the dead.”
When he said this, a dispute broke out

between the Pharisees and Sadducees,
and the group became divided.
For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection
or angels or spirits,
while the Pharisees acknowledge all three.
A great uproar occurred,

and some scribes belonging to the Pharisee party
stood up and sharply argued,
“We find nothing wrong with this man.
Suppose a spirit or an angel has spoken to him?”
The dispute was so serious that the commander,

afraid that Paul would be torn to pieces by them,
ordered his troops to go down
and rescue Paul from their midst
and take him into the compound.
The following night the Lord stood by him

and said, “Take courage.
For just as you have borne witness
to my cause in Jerusalem,
so you must also bear witness in Rome.”
To indicate the end of the readings, the reader acclaims:
LECTOR: The Word of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.
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After the First Reading the psalmist or cantor sings or says the Psalm,
with the people making the response.
Responsorial Psalm FOR JUNE 1, 2022

Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab
℟. (33a) Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
Show forth, O God, your power,

the power, O God, with which you took our part;
For your temple in Jerusalem
let the kings bring you gifts.
℟. Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth.
You kingdoms of the earth, sing to God,

chant praise to the Lord
who rides on the heights of the ancient heavens.
Behold, his voice resounds, the voice of power:
“Confess the power of God!”
Over Israel is his majesty;

his power is in the skies.
Awesome in his sanctuary is God, the God of Israel;
he gives power and strength to his people.
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Responsorial Psalm FOR JUNE 2, 2022
Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
℟. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;

I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.”
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
℟. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
I bless the LORD who counsels me;

even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,

my body, too, abides in confidence;
Because you will not abandon my soul
to the nether world,
nor will you suffer your faithful one
to undergo corruption.
You will show me the path to life,

fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
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Then follows the Gospel Acclamation, which is either said or sung:
Celtic Alleluia
Music by Fintan O’Caroll & Christopher Walker
Verses by: Manoling Francisco, SJ
INTRO: D/F# – E/G# – A – A/C# – D – E – A

REFRAIN:
A A/G# F#m E A A/C# E

Al - - - - - - le - - - - lu - - - ia!
D/F# E/G# A A/C# Bm E
Al - - - - - - le - - - - lu - - - ia!
A A/G# F#m E A E
Al - - - - - - le - - - - lu - - - ia!
D/F# E/G# A A/C# D E A
Al - - - - - - le - - - - lu - - - ia!
Acclamation before the Gospel

See Jn 17:17b, 17a FOR JUNE 1, 2022
℟. Alleluia, alleluia.
Your word, O Lord, is truth;

consecrate us in the truth.
See Jn 17:21 FOR JUNE 2, 2022
May they all be one as you,

Father, are in me and I in you,
that the world may believe
that you sent me, says the Lord.
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After which the Deacon, or the Priest, says:
PRIEST: The Lord be with you.

The Gospel FOR JUNE 1, 2022

Jn 17:11b-19
May they be one just as we are one.
PRIEST: ✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to

John
PEOPLE: Glory to you, O Lord.
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying:

“Holy Father, keep them in your name
that you have given me,
so that they may be one just as we are one.
When I was with them I protected them in your name

that you gave me, and I guarded them,
and none of them was lost
except the son of destruction,
in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled.
But now I am coming to you.

I speak this in the world
so that they may share my joy completely.
I gave them your word, and the world hated them,
because they do not belong to the world
any more than I belong to the world.
I do not ask that you take them out of the world

but that you keep them from the Evil One.
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They do not belong to the world
any more than I belong to the world.
Consecrate them in the truth.
Your word is truth.
As you sent me into the world,

so I sent them into the world.
And I consecrate myself for them,
so that they also may be consecrated in truth.”
The Gospel FOR JUNE 2, 2022

Jn 17:20-26
May they all be one.
PRIEST: ✠ A reading from the holy Gospel according to

John
PEOPLE: Glory to you, O Lord.
Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed saying:

“I pray not only for these,
but also for those who will believe in me
through their word, so that they may all be one,
as you, Father, are in me and I in you,
that they also may be in us,
that the world may believe that you sent me.
And I have given them the glory you gave me,

so that they may be one, as we are one,
I in them and you in me,
that they may be brought to perfection as one,
that the world may know that you sent me,
and that you loved them even as you loved me.
Father, they are your gift to me.

I wish that where I am they also may be with me,
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that they may see my glory that you gave me,
because you loved me
before the foundation of the world.
Righteous Father, the world also does not know you,

but I know you, and they know that you sent me.
I made known to them your name and I will make it known,
that the love with which you loved me
may be in them and I in them.”
At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon, or the Priest, acclaims:
PRIEST: The Gospel of the Lord.

PEOPLE: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
The Homily
The Homily then follows.
Prayer of the Faithful
At the end of the Homily, the General Intercession or Prayers of the Faithful
follows; here petitions for the Church, government, community, special
intentions and for the dead are being said.
PRIEST: Let us pray. . .

PEOPLE: Amen.
When the Liturgy of the Word has been completed, the people sit.
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
During the Offertory Song the faithful usually express their participation by
making an offering, bringing forward bread and wine for the celebration of the
Eucharist and perhaps other gifts to relieve the needs of the Church and of
the poor.
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PRIEST: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,
for through your goodness, we have received
the bread we offer you: fruit of the earth
and work of human hands,
it will become for us the bread of life.
PEOPLE: Blessed be God for ever.
PRIEST: Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation,

for through your goodness,
we have received the wine we offer you:
fruit of the vine and work of human hands,
it will become our spiritual drink.
PEOPLE: Blessed be God for ever.
OFFERTORY SONGS Pag-aalay

Words and Music by Manoling Francisco, SJ
Album & Scorebook: “Hindi Kita Malilimutan”
INTRO: G – D – Em – A7 – D
D A Bm Bm G Bm F#m7 Em-A7 D Bm
Panginoon, aming alay Lahat ng aming, mahal sa buhay,
D Em A7 D F#m7 Em A Bm
Itong alak at tinapay, Lahat ng aming aring taglay,
A Bm F#m G F#m7 Em A7 D Bm
Sa altar Mo ilalagay, Talino at kalayaan
D Em A7 D F#m7 E E7 Asus-A7
Tanggapin sa Iyong kamay. Sa’yo ngayon i- a - - - alay
(Use same chords as Verse 1) (Use same chords as Verse 1)
Alay namin, aming buhay. Itong alak, at tinapay,

Bawat galak at lumbay Magiging si Kristong tunay.
Bawat pangarap, naming taglay, Gawing pati, aming buhay
Sa palad mo ilalagay Pagkat sa’ Yo dumalisay.
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Take Our Bread
Words and Music by Joseph Wise | GIA Publications Inc.
Bayan Umawit © 2015 no. 348
INTRO: D – Bm – G – Em – D – Em – A7 –
D
D Bm D
REFRAIN: We are the signs of your life
D Bm7 Bm Em
Take our bread, we ask you, with us yet; We are yours,
G Em A-A7
Take our hearts, we love you, we are yours.
D Em
Take our lives, oh Father, (Use same chords as Verse 1)
A-A7 D Your holy people stand
We are yours, we are yours. washed in your blood,
Spirit-filled, yet hungry,
D Bm D Bm we await your food.
Yours as we stand at the table you set, Poor though we are,
D G we have brought
Yours as we eat the bread Ourselves to you:
Em A-A7 We are yours, we are yours.
our hearts can't forget.
PRIEST: Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),

that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable
to God, the almighty Father.
The people rise and reply:
May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good and the good of all his Holy Church.
Then the Priest says the Prayer over the Offerings,

at the end of which the people acclaim:
PRIEST: …Through Christ our Lord.

PEOPLE: Amen
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THE EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

PRIEST: Lift up your hearts.

PEOPLE: We lift them up to the Lord.
PRIEST: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

PEOPLE: It is right and just.
The Priest continues the Preface. At the end he concludes with the people singing:
SANCTUS Holy, Holy, Holy

Music by Manoling Francisco, SJ
Album & Scorebook: “Light from Light”
INTRO: G – D – Em – G G – C D – C A – D – D7
G D Em - G C A D
Holy, Holy, Ho - ly Lord God of hosts.
G D Em G C A D
Heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory
G C G D G
Ho – sa - nna in the highest.
C D G C D G
Ho-sa - - nna in the high - est.
G D Em G C A D - D7
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
(Repeat Hosanna twice)
Everyone kneels. Then the Priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer.

The Priest takes the bread and pronounces the words of the Lord:
PRIEST: Take this, all of you, and eat of it,

for this is my Body,
which will be given up for you.
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The Priest takes the chalice and pronounces the words of the Lord:
PRIEST: Take this, all of you, and drink from it,

for this is the chalice of my Blood,
the Blood of the new and eternal covenant,
which will be poured out for you and for many
for the forgiveness of sins.
Do this in memory of me.
Then the Priest says:
PRIEST: The mystery of faith.
ANAMNESIS When We Eat This Bread

INTRO: C – G Am – D – G
G C-D G Am-D G
When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,
G C D Em
we proclaim your Death, O Lord,
G C G C-D G
until You come again, until You come again
C D C G
we proclaim Your death, O Lord
Then the Priest continues the Eucharistic Prayer.

At the end, the Priest says the doxology:
PRIEST: Through him, and with him, and in him, O God,

almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours, forever and ever.
PEOPLE: Amen. (Usually sung as Great Amen)
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GREAT AMEN
INTRO: Am7 – D – G
G C-D G C D G
Amen, A - - men, Amen, A - - - men.
C D G Am7 D G
Amen, A - men, Amen, A - - men!
The Communion Rite

PRIEST: At the Savior’s command and formed by divine
teaching, we dare to say:
PATER NOSTER Our Father

INTRO: Am – C – F – C – FM7 – C
C FM7 G C Dm
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,
Gsus C C F C
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in
Am6-E7 Am C F C
heaven. Give us this day our daily bread,
F C Dm6-E7
and forgive us our trespasses
Am C FM7 C
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
F C Am6-G
and lead us not into tempta - tion,
C F G C FM7 G C
but deliver us, deli - - ver us from e - - vil.
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The Priest alone continues, saying:
PRIEST: Deliver us, Lord; we pray, from every evil, graciously

grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your
mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe
from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and
the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
DOXOLOGY
INTRO: Am – C – F – C – FM7 – C
C E Am E Am C F G C
For the kingdom, the power, and the glo - - ry
F G C FM7 G C
are yours, now and forev - - er.
PRIEST: Lord Jesus Christ, who said to your Apostles:

Peace, I leave you, my peace I give you,
look not on our sins, but on the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and unity
in accordance with your will.
Who live and reign forever and ever.
PEOPLE: Amen.
PRIEST: The peace of the Lord be with you always.
Then, if appropriate the Deacon, or the Priest, adds:
PRIEST: Let us offer each other the sign of peace.
As the Priest breaks the host, the people say or sing:
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AGNUS DEI Lamb of God
INTRO: E – B – A – A – B – B7
E B A G# C#m
E AM7 B G#m7 E F#m7 A
Have mercy, have mercy on us.
E B A G# C#m
E AM7 B G#m7 E A Bb/C

Have mercy, have mercy on us.
F C F Bb A Dm
BbM7 C Am7 Dm Gm7 Bb F
Grant us peace, grant us peace,
PRIEST: Behold the Lamb of God, behold him

who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
And together with the people the Priest adds once:
PEOPLE: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter

under my roof, but only say the word
and my soul shall be healed.
After the priest has reverently consumed the Body and Blood of Christ the
communicants come forward in reverent procession and make a preparatory
act of reverence by bowing their head in honor of Christ’s presence in the
Sacrament. They receive Holy Communion standing. The Priest says:
PRIEST: The Body of Christ.
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The communicant replies:
COMMUNICANT: Amen.
After the distribution of Communion, if appropriate, a sacred silence may be

observed for a while, or a psalm or other canticle of praise or a hymn may be
sung.
COMMUNION SONGS
Awit ng Paghahangad
Batay sa Salmo 63, Musika ni Charlie Cenzon, SJ
Album & Scorebook: “The Best of Bukas Palad vol. 1
INTRO:
KORO:
GM9 – D – Em7 – CM7 – Asus – A G A F#m7 Bm7
Gunita ko'y Ikaw, habang nahihimlay
Em7 A D
D A Bm D ‘Pagkat ang tulong Mo sa t’wina'y
O Diyos, Ikaw ang laging hanap, D7 F#m G A
G D E A taglay. Sa lilim ng Iyong mga
Loob ko'y Ikaw ang tanging hangad. F#m7 Bm7 G-D Em
D A Bm pakpak, Uma-awit akong
Nauuhaw akong parang tigang na C A
D G D Em C A buong galak.
lupa sa tubig ng ‘Yong pag-aaruga.
Aking kaluluwa'y kumakapit sa ‘Yo,
Kaligtasa'y t'yak kong hawak Mo ako.
D A Bm D Magdiriwang ang hari
Ika'y pagmamasdan sa dakong banal, ang Diyos S'yang dahilan.
G D E A Ang sa Iyo ay nangakong
Nang makita ko ang ‘Yong pagkarangal. galak yaong makakamtan.
D A Bm
Dadalangin akong nakataas aking KODA:
D G D G D Em7 D G
kamay, Magagalak na aawit ng Umaawit, umaawit, umaawit
Em A. D Em7-G GM9
papuring iaalay. akong buong galak.
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You are Near
Based on Psalm 139, Music by Dan Schutte © 2008
Album & Scorebook: “Hangad a capella!”
INTRO: G – C9 – G
REFRAIN:
G C9 G D Where can I run from Your love?
O Lord, I know you are near, If I climb to the heavens
C9 Am7-Am7 G-D You are there; If I fly to the sunrise
standing always at my side. or sail beyond the sea,
still I'd find You there. (REFRAIN)
C9 Bm
You guard me from the foe, (Use same chords as Verse 1)
C C
and you lead me You know my heart and its ways,
Am7 G you who formed me
in ways everlasting. before I was born
in the secret of darkness
G C9 D before I saw the sun
Lord, you have searched my heart, in my mother's womb. (REFRAIN)
Em Am
and you know when I sit and when I Marvelous to me
Bm Em are Your works;
stand. Your hand is upon me how profound are
Am Bm Am7 Your thoughts, my Lord.
protecting me from death, Even if I could count them,
Am D they number as the stars,
keeping me from harm. (REFRAIN) You would still be there. (REFRAIN)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

PRIEST: Let us pray.
All stand and pray in silence. Then the Priest says the Prayer after
Communion, at the end of which the people acclaim:
PEOPLE: Amen.
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The Concluding Rites
The brief Concluding Rite sends the people forth to the mission of being
Christ’s witnesses and heralds of the Gospel to the poor. The Blessing
follows:

The Priest blesses the people, saying:
PRIEST: May almighty God bless you, the Father,

and the Son, ✠ and the Holy Spirit.
PEOPLE: Amen.
DISMISSAL
Then the Deacon, or the Priest himself, says:
Go forth, the Mass is ended.
or Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
RECESSIONAL SONG Sambayanang Binuklod

Titik at Musika ni Arnel Aquino, SJ
INTRO: D – G – Gm7 – D – G – Gm7
D A Bm D Bm Esus4 E7
Sambayanang binuklod Di ka man karapat-dapat,
Gm D Asus4 A7 Bm E7 Gm/C
sa pag-ibig ni Kristo, magdiwang! di pa rin pababayaan at
D G D A
Sambayanang pinatawad sa puso ng D'yos
D Em7 F#7 Em7 A D-G-D-A
at biniyayaan, magpu-ri na! may pitak tayong lahat.
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Bm F#m
Bilin niya na lahat tayo'y Mithi niya sa kanyang bayan
Am7 D7 G A Maglingkod na taos-puso,
Magpatawad, magmahalan. Kupkupin ang maralita,
Bm F#m Mahalin ang aba ng mundo.
Turing niya sa ating lahat,
G Em C A (ULITIN ANG KORO)
Kaibigan niya't di utusan.
Throughout All Time

Words and Music by David Haas
INTRO: F – G – Am – C/G – F – G – Am – G7
REFRAIN:
C G F (Use same chords as Verse 1)

I will sing forever to You
C F The heavens proclaim Your
my God, throughout all time wonders, the stars above
G Am C/G tell of Your love.
I will sing to You, Where is there an equal?
F What God can compare with You.
Throughout all time
G C O God, how Your people
I will sing to You. rejoice in You. You call us
forth to share Your light.
C G F In Your name we find our joy.
I will sing of Your love all my days, And Your justice will be our song.
C G F
O God, Your faithfulness is forever. All will sing and proclaim to Me,
G F "my God, my rock, my safety."
You are love everlasting and I will honor My promise,
C Gsus-G7 My love will always be with you!
compassion stronger than the sky.
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An Awareness Exercise…
FOR THE END OF THE RETREAT
Spend some time with God reflecting upon the experience of the
past several days. Use one of the following approaches if it helps.
† Perhaps completing these thoughts may help you reflect

upon this experience:
My most difficult time during these days ________.

My most consoling time during these days _______.
For me, Praying with Scriptures has meant ______.
I found that by articulating my interior experience to
someone else, I can _____.
† What key grace or enlightenment have I received during these

days?
Perhaps the following phrases will help:
deepening of trust in God; awareness of my strength or my

helplessness; deeper sorrow and acceptance of my sinfulness;
enlightenment; experience of my own weakness; deeper
appreciation of Jesus's humanity; experience of praying the
Scriptures; experience of the Risen Lord; sense of freedom;
union with God; direction; learning to talk about my
experience.
† In what ways did I experience change within me?
For example, my role and God's role in prayer; letting go;

intimacy with God; quieting down; my responses to God
during prayer; blocking God's action in me; praying for a
grace.
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† Did I experience interior movements during these days?
Some examples may help:
▪ From fear or anxiety to, I will give it a try,

to desire to let go in prayer, to trusting.
▪ Fear of my sinfulness/weakness through
discouragement to acceptance of my
sinfulness/weakness.
▪ Moments of peace, joy, or struggle;
a movement from a sense of helplessness
to hope & meaningfulness
▪ From doubt or confusion to wisdom and
enlightenment.
Prayerful noticing…
AS I REVIEW MY RETREAT
REVIEW OF PRAYER | The following are guide questions to

appropriate all your retreat experiences. You may ponder on all these
prompts; although it is suggested to only focus on what best works for you.
1. What scripture passage did I choose to reflect upon?

2. What grace did I ask for during my prayer moments?
3. What were my reactions, thoughts, changes in my mood?
4. What struck me or stood out for me during the sessions?
5. How did I feel about what struck me?
6. What is my most essential ‘take-away’ from this retreat?
7. What do I consider my most valuable experience in this
retreat? Sessions? Reflection & journaling? Sharing
moments? Rest periods?
8. Where was God working in my life during these past days?
9. Is there some point to which I should return in my next
moments of prayer?
10. How do I resolve to improve on my praying habits?
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Behold God
beholding you,
and smiling.
ANTHONY DE MELLO
APPENDICES
and
Retreat
COMPANIONS
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Prayer to
ST. DOMINIC DE GUZMAN
O Holy Priest of God

and glorious Patriarch,
St. Dominic, thou who was
the friend, the well-beloved son
and confidant of the Queen of
Heaven, and didst work so
many miracles by the power
of the Holy Rosary, have regard for
my intercessions.
On earth you opened your heart

St. Dominic de Guzman was to the miseries of your fellow man,
born in the village of and your hands were strong
Caleruega in North Central
Spain about 1170. He to help them; now in heaven your
founded the Order of charity has not grown less
Preachers, a mendicant nor has your power waned.
religious order with a
universal mission of
Pray for me to the Mother of the
preaching and a great Rosary, and to her Divine Son,
emphasis on scholarship, for I have great confidence that,
which has served the church through your assistance,
for almost 800 years. He
bequeathed a vision which I shall obtain the favor
was innovative in his time I so much desire:
and far – reaching enough to
continue as a vital force to
the present day. His feast is (Mention your intentions here).
celebrated every August 8.
Amen.
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Prayer to
ST. VINCENT LIEM DE LA PAZ
O Merciful and Loving God,
Fountain and origin
of all blessing,
you made Saint Vincent Liem
de la Paz faithful to the Cross
of Christ to the point of
shedding his blood as a martyr.
Grant through his intercession, that,

spreading your love among the
poor, we may be called and truly
St. Vicente Liem De la become your children.
Paz was born in the May we imitate St. Vincent Liem’s
village of Tra-Lu, Tonkin holy example of being a true
to Antonio Daeon and
Monica dela Cruz. For
Letranite, willing to sacrifice
fourteen years, the future for the sake of our faith.
martyr labored tirelessly
in administering the Obtain for us, through his
sacraments to the
faithful. However, he was intercession our petitions:
arrested for preaching
the much-outlawed (Mention your intentions here).
religion in Tonkin. He
was beatified by Pope
Pius X on May 20, 1906 This we ask you
and canonized on June
19, 1988. His feast has
through Christ our Lord.
now been set on
November 24 every year. Amen.
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Prayer to
ST. LORENZO RUIZ DE MANILA
O Most Blessed Trinity,

Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
Creator of all things, infinite
goodness and love. You gave San
Lorenzo Ruiz courage and strength
to die as witness of the Gospel of
Christ. By his prayers, help us to
endure all sufferings for love of
you and to seek you with all our
hearts. Deign to accept our prayers
through his intercession.
Lorenzo Ruiz was born in O San Lorenzo Ruiz we come

Binondo, Manila between
1600 to 1610. His father to you with confidence as our kin
was a Chinese and his and brother. You have undergone
mother was a Filipino. He misfortunes and tremendous
left the Philippines on
June 10, 1636 with the aid
pains, help us in our trials and
of the Dominican Fathers. frustrations to firmly trust in God’s
In Japan, Christians were loving Providence and Fatherly
persecuted and put to
goodness. Obtain for us the
death. There they suffered
incredible torture till they graces we need, especially:
neared death. He was
elevated to sainthood and
received canonization on
(Mention your intentions here).
18 October 1987 by Pope
St. John Paul II in Vatican We ask this in Jesus Name.
City, Rome. His feast is
celebrated annually on
Amen.
September 28.
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Prayer to
ST. PEDRO CALUNGSOD
San Pedro Calungsod, young
migrant, student, catechist,
missionary, faithful friend, and
martyr, you inspire us by your
fidelity in times of trial and
adversity, by your courage in
teaching the faith in the midst
of hostility and by your love
in shedding your blood for the
sake of the Gospel of Jesus.
Saint Pedro Calungsod

We beg you, make our cares and
(c. 1654 – Feast Day on troubles your own (here mention the
April 2, 1672) is a Filipino special intention you are asking him to
Roman Catholic martyr
who was killed while bring to the Lord) and intercede
doing missionary work in for us before the throne
Guam in 1672. He was of Mercy and Grace,
beatified on March 5,
2000, by Pope John Paul so that as we experience
II. As a skilled sacristan the help of Heaven,
and teacher of we may be encouraged
catechism, he was a
companion of Blessed
and strengthened
Diego Luis de San to proclaim and live
Vitores to the Marianas the Gospel here on earth.
Islands. Through their
efforts, many receive the
sacraments especially Amen.
that of baptism.
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THE DOMINICAN BLESSING
May God the Father bless us.
May God the Son heal us.
May God the Holy Spirit enlighten us,

and give us eyes to see with,
ears to hear with,
hands to do the work of God with,
feet to walk with,
a mouth to preach
the word of salvation with,
and the angel of peace to watch over us
and lead us at last, by our Lord's gift,
to the Kingdom.
Amen.
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THE QUADRICENTENNIAL PRAYER
Dearest God, our Loving Lord, to You,

we direct our praise and prayer,
as Creator of the world, as Giver of life.
More than four hundred years ago,
upon Las Islas de Filipinas, our beloved country,
It pleased you to establish
Colegio de San Juan de Letran,
as haven for the poor, as seedbed of saints,
as cradle of heroes, as school dedicated
to the teaching of truth, and the learning of life.
Even beyond our Jubilee, bind us to our oath as your knights
– without fear in the face of enemies;
brave and upright in the love of God;
always truthful, even unto death;
defenders of the helpless; doers of good.
May the blessings you shall bestow upon us,
lead us to serve your people,
and return to you in thanks eternal.
Through the pleas of Mary;
in the Name of Jesus.
Arriba! Amen!
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RETREAT PROGRAM HOPE
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LETRAN

PRAYERS & LITURGY

APPENDICES & RETREAT COMPANIONS

Jesus prays in a solitary place.

A Time for Prayer … Silence … Communion …

Following Christ’s example (cf: Mt 1:35), every Christian is invited to go

As a Catholic Dominican education institution, Colegio de San Juan

We invite you, dear Letran personnel, across all departments and

This Spiritual Exercise offers a wide

While on retreat, participants may explore themes around God’s

Everything is geared towards the fullness of life that Christ himself

May the God of hope fill you with all joy

What happens on a Retreat ?

Your retreat may include

The Retreatants receive time to

During rests or breaks, you may enjoy journaling, walking, or sitting

Blessed are those who are in their own bed

Blessed are those who do not leave

Blessed are those who are punctual

Blessed are those who refrain from foreign substances

Blessed are those who report any injuries

Blessed are those who participate fully in the retreat

Blessed those who follow these Be-Attitudes

Close to Nature … Closer to God …

It is open to activities like retreats, recollections, prayer and renewal

It is named after the birthplace of Santo Domingo de Guzman,

Experience Silence in the Beauty of God’s Creation

Silence, solitude, harmony, the enchantment of creation, the freedom

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RETREAT SCHEDULE & PROGRAM GUIDE

For an orderly, solemnly, and harmonious conduct of the retreat,

07:00 AM Estimated Time of Departure from Letran

05:30 PM Individual Reflection Moment

07:00 AM Morning Praise

10:00 AM Healthy Break/ Snacks

Ask and it will be given to you;

▪ Be still and know that I am God.

▪ Come apart and rest awhile.

▪ Speak, Lord, your servant is listening.

▪ By waiting and by calm

▪ All you who are thirsty, come to the water.

▪ Here I stand, knocking at the door.

▪ Lord, you search me, and you know me.

▪ God is found in utter silence.

As I enter a time of retreat …

I come with my past experiences, my present needs, my gifts

2. Have there been events or circumstances that have

3. How would I describe my relationship with God these

4. How do I pray? How often do I pray?

5. Has God already started my retreat weeks ago by

Anchor Points for

PREPARATION: Before you go to prayer …

▪ Be in touch with current mood, feeling, state.

ENTRY INTO PRAYER: As you go into prayer …

▪ Go to your place of prayer.

PRAYER PROPER: Proceed to praying the prayer matter …

▪ Make use of the prayer points given

EXIT FROM PRAYER: As you end your time of prayer …

▪ Gently, quietly bring your prayer together,

REVIEW OF PRAYER: A little later, and in a different place…

▪ Recall the prayer period and replay the highlights …

✓ "Was it good to be at prayer, or not? Why?"

Dominicans say the rosary according to