Prayers of the Faithful
1. (To be read in English)
We pray the Lord grant the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI and all those who serve the Church --- Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, deacons, acolytes and the religious with good health, peace of mind, courage, strength and humility to carry on their faith as they go on with the mission of spreading the word of God.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
2. (To be read in Tagalog)
We come and pray for the inter cession of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, this 12th anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Oratory in her honor, resolved, invigorated and strengthened in faith with Mary, our Mother that she will continue to guide, protect and shelter us from all evils and harm.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
3. (To be read in Aklanon)
We pray that our Lord Jesus Christ will bless this Holy and Apostolic Church with an increase in vocation to the priesthood, and religious life so that as Christians we may all rise up united as one in defense of our faith and of our Church.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
4. (To be read in Bicol)
We ask and pray for the intercession of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage that the countries of the world especially those engaged in war for political, economic and religious reasons come to realize war is not the answer or solution to man's problems; but rather in knowing, understanding, respecting and sharing the pain and misfortune of others.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
5. (To be read in Cebuano)
We ask and pray for the intercession of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage that the leaders of the world, especially the United States, the Philippines, and all other nations be guided with the common goal of protecting the rights and interests of their people. That as elected officials they are beholden to the people and therefore must work for the good of the people and the government.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
6. (To be read in Ilocano)
We ask and pray for the intercession of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage as we seek
her assistance and guidance for the salvation of this our troubled world from tyranny, greed,
bigotry and hypocrisy.
Let us
pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
7. (To be read in Igorot)
We pray and seek the intercession of Our Mother, the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, for the leaders of those nations at war to understand that peace can only come with mutual consent and respect to one another.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
8. (To be read in Ilonggo)
We pray and seek the intercession of Our Mother, the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage that we may learn to honor and value the dignity of human life and the right to life of every human being, especially the unborn.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
9. (To be read in Pampangueno)
We pray and seek for the intercession of our Mother, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage that the elected leaders of the United States, the Philippines and other Christian nations be the instrument of her love in promoting and preserving the dignity and sanctity of human life putting an end to the culture of death.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.
10. (To be read in Pangasinan)
We pray and seek the intercession of Our Mother, the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage for the soul of our departed brother Migs Cruz, of the Birhen ng Antipolo family WHO PASSED AWAY THIS JANUARY 3, 2009 and the sick, Myriam Silverio, also of the Birhen ng Antipolo family.
Let us pray to the Lord.
Response: Lord, hear our prayer.