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CHRISTMAS PRAYER SERVICE

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CHRISTMAS

PRAYER SERVICE

DEC 25TH MORNING PRAYER

 JOY TO THE WORLD

 

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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

 

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DIVINITY LOVES HUMILITY

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                                                                            DIVINITY LOVES HUMILITY

  1. HUMILITY

 

We all love divinity but divinity loves humility. Because humility entitles the following aspects in us

  1. GENUINE LOVE:    It guarantees your identity of loving yourself and the universe with sincerity. It expects you to give your hundred percentage. You need to love yourself and others till it hurts you which means the aim of your love is to create an universe where lot of possibilities and tolerance evolve.

 

2.  SOLIDARITY WITH SACRIFICE:    It facilitates the quality of your values towards your surroundings. It enhances your attitude to             embrace the wellness of others. You automatically love to value your life for the welfare of this planet. It instills in you the             ambitious spirit of making this world a better place to breathe.

3.   ASSURANCE OF OPPORTUNITIES:  It promises an ambience to inculcate an enormous amount of trust towards you to the         people.   Just because of your assuring word to uplift, your assuring gesture of affection, your assuring deeds of kindness and your    assuring act of generosity. It ensures your willingness to pave a joyful path where peace and serenity bloom.

This is the secret of humility which even makes the divinity to love. If we truly long for divine     interaction in all our endeavor let us try to become HUMBLE. Yes, humility is the Godly / divinely quality.