Couples for Christ-Singles for Christ Christian Life Program Prayer Warriors Prayer Guide 1. SIGN O !

"# C$OSS %. P$&'#$ O &(!"O$I!' In the name of Jesus, we take authority and we bind all powers and forces in the air, in the ground, in the water, in the underground, in the netherworld, in nature and in fire for You are the Lord over all the entire universe and we give You glory for Your creation. In Your Name, we bind all demonic forces that have come against us, our families, our community !" and we seal all of us in the protection of Your precious blood that was shed for us in the cross. #ary, our mother, we seek Your protection and intercession with the sacred heart of Jesus for us and our families and surround us with Your mantle of love to discourage the enemy. t. #ichael and our guardian angels, come defend us, our families, and our community !", in the battle against all evil ones that roam the earth. In the name of Jesus, we bind and command all the powers and forces of evil to depart right now away from us, our homes and our land and we thank You, Lord Jesus, for You are a faithful and compassionate $od. %#&N. ). Psalm 1*+ ,Praise the Lord- O .y Soul/ +. Psalm 0 Prayer L $od, You created the whole world to show Your power and overflowing love. end forth Your grace in our hearts and renew the face of the earth by Your word, that we may sing Your praises in a chant of eternal resurrection. 'lessed are the eyes that see what You see. $esp %nd the ears that hear what You hear. 1. Psalm 1++ ,2lessed 2e the Lord my $o34/ 5. Psalm 0 Prayer L $od, You have created heaven and earth. You are the sanctification of the saints and the (ustification of repentant sinners. )eceive us into the community of Your saints that we may eternally praise You. 6. .arian Prayer *eavenly !ather, we thank You for giving us #ary, the mother of Your on and our mother. %s we pray this rosary in her honor, we dedicate our families, our on+going "L, and our community !" to her motherly care and protection. -hrough her prayer and intercession, may we grow closer to Your son, Jesus, and may the spirit of unity, peace and a desire for reconciliation grow among us. Like #ary, may we constantly ponder in our hearts the great mystery of Your love for us and seek to do Your will in all things. $ive us like #ary the insight and awareness to recogni.e the needs of our brothers and sisters and the courage to respond to those needs. -o seek the truth and to work for (ustice that all men may come to know what it means to be Your children. #other #ary, pray for us.

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7. Prayer for the CLP !ather, through the Immaculate "onception of the 3irgin #ary, You prepared a worthy place for Your on. In view of the foreseen death of Your on, You preserved her from all sin. -hrough her intercession, grant that we may also reach You with clean hearts through our on+going "hristian Life ,rogram, especially to4 a. 5ur invited participants, that they may find new life rediscovering Your on. b. 5ur speaker, bro.6sis. 7777777777777, defend him6her against the treacheries and deception of atan and help him6her hereby giving him6her the wisdom and knowledge to impart. c. 5ur heads of the service and music ministry 7777777777 8 77777777777, that they will forever be clothed with Your grace of servanthood. d. -o our discussion group leaders and assistant discussion group leaders, grant them the grace to become effective workers in Your vineyard. e. 5ur loved ones, that You may watch over them and protect them from any physical, material, emotional, psychological and spiritual harm. 8. !he "oly $osary 9ith 2i:li3al .editations -he %postle9s "reed: 5ur !ather: L ;*ail #ary, privilege daughter of $od the !ather.< $esp *ail #ary, full of grace: L ;*ail #ary, mother of $od, the on.< $esp *ail #ary, full of grace: L ;*ail #ary, sanctuary of $od, the *oly pirit.< $esp *ail #ary, full of grace: L $lory be to the !ather: $esp %s it was in the beginning: I$S! .'S!#$'; <esus &rises from =eath. ;:go to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my !ather and Your !ather, to my $od and Your $od.< =John >/402? $efle3tion; Let us pause a little while in order to reali.e the need to follow Jesus and serve *im through others in (oyful hope: =,ause? L 5ur !ather: $esp $ive us this day:. L 0. -he third day Jesus arose from the dead, defeating death and hell. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary:

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L >. Jesus descended into limbo, to liberate the awaiting saints. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L @. )isen, Jesus first shared *is (oy and triumph with his blessed mother. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L A. Jesus appeared to #agdalene, sending her to inform the apostles. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L B. ,eter and John ran to the tomb and found it empty, but for the shroud and head+ cloth. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L C. Later Jesus appeared to ,eter still grieving for his triple denial. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 2. -he disciples on the road to &mmaus said, ;Dhen *e (oined us on the road and eEplained the scriptures, were not our hearts burning.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 1. %t nightfall, Jesus stood amid *is apostles and said4 ;,eace to You.< 'efore leaving, *e gave them the power to forgive sins, giving us the sacrament of confession. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L F. &ight days later, Jesus cam again, inviting doubting -homas to touch his wounds. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 0/. #oved by such love from his #aster, and the bare truth before him, -homas eEclaimed, ;my Lord and my $od.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L $lory 'e: $esp %s it was in the beginning: &ll 5 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy. S#CON= .'S!#$'; <esus $eturns to "ea>en. ;-hen *e led them out near 'ethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. %s *e blessed, he left them, and was taken up to heaven.< =Lk >A4B/? $efle3tion; Let us ask ourselves what it means to live with heaven in mind: =,ause? L 5ur !ather: $esp $ive us this day:.

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L 0. 'efore going up to the !ather, Jesus passed on his powers and mission to the apostles, to lead and govern the church. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L >. Jesus said to his disciples4 ;$o to all the nations in the world, to preach the G$ood News9 of salvation.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L @. You shall teach them to observe all that I have commanded You, and bapti.e them in the name of the !ather and of the on and of the *oly pirit. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L A. Jesus said4 ;-hose who believed and are bapti.ed shall be savedH those who do not believe shall be condemned.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L B. Jesus promised to send the *oly pirit to assist the apostles in their task. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L C. Jesus added4 ;:and see, I am with You until the end of the world.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 2. -hen, they all saw Jesus ascending into heaven, blessing them all. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 1. Jesus opened heaven to us and sits at the right hand of the !ather interceding for us. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L F. -he wounds of the on moved the !ather to endless mercy on mankind. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 0/. Jesus, our mediator, desires that all men may be saved through *im.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L $lory 'e: $esp %s it was in the beginning: &ll 5 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

!"I$= .'S!#$'; <esus Sends the "oly Spirit ;You will receive power when the *oly pirit comes down on You, then You are to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and amaria, yes even to the ends of the earth.< =%cts 041?

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$efle3tion; Let us eEamine ourselves concerning our duty to spread the faith: =,ause?
L 5ur !ather: $esp $ive us this day:. L 0. %fter ten days, Jesus sent the *oly pirit, the teacher of all truth. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L >. #ary, the mother of the church, was with the apostles in prayerful eEpectation. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L @. -he *oly pirit manifested *is coming by the rush of a strong wind and by tongues of fire. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L A. !illed with the pirit, all started praising $od in different tongues. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L B. In the pirit, the apostles were enlightened about their sublime call and duty to preach salvation for all, through Jesus the risen Lord. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L C. -he *oly pirit sent them a fire with love for $od and men. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 2. -hey boldly told the outside crowds4 ;-he Jesus You crucified has risen from the dead. De all bear witness to that.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 1. #oved by this witnessing, repentant thousands believed in Jesus as the savior, asking to be bapti.ed. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L F. 5 *oly pirit, come also in our hearts to help us change our worldly ways. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 0/. "ome, *oly pirit, stir us into commitment to live and spread the faith. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L $lory 'e: $esp %s it was in the beginning: &ll 5 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

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O($!" .'S!#$; !he &ssumption of .ary ;If we have been united to *im in a death like *is, we shall certainly be united to *im in resurrection like *is.< =)om @400?
L 5ur !ather: $esp $ive us this day:. L 0. #ary was taken up to heaven because $od9s on became man from her flesh. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L >. $od the !ather lovingly received #ary into her heavenly glory. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L @. $od the on embraces *is mother. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L A. $od the *oly pirit welcomed the 3irgin #other. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L B. -he mighty "herubim and eraphim humbly paid homage to their Iueen. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L C. -he angels and saints surrounded #ary in triumphant (ubilation. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 2. #ary, the sorrowful mother of "alvary is now sharing the glory of her on. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 1. #ary is ever concerned for mankind, redeemed by the blood of her on. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L F. 'eing our mother, she pleads for us with $od, for mercy and salvation. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 0/. $od9s graces come to us through #ary, the mother of our savior. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L $lory 'e: $esp %s it was in the beginning: &ll 5 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

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I !" .'S!#$'; !he Cro9ning of .ary in "ea>en ;$od who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is *is nameH *is mercy is from age to age on those who fear *im.< =Lk 04AF+B/? $efle3tion; #ay $od9s love and mercy be on us so that we may persevere unto the end: =,ause?
L 5ur !ather: $esp $ive us this day:. L 0. *aving entered heaven, #ary was gloriously crowned as Iueen. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L >. #ary was crowned for her incomparable love for $od. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L @. #ary was crowned for her angelic purity. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L A. #ary was crowned for her profound humility. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L B. #ary was crowned for her unreserved obedience. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L C. #ary was crowned for her saintly prudence. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 2. #ary was crowned for her devoted endurance.< *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 1. #ary was crowned for her boundless gratitude for all $od9s graces. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L F. #ary was crowned for her reverence in all virtues. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L 0/. #ary was crowned above all angels and saints as she becomes the mother of $od. *ail #ary: $esp *oly #ary: L $lory 'e: $esp %s it was in the beginning: &ll 5 my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy. &ll 5 #ary, most pure and glorious virgin+mother of $od, we offer You this crown of prayers, in union with all the praises and prayers addressed to You in and on earth.

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Jeign to accept them as a token of love and graciously may Your Immaculate *eart obtain from Your divine son, for us and our dear ones for whom we pray for grace to live a good life and to die in $od9s merciful love. %men. L 'lessed be the name of Jesus and #ary. $esp !rom now unto eternity. 1*. Song 0 !e =eum 11. =i>ing Praises 'lessed be $od 'lessed be *is *oly Name 'lessed be Jesus "hrist, true $od and true man 'lessed be the name of Jesus 'lessed be *is most sacred heart 'lessed be *is most precious blood 'lessed be the Jesus in the *oly acrament of the altar 'lessed be the *oly pirit, the paraclete 'lessed be the *oly mother of $od, #ary #ost *oly 'lessed be her most *oly and Immaculate "onception 'lessed be her glorious assumption 'lessed be the name of #ary, 3irgin and mother 'lessed be t. Joseph, her most chaste spouse 'lessed be $od and *is angels and *is saints 1%. Song; !he .agnifi3at?God Is .y $efuge ,Lu4e 1;+5-11/ 1). Psalm 0 Prayer L 0 Lord Jesus "hrist, good shepherd of Your church, You anoint with the oil of salvation and who are born again in the fount of baptism, give them repose in verdant pastures and spread Your table before them. Lord Jesus "hrist, formidable is Your power and wonderful is Your holinessH by Your cross You have destroyed the sting of death. &nlighten and strengthen all who suffer that they may sing Your praises forever. 1+. Psalm 1)8 ,'ou are Near/ 11. Listening to the Lord L peak, Lord, Your servants are listening. You have the words of eternal life. =)ead4 $ospel of the Jay? &ll ilence for "ontemplation 15. Prayer for the Spread of the Gospel %ll $od our !ather, You will all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of Your truth. end workers into Your great harvest that the gospel may be preached to every creature and Your people gathered together by the word of life and strengthened by the power of the sacraments, may advance in the way of salvation and love, we ask You this

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through Jesus "hrist Your on, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the *oly pirit, one $od forever and ever. %men.

16. Con3luding Prayers; L "hrist can save forever those who approach $od through *im. ince *e lives always to make intercession for them, believing this, we say: &ll Lord, remember You people. L %s we are now having our "hristian Life ,rogram, we call on the on of man to bless this undertaking. &ll Lord, remember You people. L 5ur speakers for each talk, that they may become Your anointed spokesperson conveying Your wisdom and knowledge. &ll Lord, remember You people. L Lord, remember Your team leaders, service team leaders, music ministry leader, J$Ls and %J$Ls as they do the work You have entrusted to them. &ll Lord, remember You people. $esponse; It is in them that 'our presen3e d9ells. L $uide those who are not able to attend this evening6afternoon9s session. #ay they be able to come for the neEt talk and that they may be safe and remain always in Your grace and blessings. ,$esponse/ L Lord, allow us to continue the "hristian Life ,rogram by giving us the venue, materials, servants, participants, speakers and strength to fight temptations. ,$esponse/ &LL 0 SI.(L!&N#O(S P$&ISING &N= !&"N@SGIAING Song; !he Lord is my Shepherd ,Psalm %)/?!han4s :e to God L %s Your people, we lift our voices to You. !ather, we know the evil of our ways, so we ask for Your protecting hand. -his we ask though our Lord, Jesus "hrist Your on, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the *oly pirit, one $od forever and ever. %men. L -he Lord blesses us and keeps us. -he Lord lets *is face to shine upon us and be gracious to us. -he Lord looks upon us and kindly gives us peace. &ll 0 &.#N &ll 0 Sign of the Cross

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