Perpetual Rosary Association E Booklet
Perpetual Rosary Association E Booklet
Perpetual Rosary Association E Booklet
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Nuestra Señora del Santisimo Rosario
La Naval de Manila
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The Perpetual Rosary Association is also known as "Guardias de
Honor de Maria" is a religious organization which is pledge to
praise and invoke unceasingly the Mother of God and her Divine
Son through the continuous praying of the Holy Rosary by its
members. It associates especially aim to obtain from Jesus through
the powerful intercession of his Blessed Mother as well as ours; the
conversion of sinners; a happy death for the dying; and the joys of
heaven for the souls in purgatory.
The 24 hours of the day are distributed among its members. So one
who decides to become a member promises to dedicate to Our Lady
of the Rosary one hour every month - on a definite hour. The hour
is to be spent praying and meditating upon the twenty mysteries of
the Holy Rosary. This hour is called the "Guard Hour". Besides the
complete rosary, other prayers that one may choose in honor of the
Blessed Mother, may be said within this hour.
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The Guard Hour of each associate may be fulfilled anywhere; at
home, on a journey, etc. - kneeling or seated; although, if possible,
it is better to spent in a church or an oratory.
The obligation of the Perpetual Rosary does not bind under the pain
of sin. If a member fails to perform the hour guard, he merely
forgoes the indulgences that would have gained by performing it.
Conditions of Membership
1. To be a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary. The
Perpetual Rosary Association draws its members from the
confraternity, and the main duty is the praying the rosary
everyday.
2. To be registered in a duly established center of the
Association. The application for membership from is issued
by the Santo Domingo Church - the National Shrine of Our
Lady of the Most Holy Rosary La Naval de Manila.
3. To bind oneself to dedicate one full hour every month during
which the 20 mysteries of the rosary are prayed and meditated
upon. Within the said hour, other prayers to Our Lady may be
said besides the complete Rosary.
Note:
To gain the special indulgences of the association, members should
receive the sacraments on the day on which their Guard Hour
occurs and pray for the intentions of the Holy Father.
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PRAYERS FOR THE GUARD HOUR OF THE holy
rosary
⁃ Act of Contrition
⁃ Hail Holy Queen for the member who did the Guard Hour
before you
All these graces I ask you to obtain, particularly for the members of
my family, for my relatives, friends, acquaintances, and for all those
persons who are or have been living in this locality. And now,
Mother of mine, that I am to pray the hour of your Blessed Rosary,
grant that I may be worthy of the glorious name I bear - Guard of
your Honor. Remove from me indifference, sloth and forgetfulness,
and make me diligent and fervent in all the acts that I propose to do
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in your honor. Obtain for me the grace of ever remembering your
presence while my heart and my lips pronounce your praises in
union with those who at this hour are engaged in this holy practice,
so that, with them, I may meditate and contemplate such August
and profound mysteries and may obtain the most abundant fruit for
your honor and the salvation of my soul. Amen.
(Begin praying the three parts of the rosary. After each part, pray
the proper offering)
OPENING PRAYERS
Leader: Lord, open my lips (make a +Sign of the Cross on the lips)
People: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Leader: Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
People: As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever.
Amen.
THE APOSTLE’S CREED
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord: who was conceived by
the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius
Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell;
the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven;
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seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he
shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy
Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. Amen.
THE LORD'S PRAYER
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou
amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour
of death. Amen
THE GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it
was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen
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On Holy Saturday, the following may be used in place of the Glory
Be
R. Christ became obedient for us unto death, even unto death on the
Cross.
V. For which God hath exalted Him and hath given Him a name
which is above all names.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins and save us from the fires of Hell.
Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy
mercy.
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THE MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of Our Lord
4. The Presentation of the Lord at the Temple
5. The Finding of the Lord at the Temple
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THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
(Tuesdays and Fridays)
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THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
(Wednesdays and Sundays)
After completing all the mysteries and praying the Salve Regina and
other concluding prayers.
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HAIL MARY QUEEN
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy; hail our life, our sweetness and
our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you
do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of
tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy
toward us. And after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of
your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Holy Mary, **
Holy Mother of God, **
Holy Virgin of virgins**
Mother of Christ,**
Mother of the Church,**
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*Have mercy on us.
**Pray for us
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Mother of Mercy,**
Mother of Divine Grace,**
Mother of Hope,**
Mother most pure,**
Mother most chaste, **
Mother inviolate, **
Mother undefiled, **
Mother most amiable, **
Mother most admirable, **
Mother of Good Counsel, **
Mother of our Creator, **
Mother of our Savior, **
Virgin most prudent, **
Virgin most venerable, **
Virgin most renowned, **
Virgin, most powerful, **
Virgin most merciful, **
Virgin most faithful, **
Mirror of justice, **
Seat of wisdom, **
Cause of our joy, **
Spiritual Vessel, **
Vessel of honor, **
Singular Vessel of Devotion,**
Tower of David,**
Tower of ivory, **
House of gold, **
Ark of the covenant,**
Gate of heaven, **
Morning-star, **
Health of the sick, **
**Pray for us
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Refuge of sinners, **
Solace of Migrants,**
Comforter of the afflicted, **
Help of Christians, **
Queen of Angels, **
Queen of Patriarchs, **
Queen of Prophets, **
Queen of Apostles, **
Queen of Martyrs, **
Queen of Confessors, **
Queen of Virgins, **
Queen of all saints, **
Queen conceived without original sin,**
Queen Assumed into heaven,**
Queen of the most holy Rosary, **
Queen of the family, **
Queen of Peace, **
**Pray for us
We offer each hour to obtain all the graces and blessings we need
of, for our Holy Father, the Pope, the Holy Mother Church, our
bishop, our priest, our clergy, our families, relatives and
benefactors, the conversion of sinners, the souls in purgatory, the
perseverance of the just, the sick, sorrowful and afflicted, those in
their last agony and everyone who has been recommended to our
prayers.
FINAL PRAYER
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And before I part from you, O Loving Moving, give me your
blessing that I may be faithful in serving you, constant in loving
you, solicitous in avoiding the occasions to offend you, and diligent
in directing towards your honor and the glory of your most Holy
Son all my affections, until I have the joy of serving You again,
keeping once more the Guard Hour and if here, on earth, they be not
granted me, may they be so in heaven amidst the choir of Angels,
where I expect to rejoice in your most loving presence and in the
tenderness of your Immaculate Heart forever. Amen.
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Send to us from heaven the longed for dove carrying the palm of
victory of the Holy Church and the reign of peace in the charity of
Christ; while we your children, United together with one heart and
full of gratitude, acclaim you in this exile, hoping for the happy day
of our glorious arrival at the gates of our true motherland, where it
will be given to us to sing our triumphal song: “Praise and Glory to
the Queen of the Rosary forever and ever.” Amen.
As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now
protect God’s Holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from
all adversity; shield, too, each one of us by your constant protection,
so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to
live piously, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternal happiness in
heaven. Amen.
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Ang MGA PANALANGIN NG PAGBABANTAY NG MGA
KASAPI NG GUARDIAS DE HONOR DE MARIA
(FILIPINO)
PANALANGIN SA PAGSISI
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ANG MGA PAMBUNGAD NA PANALANGIN
ANG SUMASAMPALATAYA
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ANG AMA NAMIN
ANG LUWALHATI
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Sa Sabado de Gloria, ang sumusunod ay maaaring magamit bilang
kapalit ng Luwalhati:
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ANG MGA MISTERYO NG SANTO ROSARYO
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Santa Maria,*
Santang Ina ng Diyos*
Santang Birhen ng mga Birhen,*
Ina ni Kristo,*
Ina ng Simbahan,*
Ina ng Awa,*
Ina ng grasya ng Diyos
Ina ng Pag-asa,* ,*
Ina ng tunay na dalisay,*
Inang walang malay sa kahalayan,*
Inang di malapitan ng masama,*
Inang kalinis-linisan,*
Inang kaibig-ibig,*
Ina ng mabuting kahatulan,*
lnang kahanga-hanga,*
Ina ng Maykapal,*
Ina ng ating Tagapagligtas,* ,*
Birheng dapat igalang,*
Birheng pinakatanyag,*
Birheng makapangyarihan,*
Birheng maawain,*
Birheng may matibay na pananampalataya,*
Salamin ng katarungan,*
Luklukan ng karunungan,*
Sanhi ng tuwa namin,*
Sisidlan ng kabanalan,*
Sisidlan ng karangalan,*
Bukod-tanging sisidlan ng kataimtiman,*
Rosang bulaklak ng di mapuspos ng bait sa tao ang halaga,*
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*Ipanalangin mo kami!
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Torre ni David,*
Toreng garing,*
Bahay na Ginto,*
Kaban ng Tipan,*
Pinto sa langit,*
Tala sa umaga,*
Kalusugan ng mga maysakit,*
Sandigan ng mga makasalanan,*
Aliw ng mga nangingibang bayan,* ,*
Tuwa ng mga nagdadalamhati,*
Karamay ng mga Kristiyano,*
Reyna ng mga Anghel,*
Reyna ng mga Patriyarka,*
Keyna ng mga Propeta,*
Reyna ng mga Apostol,*
Reyna ng mga Martir,*
Reyna ng mga Kumpesor,*
Reyna ng mga Birhen,*
Reyna ng lahat ng mga banal,*
Reynang ipinaglihi nang walang manang kasalanan,*
Reynang iniakyat sa langit,*
Reyna ng Santo Rosaryo,*
Reyna ng Pamilya,*
Reyna ng Kapayapaan,*
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*Ipanalangin mo kami
PANGWAKAS NA PANALANGIN
(ENGLISH)
OPENING SONG
Immaculate Mother
We come at thy call
And low at thy altar
Before thee we fall
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria (2x)
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However, there have been a number of times also that I fail to call
on You. That I fail to love my neighbors. That I fail to keep my
promises. That I fail to ask for pardon and to give pardon to others.
That I fail to give thanks for all the blessings that come my way.
And yet in all these moments, you are ever present O Lord, to
remind me that you are just around to take me back once more if I
will but come to you. By meditating on the mysteries of the Holy
Leader: Lord, open my lips (make a small sign of the cross on the
lips)
People: And my mouth shall declare your praise.
Leader: Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit,
People: As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever.
Amen.
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At the end of each mystery, an inter-mystery hymn/antiphon will be
sung.
1. The Annunciation
2. The Visitation
3. The Birth of Our Lord
4. The Presentation of the Lord at the Temple
5. The Finding of the Lord at the Temple
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The Glorious Mysteries
(Wednesdays and Sundays)
SALVE REGINA
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy; hail our life, our sweetness and
our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you
do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of
tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy
toward us. And after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of
your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
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THE LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Holy Mary, **
Holy Mother of God, **
Holy Virgin of virgins**
Mother of Christ,**
Mother of the Church,**
Mother of Mercy,**
Mother of divine grace,**
Mother of Hope,**
Mother most pure,**
Mother most chaste, **
Mother inviolate, **
Mother undefiled, **
Mother most amiable, **
Mother most admirable, **
Mother of Good Counsel, **
Mother of our Creator, **
Mother of our Savior, **
Virgin most prudent, **
*Have mercy on us.
**Pray for us
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Virgin most venerable, **
Virgin most renowned, **
Virgin, most powerful, **
Virgin most merciful, **
Virgin most faithful, **
Mirror of justice, **
Seat of wisdom, **
Cause of our joy, **
Spiritual Vessel, **
Vessel of honor, **
Singular Vessel of Devotion,**
Tower of David,**
Tower of ivory, **
House of gold, **
Ark of the covenant,**
Gate of heaven, **
Morning-star, **
Health of the sick, **
Refuge of sinners, **
Solace of Migrants,**
Comforter of the afflicted, **
Help of Christians, **
Queen of Angels, **
Queen of Patriarchs, **
Queen of Prophets, **
Queen of Apostles, **
Queen of Martyrs, **
Queen of Confessors, **
Queen of Virgins, **
Queen of all saints, **
Queen conceived without original sin,**
**Pray for us
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Queen Assumed into heaven,**
Queen of the most holy Rosary, **
Queen of the family, **
Queen of Peace, **
**Pray for us
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O
Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously
hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on
us.
People: O God whose only begotten Son, by his life, death, and
resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant,
we beseech You, that through the meditation of the mysteries of the
Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they
contain and obtain what they promise through Christ our Lord.
Extend O Lord to your servants your heavenly aid that we may seek
you with all our hearts and obtain what we ask. Hear, O Lord, our
prayers and grant to our deceased associated the rest of heaven and
to your Church peace, through the intercession of the glorious
Virgin Mary and the merits of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.
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PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH
People: Behold the faithful and wise servant whom the master has
placed over his household.
Leader: The Lord has shown him his love and covered him with
glory.
People: He has clothed him with a splendid garment.
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FIRST DAY
Leader: In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a
town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man
named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was
Mary. He went and said to her, “Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s
favor. The Lord is with you…You are to conceive in your womb
and bear a son and you must name him Jesus..” Mary said, “You
see before you the Lord’s servant, let it happen to me as you have
said.” (Lk. 1:26-28,31,38)
(A moment of silence)
Help me, O Mother Mary, that I may imitate your example. May I
learn to abide by the Lord’s will for me. May I also learn to devote
myself to Him through a genuine service to others, a truthful
knowledge of His Word and wholehearted reception of the
sacraments. May I also love Him the way you loved him that His
Word may also be done unto me.
(A moment of silence)
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SECOND DAY
Leader: Mary set out at the time and went quickly as she could into
the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah’s house
and greeted Elizabeth: Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth
heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth
was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, “Of all
women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your
womb. Why should I be honored with a visit from the mother of my
Lord? Look, the moment your greeting reached ears, the child in
my womb leapt for joy. Yes, blessed is she who believed that the
promise made by the Lord would be fulfilled. “ (Lk. 1:39-45)
(A moment of silence)
(A moment of silence)
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THIRD DAY
Leader: And when the day came for them to be purified in keeping
with the Law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present
him to the Lord – observing what is written in the Law of the Lord:
Every first born male must be consecrated to the Lord – and also to
offer in sacrifice, in accordance with what is prescribed in the Law
of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves of two young pigeons. (Lk. 1:22-
25)
(A moment of silence)
(A moment of silence)
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FOURTH DAY
(A moment of silence)
(A moment of silence)
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FIFTH DAY
Leader: Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother and his mother’s
sister, Mary the wife of Cleofas and Mary of Magdala. Seeing his
mother and the disciple whom he loved standing near her, Jesus
said to His mother, “Woman, this is your son.” Then to the disciple
he said, “This is your mother.” And from that hour the disciple took
her into his home. (Jn 19:25-27)
(A moment of silence)
Help me bear this cross, O Mother Mary. And like you, may I also
unite myself in union with the sacrifice of the Lord, for my
salvation and the salvation of other too.
(A moment of silence)
Leader: In the evening of that same day, the first day of the week,
the doors were closed in the room where the disciples were, for fear
of the Jews. Jesus came and stood among them. He said to them,
“Peace be with you.” And after saying this, he showed them his
hands and his side. The disciples were filled with joy at seeing the
Lord and he said to them again, “Peace be with you.” (Jn 20:19-20)
(A moment of silence)
Pray O Mother Mary that I may have a share in this glory. What
good could passing pleasure bring me if my life is bare of meaning?
What good could come from praises, from riches, from greatness if
I find no direction in life? What would it profit me to have
everything, O Mother Mary, if I remain a slave of sin? This is not
what I seek. What I seek is a new life. A new life where I would
find the peace which the resurrected Lord brings. Pray for me O
Mother Mary. Pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
(A moment of silence)
(A moment of silence)
(A moment of silence)
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Leader: In silence, let us now offer to God the personal petitions we
wish to obtain through the intercession of the Queen of the Holy
Rosary of La Naval.
EIGHT DAY
Leader: How blessed are the poor in spirit, the kingdom of heaven
is theirs. Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as
inheritance. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for
uprightness: they shall have their fill. Blessed are the pure in heart:
they shall see God. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be
great in heaven. (Mt. 5:3-4,6,8,12)
(A moment of silence)
And who else should be first to be called blessed but you O Mother
Mary who was the first to obey the will of God, who was the first to
follow the Lord and who was the first to experience the burdens that
come with it. You are the image O Mother Mary of the fulfillment
of the promises of the Lord. May I always keep in my heart these
promises to give me strength during hard times and to give me light
towards the goal I seek.
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(A moment of silence)
NINTH DAY
(A moment of silence)
Within the nine days of this novena, I have come to reflect on the
great things that may also happen to me if I will but grow in the
likeness of your dedication and love for the Lord. I am aware that
things should not end in this novena. Greater challenges await me
as I continue to pursue the journey of life. But now, I have a greater
courage to face them all, because I believe that the Lord always
takes care of his lowly servants like me. And because I believe, that
I have a blessed Mother in you to whom I can always turn to, and a
blessed Mother who shall always pray for me.
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(A moment of silence)
THANKSGIVING PRAYER
(FINAL PRAYER FOR EVERYDAY)
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Leader: O Queen of the Philippines,
People: In your loving hands, you hold Jesus, our God, our King,
our Savior. You hold Him for us to adore and serve, to love and
find salvation in. O Mother and Queen, our hearts may be small, but
our love is enormous. And we ask you to come and take your place
in us, in the company of your bellowed Son; to bless us with your
abiding presence to fill us and keep us in your love and protection;
to lead us in the eternal Fiat and Magnificat to God in whose name
we gather. Amen.
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Nobena sa Karangalan ng Nuestra Señora
del Santisimo Rosario – La Naval de Manila
(FILIPINO)
PAMBUNGAD NA AWITIN
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PAMBUNGAD NA PANALANGIN SA ARAW ARAW
Bayan: Muli akong dumudulog sa lyo / upang ihain ang aking mga
panalangin./ Maraming ulit na akong lumapit sa lyo / at sa bawat
pagkakataong iyon / lalo lamang nadadagdagan ang aking
pananampalataya / na Ikaw nga ang Diyos ng Pag-ibig at Buhay.
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ANG SANTO ROSARYO NG MGA DOMINIKO
SALVE REGINA
Santa Maria,*
Santang Ina ng Diyos*
Santang Birhen ng mga Birhen,*
Ina ni Kristo,*
Ina ng Simbahan,*
Ina ng Awa,*
Ina ng grasya ng Diyos
Ina ng Pag-asa,* ,*
Ina ng tunay na dalisay,*
Inang walang malay sa kahalayan,*
Inang di malapitan ng masama,*
Inang kalinis-linisan,*
Inang kaibig-ibig,*
*Ipanalangin mo kami!
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Ina ng mabuting kahatulan,*
lnang kahanga-hanga,*
Ina ng Maykapal,*
Ina ng ating Tagapagligtas,* ,*
Birheng dapat igalang,*
Birheng pinakatanyag,*
Birheng makapangyarihan,*
Birheng maawain,*
Birheng may matibay na pananampalataya,*
Salamin ng katarungan,*
Luklukan ng karunungan,*
Sanhi ng tuwa namin,*
Sisidlan ng kabanalan,*
Sisidlan ng karangalan,*
Bukod-tanging sisidlan ng kataimtiman,*
Rosang bulaklak ng di mapuspos ng bait sa tao ang halaga,*
Tore ni David,*
Toreng garing,*
Bahay na Ginto,*
Kaban ng Tipan,*
Pinto sa langit,*
Tala sa umaga,*
Kalusugan ng mga maysakit,*
Sandigan ng mga makasalanan,*
Aliw ng mga nangingibang bayan,* ,*
Tuwa ng mga nagdadalamhati,*
Karamay ng mga Kristiyano,*
Reyna ng mga Anghel,*
Reyna ng mga Patriyarka,*
Keyna ng mga Propeta,*
Reyna ng mga Apostol,*
Reyna ng mga Martir,*
*Ipanalangin mo kami!
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Reyna ng mga Kumpesor,*
Reyna ng mga Birhen,*
Reyna ng lahat ng mga banal,*
Reynang ipinaglihi nang walang manang kasalanan,*
Reynang iniakyat sa langit,*
Reyna ng Santo Rosaryo,*
Reyna ng Pamilya,*
Reyna ng Kapayapaan,*
*Ipanalangin mo kami!
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UNANG ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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Namumuno: Ngayo'y matahimik nating idulog sa Diyos ang ating
mga pansariling kahilingansa tulong ng panalangin ng Reyna ng
Rosaryo ng La Naval.
IKALAWANG ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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sa tahanan. At kung nais ko mang maghatid ng Mabuting Balita, sa
tahanan ako dapat magsimula.
(Sandaling katahimikan)
IKATLONG ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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Turuan mo ako O Inang Maria, na maging tapat sa Panginoon./
Turuan mo ako namaipamalas ito sa pamamagitan ng pag-aalay sa
kanya/ ng kahit mga maliliit na bagay na aking ginagawa. / Nang
kahit sa malilit na bagay na ito, / magawa ko sanang
makapagsimula tungo sa tuluyang paghanandog ng buong buhay ko
para sa Kanya.
(Sandaling katahimikan)
IKA-APAT NA ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
(Sandaling katahimikan)
IKALIMANG ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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Bayan: Sa huling hantungan ng iyong Anak, naroon ka rin Inang
Maria/ upang kahit sa huling sandali'y maghain sa Kanya ng
pagmamahal / at upang ihain din sa Ama ang iyong sarili / kaisa ng
pag-aalay ng sarili ng Diyos Anak. / Sinundan mo Siya hanggang sa
krus. / Sumasampalataya ka hanggang sa krus.
(Sandaling katahimikan)
IKA-ANIM NA ARAW
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Panginoon. Sinabi na naman ni Hesus, "Sumainyo ang kapayaan!"
(Jn 20:19-20)
(Sandaling katahimikan)
(Sandaling katahimikan)
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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(Sandaling katahimikan)
IKAWALONG ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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Sino nga ba ang unang dapat na tanghaling mapalad/ kundi ikaw O
Ina / na siyang una ring tumalima/ sa kalooban ng Diyos /Na siyang
una ring sumunod/ sa mga yapak ng iyong Anak. /Na siyang una
ring tumikim / ng pasakit na dulot ng pagsunod na ito.
(Sandaling katahimikan)
IKASIYAM NA ARAW
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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Namumuno: O Inang Maria, Reyna ng Santo Rosaryo ng La Naval,
(Sandaling katahimikan)
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PANGWAKAS NA PANALANGIN
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PERPETUAL NOVENA IN HONOR OF Nuestra Señora
del Santisimo Rosario – La Naval de Manila
OPENING HYMN
Immaculate Mother
We come at thy call
And low at thy altar
Before thee we fall
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria (2x)
OPENING PRAYER
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the blessings that come my way. Yet, in all these moments, you are
ever present, O Lord, to take me back if I will but come to you.
Let us pray: O God, whose only begotten Son, by his life, death and
resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant
we beseech You, that through the meditation of these mysteries of
the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what
they contain and obtain what they promise through Christ our Lord,
Amen.
Leader: The Lord has shown him his love and covered him with
glory.
People: He has clothed him in splendid garment.
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Let us pray: Almighty God. at the beginning of our salvation when
Mary conceived your Son and brought him forth into the world, you
placed him under Joseph's watchful care. May his prayers still help
your Church to be an equally faithful guardian of your mysteries
and a sign of Christ to mankind. We make our prayers through
Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Holy Mary, at the sound of your voice, Elizabeth, was filled with
the Holy Spirit, and the baby in her womb leapt for joy. Visit us as
you visited the home of Elizabeth. During our earthly pilgrimage
towards God's kingdom, may we magnify the Lord whose greatness
endures from age to age, who lifts up the lowly, fills the starving
with good things, and comes to the help of His servants.
May we, in turn heed your unceasing call to do whatever your Son
tells us to do. With your powerful intercession, we believe that what
is most difficult can be done, what we have overlooked, you cannot
miss, what is meaningless, bitter or painful can be transformed into
fulfillment, gratitude and joy. Amen.
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PETITIONS TO OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY, LA NAVAL
DE MANILA
You accepted the message of the angel. May each member of our
family recognize his personal annunciation and be given the grace
to fulfill his life's vocation. (Response)
You presented your newborn Son to the shepherds and the wise
men. May the birth of your Son in every person's heart enhance our
dignity and perfect us with his grace. (Response)
You found Jesus in the temple sitting among the teachers. May the
youthful Christ become our model in childlikeness, inspiration in
honest work, and the end of all our searching. (Response)
By the agony of Christ in the garden, may we find in prayer and in
one another, a reliable source of strength and support especially in
our moments of crisis and despair. (Response)
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By the resurrection of your Son, may we turn our weakness into
strength, indifference into involvement, oppression into freedom,
defeat into victory. (Response)
FINAL PRAYER
As our lips move in whispered prayers, our hands over beads, our
knees bend, our eyes look up to you, we plead for your mercy, your
grace, your love.
O Mother of Peace,
Give birth to God in our hearts. Give birth to Peace in our world.
Give birth to the Word who heals all strife, conquers sin with love,
overcomes death, brings us life. As once you interceded for the
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victory of faith in these islands, pray for us, now in our struggle for
truth and justice, for peace and love in Christ.
In your loving hands, you hold Jesus, our God, our King, our
Savior. You hold Him for us to adore and serve, to love and find
salvation in. O Mother and Queen, our hearts may be small, but our
love is enormous. And we ask you to come and take your place in
us, in the company of your beloved Son; to bless us with your
abiding presence; to fill us and keep us in your love and protection;
to lead us in the eternal Fiat and Magnificat to God, in whose name
we gather. Amen
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hymns TO Nuestra Señora del
Santisimo Rosario – La Naval de Manila
INTER-MYSTERY HYMNS
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HIMNOS DESPUES DE CADA DECADA DEL SANTISIMO
ROSARIO
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SALAMAT, O BIRHENG MAHAL
Refrain:
Salamat, O Birheng Mahal
Awa mo'y walang kapantay
Rosaryo mo ang s'yang tanglaw
At yaman ng aming buhay
Salamat, O Birheng Maria
Tala ng bagong umaga
Sa tamis ng 'yong kalinga
Langit nami'y sakdal ganda
Sa tamis ng 'yong kalinga
Langit nami'y sakdal ganda
(Repeat Refrain)
SALAMAT MARIA
Chorus:
Salamat Maria, sa iyong pagpisan
Sa bawa't hapis, luwalhati at tuwa namin
Salamat sa pag-ibig, at sa bawa't dalangin
Salamat sa iyo, sa mga pagdamay mo
Kami'y patuloy na magmamahal sayo.
INANG MARIA
O BEATA MATER
ADIOS
INA NG AWA
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DESPEDIDA LA VIRGEN
* Devotees must kneel down on this part and rise again on "Madre
amorosa..."
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PRAYERS TO Nuestra Señora del
Santisimo Rosario – La Naval de Manila
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Sagrado Trono el Rosal deseo, pues, sumamente
Llevó la rosa fragante, hallarle en vos Madre mía:
Cuyo olor sintió al instante
el Precursor celestial: Rezare con devoción
de la mancha original el Rosario de María.
quedó limpió en este día:
A la rosa de su amor,
Rezare con devoción con la sangre que sudaba,
el Rosario de María. color de nácar le daba,
para bien del pecador:
Nació Jesús muy gracioso para templar el rigor,
de Madre llena de gracia, como rosa parecía:
remedio de la desgracia,
con rostro afable y hermoso: Rezare con devoción
en lo pío y amoroso el Rosario de María.
a la Madre parecía:
Aquel rostro abofeteado
Rezare con devoción del Cordero tan sufrido,
el Rosario de María. y con azotes herido,
con rosas está hermoseado:
En el Templo lo ofreció también cuando coronado,
como rosa con fragancia, y cuando en la Cruz moría:
y el Padre se complació;
el enojo feneció Rezare con devoción
con la prenda que ofrecía: el Rosario de María.
Antifona:
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V. Reina del Santisimo Rosario, ruega por nosotros.
R. Para que seamanos dignos de alcanzar Las promesas de Cristo.
Oracion:
Antipona
O magandang palad na Ina, Birheng kalinislinisan, luwalhating
Reyna sa Mundo! Ipagkaloob mo po ang Iyong mahal na tulong sa
lahat Ng nagsisipagdiwang ng kapistahan ng Iyong Santisimo
Rosario.
Panalangin
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PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY ROSARY -
LA NAVAL DE MANILA
You are Noah's ark, our salvation in the deluge of sin, You are the
rainbow of peace, our reconciliation with God, You are the dove
that brings us the olive branch of peace. As a token of your
maternal love, you gave to the Catholic world, through your Son
Dominic, the Most Holy Rosary.
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, we call on you for assistance. You
alone did overcome all heresies in the world. Deliver us now, your
Christian people from the snares of the devil. Great was your love
for this nation for when the enemies of the Catholic religion
threatened to take away our faith, you saved us miraculously
through the battles of La Naval and thus secured for yourself the
title Queen and Mother of the Philippines.
Look down with mercy on those who are deceived by the evil one,
that they may renounce their heresy and return to the unity of the
Catholic truth. Illumine our rulers that under your divine guidance
that they may govern this land as worthy representatives of God.
Inspire us all to study our religion, to fulfill the Commandments, to
receive the Sacraments which are essentials of true Christian life.
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As we became Christians through your intercession, we also hope
to live such under your protection. With your rosary as our anchor,
we hope to reach that heavenly kingdom where for all eternally we
can have you as Our Queen and Christ our King. Amen.
O Virgin Mother, grant that the recitation of thy Rosary may be for
me each day, in the midst of my occupations, a bond of unity in my
actions, a sweet refreshment and an encouragement to walk joyfully
along the path of duty.
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THE DOMINICAN LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN
MARY
(To be prayed in times of distress, calamity, great need)
(LATIN)
(ENGLISH TRANSLATION)
Holy Mary, *
Holy Mary, Mother most Holy of Christ, *
Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God, *
Holy Mary, maiden Mother, *
Holy Mary, Mother inviolate,*
Holy Mary, Virgin of Virgins,*
*Pray for us.
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Holy Mary, ever Virgin,*
Holy Mary, full of the grace of God,*
Holy Mary, daughter of the eternal King,*
Holy Mary, Mother and Bride of Christ,*
Holy Mary, Temple of the Holy Spirit,*
Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven,*
Holy Mary, Lady of the Angels,*
Holy Mary, ladder of God,*
Holy Mary, door of Heaven,*
Holy Mary, our Mother and Lady,*
Holy Mary, our true hope,*
Holy Mary, new Mother,*
Holy Mary, faith of all the faithful,*
Holy Mary, perfect charity of God,*
Holy Mary, our empress,*
Holy Mary, font of sweetness,*
Holy Mary, Mother of Mercy,*
Holy Mary, Mother of the everlasting Prince,*
Holy Mary, Madre of true counsel,*
Holy Mary, Mother of true faith, *
Holy Mary, our resurrection,*
Holy Mary, through whom all creatures are renewed,*
Holy Mary, who brings forth the eternal Light,*
Holy Mary, bearer of the Bearer of all,*
Holy Mary, strength of the divine Incarnation,*
Holy Mary, chamber of heavenly treasures,*
Holy Mary, who brings forth the Maker of all,*
Holy Mary, secret of heavenly counsel,*
Holy Mary, our true salvation,*Holy Mary, treasure of the faithful,*
Holy Mary, Lady most fair,*
Holy Mary, rainbow full of joy,*
Holy Mary, Mother of true rejoicing,*
*Pray for us.
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Holy Mary, our path to the Lord,*
Holy Mary, our advocate,*
Holy Mary, star most bright of the heavens,*
Holy Mary, more illustrious than the moon,*
Holy Mary, overwhelming the Sun with light,*
Holy Mary, Mother of Eternal God,*
Holy Mary, destroying the darkness of eternal night,*
Holy Mary, blotting out the decree of our damnation,*
Holy Mary, font of true wisdom,*
Holy Mary, light of right knowledge,*
Holy Mary, our inestimable joy,*
Holy Mary, our prize,*Holy Mary, desire of the heavenly
homeland,*
Holy Mary, mirror of divine contemplation,*
Holy Mary, most blessed of all the Blessed,*
Holy Mary, most worthy of all praise,.*
Holy Mary, most clement Lady,*
Holy Mary, consoler of all who fly to thee,*
Holy Mary, full of pity,*
Holy Mary, overflowing with all sweetness,*
Holy Mary, beauty of the Angels,*
Holy Mary, flower of the Patriarchs,*
Holy Mary, humility of the prophets,*
Holy Mary, treasure of the Apostles,*
Holy Mary, praise of Martyrs,*
Holy Mary, glorification of priests,*
Holy Mary, beauty of Virgins,*
Holy Mary, lily of chastity,*
Holy Mary, blessed above all women,*
Holy Mary, recourse of those who are lost,*
Holy Mary, praise of all the just,*
Holy Mary, knower of the secrets of God,*
*Pray for us.
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Holy Mary, most holy of all women,*
Holy Mary, most noble Lady,*
Holy Mary, pearl of the heavenly Spouse,*
Holy Mary, palace of Christ,*
Holy Mary, Immaculate Virgin,*
Holy Mary, temple of the Lord,*
Holy Mary, glory of Jerusalem,*
Holy Mary, joy of Israel,*Holy Mary, daughter of God,*
Holy Mary, most Beloved Spouse of Christ,*
Holy Mary, Star of the Sea,*
Holy Mary, Diadem on the head of the sovereign King,*
Holy Mary, most worthy of all honor,*
Holy Mary, full of all sweetness,*
Holy Mary, reward of the heavenly kingdom,*
Holy Mary, gate of heavenly life,*
Holy Mary, door both closed and open,*
Holy Mary, through whom we come to the Lord,*
Holy Mary, rose that cannot wilt,*
Holy Mary, more precious than the whole world,*
Holy Mary, more desirable than all treasure,*
Holy Mary, higher than Heaven,*
Holy Mary, purer than the Angels,*
Holy Mary, joy of the Archangels,*
Holy Mary, exaltation of all Saints,*
Holy Mary, our honor, praise, glory and trust,*
Holy Mary, extend thy hand and touch our hearts, that you may
enlighten us sinners,*
*Pray for us.
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Ewe of God, you, gateway of hope, carry us to your Son,
Ewe of God, you, join us to Him, virginal lily.
Ewe of God, you, give us the rest of the Kingdom, after this our
exile.
℣: Pray for us, oh Holy Mother of God,
℟: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
℣: Make me worthy to praise thee, Sacred Virgin.
℟: Strengthen me against thy enemies.
℣: O Lord, hear my prayer.
℟: And let my cry come unto Thee.
Let us pray:
We beseech Thee, Lord God, that through the intercession of the
blessed and glorious ever-Virgin Mary and all Your saints, that You
defend from all adversity our Congregation and our Order and that
You protect it from all the snares of our enemies. Through Christ
our Lord. Amen.
The first victory that I beg of thee, is a victory over the first enemy
of my soul—the devil, who, as a roaring lion, goes about seeking
whom he may devour. Thou, who hast crushed his influence and
plots in so many cases, crush, too, his influence in my life, so that
strengthened by thy help, I may resist the fiery darts of the evil one.
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The second victory that I beg of thee, is a victory over my second
enemy—the world, of which the devil is prince. Help me to see its
emptiness, to flee its vanities, to resist its allurements, knowing that
"the friendship of this world is the enemy of God. Whosoever
therefore will be a friend of this world, becometh an enemy of
God."
The fourth victory that I beg of thee, is a victory for Holy Mother
Church over the diseases currently ravaging the Mystical Body of
Christ, namely those of Liberalism, Modernism, Indifferentism,
Secularism, Materialism and that terrible state, which God threatens
to vomit out of His mouth— Lukewarmness (Apoc. 3:16). Such is
the state of the Church, which made thee complain at Fatima that so
many souls go to Hell as there are none who pray and offer
sacrifices for them. Grant that I may not forget these souls and these
diseases in my daily Rosaries, for God has stated that the Rosary is
a remedy for our age, and I am confident of obtaining thy powerful
intercession on their behalf.
The fifth victory that I beg of thee, is a victory over all evil, and the
crown of glory in Heaven, for all my family, relatives, friends and
benefactors; for those entrusted to my care and for those in charge
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over me. Obtain for them the graces and helps necessary to
overcome all obstacles to conversion, repentance and salvation.
Hail Mary.
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You then, as our Mother, are our Advocate, our Hope. And we raise
our suppliant hands to you with sighs crying “Mercy!” O good
Mother, have pity on us, on our souls, on our families, our relatives,
our friends, our deceased, especially our enemies, and on so many
who call themselves Christian and yet offend the heart of your
loving Son. Today we implore pity for the misguided nations
throughout all Europe, throughout the world, so that they may
return repentant to your heart.
Hail Mary.
Kindly deign to hear us. O Mary! Jesus has placed in your hands all
the treasures of his graces and mercies. You are seated a crowned
Queen at the right hand of your Son, resplendent with immortal
glory above the choirs of angels. Your dominion extends
throughout heaven and earth and all creatures are subject to you.
You are omnipotent by grace and therefore you can help us. Were
you not willing to help us, since we are ungrateful children and
undeserving of your protection, we would not know to whom to
turn. Your motherly heart would not permit you see us, your
children, lost. The Infant whom we see on your knees and the
blessed rosary which we see in your hand, inspire confidence in us
that we shall be heard. We confide fully in you, we abandon
ourselves as helpless children into the arms of the most tender of
mothers, and on this day, we expect from you the graces we so long
for.
Hail Mary.
One last favor we now ask of you, O Queen, which you cannot
refuse us (on this most solemn day): Grant to all of us your
steadfast love and in a special manner your maternal blessing. We
shall not leave you until you have blessed us. Bless, O Mary, at this
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moment, our Holy Father. To the ancient splendors of your crown,
to the triumphs of your Rosary, whence you are called the Queen of
Victories, add this one also, O Mother: grant the triumph of religion
and peace to human society. Bless our bishops, priests and
particularly all those who are zealous for the honor of your
sanctuary. Bless finally all those who are associated with your
temple of Pompeii and all those who cultivate and promote
devotion to your Holy Rosary.
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RITE OF “DUNGAW” OF OUR LADY OF THE MOST
HOLY ROSARY - LA NAVAL DE MANILA
Concede nos famulos tuos Lord God, give to your people the
quaesumus, Domine Deus, joy of continual health in mind and
perpetual mentis et corporis body. With the prayers of the
santitae gaudare: et gloriosa Virgin Mary to help us, guide us
Beatae Mariae semper Virginis through the sorrows of this life to
intercessione, a preasenti liberari eternal happiness in the life to
tristitia, et aeterna perfrui laetitia. come. Grant this through Christ our
Per Christum Dominum Lord. Amen.
Nostrum. Amen.
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THE ROSARY CONFRATERNITY
As the Cure of Ars said: “If anyone has the happiness of being in
the Confraternity of the Rosary, he has in all corners of the world
brothers and sisters who pray for him.”
Those who pray the Rosary regularly would do well to enroll in the
Confraternity to gain additional spiritual benefits for each Rosary
they pray.
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OBLIGATIONS
Those who recite only the fifteen traditional mysteries will continue
to share in the benefits of the Rosary Confraternity until some
official source declares the contrary.
The phrase ‘this does not bind under sin’ means that if you do not
fulfill the obligation, it is NOT a sin, not even a venial one. Of
course, you miss out on the graces and blessings that would have
come through your prayers.
BENEFITS
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INDULGENCES
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3. Both partial and plenary indulgences can always be applied to
the dead, but only by way of suffrage.
We ask for the grace to love Jesus as you loved Him, to believe as
you believed, to hope as you hoped; we ask to share your purity of
mind and heart. Give us true sorrow for sin and make us love
people as you and Jesus loved them. Obtain for us the gifts of the
Holy Spirit that we may be wise with your wisdom, understand with
your understanding, know with your knowledge, be prudent with
your prudence, be patient with your patience, be courageous with
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your fortitude and desire justice ardently for everyone with the all
consuming desire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus your Son.
Open our minds that as we pray the Rosary we will understand the
teachings of the Gospel contained in its mysteries.
Saint Dominic, you who received so much Grace and Strength from
the Rosary, pray for us.
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THE PERPETUAL ROSARY ASSOCIATION
The aim of the Perpetual Rosary is to praise, bless and invoke at all
hours of the day and night, Mary, the Mother of God, our own
Mother, in filial acknowledgement of the duties we have towards
her and the numberless benefits we have towards her and the
numberless benefits we have received and continuously receive
from her bounty; also to ask for all those graces of which we are
always in need, likewise, for those graces needed by the Holy
Church and by our fellowmen.
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Its Timeliness
Requisites of Admission
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Advantages
Organization
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Sunday Division
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Duties of the Division Heads
1. To look for active and pious persons, filled with zeal towards
the greater glory of Our Lady of the Rosary, who would form
Sections of 24 associates with which to cover the 24 hour
period of the day and to ask from the Director the
corresponding Diploma of Appointment of Section Chiefs.
2. To form lists of the Section Chiefs who die in order that they
may be benefited by the suffrages.
3. At the death of the Section Chief, he must immediately look
for one to take the place of the deceased and ask the Chaplain
for a new Diploma, while he takes charge of the vacant section
in the meantime.
4. To set an example as to attendance to the practices of the
Association and the services in honor of the Blessed Virgin
Mary.
1. He shall see to it that all the hours of the day of the Section
under his care be filled.
2. To inform the divisions Heads of the death of any associate so
that the latter may enjoy the benefits of the suffrages.
3. If the collections and alms be established, the Section Chiefs
must collect them and hand the over to the Director, or to the
one designated by the latter and give him too the name of the
almsgiver or donor, the amount collected.
4. To be a model in the devotion to the Virgin.
5. To send a copy of the list of the members of his section to the
Division Head, who, in turn, shall submit it to the Director, for
him to inscribe in the book of the Confraternity the names of
those associates not yet found therein; the same shall be done
in the case of a new associate enrolling in a section.
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Memorandum for the Associates
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5. Lastly, neither the fulfillment of the Hour nor an of the things
to which the Guard of Hour binds himself obligates himself
under the pain of sin. The fulfillment of the Hour may be
entrusted to or exchanged with, another person, it being
understood, however, that if the person entrusted with the
Hour is not an associate, he shall not gain the indulgence
although he shall have the merit of the good work he does; if
the associate be not able to fulfill it absolutely, he should
notify his section chief.
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RITES TO THE PERPETUAL ROSARY ASSOCIATION
BLESSING OF ROSARIES
(LONGER FORMULA)
Let us Pray:
Almighty and merciful God, on account of your very great love for
us, you willed that your only-begotten Son, our Lord Jesus Christ,
should come down from heaven to earth, and at the angel’s message
take flesh in the most sacred womb of Our Lady, the most blessed
Virgin Mary, submit to death on the cross, and then rise gloriously
from the dead on the third day, in order to deliver us from Satan’s
tyranny. We humbly beg you, in your boundless goodness to bless
+ and to sanctify + these rosaries, which your faithful Church has
consecrated to the honor and praise of the Mother of your Son. Let
them be endowed with such power of the Holy Spirit, that whoever
carries one on his person or reverently keeps one in his home, or
devoutly prays to you while meditating on the divine mysteries,
according to the rules of his holy society, may fully share in all the
graces, privileges and indulgences which the Holy See has granted
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to this society. May he always and everywhere be shielded from all
enemies, visible and invisible, and at his death deserve to be
presented to you by the most blessed Virgin Mary herself, Mother
of God. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and
ever.
R/. Amen.
They are then sprinkled with Holy Water. When the blessing is not
done for members of the Confraternity or when brevity is more
suitable, the shorter formula may be used:
BLESSING OF ROSARIES
SHORT FORMULA
R/. Amen.
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RECEPTION INTO THE PERPETUAL ROSARY
ASSOCIATION
Let us pray:
Let us pray:
O God, you have chosen from all eternity the Blessed Virgin Mary
and have preserved her from all stain of the sin in order that from
her your only Son, our Savior may be born. Grant we beseech you
to bless and sanctify these medals in her honor under the title,
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, so that all members who devoutly
and piously carry them about in token of a filial love toward her,
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inspired by their use may with fitting piety venerate her, and may
receive, in turn, her intercession before you. Through Christ, Our
Lord. Amen.
GIVING OF MEDALS
So help me God.
Name
After the homily, the Solemn Renewal of the Regular Members will
be held. Participants are requested to stand and raise their right
hand.
O God, the author and perfecter of all holiness, You call all wo are
reborn of water and the Holy Spirit to the fullness of the Christian
life and the perfection of charity. Look with kindness on those who
will renew today the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary / Gurdias de
Honor of the Perpetual Rosary Association and who devoutly
received the Medal in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady
of the Rosary and Our Father St. Dominic. As long as they live, let
them become sharers in the image of Christ, Your Son and after
they have fulfilled their mission on earth with the help of Mary, the
Virgin Mother, receive them into the joy of Your heavenly home.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.
All: Amen.
Celebrant:
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Let us pray:
All: Amen.
All: Amen.
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THE FIFTEEN PROMISES OF OUR LADY TO THOSE WHO
PRAY THE ROSARY
4. The recitation of the Rosary will cause virtue and good works
to flourish. It will obtain for souls the abundant mercy of God.
It will withdraw the hearts of men from the love of the world
and its vanities, and will lift them to the desire of eternal
things. Oh, that souls would sanctify themselves by this
means.
7. Those who have a true devotion to the Rosary shall not die
without the sacraments of the Church.
8. Those who faithfully recite the Rosary shall have, during their
life and at their death, the light of God and the plenitude of his
graces. At the moment of death, they shall participate in the
merits of the saints in paradise.
11. By the recitation of the Rosary you shall obtain all that
you ask of me.
14. All who recite the Rosary are my beloved children and
the brothers and sisters of my only Son, Jesus Christ.
The devotion to the Santo Rosario reached its peak with the Five
Naval battles of 1646 where the Spanish-Filipino troops protected
the islands from invading Dutch. The two old ill-equipped
Galleons, the Encarnacion and the Rosario were able to defend the
islands against 18 big and well-equipped warships. Before the
battle, the whole armada vowed to walk barefoot to her shrine in
Santo Domingo if victory will be theirs - and it happened, they
fulfilled this vow and the Arzobispado of Manila declared the
victory a miracle through the intercession of the Santo Rosario
which was later called as the Virgin of La Naval and a Grand
Festival is to commemorate the event, and the festivities are well
attended. The festivities became well known and well attended
which is culminated with her grand fiesta procession dubbed as the
“Procesion de las Procesiones” because of its sheer grandness and
historical significance that is unmatched up to the present.
During the Second World War, the Santo Domingo Church was
destroyed yet the Virgin and other images, along with almost all
important documents were kept in a vault and were transferred at
the University of Santo Tomas. The image was later transferred in
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1954 to a new Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City and was
declared her National Shrine by the Catholic Bishops Conference of
the Philippines. In October 1973, she was named as the patroness of
Quezon City, at that time the national capital.
During the Papal Visit of St. John Paul II to the Philippines in 1981,
at the presence of the crowd and the original image of the Virgin of
La Naval, she was proclaimed as the "Queen and Protectress of the
Philippines and the whole of Asia" and dedicated the Asian
continent to the Virgin on February 18, 1981.
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