My Poem 626 - 650

626.

9^th Day of Prayer for the Dead

 

This 9^th 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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628.

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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629.

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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630.

Our Golden Times During PDu30 – Part 3

 

Behold PDu30 in his 3^rd Year of Presidency

The Year of the bowing earth Dog

Triple Blessings in our country!

 

If in his 1^st year, he increased insurance in Social Security

And in his 2^nd year, he gave students in SUCs free tuition

In his 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st Joyful Mystery.

 

-04/01/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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632.

Meditation on the 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd Joyful Mystery.

 

-04/02/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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633.

Meditation on the 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 3^rd Joyful Mystery.

 

-04/03/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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634.

Meditation on the 4^th 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 4^th 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 4^th Joyful Mystery.

 

-04/04/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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635.

Meditation on the 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th Joyful Mystery.

 

-04/05/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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636.

Meditation on the 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st Luminous Mystery.

 

-04/08/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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637.

Meditation on the 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd Luminous Mystery.

 

-04/09/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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638.

Meditation on the 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 3^rd Luminous Mystery.

 

-04/10/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

 

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639.

Meditation on the 4^th 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 4^th 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 4^th Luminous Mystery.

 

-04/11/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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640.

Meditation on the 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th Luminous Mystery.

 

-04/12/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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641.

Meditation on the 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st Sorrowful Mystery.

 

-04/15/2019 (Holy Monday)

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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642.

Meditation on the 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd Sorrowful Mystery.

 

-04/16/2019 (Holy Tuesday)

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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643.

Meditation on the 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 3^rd Sorrowful Mystery.

 

-04/17/2019 (Holy Wednesday)

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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644.

Meditation on the 4^th 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 4^th 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 4^th Sorrowful Mystery.

 

-04/18/2019 (Maundy Thursday)

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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645.

Meditation on the 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th Sorrowful Mystery.

 

-04/19/2019 (Good Friday)

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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646.

Meditation on the 1^st Glorious Mystery:

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

 

On the 3^rd 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 1^st 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 1^st Glorious Mystery.

 

-04/22/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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647.

Meditation on the 2^nd 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 2^nd 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 2^nd Glorious Mystery.

 

-04/23/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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648.

Meditation on the 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 3^rd Glorious Mystery.

 

-04/24/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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649.

Meditation on the 4^th 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 4^th 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 4^th Glorious Mystery.

 

-04/25/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary

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650.

Meditation on the 5^th 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 5^th 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 5^th Glorious Mystery.

 

-04/26/2019

*Meditations on the Mysteries of the Holy Rosary