626.
9th Day of Prayer for the Dead
This 9th Day of Prayer for the Dead
May Father God welcome him/her
There in the place for the good who departed
In God’s Kingdom where there is life everlasting
Eternal life with Father God there
Have blessings and joy that are never-ending
Let the good who die live again
Have life again with Father God
There in the place we know as heaven.
Amen.
-11/19/2018
(Dumarao)
*9 Days of Prayer for the Dead
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627.
Novena Prayer to St. Benedict
Oh St. Benedict who is glorious
Grand Model of All Virtues
Bringer of Grace from the Almighty
I humbly kneel before thee
Protect me from all dangers & foes
Let me have the blessings God endows
And avoid whatever God forbids
Grant me the favors & graces I need from God
For the troubles in life that I had
As your kind heart directs to those being inflicted
You do not abandon those whom to you devoted
That is why I ask you to intercede for me
This petition (name of petition) I present to the Almighty
If it is for His glory & my spiritual relief
Oh St. Benedict who is great
Help me to maintain my faith
Live as a faithful child of God
Die as a faithful child of God
Let His will that is holy
Be done unto & through me
That I will be forever happy in his heavenly kingdom.
Amen.
-12/27/2018
(Dumarao)
*My Poetic Prayers to Saints Trilogy 2018
(written this day when I bought the “Jubilee Medal of St. Benedict”)
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St. Francis Prayer
Lord,
Let me become a tool of Thy order
Where there is hatred, let love be there
Where there is hurt, let forgiveness be there
Where there is distrust, let faithfulness be there
Where there is hopelessness, let opportunity be there
Where there is darkness, let light be there
Where there is grief, let gladness be there
Oh Holy Lord,
Let not my eyes be so widespread
So I can comfort as I am comforted
So I can comprehend as I am comprehended
So I can love as I am beloved
Because it is by giving that we can be given
And it is by forgiving that we can be forgiven
And it is by dying that we can be born again.
Amen.
-12/28/2018
(Dumarao)
*My Poetic Prayers to Saints Trilogy 2018
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
Oh Archangel St. Michael
In every battle defend us
In every evil protect us
As we pray to God with humility
That evil be dealt with properly
By you, oh Prince of Souls in Heaven
With God’s power let Satan be driven
Into hell with the rest of the demons
Who linger in this world to bring spiritual devastations.
Amen.
-12/29/2018
(Dumarao)
*My Poetic Prayers to Saints Trilogy 2018
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Our Golden Times During PDu30 – Part 3
Behold PDu30 in his 3rd Year of Presidency
The Year of the bowing earth Dog
Triple Blessings in our country!
If in his 1st year, he increased insurance in Social Security
And in his 2nd year, he gave students in SUCs free tuition
In his 3rd year, he pursued Irrigation Service also for free!
He cares for the old, for the young, for the farmers
He prohibited OFWs in a country where they are maltreated
Because he also cares for the Overseas Filipino Workers!
He successfully cleaned Boracay & Estero de Binondo
And ordered the cleaning of El Nido & the closure of illegal mines
Because he cares for the environment also!
When landslides killed a lot of people
In Itogon, Benguet & Naga, Cebu
Mines in the country PDu30 wanted to shut all!
So do not say PDu30 is a murderer
Accusing him of extra-judicial or state-sponsored killings
When he cares for both the people & the Earth Mother!
That’s why in his 3rd year as our president
His country received triple blessings
In science & religion, in sports & beauty pageant!
In science, our country sent satellites in space
In religion, Iglesia Ni Cristo got 3 world records in Guinness
And the Balangiga Bells are back to their home base!
In sports, Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League was inaugurated
Our country hosted the 1st International Ice Hockey Federation
And it’s also here where the 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup was held!
Finally, we again topped in international beauties
In Ms. Multinational, Ms. Asia-Pacific & Ms. Universe
Crowned again as “queens” the Filipina ladies!
12-30-2018
(Dumarao)
*Our Golden Times During PDu30
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631.
Meditation on the 1st Joyful Mystery:
The Annunciation
Archangel Gabriel came to Mary
(For she is worthy)
And this Angel of God made a proclamation
(The good news of salvation)
This is the 1st Joyful Mystery – The Annunciation
That good news was the coming of our Lord
(The Savior of the World)
Whom Mary would bear by the power of the Holy Ghost
(Lord of Heavenly Host)
The fruit of this mystery – Humility
Oh God who had sent His Messenger to Mary
(For the love of humanity)
The God who would bring us salvation
(On every generation)
As “The Annunciation” had shown “Humility”
Lord God, like in “The Annunciation”, we humbly submit to Thy will
(And to Thee we worship & kneel)
Like Mary we listen to Thy message
(Of redemption to every age)
Praise God! We realized “Humility” through the 1st Joyful Mystery.
-04/01/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 2nd Joyful Mystery:
The Visitation
Blessed Virgin Mary came to Elizabeth, her cousin
(A blessing from the Virgin)
Both women were pregnant at that time
(What a moment sublime)
This is the 2nd Joyful Mystery – The Visitation
When Mary gave Elizabeth her greeting
(The child in her womb was leaping)
Happy, indeed, were their children
(Filled with the Spirit were both women)
The fruit of this mystery – Love of Neighbor
Oh God who had blessed those women
(Those women who were His chosen)
The God who blesses His Chosen Ones
(His blessed daughters & sons)
As “The Visitation” had shown “Love of Neighbor”
Lord God, like in “The Visitation”, we want to love our neighbor
(Teach us that way through our Savior)
Like Mary who is blessed among all women
(We want to be Thy blessed children)
Praise God! We realized “Love of Neighbor” through the 2nd Joyful Mystery.
-04/02/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 3rd Joyful Mystery:
The Birth of Jesus Christ
In the days of Herod, Jesus Christ was born
(In a manger forlorn)
Since there was no descent lodge available
(Our Lord was born in a stable)
This is the 3rd Joyful Mystery – The Birth of Jesus Christ
That solemn night, angels invited shepherds to come to the newborn baby
(Who will shepherd humanity)
And a bright star guided three wise men to the infant
(Kingly gifts unto Him they would grant)
The fruit of this mystery – Love of the Poor
Oh God who had made flesh the Word divine
(Our Savior oh so fine)
The God who became man, the man who became God
(Who shall rule all the nations with the iron rod)
As “The Birth of Jesus Christ” had shown “Love of the Poor”
Lord God, like in “The Birth of Jesus Christ”, we want to love the poor
(This is a way unto Thee for sure)
Like Jesus – the King who had lived in poverty
(But rules mankind for eternity)
Praise God! We realized “Love of the Poor” through the 3rd Joyful Mystery.
-04/03/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 4th Joyful Mystery:
The Presentation at the Temple
The baby Jesus who was born in Bethlehem
(Was brought by Mary & Joseph to Jerusalem)
To be offered to God in His temple
(According to the tradition of the Jewish people)
This is the 4th Joyful Mystery – The Presentation at the Temple
There they met a prophet named Simeon
(Who prophesied that Jesus will be the glory of the Jewish nation)
And there was also a prophetess by the name of Anna
(Who prophesied to Jerusalem the coming of its Messiah)
The fruit of this mystery – Obedience
Oh God who had made Jesus Thy offspring
(Unto Thee a sacred offering)
The God who makes His Only Begotten Son
(A sacrifice for Him, for me, for you, for everyone)
As “The Presentation at the Temple” had shown “Obedience”
Lord God, like in “The Presentation at the Temple”, we want to obey Thee always
(Whatever trials & temptations come our ways)
Like the Holy Family who unto Thee obeys
(We want to obey the Lord God all our days)
Praise God! We realized “Obedience” through the 4th Joyful Mystery.
-04/04/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 5th Joyful Mystery:
The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
At the age of 12, Jesus went to Jerusalem with His parents together
(For the Feast of the Passover)
After the event, Jesus remained in Jerusalem
(Mary & Joseph realized their son was no longer with them)
This is the 5th Joyful Mystery – The Finding of Jesus in the Temple
The worried couple searched for their lost son
(For three days, their child was gone)
Until they found Him in the temple among men of learning
(And Jesus told his parents He must be in His Father’s dwelling)
The fruit of this mystery – Joy in Finding Jesus
Oh God who had made Jesus an object worthy of seeking
(Seek Him like a treasure, a food, a dwelling)
The God who returned His Son back to Him
(So we also return to His heavenly realm)
As “The Finding of Jesus in the Temple” had shown “Joy in Finding Jesus”
Lord God, like in “The Finding of Jesus in the Temple”, we want to find Thy Son
(So precious because He is Thy Only Begotten One)
Like Jesus Christ, find us when we are lost
(And bring us back unto Thy heavenly host)
Praise God! We realized “Joy in Finding Jesus” through the 5th Joyful Mystery.
-04/05/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 1st Luminous Mystery:
The Baptism of Jesus Christ
When Jesus reached adulthood, He came to John
(The voice in the wilderness who would prepare the path for God the Son)
And when John saw the Son of God coming to him, he declared to manifold
(“Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world”)
This is the 1st Luminous Mystery – The Baptism of Jesus Christ
At first, John refused to baptize Jesus, thinking he is not worthy
(But the Lord told him to fulfill the order and let it be)
And when Jesus Christ was baptized in the river Jordan
(A voice from heaven proclaimed He is the Chosen One)
The fruit of this mystery – Openness to the Holy Spirit
Oh God who had made Thy Holy Spirit come down to Jesus Christ
(As Thy Chosen one in the Jordan by John was baptized)
The God who baptizes with the Holy Spirit
(So that man & God can meet)
As “The Baptism of Jesus Christ” had shown “Openness to the Holy Spirit”
Oh God, like in “The Baptism of Jesus Christ”, we welcome Thy Holy Ghost
(For we also want to be with Thy heavenly host)
Like Jesus & John the Baptist who were open to Thee
(We welcome in our life the God Almighty)
Praise God! We realized “Openness to the Holy Spirit” through the 1st Luminous Mystery.
-04/08/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 2nd Luminous Mystery:
The Wedding at Cana
Jesus & Mary were invited to a wedding
(Where, of course, there was eating & drinking)
Drinking of wine would always be there
(A part of every celebration everywhere)
This is the 2nd Luminous Mystery – The Wedding at Cana
And when all wine in that wedding were gone
(Mary prompted Jesus to do something for everyone)
So Jesus told the servants to fill the void jars with water
(Then He turned those waters into wine in there)
The fruit of this mystery – To Jesus through Mary
Oh God who had made Thy Son a miracle-worker
(For everyone in need through His Mother)
The God who can make everything possible
(In the universe, in the world, for every people)
As “The Wedding at Cana” had shown “To Jesus Through Mary”
Lord God, like “The Wedding at Cana”, we come to Jesus through Mary
(And through Jesus Christ we come to the Lord God Almighty)
Like the servants in the Wedding at Cana who followed Christ our Lord
(We also want to follow the Lord God’s word)
Praise God! We realized “To Jesus Through Mary” through the 2nd Luminous Mystery.
-04/09/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 3rd Luminous Mystery:
The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
Jesus Christ, Son of God, went on with His mission
(To proclaim the good news of salvation)
He mingled with people & performed miracles
(Proclaimed God’s kingdom through parables)
This is the 3rd Luminous Mystery – The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God
He compared God’s kingdom to a treasure & a pearl
(That when one finds, he’ll keep it rather than hurl)
God’s kingdom is also like a mustard seed, a yeast, a lamp & a net
(Things that grow & yield, things we must spread & get)
The fruit of this mystery – Trust in God
Oh God who had made Thy kingdom be known to everyone
(By the works & words of Thy Only Begotten Son)
The God who shares His wondrous glory
(To all those who come to Thee)
As “The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God” had shown “Trust in God”
Lord God, like in “The Proclamation of Thy Kingdom”, we trust in Thee
(Because Thou art the loving God of humanity)
Like Jesus Christ who brought us Thy kingdom of heaven
(We also bring ourselves to our heavenly brethren)
Praise God! We realized “Trust in God” through the 3rd Luminous Mystery.
-04/10/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 4th Luminous Mystery:
The Transfiguration
With Peter, James & John, Jesus went up on a mountain
(Where they would experience the glory of God’s reign)
As Jesus Christ became as bright as the sun
(Before the very eyes of Peter, James & John)
This is the 4th Luminous Mystery – The Transfiguration
During that moment of God’s shining glory
(Moses & Elijah appeared alongwith Thee)
When Peter suggested to make tents for Jesus, Moses & Elijah
(A bright cloud covered them alongwith the Messiah)
The fruit of this mystery – Desire for Holiness
Oh God who had made Thy glory shine bright like the sun
(Thy marvelous glory affirmed by Thy Son)
The God who is the light of the world
(In darkness our lamp is the Lord)
As “The Transfiguration” had shown “Desire for Holiness”
Lord God, like in “The Transfiguration”, we desire to be holy
(So that we can be as radiant as Thy shining glory)
Like Jesus Christ who transformed into something so bright
(We also want to bask in Thy divine light)
Praise God! We realized “Desire for Holiness” through the 4th Luminous Mystery.
-04/11/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 5th Luminous Mystery:
The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
In Bethany, Jesus & His apostles had their last supper together
(Where Jesus foretold the betrayal of Judas & the denial of Peter)
Also there in the cenacle, The Lord had made the bread & the wine
(Consecrated into his body & blood divine)
This is the 5th Luminous Mystery – The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
Jesus blessed the bread & proclaimed it is His body
(The Bread of Life to be eaten by humanity)
Jesus blessed the wine & proclaimed it is His blood
(The Blood of the Covenant to cleanse all sins we had)
The fruit of this mystery – Adoration
Oh God who had made Thy body & blood a sacrifice
(For the whole humanity an offering suffice)
The God who offers to us the body & blood of His Son
(The perfect divine sacrifice for everyone)
As “The Institution of the Holy Eucharist” had shown “Adoration”
Lord God, like in “The Institution of the Holy Eucharist”, we adore Thee
(As Jesus Christ shed His precious blood & offered His sacred body)
Like Jesus & His apostles who made their communion consecrated
(We also make ourselves to God dedicated)
Praise God! We realized “Adoration” through the 5th Luminous Mystery.
-04/12/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 1st Sorrowful Mystery:
The Agony in the Garden
With Peter, James & John, Jesus went to Gethsemane
(There He prayed with His soul full of agony)
Jesus knew that His doom was impending
(He prayed so hard that with blood He was sweating)
This is the 1st Sorrowful Mystery – The Agony in the Garden
Jesus prayed to the Father to just let His fate be undone
(But it is still Thy will that must be done)
After His ardent prayer, He found His apostles sleeping
(And soon Judas the Betrayer was with armed mob coming)
The fruit of this mystery – Sorrow for Sins
Oh God who had made Thy Son aware of His Passion
(Also makes mankind aware of their salvation)
The God who makes everything be known to everyone
(For everything was created through His only Son)
As “The Agony in the Garden” had shown “Sorrow for Sins”
Lord God, like in “The Agony in the Garden”, for our sins we show sorrow
(For our sins of yesterday, today & tomorrow)
Like Jesus Christ who agonized while in supplication
(We hold our transgressions with lamentation)
Praise God! We realized “Sorrow for Sins” in the 1st Sorrowful Mystery.
-04/15/2019 (Holy Monday)
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 2nd Sorrowful Mystery:
The Scourging at the Pillar
By the betrayal of Judas Iscariot, Jesus was arrested
(Then by Caiaphas the High Priest He was interrogated)
When being Son of God He affirmed
(The High Priest tore His clothes & said He blasphemed)
This is the 2nd Sorrowful Mystery – The Scourging at the Pillar
And Jesus was turned over to Pilate the Roman Governor
(Who claimed having found no fault on the accused’s demeanor)
Yet, Pilate still had Jesus be scourged due to people’s persuasion
(And claimed having no responsibility for Jesus’ blood thereon)
The fruit of this mystery – Purity
Oh God who had handed down Thy Son to murderous people
(What a terrifying fate, a tribulation so terrible)
The God whose sacred body was flagellated
(Whose precious blood for us all was shed)
As “The Scourging at the Pillar” had shown “Purity”
Lord God, like in “The Scourging at the Pillar”, let us be purified
(By the blood of the One Thou hast sanctified)
Like Jesus Christ who gave Himself up to flagellation
(We surrender ourselves to torment for purification)
Praise God! We realized “Purity” through the 2nd Sorrowful Mystery.
-04/16/2019 (Holy Tuesday)
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 3rd Sorrowful Mystery:
The Crowning with Thorns
After His bloody flogging, Jesus was brought to the Praetorium
(On went His Passion, His tribulation on momentum)
The soldiers clothed Him with a purple cloak
(To let Him look like a king, but only as a joke)
This is the 3rd Sorrowful Mystery – The Crowning with Thorns
And as a king, they said He must be crowned
(They crowned Him with thorns & knelt on the ground)
They gave Him a reed as if it was His royal scepter
(Then stroke Him with it & mocked Him further)
The fruit of this mystery – Courage
Oh God who had allowed Thy Son to be jeered
(By cruel people, by men so weird)
The God whose authority was derided by authorities
(Whose kingship was ridiculed by brutish entities)
As “The Crowning with Thorns” had shown “Courage”
Lord God, like in “The Crowning with Thorns”, make us courageous
(When we face beings who are malicious & vicious)
Like Jesus Christ who displayed valor amidst malevolence
(We bear our trials with fortitude & patience)
Praise God! We realized “Courage” through the 3rd Sorrowful Mystery.
-04/17/2019 (Holy Wednesday)
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 4th Sorrowful Mystery:
The Carrying of the Cross
Crowned with thorns, Jesus was brought by Pilate before the crowd
(“Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” they shouted out loud)
They prevailed and He was handed down to them
(And off goes the Lord towards His mayhem)
This is the 4th Sorrowful Mystery – The Carrying of the Cross
The crowd watched Jesus carry His cross to Calvary
(Others were in grief, there were those who were happy)
This was the funeral procession of Jesus the Nazarene
(But there was this man who helped Him named Simon of Cyrene)
The fruit of this mystery – Patience
Oh God who had paraded Thy Son towards His demise
(Amidst different noises & varying cries)
The God whose death march was the perfect model
(Whose way to Calvary leads away from hell)
As “The Carrying of the Cross” had shown “Patience”
Lord God, like in “The Carrying of the Cross”, give us patience
(Amidst the crowd of chaos & malevolence)
Like Jesus Christ who carried His cross patiently
(We endure our tribulations with forbearance & humility)
Praise God! We realized “Patience” through the 4th Sorrowful Mystery.
-04/18/2019 (Maundy Thursday)
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 5th Sorrowful Mystery:
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Upon reaching Golgotha, they crucified Jesus
(And above His head was a label, “King of the Jews”)
Alongwith Him, two robbers were also crucified
(One on His right side & one on His left side)
This is the 5th Sorrowful Mystery – The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
One of the robbers mocked Jesus & told Him to set them loose
(There were also people passing by who continued to insult the nailed Jesus)
Soon before Jesus died, the sky was covered with darkness
(And when Jesus died, the earth quaked & the people there went home with regretfulness)
The fruit of this mystery – Perseverance
Oh God who had Thy Son be nailed on the cross
(For the salvation of mankind the greatest cause)
The God whose passion & death is the greatest sacrifice
(For the salvation of mankind an offering suffice)
As “The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ” had shown “Perseverance”
Lord God, like in “The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ”, we have to persevere
(In all our trials & sufferings until the end comes near)
Like Jesus Christ who persevered until His holy death
(We holdfast to the Lord our God until our final breath)
Praise God! We realized “Perseverance” through the 5th Sorrowful Mystery.
-04/19/2019 (Good Friday)
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 1st Glorious Mystery:
The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
On the 3rd day of His death, Jesus was risen
(From the dead, He came to life again)
Then to Jesus’ tomb an angel from heaven descended
(And the guards guarding that tomb became like dead)
This is the 1st Glorious Mystery – The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
By morning, Mary Magdalene with other women came to the burial site
(But the body of Jesus was no longer there & was out of sight)
Soon, Jesus appeared to those women & later to some men
(There were those who couldn’t believe until their doubts were taken)
The fruit of this mystery – Faith
Oh God who had risen Thy Son from the dead
(From death He rose up again as what was said)
The God who died and lives again
(To show there is new life for all men & women)
As “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ” had shown “Faith”
Lord God, like in “The Resurrection of Jesus Christ”, in faith we live
(It is the resurrection of Jesus Christ that makes us believe)
Like Jesus Christ who was risen again to new life
(We believe there’s an end to our mortal strife)
Praise God! We realized “Faith” through the 1st Glorious Mystery.
-04/22/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 2nd Glorious Mystery:
The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
On Lake Tiberias, Peter & other disciples went fishing
(But that night, those fishermen caught nothing)
Then Jesus appeared & told them to lower their net again
(And when they pulled back that net with fish it was overladen)
This is the 2nd Glorious Mystery – The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven
After their breakfast, Jesus told Peter to feed His sheep
(This is if he loves Him for the sake of His divine lordship)
And after a few more instructions to His disciples, Jesus ascended to heaven
(With clouds & the glory of God this way He will come again)
The fruit of this mystery – Hope
Oh God who had returned Thy Son to Thy heavenly kingdom
(With clouds & Thy resplendent glory, Jesus again will come)
The God who resurrected & ascended to heaven above
(To show what the righteous & the godly can have)
As “The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven” had shown “Hope”
Lord God, like in “The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven”, we hope to be in heaven
(Through our Lord Jesus Christ we hope that we can)
Like Jesus Christ who came back to heaven above
(We hope we can be there too by righteousness & God’s love)
Praise God! We realized “Hope” through the 2nd Glorious Mystery.
-04/23/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 3rd Glorious Mystery:
The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Shortly, before Jesus ascended to heaven
(He instructed His disciples, both men & women)
To gather altogether & go to Jerusalem
(And await the coming of the Holy Ghost unto them)
This is the 3rd Glorious Mystery – The Descent of the Holy Spirit
A few days after Christ’s heavenly ascension
(The Holy Spirit descended on the said congregation)
Then they spoke different languages not their own
(And this wonderful event to other people was made known)
The fruit of this mystery – Love of God
Oh God who had sent Thy Holy Spirit among Thy people
(Through Thy Spirit on them they performed a great miracle)
The God who manifested as tongues of fire
(To speak to all people like a glorious heavenly choir)
As “The Descent of the Holy Spirit” had shown “Love of God”
Lord God, like in “The Descent of the Holy Spirit”, enkindle us divine love
(Through the Holy Spirit in the form of fire or dove)
Like the Holy Spirit who had made Thy people speak several languages
(We live Thy words & love thy works throughout all the ages)
Praise God! We realized “Love of God” through the 3rd Glorious Mystery.
-04/24/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 4th Glorious Mystery:
The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Time came for the earthly repose of Mary
(She was laid to rest filled with tranquility)
Surrounded by Jesus’ disciples, Mary was just like sleeping
(Her beloved Son she would soon be joining)
This is the 4th Glorious Mystery – The Assumption of Mary into Heaven
Like Jesus who was sinless when conceived from the womb
(Mary was also immaculate when buried to the tomb)
And like Jesus who resurrected & then to heaven ascended
(Mary also lived again & to heaven was led)
The fruit of this mystery – Grace of a Happy Death
Oh God who had assumed to heaven the Blessed Virgin Mary
(Like what Thou want for Thy beloved humanity)
The God who can bring us back to life & unto Him
(From this bodily life & death both interim)
As “The Assumption of Mary into Heaven” had shown “Grace of a Happy Death”
Lord God, like in “The Assumption of Mary into Heaven”, grace our demise
(That from fleshly death we transcend & arise)
Like Mama Mary who was resurrected & assumed to heaven
(We need Thy grace to join us with our heavenly brethren)
Praise God! We realized “Grace of a Happy Death” through the 4th Glorious Mystery.
-04/25/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
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Meditation on the 5th Glorious Mystery:
The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
As into heaven assumed the Blessed Virgin Mary
(She was made queen therein & of all humanity)
Queen of angels & saints, prophets & martyrs
(Queen of patriarchs, apostles, confessors & all God’s peers)
This is the 5th Glorious Mystery – The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Crowned with stars & clothed with the sun
(The radiant Blessed Mother of God the Son)
The Virgin Most Powerful, Queen of the Family
(Star of Evangelization, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary)
The fruit of this mystery – Trust in Mary’s Intercession
Oh God who had crowned our Mother Mary as our queen
(The Queen Immaculate, from womb to tomb without sin)
The Queen of Peace, of Earth & of Heaven above
(We trust in our mother of divine grace & purest love)
As “The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary” had shown “Trust in Mary’s Intercession”
Lord God, like in “The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary”, let Mary intercede for us
(For divine grace & purest love are what she has)
Like the Blessed Virgin Mary who shares in God’s glory
(We seek God’s glory, the unequaled glory of our God Almighty)
Praise God! We realized “Trust in Mary’s Intercession” through the 5th Glorious Mystery.
-04/26/2019
*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary