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 BEHOLD, NOW IS THE FAVORABLE TIME

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BEHOLD, NOW IS THE FAVORABLE TIME

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In today’s scenario everything is possible within no time. Meeting everyone at any time, visiting every place at any time and executing anything at anytime is possible within no time.

But TIME belongs to God. It is only in and for Him. It is very sacred because it is owned by God. He is the author and architect of it. He does not only create it but also, He rules upon it.

Time opens up a new room for hope.

Time clears the way of obstacles.

Time prepares to accept changes.

Time teaches to be flexible.

Time heals the wounds on its own.

Time triggers the heart to melt down.

We understand and create everything. We learn and unlearn massive ideas. We recreate everything in an awestruck manner. We can replace or donate  organs. We can destruct or construct as per our aspirations. We can make our own family, a family of friends, a family of colleague and a family of like minded people.

But TIME totally depends on God’s plan and wish. It is precious because it is framed by the supreme God. He is the ultimate manufacturer and designer as well. Therefore let us respect, honor and value TIME.

Yes, it is the favorable time.

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EVERY FALL IS NOT A FAILURE BUT A….

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EVERY FALL IS NOT A FAILURE BUT A —

fall

Ordinary people generally say, falling is something very normal, acceptable and nothing new.

Extraordinary people generally say , falling is something very challenging, risky and heart breaking.

BUT

Superordinary people generally say

Every fall is not a failure but an eye opener to know the cause of my strength.

Every fall is not a failure but a lesson to check the source of my courage.

Every fall is not a failure but a guiding light to trace the path of my journey.

Every fall is not a failure but a driving force to manifest my inner beauty.

Every fall is not a failure but a mega event to acknowledge my inner caliber.

Every fall is not a failure but a chance to part take in a new episode.

Every fall is not a failure but a notice to attune  with my soul.

Every fall is not a failure but a signal to witness another milestone.

Every fall is not a failure but a road map to cater my new mantra of life.

Every fall is not a failure but a hope to showcase my hidden potentialities.

Every fall is not a failure but a promise to accept WHO I’M and to create a NEW I’M.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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FEAST DAY PRAYER SERVICE —–SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS

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FEAST DAY PRAYER SERVICE —-SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS

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[Procession will begin from the entrance. A garland and two arathi plates will be carried. ]

A warm welcome for today’s prayer service.

Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord.

Praise and exalt him above all forever.

Saints of the Lord, bless the Lord

All you hosts of the Lord, bless the Lord.

On this great day of celebrating the feast day of our seven holy founders, we are filled with profound joy and happiness.  In the beginning, Mother Mary was their chief architect of this new order which was founded on the humility of its members, built up by their mutual love and preserved by their poverty. Joining with all the members of our Servite order, come let us go in procession towards the Holy Sanctuary.

As we proceed, let us recite Hail Mary prayer after every response.

  1. Leader:  Dear St. Bonfilius, intercede for all the members of your Servite family.       All:   Hail Mary full of …………
  2. Leader:  Dear St. Alexis, intercede for all the members of your Servite family.            All:   Hail Mary full of …………
  3. Leader: Dear St. Manettus, intercede for all the members of your Servite family.       All:   Hail Mary full of …………
  4. Leader: Dear St. Amideus, intercede for all the members of your Servite family.        All:    Hail Mary full of …………
  5. Leader: Dear St. Hugh, intercede for all the members of your Servite family.              All:   Hail Mary full of …………
  6. Leader: Dear St. Sostene,  intercede for all the members of your Servite family.         All:  Hail Mary full of …………
  7. Leader: Dear St. Buonagiunta, intercede for all the members of your Servite family.  All:  Hail Mary full of …………
[ Let us garland our seven holy founders and perform arathi as we sing the angelus and ring the bell]

Today is the day of coming together as a community in commemorating our fraternity. This day signifies the tremendous contribution of our fore fathers to our mother Church and to this universe. They laid a legacy for community life, prayer, penance and silence. Ultimately they lived a heavenly life on this earth.

On the Feast of the Assumption in the year 1233, Our Blessed Mother appeared to the 7 members of a Florentine Confraternity named “Laudesi” (the “Praisers” of Mary) when they were at prayer and bade them withdraw into solitude. Accordingly, these young noblemen of the city, 2 of whom were married and 2 others widowed, after having settled their personal affairs and made adequate provision for their dependents, established themselves several miles north of the city on the secluded Monte Senario. Here Mary appeared to them again and showed them the black habit she desired them to wear in memory of her sorrow and desolation at the foot of the Cross and instructed them to found the “Ordo Fratrum Servorum Sanctae Mariae” (Order of Friar Servants of St Mary) under the rule of St Augustine of Hippo. They carried out these directives under the guidance of St Peter of Verona, O.P., devoting themselves to much prayer, penance and silence on the one hand and teaching, preaching and various ministerial activities on the other.

The new order grew with such astonishing rapidity that by the beginning of the 14th century the Servites numbered 10,000, housed in 100 monasteries and missions spread across every continent, including the sub-continent of India. A Second Order for cloistered nuns and a Third Order for active works of charity and education, were also founded towards the end of the 13th century, the latter by St Juliana Falconieri.

Let us all with immense gratitude venerate our Lord who called and embraced our seven holy founders by joining in this bhajan.

Bhajan:

Living as a community is a blessing.

Living as a community in prayer is a grace.

Living as a community for one common goal is an opportunity.

Living as a community with one purpose is a call.

Living as a community in practicing penance is a virtue.

Living as a community with the devotion to blessed Mother Mary is a boon.

Remembering all the members of our Servite order and gathering all our richness,  let us cherish the essence of community life as we pray the Psalm 111.

PSALM 133 and 134

[ Seven stands are placed around the seven holy founders photo in order to place lighted lamps ]

SAINT BONFILIUS:

We owe our deepest sense of gratitude to saint Bonfilius for the extremely supreme quality of trading the path for prayer life. He followed the invitation of the Lord and through the intense effort the community members could pray meaningfully and remained close to God forever. They submitted everything in prayer so that they could transform themselves into a torch bearers of prayer.

Let us pray:

We plead you dear saint Bonfilius, for entire Servite family that through your intercessory prayers we too become the true messengers of prayer. Like Mary may we all remain faithful to our prayer life and like Jesus may we all draw inspiration and strength through prayer. Accompany us in our journey that our life may bear witness to consecrated life through our prayer. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing  the chorus.

Chorus:  With joyful lips   P3

SAINT ALEXIS:

We humbly express our sincere thanks to saint Alexis for your contribution to build up the community. You made all to be together in prayer and lived  an exemplary life for bringing all under one common good. Your initiation to work together with the guidance of Mother Mary in mount Senario is a true inspiration for us to live our community life authentically.

Let us pray:

We pray to you St. Alexis, for all the communities of Servite order that we may all understand the real meaning of community life and proclaim the charism of our Congregation through our witnessing life. Help us when we fail to cooperate with our community members for the welfare of the society. Journey along with us, so that we, as a community will be able to read the word of God and walk accordingly. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing the chorus.

Chorus: With  joyful lips   P3

SAINT MANETTUS:

We come before you dear St. Manettus, in appreciation for your involvement to encourage your brothers to grow in the virtue of penance very promptly. By following the foot steps of your divine master Jesus and blessed Mother of Sorrows you attracted everyone to taste the precious virtue of giving up our own interests, likes and desires in order to give a new face for monastic life.

Let us pray:

We pray to you dear St. Manettus, for all the members of our mother church and our Servite order that we all may experience the golden virtue of penance during this Lenten observance. May our hearts burn for the love of Jesus and thereby we will be able to give up our selfish nature and become the ardent followers of Christ with all our humility. Walk along with us specially so that we may ever draw inspiration from you and be away from our weaknesses. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing  the chorus.

Chorus: With  joyful lips   P3

SAINT AMIDEUS:

We bless you dear St. Amideus, for your special interest to know the value of silence and making all your brothers to also experience its richness. We truly admire your total commitment in listening to the Lord and the people by giving up all your wavering words and imbibed the love of God in deep silence of your heart. It truly led other brothers to follow the life style of Mother of sorrows who pondered everything in her heart.

Let us pray:

We seek your intercessory prayers dear St. Amideus, for all the members of our Congregation that we may give more meaning for the gift of silence. Help us to listen to the voice of the Lord which will gradually lead to the path of Sacred silence. As you led all the brothers at mount Senario to know the Lord in silence and listen to the needs of the people in silence, help us also to seek the great power of silence and its effective impact. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing  the chorus.

Chorus: With  joyful lips   P3

SAINT HUGH:

We praise you dear St. Hugh for your specific way of collaborating with all the brothers at mount Senerio to practice the promise of poverty. We humbly honor your immense involvement in shaping the life of consecrated people through your simple way of obeying the holy will of the Lord by adding more meaning to religious life. You gave up your own way of living and tried your best to explore the life of poverty.

Let us pray:

We pray to you St. Hugh for all the benefactors that their selfless service will bear fruits in abundance. May their wonderful journey along with us,  be continued for the benevolent gift of God and  be continued for the blessings of the people. May your divine intercessory prayers be the source of charity, purity and sincerity. Kindly accompany all the benefactors as you accompanied all the brothers at mount Senerio to become the messengers of poverty. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing the chorus.

Chorus: With  joyful lips   P3

SAINT SOSTENE:

We greet you dear St. Sostene for your ardent faith on the mantle care of our Mother Mary and the filial love you showed upon her. It was very vividly seen and radiated as you initiated all  to express a significant way of manifesting  your devotion to blessed mother. Your greatness was your love, your greatness was your attachment and your greatness was your closeness to Mother Mary.

Let us pray:

We plead your intercessory prayers dear St.Sostene  for all the young sisters of our Congregation and for eminent vocations. May your prayers help our young sisters to become the tabernacle of Jesus, our divine master. May you intercede for our Congregation so that it may be  blessed with numerous numbers of young girls joining in the company of showing our devotion to blessed mother. May you accompany all of us there by we become the strong pillars of empowering the young sisters and young girls. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing  the chorus.

Chorus: With  joyful lips   P3

SAINT BUONAGIUNTA:

We love you dear St. Buonagiunta for your promising nature of spiritual perfection. You showed the way to all to attain spiritual perfection. Your total commitment to the very life of simple nature, humility and so obedient to say yes for God’s call led all the people to understand and acknowledge the spiritual perfection. It indeed created an aspiration to all who came in contact with you all dear holy fathers.

Let us pray:

We seek your intercessory prayers dear St. Buonagiunta , for all the faithful of our mother Church that we all may remain loyal to our mother Church. May your prayers help us elevate our hearts and minds to thirst for spiritual perfection. Let our constant strive be towards the kingdom of God. Let all the faithful, give an attempt to know  the Lord of unconditional love and compassion. May all the faithful of the church testimony the graceful interventions of God the merciful father. For this we pray and offer this lighted lamp and sing  the chorus.

Chorus: With  joyful lips   P3

Recalling the oneness, togetherness, greatness and holiness of our seven holy founders in the name of the Lord and in the love of Mother Mary let us sing this hymn.

HYMN: BIND US TOGETHER LORD/ ANY APPROPRIATE HYMN

[ Prayer for all the faithful departed souls]

In 1240, seven noblemen of Florence mutually decided to withdraw from the city to a solitary place and lead lives as hermits on Monte Senario, especially venerating the Blessed Virgin Mary. Then they preached through the length and breadth of Tuscany, and founded the Order of Servites which in 1304 received the approval of the Holy See. They are venerated on this day which is said to be the day on which St Alexis Falconeiri, one of the seven, died, in the year 1310.

We observe a moment of deep silence in praying for all the departed Servite fathers, brothers, sisters and benefactors. May they all rest in peace and enjoy God’s heavenly abode.

SILENCE

CONCLUDING PRAYER

Mother Mary was the mother of faith to our seven holy founders. In her they saw the real image of Jesus. She was their role model to live as fathers of prayer. From her they drew great inspiration to spend their entire life time for the Lord and with the Lord. Mother Mary as the super iconic personality for all its virtues and values, stands today as our ever admirable mother. Let us stand and sing together the Magnificat  and sprinkle flowers to her.

HYMN: MAGNIFICAT OR CONGREGATIONAL HYMN

 

 

 

 

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SOULFUL SUNDAY

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SOULFUL SUNDAY

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Sunday surely can’t be a satisfied day but can be a surreal day.

Sunday truly can’t be a relaxing day but can be a fun filled day.

Sunday sincerely can’t be a monotonous day but can be a magical day.

Sunday surely can’t be a meticulous day but can be a mesmerizing day.

Sunday truly can’t be a destructive day but can be a constructive day.

Sunday sincerely can’t be a noisy day but can be a silent day.

Sunday surely can’t be a last day but can be a first day.

Sunday truly can’t be a mourn day but can be a dance day.

Sunday sincerely can’t be a polishing day but can be a furnishing day.

Sunday surely can’t be a fragile day but can be an agile day.

What’s special on Sunday?

Yes, it is Sunday, the soulful day.

Soulful day invites the universe to open a room for harmony.

Soulful day welcomes the universe to create a space for understanding.

Soulful day demands the universe to get rid of hatred.

Soulful day calls the universe to make a place for wellness.

Soulful day forces the universe to go for an ambient atmosphere.

Soulful day encourages the universe to become a home and home only.

Yes, Sunday can’t be a successful day but of course a soulful day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NEW YEAR PRAYER SERVICE

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NEW YEAR

PRAYER SERVICE

new year

MOTHER OF GOD

INTRODUCTION:

Every new beginning is the sign of new hope.

Every new hope is the sign of new opportunities.

Every new opportunity is the sign of new promise.

Every new promise is the sign of new possibilities.

Every new possibility is the sign of new dream.

Every new dream is the sign of new beginning.

Yes, every New Year is an invitation for a fresh journey. Let this journey in this year 2024 may be a fabulous, fantastic  soulful year for everyone on this earth.

[ small size stars are prepared to place on the crown ]

On this day, our Mother Church honor Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of God. Mother who totally gave up her desire and embraced God’s plan with utmost trust and faith upon Him. Her journey towards the redemptive purpose of the Lord is venerable. Her fidelity towards  the love of God was so unshakable and she kept it so close to her heart. She could sacrifice her personal interest and her own commitment because of her fidelity. Her divine motherhood is honored on this day as she proved an outstanding life style of giving oneself completely to the Lord. Therefore she is the mother of God and mother of us. With our hearts full of excitement and amusement let us give our tribute to our beloved mother by placing stars. After every praises let us chant Hail Mary full of grace—and place the star.

1.O with what love we praise you Mary,

Mother of mercy and compassion,

your ardent faith on God is a reason for us to celebrate.

Let us sing—–

2. O with what love we honor you Mary,

an epitome of utter obedience,

which led you to say Yes eternally is the reason for us to jubilate.

Let us sing—–

3.O with what love we venerate you Mary,

so discreet and generous,

which created an ambience for all to follow the Lord is the reason to commemorate.

4.O with what love we bless you Mary,

Mother of fidelity and honesty,

your kind gesture of gathering all in prayer is the reason to greet .

5.O with what love we glorify you Mary,

a lover of receptivity and tranquility,

your profound nature of embracing us is the reason to rejoice.

ANGELUS IS SUNG

As God created the new year of 2024 and granted the gift of witnessing this year let us open up our hearts and listen to this reading.

READING:

Genesis: 9:12-17

God promised a new covenant and new earth to Noah. Today He promises us a new love, new joy, new happiness, new strength, new vision , new mission, new life and a new vibe. He wishes everything during this year to be universal not of individual. Of course this year would be the year of undoing of the past and restarting of the future. But let us always try to be faithful to the year, month, week and days of 2024 here and now. His intervention will surely accompany us in all walks of our life. God has a unique plan for all of us and He will truly make it happen in and through us. Gathering all our hope and trust in the Lord and welcoming this new year let us sing

HYMN: NEW YEAR

With the words of the Lord to Noah for a new beginning let us also put our aspiration as we offer these symbol of our commitment, conviction, collaboration and our determination.

[ water with different colour shades and flowers are arranged ] [ the following themes could be displayed]

Let our response be “Great indeed are your works O Lord”

NEW VISION: This new year is the year of new vision for the people of God. We with immense joy and happiness we step into this year, hoping that the new vision of the Lord will overflow on us. His divine love with mystery of knowledge, wisdom and freedom will uplift us. The entire human race will be the witnessing force of God’s merciful love. May this new vision lead us all into the path of transformation. Seeking this grace of love to cherish a new vision let us offer this water. [ RED]

Response:

NEW MISSION: This new year is the year of new mission for all the people who trust in the Lord. With great joy and profound faith we step into this new year, hoping that our new mission will be strengthened by the Lord. His choicest blessings will be the driving force for us to execute and accomplish our new mission. The Lord’s mighty power will enhance our journey of faith towards creating God’s kingdom on earth. Submitting this grace of love to nourish a new mission let us offer this water. [ GREEN ]

Response:

NEW HORIZON: This new year is the year of new horizon for all of us who believe in God’s providential care and protection. With ardent faith in the undoubted interventions of God, we step into this new year. The Lord’s abounding truth will lead us to the path of great efforts where we plan and work together for the tremendous glory of God  as we long for the new horizon. Mercy and kindness of the creator will accompany us in our path. Imploring this grace of love to flourish in the new horizon let us offer this water. [ PINK]

Response:

NEW STRENGTH: This new year is the year of new strength for the people who long to walk with the company  of God. With constant commitment to the holy will of God, we step into this new year. The bountiful love and boundless generosity of the Lord will guide us to the destiny with enormous strength. The Lord’s strength will be the cause of our joy and hope of our journey. In His strength we may receive new energy to synthesize our life with the Word of God. Imbibing this grace of love to grab new strength let us offer this water. [ YELLOW ]

Response:

NEW EXCITEMENT: This new year is the year of new excitement for the people who trust upon the Lord’s miraculous power. With the fruitful initiation and with an amusing approach, we step into this new year. The Lord who is the lover of newness will pour upon us the spirit of excitement to create a space for God’s miraculous encounter in every moment of our life. His life giving hope will surely take us up to another level of wonderful service through which we not only become excited but also we become contented. Devoting this grace of love to taste new excitement let us offer this water. [ BLUE ]

Response:

As the people filled with the sentiments of celebration let us all pray the Psalm

Psalm 67

Expressing our thanks and praises to the Lord of the universe for this amazing new year and for the promising personality of  Mother Mary let us sing

HYMN

We shall all fondly pray in silence by sending our positive vibrations and productive thoughts.

1. For the universal Church that she may pay heed to the voice of the Lord and thereby bear fruits that are everlasting.

2.For the leaders in all fields that they may walk in path of light through which they become the source of inspiration to live.

3.For the people who trust in the mantle care of Mother Mary that they may all faithfully follow her footsteps to become the worthy servants of the Lord.

4.For all the  people who have great hope to begin this year with full of new courage and new faith that their hearts desires be fulfilled by the love of the Lord.

5. For all the people who are unable to face this first day of the year with amusement that they too will be empowered and ensured by the Lord to live this year fruitfully.

Gathering all our prayers and petitions let us pray the Lord’s prayer.

OUR FATHER—–

New Year is the year of foreseeing all its goodness.

New Year is the year of promising all its wellness.

New Year is the year of fulfilling all its demands.

New Year is the year of completing all its commands.

New Year is the year of achieving all its wishes.

New Year is the year of grabbing all its graces.

Let us be in silence for a while and pray for us individually that this year may be the year of all its richness. As an expression of receiving God’s promising words for this year let us go forward and pick up the words.

[ symbolic cards [ design of a candle, star, angel, book etc.] made with  Bible words ]

A song is played.

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

Lord of the universe, we bless you for your blessings in abundance. From your perennial mercy of kindness we have received this year. May this 2024 bring tremendous joy and marvelous divine graces in order to serve this society with the generous heart and mind. Let this year be a year of prayer and faith. Let our journey be filled with so much of unique intervention of good people. May our every venture be the signal of your melodious approach and incredible touch.  We make this prayer through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOURTH

ADVENT FOURTH WEEK

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ADVENT

FOURTH WEEK PRAYER SERVICE

CANDLE OF LOVE

FOURTH

Journey together: the spirit will lead you; trust in the spirit and walk with love.

In the name of the Father——–

Let us set ourselves for this fourth week of advent prayer service through this reading.

Reading: Lk:1:26-38

Thank you Lord for this beautiful time where we are available for you. May your enkindling spirit lead us and may your enlightening spirit guide us during this prayer service. Invoking the abundant blessings of the Lord and pleading him to come into our hearts let us sing

HYMN: Advent hymn

Fourth week of Advent invites us to feel the warmth of the Lord as we are almost approaching Christmas. It is also welcoming us to imbibe the love of the Lord and to pass on this love to everyone. His divine love is poured upon in abundance during this advent season. God the creator not only took the form of human being but also planned to abide with us eternally. His birth in our midst is the sign of  His unconditional love and immeasurable mercy.

Fourth week of advent candle stands for love. Love is born for us yes, we remember this historical event as we are about to step into this celebration. Jesus’ love will take away all the fear from us and fill in turn with his courage. His love will vanish the darkness of selfish nature from us and give the hearts of understanding. His love will diminish the sinful nature from us and grant us the hearts of service. Light is the icon of illumination. Through its radiation it tries to explore a new life. This candle stands as angel’s candle. Angels bring the message of God, they accompany us in our journey, they uplift us in our weakness and they play a vital role of creating a strong bond between God and human.

Inviting the light of transformation with so much of love in our hearts let us light the candle of fourth week. I invite———-

HYMN:

Let our response be

LORD, WE LONG TO SEE THEE

1.Lord, help us to  make a room for you in our hearts so that you may be  able to come in the form of a child as you were in the manger. This would surely enlighten us that we belong to you and you alone.

Response

2. May the preparation of Advent elevates our minds to love you more and more through which we may become worthy enough to give away your love on this earth.

Response

3. Lord, inspire us to read your word intensely in order to inculcate your virtues which will make us to become the people of truthfulness and righteousness.

Response

4. May this fourth week of advent encourage us to be engrossed in preparing ourselves as you wish to be and will to be. Strengthen us to be sincere in our journey.

Response

Expressing our eagerness to the Lord and His coming let us sing

HYMN:

At this juncture of approaching Christmas we fondly remember our loving Mother Mary, who also awaited for the birth of Jesus. She tried to ponder every event in her heart and ready to attempt any extraordinary step to say yes to the Lord.  Mother Mary said yes to the will of God. Her simple words became as faithful words in her total surrender to God. She played an exemplary role to trade the incessant path towards holiness. From the moment she received the angelic words she kept herself receptive to give meaning to the words. Her outstanding nature of obeying the will of God created a new hope to the humanity. Her vibrant silence to the word of God and her contribution towards the path of redemption even today add meaning for our obedience to the Lord. Let us greet her and seek her unceasing intercessory blessing for all of us let us pray/ sing the angelus.

ANGELUS

Passing for a while in silence let us pray for all the people preparing for the Lord’s arrival. May we all become spiritually worthy to celebrate this great coming of our Lord.

Offering all the people let us call upon the name of the Lord as we pray

Our father——–

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

Dear loving Lord we venerate you for this opportunity of coming together during this fourth week of Advent. We praise you Lord for the loving effort we each one put forth. Continue to encourage us to walk in the path of true light where peace and harmony able to embrace. We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE

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CHRISTMAS

PRAYER SERVICE

DEC 25TH MORNING PRAYER

 JOY TO THE WORLD

 

Christmas 4

 

INTRODUCTION:

[ We go in procession holding flowers, arathi plate, crown, garland ]

Christmas is all about that night when God came down into this dark and sinful world to offer himself in the form of human being. We recall the words of St. Paul in his letter to Philippians states that though he was in the form of God, he emptied himself and took the form of human. How happy are we to remember this God gifted event in the year 2023. Jesus is the divine gift of God to this entire human race for all eternity. Two thousand years ago God sent a gift wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.

Christmas is the time to commemorate God’s unconditional love.

Christmas is the time to exuberate God’s manifold blessings.

Christmas is the time to jubilate God’s powerful intervention.

Christmas is the time to magnify God’s choicest blessings.

Christmas is the time to glorify God’s unfathomable grace.

As the people filled with so much of joy, happiness  and togetherness let us all enter into the chapel and greet our Baby Jesus with the Gloria.

[Kindly place the things and perform arathi  while we sing]

GLORIA IS SUNG:

Dear friends, we have assembled here to celebrate the birth of our magnanimous leader’s birth day. The tradition of preparing the Christmas crib with a manger began in Italy. Ever since, through the centuries, this custom of preparing crib has continued. During Christmas, all prepare the Christmas crib and decorate their surroundings. Thus, the great love of God for humanity is celebrated, and the birth of Jesus in the poorest living conditions is recalled. Today, we too are around the crib, to reflect upon the great love of Jesus has for us and his identification with the poor, downtrodden, neglected and under privileged in society. The birth of Jesus was a turning point in human history—God becoming human. God became like one of us so that we may become like God. Let us listen to this Gospel passage where the narrative of Jesus’ birth is described.

READING: Lk: 2:6-14

This Christmas is something very special for all of us as we witness his birth in our life time. Immanuel-God with us is a divine gift for us. His birth bring tremendous confidence and trust to live our life in an extraordinary manner. His arrival on this earth adds much more meaning to lead a life with values and virtues. His coming amidst us signifies that we can fulfill the plan of God. His humble visit to this earth enhances our joy to sacrifice for the wellness of others. With the festive mood let us sing—

CHRISTMAS SONG:

[Decorated lamps are arranged and placed after each prayer] Let us sing only the chorus as a response after every prayer.

JOY TO THE WORLD

1. Lord, we thank you for the angel Gabriel who brought  good news to Mother Mary. Mary was blessed with the words of Angel to bear a son, who will be the redeemer and Xavier. Angel played a role of mediator between God and human. Thanking the phenomenal role played by angel Gabriel, let us offer the light and sing

JOY TO THE WORLD

2. Lord, we bless you for the simple people who had welcomed you in the inn for your Son’s birth. The world could enjoy the divine presence of Jesus and nourish his values. Since the people agreed to give the manger to Mother Mary and St. Joseph, they were able to transform their family into  a holy family. Thanking the profound role played by the inn keeper let us offer the light and sing

JOY TO THE WORLD

3. Lord, we honor you for the star which showed the way towards the manger. On the awaited time the star too obeyed the will of God and transmitted the message of God with us. It led the Shepherds to pay honor to the Lord of the universe. Their journey was undoubtful because of the light. They received the baby Jesus on behalf of us, the human race. Thanking the illuminated heavenly host shown the way  let us offer the light and sing

JOY TO THE WORLD

4. Lord, we love you for the shepherds who acknowledged your words and travelled in haste to gaze Baby Jesus. Their thirst to see the Lord was fulfilled in their efforts to journey together towards the holy manger. Their simple nature of giving meaning to God’s revelation made them to witness the Lord face to face. Thanking the shepherds for their marvelous contribution let us offer the light and sing

JOY TO THE WORLD

5. Lord, we bless you for all the creatures whose presence too manifested the birth of Jesus. They too venerated the Lord in humble adoration. Their involvement in praising the Lord is truly amazing and mesmerizing. Thanking all the creatures let us offer the light and sing

JOY TO THE WORLD

[ BIBLE IS PLACED ON A STAGE WITH SUFFICIENT DECORATION]

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This particular passage welcomes the entire humanity to know the WORD among us. Word became flesh and dwelt among us. It truly enlightens us to know not only the birth of Jesus but also the divine intervention and human encounter. Word of God is the main source to know God, to understand Him and follow Him. Word of God is the light to our path and it is the way and hope for the future. It creates a fidelity between human and God. Today it is fitting to pay our homage to WORD OF GOD which came down on earth by performing arathi and singing a hymn

ARATHI  & HYMN

Let our response be

May the peace and joy of Christmas overflow in our midst.

a. God the almighty, we remember all the leaders of our world that they all may enjoy good health of body and soul through which they may able to serve the people in a righteous way. Fill them with the abundant blessings of your peace and joy of this Christmas.

Response——

b. Lord the divine healer, we commit all the sick and suffering at your divine feet. May the joy and peace of Christmas envelope them so that they may experience your divine healing. Embrace them with your compassionate mercy and consolation.

Response—–

c. Prince of peace, we devout all the people of this planet wherever disputes and disharmony prevail. Ensure them with your peace and joy of Christmas by which they may come out those evil practices and feel the presence of You the prince of peace.

Response—–

d. Master of eternal wisdom, we offer all the students who are preparing for various board exams. Encourage them with your joy and peace of Christmas so that they all truly get the spirit of hard labor and come up with bright results. Let the slow learners be filled with your motive force.

Response——-

e. God of liberation, we pray for all the people imprisoned with various reasons. Empower them with the peace and joy of Christmas and thereby they may be liberated from all the chains which hurdle the spirit of liberation in them. May your miraculous touch be upon them.

Response——

With our hearts filled with profound joy and peace and wishing the entire universe for the same let us sing

HYMN:

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

Christmas is joy and Christmas is love.

Christmas is peace and Christmas is hope.

Christmas is mercy and Christmas is compassion.

Christmas is unity and Christmas is purity.

Christmas is justice and Christmas is honesty.

Feeling blessed with your divine presence as a child Lord, we express our heartfelt glorification to you. Help us Lord to abide with you during this season of Word among us. Let our hearts be moved with your manifold grace. We make this prayer in your sweet name. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ADVENT THIRD WEEK—PRAYER SERVICE

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                                                                                       PRAYER SERVICE

                                                                                      MESSAGE OF JOY

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INTRODUCTION:

Fill the earth with joy during this third advent week. Today is the day where the Lord had promised that we will be fulfilled with the spirit of joy. Advent season is the time of waiting, time of preparation, time of transformation and a time of joy. The entire week is an enriching , empowering and ensuring time for all of us. God the giver of all gifts, we truly believe that your divine presence always accompany us. We thank you for your amazing interventions in our life journey.

Mother Mary is an embodiment of humility. She played a significant role in fulfilling God’s word and His promises. At the beginning of this prayer service let us invite our Mother Mary to journey along with us as we greet her with the angelic words.

ANGELUS:

Let us pay heed to this reading taken from the book of Prophet Isaiah

READING: Is: 61: 1-2, 10-11

This passage brings good news to all of us. As the word of God through Prophet Isaiah entitle a detailed knowledge about the divine Saviour. He will rule this world with righteousness and justice. Imbibing this spirit of Isaiah let us light up the candle of joy which also refers the shepherd’s candle. I invite————

HYMN:

This third Sunday in the Advent season  is the time for joyful living. It is a  time for an authentic transformation. It also grabs our attention towards the tremendous power of total dependence on God. It also enhances our vision to be broaden and therefore our mission  to be widen.

This Gaudete Sunday reminds us of the joy that the world  will experience at the coming of Immanuel and this joy cannot be taken away by anyone. Immanuel God with us showers the hope of joy for which the entire universe was waiting. We no more to neither lament nor anxious about but to love to testimony the Lord’s arrival. Don’t we recall the Magnificat of Mother Mary at this juncture? Yes indeed. Let us continue to add some meaning for our waiting as we sing the Magnificat

HYMN:   Magnificat

During this week, season of advent reminds us to spread the message of joy to the world. We remember our people and pray for various needs. Let our response be

God of joy, hear our prayer.

Let us pray for all the people who sincerely cry for joyful living. Let their hearts’ desire be fulfilled by the grace of God. May their humble voice reach our Lord so that they too have a chance to live joyfully. Let us pray—–

Let us pray for all the administrative team of our Mother Church that they all may find  this season of Advent as  a time for immense  preparation of God’s kingdom. May they all take serious efforts to tread the path of tranquility. Let us pray—–

Let us pray for all the people who await for the celebration of Christmas that they all may have a thirst of understanding the concerns of the Church and the world. May the joy of the Lord be a motive force of their celebration. Let us pray——

Let us pray for all the people in prison suffering with adverse situations and difficulties, that they all may receive the blessing of consolation and comfort. Let the mercy and compassion of the Lord accompany them. Let us pray——-

To fill the earth with joy during this week let us invoke the Lord to come in our midst as we sing

HYMN: Come Immanuel come to save your people

CONCLUDING PRAYER:

Every season of Advent makes all of us to become the part takers of Jesus and and His footprints. Knowing our Lord is the gift of our faith journey. Let our strive towards the desire of receiving our Lord on the day of coming may come true. We make this prayer through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MAGICAL MONDAY

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MAGICAL MONDAY

MESMERIZING MONDAY

MAGNANIMOUS MONDAY

Every Monday is a blessing, hope, dream and challenge.

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Monday is a magical and mesmerizing day. Do u agree?

Come let’s make it a magical and mesmerizing day.

1. MOVE THE MOUNTAIN

For  some of us, Monday is just like moving a mountain from one location to another. Yes, it is true. You can simply move it. Make up your mind to do the task. Monday comes with its mesmerizing energy and magical power. If you are able to see the sunlight, feel the fresh air, taste the aroma and smell the fragrance of the environment, then  you can surely make it happen.

RE-SET your mind with the strong vibes that you are capable of achieving what you want to. You too can allow your mind to be at rest. Give a chance to plan before you execute. You are worthy enough to put the things in order. Don’t be stressed when things are messy. You can bring the things/ experience in a better order. RE-SET your mind.

2.TOUCH THE SKY

For some of us, Monday is just like touching the sky with all your efforts. Yes, it is true. You can simply touch it. Know your strength to do the assignments. Monday comes with its mesmerizing and magical power. If you are able to read a bit, make some noise, walk a while and reach out your people then you can truly make it happen.

RE-START your mind with the true wisdom of uplifting your spirit. You too are able to find sometime to check yourself. You too have the right to enjoy every moment. Don’t be anxious when things are irritating. You can see the beauty in it after  a while. RE-START your mind.

RE-SET your mind set.

RE-ADJUST your daily schedule.

RE-STRAT your purposeful plan.

RE-FOCUS your valuable desire.

As many times as you need to RE-DO the above.

 

 

 

 

 

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DIET——-DID——I——-EAT——-THAT ?

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DIET——DID—–I——EAT——THAT ?

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We all perspire to cherish good health.

We all wish to enjoy perfect health.

We all dream to attain super health.

We all strive to achieve sustainable health.

We all aspire to grab rocking health.

But for all these want of fervor, we need to maintain proper D–I–E–T. I believe you all concur with me. Allow me to speak a while about health.

PHYSICAL HEALTH:

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Walking , jogging, fasting and sweating out through innumerable exercises will surely promise us that we will enjoy 100% health and away from all ailments. But most of the time it doesn’t work. Because  we show interest in balanced diet. We keep reminding ourselves about healthy diet. But internally something hurdles our health. Have a pause and ask D—id   I   E–at T–hat food item which I truly want to give up. ?

MENTAL HEALTH:

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Meditation, prayer, yoga and asanas  throughout the day always ensure that we truly enjoy 100% mental health. But most of the time it doesn’t  happen.  Because we very keenly follow all those beautiful practices. We make sure that we have accomplished those soothing tasks. But internally something hinders our mental health. Have a pause and ask D–id I   E —at T–hat thought which I truly want to give up?

PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH:

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Chatting, dancing, listening music and friends always alert us that we sincerely nourish 100% psychological health. But most of the time it is not true. Because we promptly attempt all those amazing facts. We love to spare our valuable time for these purposes. We easily get into the mood of practicing it very seriously. But internally something stops our psychological health. Have a pause and ask D–id I  E–at T–hat worry which I surely want to get rid of?

Have a healthy day