Healing Schedules of Father Fernando Suarez for the month of December 2008

This is the schedule of Father Fernando Suarez, healing services for the month of December 2008.
The days without schedules are for private engagements.

Dec. 1, Monday, 6 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Anthony Church
710 E Grand Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245

Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria

Contact:
Parish Office: 310-322-4392


Dec. 2, Tues. - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Anthony Church
710 E Grand Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245

@10:00 am - for Handicapped - attendance by ticket only 400 tickets will be available- first come, first serve.

@ 6:00 pm - 400 tickets will be available in the church & 400 tickets for the hall. First come, first serve - attendance by ticket only.

Pastor: Rev. Robert Victoria

Contact:
Parish Office: 310-322-4392

Dec.3, - Wed. - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service @ 6:30 pm
St. Mary's Catholic Church
230 W. Galveston St.
Chandler, Arizona 85225
Pastor: Rev. Daniel Mcbride

Contact Person/s:
Pete & Tess Marino -
602-414-0446 /
602-327-3597 /
602-300-6913
petessmarino@hotmail.com


Dec. 4, - Thur. - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service @ 6:30 pm
St Denis Catholic Church
2151 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. James Loughnane

Contact Person/s:
Gloria Cabebe - 909-861-5940;
ggc5746@aol.com;
Carol Evangelista - 909-969-3316
Chit Tarroza - 626-512-9477

Dec. 6, Sat.- Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service @ 11:30 am
Cardinal Newman High School Gym
50 Ursuline Rd.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Pastor: Rev. Alvin Villaruel

Contact: Rev. Alvin
707-546-6470

Schedule of FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR November 2008

Saturday 1 November, 11:00a.m – 5 p.m
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
62 Eden Grove, Holloway, London, N7 8EN

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908





Sunday 2 November, 2pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St Thomas Aquinas Church
1 Sycamore Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2JE

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908

Monday 3 November, 7pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St Cuthbert’s Church
104 Slateford Road, EDINBURGH, Scotland, EH14 1PT

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908





Tuesday 4 November, 10 am
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service

St Cuthbert’s Church
104 Slateford Road, EDINBURGH, Scotland, EH141PT

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908


Tuesday 4 November, 7:30 pmEucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service

Solemn Crowning of Our Lady & Thanksgiving & Get-together with Fr Fernando
Polish Church of Divine Mercy
48 Pitts Road, Slough, Berks, SL13XH

Contact : Millie – 01753 576908

The rest of the months are for private engagements.

Schedule of FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR OCTOBER 2008

The month of October is fully booked for FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ for private healing except for these dates:

October 1, 2008 Wednesday
3:00PM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Saint James the Great Parish


Dapitan City
Tel #: (065)2136377 / (065)2136378
Contact: Ms. Rhoda Adraincem October 2, 2008 Thursday
9:00AM Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Fatima
Dipolog City
Tel #: (065)2122832 / (065) 212497
Contact: Bro. Jojo Adraincem
Tel #: (065)-2122737
Contact: Ms. Jojie Mulig

The ROSARY BRACELETS AND THE LIVELIHOOD PROGRAM

One of the criticisms of the bishop who banned Fr. Suarez in his parish is that he is selling something to the people who come for healing. The bishop did not say that this is the porduct of the livelihood program that Fr. Suarez put up to raise money for the feeding and education assistance projects of the Mary Mother of
Poor Mission

I have thatRosary bracelet.



In Matthew 13:45-46 Jesus said, "The Father's kingdom is like a merchant who had a supply of merchandise and found a pearl. That merchant was prudent; he sold the merchandise and bought the single pearl for himself. So also with you, seek his
treasure that is unfailing, that is enduring, where no moth comes to eat and no worm destroys."

When was the Rosary Bracelets Livelihood Program conceived? Fr. Fernando Suarez came to the Philippines June of 2006 with a group of missionaries from Canada to start up a livelihood program in Barangay Butong, Taal Batangas, his hometown. The group stayed in Villa Clavel,Nonong Casto, Lemery, Batangas through the hospitality of the owner Clavel Bendaňa.

Josephine Marie “Baby” Lizares who happened to be staying with Clavel at the time was asked to look after the missionaries during their stay. It became evident that it was all a part of God’s plan as Fr. Fernando ended up asking Baby, who has five years experience in making costume jewelry, to head up the livelihood program. Let us just say, the rest is history. To date, we have distributed 250,000 rosary bracelets in the Philippines and all over the world.

What was the inspiration for the rosary bracelets? Fr. Fernando and Baby went to Quiapo to buy materials to be used for the livelihood program. There was a Muslim who kept on following Fr. Fernando trying to sell him a strand of pearls. Fr. Fernando got scared as he would not leave him alone. To get rid of the guy, Fr.Fernando ended up buying the strand of pearls.

Then he thought to himself, “What are we going to do with these pearls?” He was then inspired with the idea of using the pearls to make rosary bracelets. That same day, when they got home,Baby ended-up making the first ever MMP rosary bracelet.


The Phenomenon of the Rosary Bracelets! It
did not take long until the rosary bracelets became a hot commodity. Wherever Fr. Fernando and Fr.Jeff went, they were in demand. The most wonderful thing that happened is the testimonies of people being healed when they rub the bracelets in
the parts of their body that are in pain or inflicted.

The Miracle Rosary Credited for Lump Disappearance. In Valencia, California, Cielly
Pagador testified that on October 23, 2006, she was booked at the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital for surgery to remove the mass in her breast. However, on October 21, 2006, the Saturday before her scheduled surgery, she attended a General Assembly of their community and Frances Atienza was distributing some of Fr.Fernando’s rosary bracelets for donation. She took one immediately and started to rub the beads on the
affected area of her breast. She did it again and prayerfully retired to prepare for her surgery the following day. The next day she was immediately wheeled into the
operating room. The anesthesiologist was getting ready to mark the place where the incision was going to be made when suddenly, he asked “Where’s the mass?” He searched for a while but could not find where the lump was. Finally, he decided to abort and cancelled the surgery. She went home praising God and thanking Fr.Fernando and could hardly wait to call everyone to share the good news. The following week, she saw
one of her friends who had enlarged thyroids and was also scheduled for surgery. Having just experienced the miraculous power of the rosary bracelet, she wasted no time to deliver one of them to her. Our Lord through the intercession of His
Blessed Mother did not disappoint again as her friend’s thyroid shrunk so small that her surgery was also cancelled.

As in the parable, the merchant who gave up his merchandise for the pearl he had found, people around the world, through the Most Holy Rosary with the intercession of Our Blessed Mother, give up all their concerns to “The Pearl of Great Price”,
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ for truly, He is the only answer to our concerns.

Father Fernando Suarez Feeding Program and Education Assistance Program

FEEDING PROGRAM – Batangas City, Phil. On Feb.6, 2008, Fr. Jeff Shannon with
Canadian volunteers participated in the 5th school to launch the MMP Feeding Program in Pagkilatan Elementary School, Batangas City.

Currently, Mary Mother of the Poor’s Feeding program provides for 3,000 malnourished students in 5 schools: Pulot Aplaya (seashore), Pulot Itaas (mountain top), De La Paz Itaas (mountain top as well), Ilihan and recently launched in Pagkilatan.
The cooking is done by volunteers consisting of parents and teachers. Principals of the schools determine which students from very poor families are in dire need of food. The respective schools provide for the utensils and the budget provided by
the Foundation is used solely for food. he schools provide lunch 5 days a week which
includes fish, vegetables and other nutritious food.

All schools fall under Fr. Eugene Peñaloza
IV’s, Parish of St. Michael the Archangel.


EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – Phil.Mary Mother of the Poor is currently assisting
116 students in different levels: 40 in high school 60 in elementary school, 16 in college, 4 of which are seminarians: 4 from St. Frances de Sales in Lipa, 1 from St. Paul in Tagaytay, and 1 from SVD
(Society of Divine Word) in Tagaytay as well.
The criteria are that the students are poor and deserving, with good academic standing. The term of the assistance is full term up to graduation.
Ongoing monitoring of academic standing is done through report cards and regular interviews.

To help, please mail your donations
payable to Mary Mother of the Poor to:
Canada: Tel: 613 225-6212
1568 Merivale Rd., Suite 103
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K2G 5Y7
USA: Tel: 815 262-1691
5411 East State St. #356
Rockford, IL USA 61108
Philippines: Tel: 632 772-2190
22 Don Ramon Santos St, Phase 6 A, BF Homes
Parañaque City, Philippines

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR AUGUST 2008

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR AUGUST 2008

Aug 1, Friday, 8 pm – 12 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
84 Ridge St., Newark 07104
http://www.cathedralbasilica.org/

Contacts:
Caezar and Vicky Rasalan
(732) 742-3037 or (732) 742-5208
crasalan@optonline.net

Aug 2, Saturday, 11 am Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Parish
409 Paisley Road
Guelph, ON N1H 2R4
http://www.stjosephguelph.ca

Contact:
Kim Jones, Parish Secretary,
(519) 822-4614
E-mail: stjosephguelph@rogers.com

Aug. 10 (Sun) 2:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Mary Mother of the Church
58 Edgar St. Macquarie Fields,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2564

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 12 (Tue) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Mary Mother of the Church
58 Edgar St. Macquarie Fields
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2564

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Eireen Solano +61 403 162 064

Aug. 13 (Wed) 11:00 am – Eucharistic Celebration ONLY (No Healing Service)
Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy, Penrose Park
9 Hanging Rock Rd. Near Berrima
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2577

Contacts:
Fr. Zarek Zan (02) 4878 9192
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral Parish
23 Yardley Ave. Waitara
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2077

Contacts:
Roslyn +61 449 160 710
Cynthia Alipalo +61 416 188 835

Aug. 14 (Thur) 7:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
1 Marist Place, Parramatta
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2150

Contacts:
Nelia Custodia +61 433 801 681
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 15 (Fri) 2:00 pm - Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Catholic Church
21c Frederick St. Oatley
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2223

Contact:
Dr. Gabriel Carreon (02) 9570 1754
Tina Pineda +61 408785626

7:00 pm – Teaching Seminar
All Saints’ Parish HALL
48 George St. Liverpool
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2170

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 16 (Sat) 2:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph’s Parish HALL
13 Parker St. Rockdale
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2216

Contacts:
Helen & Nestor Aldana (02)9588 9659 or +61 433 455 114

Aug. 18 (Mon) 7:00 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Benedicts Church (Canberra)
Jerrabomberra Ave., Narrabundah.
ACT
Sydney, Australia .

Contacts:
Mattia Wellspring (02) 6295 8532
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

Aug. 19 (Tue) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
All Saints’ Parish Church
48 George St. Liverpool,
NSW
Sydney, Australia

Contacts:
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626
Tey Tenorio +61 425 208 645

Aug. 20 (Wed) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph’s Parish Church
Corner Victoria Rd. and Gordon St. Rozelle,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2039

Contact:
Sally Worner (02)9810 2499 or +61 411 756 232

Aug. 21 (Thur) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Brigid's Parish Church
92 Marrickville Rd (Corner Livingstone Rd) Marrickville,
NSW
Sydney, Australia
2204

Contacts:
Sr. Elena +61 447 637 064
Tina Pineda +61 408 785 626

Aug. 22 (Fri) 6:30 pm – Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI Church
1 Bruce Road
Warrawong, NSW
Sydney, Australia

Contact:
Marlene Harkness +61401 545 422
Vergie Alamil +61413 249 147

Aug. 23, 2008 @ 5pm : Thanksgiving and Appreciation Dinner for Fr. Fernando and Fr. Jeff
Launching of MMP Australia venue: The Grand Ballroom
Bayview Boulevard Hotel
90 William St. Sydney

Enquiries:
Tina Pineda +61408 785 626

MARY MOTHER OF THE POOR

iN HONOR OF THE HEALING MINISTRY OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ, THE TALLEST MARIAN STRUCTURE IN THE WORLD IS SET TO RISE IN BATANGAS CITY

MANILA, Philippines - What promises to be the tallest Marian structure in the world is set to rise in Batangas City, “overlooking the horizon,” its builders claim in an architectural plan shown to the Inquirer, “like a beacon of light, a proclamation of love and faith, a steadfast companion and guide for the traveler on earth.”

If the words make it appear the structure is a lighthouse, then it may be considered as one. Standing over Montemaria, “the mountain of Mary” near the Batangas coast, the projected Marian shrine is projected to look out over the South China sea and be seen from miles around, especially by ships and vessels off shore.

The shrine is being erected in honor of “Mary, Mother of the Poor” by a foundation promoting the ministry of healing priest, Fr. Fernando Suarez.

But what would make the Marian structure the tallest of its kind in the world is not the church, but the statue atop the shrine. The statue is being made by Eduardo Castrillo, the Philippines’ most prolific builder of public monuments.

According to Castrillo, the shrine would stand 110 meters, but 92.9 meters (or 204 feet) of that would consist of the statue of Mary, Mother of the Poor. When finished, it would be taller than the statue of Liberty in New York, said the sculptor.

The height of Liberty from base to torch is only 46.5 meters or 102.3 feet. From foundation of the pedestal to torch however, it rises 92.9 meters, much like Castrillo’s projected statue.

Smaller-scale sculptures of the Apostles of Christ would grace the top of the shrine, like the statues of atop the St. Peter’s Basilica or the Tria Haec (Faith, Hope and Charity) and icons of western civilization by Francesco Monti atop the University of Santo Tomas Main Bldg.

Consumed

All of the sculptures would be built by Castrillo, but for now, the sculptor is consumed with the demands of building the Marian statue. In his two-hectare studio in Molino, Cavite, Castrillo and his workers are building the giant head and the hands of the sculpture.

“Although I have done large sculptures, I haven’t done something as big as this,” Castrillo said. “What a challenge!”

The head, feet and hands are in brass while the body, still to be made, would be be in stainless steel.

Castrillo has made cut-and-welded brass his own medium; it’s perhaps the common denominator among his monuments, and it would again be his medium of choice for the Marian sculpture, particularly in carving the expressiveness of the face.

The stainless steel is relatively more recent in Castrillo’s choice of medium. He has used it before in a San Lorenzo Ruiz sculpture commissioned in Los Angeles, US.

The metal medium is uniquely Castrillo’s. It was his ticket to fame in the early 1970’s when he started building the commissions for which he would be known—the Pietà, the Redemption and the Apostoles at the Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque and Marikina, the Arsenio Lacson statue in Sta. Cruz, Manila, the Spirit of Pinaglabanan in San Juan, and the abstract Pillar of Growth at the Metrobank Plaza in Makati.

The metal medium would also distinguish the Batangas sculpture from Liberty.

While the New York monument is in soft concrete, Castrillo would like to carve the Madonna’s expressiveness in brass and steel.

Castrillo explained that Liberty took 10 years to make, as the French did at least two models, each one bigger than the preceding one, before the third and final version was made that now dominates New York harbor.

Castrillo said he has to sculpt the Marian statue practically from scratch. “This technique is direct, you actually work on nonexistent models,” he said.

The sculptor said he hopes to finish the Batangas statue in four years. But he’s doing it in tentative stages because of the engineering requirements. He explained he has to consider the wind velocity, the shrine itself and its foundation (designed by Nestor Mangio and Associates), and the landscape.

Montemaria is located in a marine sanctuary, Castrillo said. Wounded sharks take refuge in the corrals, and their sanctuary there improves the ecosystem.

Castrillo said he’s building the statue from the top to ease the problems of perspective. “Engineering process is one of the most difficult parts,” Castrillo explained. “It’s five times more difficult, even me, with my experience, mahirap.”

Honor

Although he has dome some 30 Marian shrines all over the world, Castrillo said he considers it an honor to carve the Mother of the Poor.

“It’s rare for an artist to be given a chance like this,” he said. “After all I have dedicated my life to making religious works like this, and I didn’t ask for a single cent. It follows my advocacy.”

His tallest Marian sculpture—and perhaps his largest work so far—is Our Lady, Mediatrix of All Nations in Donacyno Hill, Poland, the only outdoor Marian shrine in heavily Catholic Poland.

But Mother of the Poor would expectedly dwarf all of his previous monuments.

His other Marian works are common sights in Metro Manila: the Nuestra Señora de Guia at Plaza Ferguson in Ermita, Manila; Nuestra Señora de Remedios in front of the Malate church in Manila; and the Nuestra Señora de Loreto at the Loreto Church in Bustillos, Manila.

Castrillo wouldn’t mind calling his sacred sculptures “devotional.” Although he would hardly call himself a devout Catholic, the milestones of his very accomplished artistic career have always been distinguished by his sacred art works. He has done not only Marian statues, but crucifixes (especially the one in the altar of the Don Bosco Church in Makati), tabernacles, and statues of saints (San Lorenzo Ruiz in Binondo, Manila and Blessed Diego Sanvictores in Guam).

Sacred, profane

Rare among artists, Castrillo has dominated both sacred and public sacred art. Ten years ago, during the Centennial of Philippine Independence, he practically cornered all of the biggest commissions, private and public, and the results of that very productive era have been all over: the Andres Bonifacio tableaux near the Manila City Hall, the Heritage of Cebu monument, the monuments to People Power on Edsa and at the RCBC Plaza.

His artistic piety may have some poignant element to it in the light of his recent recovery from prostate cancer. The medical condition is said to have somehow slowed him down or if not, made him less visible to the media.

Celebrating his 40th year as a professional artist in 2006, Castrillo did the obligatory retrospective shows, but chose to play it calm, collected and almost muted, a departure from his usual braggadocio, a hangover of his street-smart years in Santa Ana, Manila.

But even if he’s thankful he had recovered from the medical malady, Castrillo said he has always been working.

“Just because I am not featured in the popular media doesn’t mean I’ve been idle,” he said. “Popularity is not substance.”

Indeed, Castrillo has never ceased from producing works that run the gamut from the small (his jewelry or what he calls “body sculptures”) to the grand. And by the looks of his forthcoming work in Batangas, he would never play it middling and modest.
“I have a vision that I will be doing sculptures like this, that I will see a horizon... all these works,” he said, like a man possessed.

Not that Castrillo is perennially dissatisfied, driven by personal demons that compel him to look at his monuments as wretched stalks.

“I feel satisfied in the absence of frills and honors,” Castrillo said. “I came to this world worthless, I didn’t even know what to do with my life. Then all of a sudden I became a contributor to Philippine life and culture. So I can go any time now and they’ll see me with a smile.”

SOURCE: NEWS

SCHEDULE OF FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ FOR THE MONTH OF JULY

Father Fernando Suarez Schedule for July 2008

June 30-Jul7, Vienna

Schedule, venue and contact info to follow

July 21 – 26, 2008
Northern Virginia
Schedule, venue and contact info to follow

Proverb of the Day- LIFE

Proverbs 6:23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:



photocredit: butterflies pictures

PRAYER FOR TRUST

O Christ Jesus,
when all is darkness
and we feel our weakness and helplessness,
give us the sense of Your presence,
Your love, and Your strength.
Help us to have perfect trust
in Your protecting love
and strengthening power,
so that nothing may frighten or worry us,
for, living close to You,
we shall see Your hand,
Your purpose,
Your will through all things.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola

PERPETUAL HELP NOVENA

JUNE 27 is the Feast of Mother of Perpetual Help in Baclaran. Those who want to pray the novena,I published this prayer for you.





Opening Hymn: (Stand)
Immaculate Mother
Immaculate Mother,
To you do we plead
To ask God, our Father
For help in our need.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

We pray for our country,
The land of our birth;
We pray for all nations
That peace be on earth.
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria
Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

Opening Prayers: (Remain standing)
Priest: In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Sprit.
All: Amen.
Priest: Brothers and sisters, as children of our Blessed Mother, we are gathered before her miraculous picture to honour her and to pray for all our needs. Unworthy children that we are, let us first of all ask God’s mercy and pardon.
All: Merciful Father * you sent your Divine Son * to redeem us by his death and resurrection * and to give us new life. By this you make us your children * to love one another in Christ. How many times in the past * we have forgotten this sublime dignity. We have sinned against our brothers and sisters; * we have offended you. Merciful Father, forgive us. Repenting sincerely of our sins we ask your mercy; * may we always live as your truly devoted children.

Reading of Petitions and Thanksgivings
Sermonette (In keeping with the liturgical season)

Mary Immaculate Star of the Morning
(Stand)
Mary Immaculate, star of the morning,
Chosen before the creation began,
Destined to bring, through the light of your dawning,
Conquest of Satan and rescue to man.
We sinners honour your sinless perfection;
Fallen and weak, for God’s mercy we plead.
Grant us the shield of your mighty protection
Measure your aid by the depth of our need.

Refrain:

Bend from your throne at the voice of our crying.
Look to this earth where your footsteps have trod
Stretch out your arms to us, living and dying,
Mary Immaculate, Mother of God.

Novena Prayer
Dear Mother of Perpetual Help * from the cross Jesus gave you to us for our Mother. You are the kindest the most loving * of all mothers. Look tenderly on us your children * as we now ask you to help us in all our needs * especially this one … (Pause to recall your petition). While you were on earth, dear Mother * you willingly shared in the sufferings of your Son. Strengthened by your faith and confidence * in the fatherly love of God * you accepted the mysterious designs of His will.
We too, have our crosses and trials. Sometimes they almost crush us to the ground. Dearest Mother * share with us your abundant faith and confidence in God. Make us aware that God never ceases to love us; * that He answers all our prayers * in the way that is best for us. Strengthen our hearts to carry the cross * in the footsteps of your Divine Son. Help us to realize * that he who shares the cross of Christ * will certainly share His resurrection.
Dearest Mother, as we worry about our own problems * let us not forget the needs of others. You always loved others so much; * help us to do the same. While praying for our intentions * and for the intentions of all here present at this Novena * we earnestly ask you, our Mother * to help us comfort the sick and the dying * give hope to the poor and the unemployed * heal the broken-hearted * lighten the burden of the oppressed * teach justice to their oppressors and bring back to God all those who have offended Him.

Dearest Mother, help us to avoid sin which separates us from our heavenly Father * and from one another. Full of trust in you * we place ourselves under the mantle of your maternal protection * and confidently hope for your powerful help. Amen.


Prayer for the Home
Mother of Perpetual Help * we choose you as Queen of our homes. We ask you to bless all our families * with your tender motherly love. May the Sacrament of Marriage * bind husbands and wives so closely together * that they will always be faithful to each other * and love one another as Christ loves his Church.
We ask you to bless all parents. May they love and cherish the children * whom God has entrusted to them. May they always give them the example * of a truly Christian life. Help them to bring up their children * in the love and fear of God. Bless all children * that they may love, honor and obey * their fathers and mothers. To your loving care * we especially entrust the youth of today.
Give us all a sense of responsibility * that we may do our part * in making our home a haven of peace * like your own home at Nazareth. We take you as our model. Help us to grow daily in genuine love of God and neighbor * so that justice and peace may happily reign * in the entire family of mankind. Amen.

Petitions to our Mother of Perpetual Help
Holy Mary
Pray for us.
Holy Virgin, conceived without sin
Pray for us.
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Pray for us.
We sinners call to you
Loving Mother, help us.

Seasonal-

ADVENT:
That we may prepare like you for the coming of Christ
Loving Mother, help us.

CHRISTMAS:
That we may give out hearts completely to Christ, this Christmas
Loving Mother, help us.

LENT:
That we may be faithful to the promises we made at Baptism
Loving Mother, help us.

EASTER:
That we may rejoice with you at Christ’s victory over death
Loving Mother, help us.

Other Weeks:
That we may be filled with the Holy Sprit and become courageous witnesses of Christ’s love for men
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be more and more like our Divine Lord, as you were
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be meek and humble of heart like your son, Jesus
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may fear losing God’s friendship forever by unrepented sin
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may seek Christ’s mercy and forgiveness constantly in the sacrament of Penance
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be aware of God speaking to us in the events of daily life
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may pray daily with love and trust, especially in moments of temptation
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may realize the value of worshipping God together in the Eucharist
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may grow in the love of Christ and neighbor by frequent Communion
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may reverence our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may strive to be true Christians by our loving concern for others
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may proclaim the dignity of work by doing our own work conscientiously
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may forgive from our heart those who have wronged us
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may see the evil of seeking our own interest at the expense of others
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may work for the just distribution of this world’s goods
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may share our talents with others for the good of the community
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may accept our responsibility in the community in a spirit of genuine service
Loving Mother, help us.
To pray that the Holy Spirit may guide and strengthen Pope Benedict XVI, the Bishops and the clergy
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be blessed with an increase in priestly and religious vocations
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may bring the knowledge and love of Christ to those who do not know him
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be aware of our dependence in God in the midst of human achievements
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be ready at death to enter the home of our heavenly Father
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may die at peace with Christ and our fellowmen
Loving Mother, help us.
That we may be comforted at the death of our dear ones by our hope in the risen Lord
Loving Mother, help us.
To pray that our departed brothers and sisters quickly share in your son’s resurrection
Loving Mother, help us.
Let us pray in silence for our own intentions (Pause)
All: Holy Mary help us in our needs * pray for all the people of God; * may all experience your perpetual help.
Priest: Lord, you gave us Mary to be our Mother ever ready to help us; grant us the grace to have recourse to her in all our needs.
All: Amen.

Consecration
(1st Wednesday of the month)

Immaculate Virgin Mary * Mother of God and Mother of the Church * you are also our Mother of Perpetual Help. With hearts full of love for you * we consecrate ourselves to your Immaculate Heart * so that we may be your devoted children. Obtain for us true sorrow for our sins * and fidelity to the promises of our Baptism.
We consecrate our minds and hearts to you * that we may always do the will of our heavenly Father. We consecrate our lives to you * that we may love God better * and live not for ourselves but for Christ your Son * and that we may see him and serve him in others.
By this humble act of consecration * dear Mother of Perpetual Help * we pledge to model our lives on you * the perfect Christian * so that consecrated to you in life and in death * we may belong to your Divine Son for all eternity. Amen.

Mother of Christ
(Stand)

Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ
What shall I ask of thee?
I do not sigh for the wealth of earth
For the joys that fade and flee
But, Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ
This do I long to see
The bliss untold which your arms enfold
The treasure upon your knee.

Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ
I toss on a stormy sea,
Oh, lift your Child as a beacon light
To the port where I fain would be
And, Mother of Christ, Mother of Christ
This do I ask of thee,
When the voyage is o’er,
O stand on the shore
And show Him at last to me.

Benediction or Holy Mass
(Suggested format for Benediction)
(The Blessed Sacrament is Exposed)
(Kneel)

O Saving Victim
O saving victim op’ning wide
The gate of heaven to men below!
Our foes press on from ev’ry side
Your aid supply, your strength bestow.
To your great name be endless praise,
Immortal God-head, one in three;
Oh, grant us endless length of days
In our true native land with thee.
Amen.

Silent Prayer (Pause)

Thanksgiving Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ * truly present in the Most Blessed Eucharist * we adore you. It has pleased the Father * that in you all his fullness should dwell * and that through you * he should reconcile all things to himself. Grant us the grace to be truly grateful * for all that our Father has done for us. Grant that we may be truly sorry for our sins * and do penance for them.
Through you, we thank the Eternal Father for the gift of life. He has created all the wonderful things of this world for us. May we learn to use them well * so that through them * we may grow in love for Him.
Above all, we thank our Father * for sending you to us * as the greatest expression of his love * to save us and all creation * by your death and resurrection.
We thank you Lord * for giving us your own Mother to be our Mother of Perpetual Help. May the countless favours we have received through her intercession, * and especially through the Novena * inspire us to greater confidence in God’s loving mercy * and her perpetual help. Grant that we may always do the holy Will of God * and persevere in his love.
To the Most Holy Trinity * Father, Son and Holy Spirit * be honour, glory and thanksgiving forever and ever. Amen.

Silent Prayer (Pause)

Prayer for the Sick
Lord Jesus Christ * you bore our sufferings and carried our sorrows * in order to show us clearly * the value of human weakness and patience; * graciously hear our prayers for the sick. Grant that those who are weighed down * with pain and other afflictions of illness * may realize that they are among the chosen ones * whom you call blessed. Help them to understand * that they are united with you in your sufferings * for the salvation of the world. Amen.

Let us Raise our Voice
Let us raise our voice
To proclaim our faith Christ the Lord for us has died.
Dying, He destroyed our death.
Rising, He restored our life.
O Lord Jesus, we await Your last return in glory.
When we eat the bread
And we drink the cup
In the Blessed Eucharist,
We meet You, our Risen Saviour,
Giving life to us anew.
Through life’s journey, be with us
To strengthen us forever. Amen.

V. You have given them bread from Heaven. (Alleluia)
R. The source of all happiness. (Alleluia)

LET US PRAY:
Lord God, by the paschal mystery of the death and resurrection of Your only Son, You accomplished the work of man’s redemption. Full of trust, we proclaim that paschal mystery in the sacramental signs of the Eucharist. Help us to see ever growing in us the fruits of your saving work through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

The Divine Praises

Blessed be God.
Blessed be His Holy Name
.Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man.
Blessed be the Name of Jesus
.Blessed be his most Sacred Heart.
Blessed be his most Precious Blood.
Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar.
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete.
Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy.
Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.
Blessed be her glorious Assumption.
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother.
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.
Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.
(The Blessed Sacrament is returned to the tabernacle)

O Sacrament Most Holy
O Sacrament , Most Holy,
O Sacrament divine.
All praise and all thanksgiving
Be every moment Thine.

Hail Mary
(Sung) (Stand)
Hail Mary, full of graceT
he Lord is with you
Blessed are you among women,
And blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us sinners.Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Prayer for Private Devotions
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help and sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I hasten to you. O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To you, I come; before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, do not despise my petition, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Prayer for Financial Aid
Realizing, dear Mother, that you are our perpetual help, not only in spiritual but also in temporal necessities, we ask you to help us in our present financial worry. Because of unavoidable circumstances which have arisen in our lives, we are in great want and financial embarrassment, since we are unable to meet our honest debts. We are not asking, dearest Mother of Perpetual Help, for wealth, if the possession of it is not in accordance with the will of God; we merely ask you for that assistance which will help us to settle our present obligations. We believe, dear Mother of God, that you are extremely kind and generous to all your loving and devoted children. We plead with you, therefore, dear Mother, to obtain for us the help we so urgently need. We are trying so earnestly to solve our problem but we believe in your powerful intercession with Our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son and our Redeemer. Amen.

Temptation
Mary, my Mother, your love for us could not be greater or more powerful. You are rich in love and your power brings us relief. You want everyone to be saved. I beg you therefore, protect me in temptation and strengthen me when I weaken. I struggle daily to be faithful to Jesus your son. Help me my Mother at every moment. But above all take me by the hand when you see that I am weakening and about to fall. I will have to battle with temptation till the day I die. My Lady, you are my hope, my refuge, my strength; never let me lose the grace of God. In every temptation I resolve to turn to you at once and pray: Mary help me. (St. Alphonsus)

Prayer for Company-Keeper
Eternal Father, through the powerful intercession of our Mother of Perpetual Help, I come to beg Your guidance and strength, during the important time of courtship.
Help us to realize, that genuine love, deep and lasting, is Your own gift to those who respect and reverence one another. Take from our hearts all trace of selfishness, so that in all things we may help each other to grow in true friendship. Convince us that true love will not hurt... use... or abuse the one loved.
To this end, keep ever growing in us an ardent love of Your Son and Our Saviour Jesus Christ, by means of constant prayer, and frequent Holy Communion.
May the bright hope of a happy marriage, make us determined to prepare well, by avoiding sin, and the dangers that can so easily lead us into sin.
We thank You for our love, and we desire to consecrate it to You. Keep it always pure, so that we may continue to live as worthy children of Mary our Mother and you our heavenly Father. We ask you this through the Spirit of Jesus, The Holy Spirit of perfect Love. Amen

Proverb of the Day-Happy Heart

A happy heart makes the face cheerful but heartache crushes the spirit

Proverb 15:13

PRAYER IF YOU ARE UNDER STRESS

Dear Lord,

Help me Lord, I am stressed. I am full with anxiety. I am afraid of tomorrow and tomorrows to come.

But reading your WORD according to your beloved disciple:

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light."
Matthew 11:28-30

gives me comfort. Please take my yoke. I can not carry my burden without your help.
Without your guidance. I have no strength. Energize me.

I have no peace. Calm me. I feel hopeless. Give me hope. As I kneel in prayers, please bless me.

Amen.

Proverb of the Day-Friend

A man of many companions may come to ruin but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 18:24

PRAYER FOR FRIENDS

Prayer for Friends

You have created us to live in community,
O God of love; bless our friends who provide us
with the grace and love of an extended family.
Endow them with the riches of your blessings:
good health, sight, and mobility,
that they may enjoy the wonders of your creation
and share their delight with others.
Bless them with keen minds and compassionate hearts
that they may create a better life for all.
Guard them from injustice, oppression, and evil
that they may know freedom and hope lifelong.
In their waking and in their sleeping,
in their laughter and in their tears,
surround them with your love
until the end of their days;
and so bring them to eternal life in peace.
Through Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Amen.

Proverb of the Day-Righteousness

Proverbs 16:19

Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed rather than to share plunder with the proud.



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PRAYER FOR THOSE UNDERGOING SURGERY

Heavenly Father Author of Life, Healer of Wounds, Source of Abundant, Unconditional Love and Mercy, please hold (here say the name of a person you're praying for), in the palm of your hand and look at his (specific part/s of the body, i.e.,heart, intestine, liver etc) more closely, examine it, heal it, strenthen the weak parts, reconnect the areas that are loose, mend it and make his (specific damaged area/s) new again. Please direct, guide and bless the hands, minds, eyes, and instruments of the team of professionals, the heart surgeon, the cardiologist, the anaesthesiologists, specialized nurses, medical attendants assigned to do the triple bypass surgery today and every person that touches him/her. Invite them to focus their minds to the tasks at hand and make each one of them perform their assigned tasks O Lord perfectly and precisely attuned to your command as the Great Conductor, Divine Healer and Comforter.O Holy Spirit and Comforter breathe love and peace to sister Esther and their children, that they may continue to feel your warmth and love on this day of the surgery. Assure them that (name of the person pryed for) will be healed fast and soon as he will continue to serve you in the ministry you called him to do for the proclamation of Christ goodness, grace and mercy. We call on the intercession of our Blessed Virgin Mary, all the angels and saints in heaven, Blessed Kateri, especially St. Monica today. We lift up our prayers in the Name of God the Father, God the Son, in union with God the Holy Spirit who lives forever and ever. Amen.

DO YOU WORRY A LOT?

Do you worry a lot?

"So I tell you, don't worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food, drink, and clothes. Doesn't life consist of more than food and clothing? Look at the birds. They don't need to plant or harvest or put food in barns because your heavenly Father feeds them. And you are far more valuable than they are. Can all your worry add a single moment to your life? Of course not." So don't worry about having enough food or drink or clothing. Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs, and he will give you all your needs and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern. So don't worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is enough for today!"
Matthew 6:25-34

Proverb of the Day- Passing Joy

Proverbs 14:13
Even in laughter, the heart may ache and the joy may end in grief.





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PRAYER OF A HUSBAND

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.


"Dear Joseph, chaste spouse of Mary and heir to the royal line of David, Patron of the Universal Church, I address you today under your title of Terror of Demons. One look from your calm gaze strikes fear into any evil with designs upon my life and my family. In order to imitate you in your protection and provision for Mary and Jesus, I ask you to adopt me, too, as you adopted Jesus. Yes, bring me under your roof and share with me your kingly confidence. See that my heart is good,despite my sins, as your heart is good. In all things,and in every thing, and in everything beyond everything, and as a man before another man, I ask for your friendship and guidance for my intention. Ask the Holy Trinity to grant my miracle, using whatever supernatural and human means are required. Make my virtue and holiness so like yours that when women see me, they see you.Let women feel you, hear you, and pray with you when they feel, hear, and pray with me. Teach me, as you taught Jesus, to learn that I must die to every impurity, every selfish desire, and every act of self-indulgence that harms the women in my life. Let me die, and let Joseph live! Let your powerful Heart of David triumph in my life as husband and father beyond my wildest dreams. Not only do I say Yes with you, I so so with the full confidence of a man who has been baptized into your holy family. Do not delay. Now is the time for action. You, Joseph, surely taught your son to pray the Our Father, so with you, I pray to the Almighty Father: THY will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Amen."

PRAYER OF A WIFE

Let us begin by reading this... in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit...



"O Sweet Lady Saint Mary, you taught us how to be a perfect woman and gave a broken world the miracle of Jesus not by grasping for worldly success, but instead, by offering your unconditional "Yes" to Saint Gabriel and trusting in God's plan, even though you did not foresee the suffering this would bring you at the Crucifixion, or understand how it could be. You did not even know that Joseph was being prepared to be your husband. Your fiat changed the world, right up to this very moment, as I sit at my computer screen, or read this prayer on a printed page. Woman to woman, I ask for yourDivine Spouse, the Holy Spirit, to plant the seed of trust in my heart, despite all my fears of being hurt and exposing myself to the cruelties or ignorance of imperfect men. You completely trusted an imperfect man, a husband born to Original Sin, Saint Joseph,and today I ask you to go to Joseph, and ask him to bring my intention, my miracle, before your Son, and to begin granting it on this perfect day. With you, with trembling heart, I echo throughout time and eternity your perfect fiat: Let it be done unto me according to thy word. Amen

PRAYER FOR THOSE WHO ARE HURTING

Lord Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit, go back into my memory as I sleep.
Every hurt that has ever been done to me, heal that hurt. Every hurt that I have ever caused another person, heal that hurt. All the relationships that have been damaged in my whole life that I am not aware of, heal those relationships.

But Lord, if there is anything I need to do, if I need to go to a person because he or she is still suffering from my hand, bring to my awareness that person. I choose to forgive, and I ask to be forgiven.

Remove whatever bitterness may be in my heart, Lord and fill the empty spaces with your love. Amen.

PRAYER OF PRAISE

Prayer of Praise


Blessed be He who spoke and the world came into being; blessed be He.
Blessed be He who maintains the creation.
Blessed be He who speaks and performs.
Blessed be He who decrees and fulfils.
Blessed be He who has mercy upon the earth.
Blessed be He who has mercy on his creatures.
Blessed be He who pays a good reward to those who fear Him.
Blessed be He who lives for ever, and endures to eternity.
Blessed be He who redeems and saves; blessed be His name.

SHORT SIMPLE PRAYERS-FAITHFUL SHEPHERD FEED ME

Faithful Shepherd, feed me

Faithful Shepherd, feed me
In the pastures green;
Faithful Shepherd, lead me
Where Thy steps are seen.

Hold me fast and guide me
In the narrow way;
So, with Thee beside me,
I shall never stray.

Daily bring me nearer
To the heavenly shore;
May my faith grow clearer.
May I love Thee more!

Hallow every pleasure,
Every gift and pain;
Be Thyself my Treasure.
Though none else I gain. Amen.

Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide-Short Simple Prayers

Abide with me! Fast falls the eventide,
The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!
When other helpers fail and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, O abide with me! Amen.

FATHER FERNANDO SUAREZ SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 2008

(Friday, May 30 - Sunday June 1: Vigil @ Montemaria)
Sunday, June 1, 2008: Vigil
6:00 AM Holy Mass

Contact: Aileen Galang
842-3772 and 842-3794



Thursday, June 5, 2008
9:00 AM Holy Mass & Healing Services -
Lake Shore Tent - Km. 71 - NLEX (Mexico Exit) Mexico,Pampanga

Contact:
Lynne-63919 728 9382;
Abby - 63917 859 9367



Monday, June 9, 2008
9:00 AM Holy Mass & Healing Services - San Jose De Navotas Parish
M. Naval St., San Jose, Navotas City , Metro Manila

Contact Person:
Kai Llobrera
Tel: (632) 361-9924
Cell: 63928-942-6856

Here is Father Fernando Suarez' schedule for the month of June 2008.

June 12-17, Germany
Friday, June 13, 2008 to Sunday, June 15, 2008
St. Augustin Mission Seminary
Arnold-Janssen- Strasse 30, 53757 Sankt Augustin,
Bonn, GERMANY|

Contact: Fr. Adonis Narcelles Jr. SVD.
Schedule to follow
June 17-20, Switzerland
Schedule, venue and contact info to follow

June 30-Jul7, Vienna
Schedule, venue and contact info to follow

PRAYERS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS

Dear Lord,

I believe that God changes people and God changes things.
I pray for all my sisters and brothers.
For each and every family member in their households.
I pray for peace, love and joy in their homes
that they are out of debt and all their needs are met.


This is my prayer.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.

PRAYER OF A SINNER

Try me, O God, and search the ground of my heart: prove me and examine my thoughts. Look well if there be any wickedness in me, any root of bitterness yet undiscovered; and lead me in the way everlasting. Show me the true state of my soul. Bring me out from every false refuge. Strip off every deceitful covering, every covering that is not of Thy Spirit. Forbid that the anchor of my hope should be cast, or the house of my dependence built, on any but Christ, the Rock of Ages. Forbid that I should rest short of that repentance which is Thy gift, and is connected with life eternal: and forbid, O forbid, that I should sit down without aspiring to that conformity unto Thee in righteousness and true holiness, abstracted from which repentance is false and faith is dead.

Proverb of the Day- Right Path

Proverbs 4:26
Make level paths with your feet and take only ways that are firm.





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PRAYER FOR THE HOME

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May the house wherein I dwell be blessed;
My good thoughts here possess me;
May my path of life be straight and true;
My dreams as here I lie be joyous;
All above, below, about me
May the house I love be hallowed.
May it be blessed by His holy grace
Annointed by the presence of His Holy Spirit.

PRAYER FOR BROKENHEARTED

Dear God,
Lord, I am brokenhearted. I am on the brink of despair. I am crushed in spirit.

"The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18

Help me. Save me from despair. Give me the strength to overcome the grief. Remind me that the pain and heartache are not permanent. Sooner or later I will overcome these feelings.

I give up myself for your compassion. Give me the daily assurance of your love. Let me forgive the people who cause my pain. Let me suffer quietly and pray for their deliverance. envelop me with your love and care that I may feel that I am not alone.

Give me the inner peace and spiritual joy that I may live again.

Thank you Lord.

AMEN.

PRAYER FOR IMPOSSIBLE REQUESTS

The following novena honors the nine months in which Our Lady carried Our Blessed Lord in her womb.

Pray the following prayer devoutly every day from March 25th through December 25th for each of three intentions.

“Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope!

To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.

Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus.

O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.”

V - “Pray for us, most holy mother of God.”

R - “That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.”

“Virgin of the Incarnation, a thousand times we greet thee, a thousand times we praise thee for thy joy when God was incarnated in thee. Because thou art so powerful a Virgin and Mother of God, grant what we ask of thee for the love of God.”

Here state intention Number 1;

Repeat all of above and state intention Number 2;

Repeat a third time and state intention Number 3.

CONCLUSION:

After above prayers and intentions say the Memorare.

Remember, O most Gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins, my mother.

To thee do I cry, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of Grace…

Blessed and praised be the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar, in Heaven, on earth and everywhere. AMEN.

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Prayer for the Seven Gifts May 2-10

FOREWORD

The novena in honor of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first Pentecost. It is still the only novena officially prescribed by the Church. Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for the light and strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
To be recited daily during the Novena

On my knees I before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses I offer myself, soul and body to You, Eternal Spirit of God. I adore the brightness of Your purity, the unerring keenness of Your justice, and the might of Your love. You are the Strength and Light of my soul. In You I live and move and am. I desire never to grieve You by unfaithfulness to grace and I pray with all my heart to be kept from the smallest sin against You. Mercifully guard my every thought and grant that I may always watch for Your light, and listen to Your voice, and follow Your gracious inspirations. I cling to You and give myself to You and ask You, by Your compassion to watch over me in my weakness. Holding the pierced Feet of Jesus and looking at His Five Wounds, and trusting in His Precious Blood and adoring His opened Side and stricken Heart, I implore You, Adorable Spirit, Helper of my infirmity, to keep me in Your grace that I may never sin against You. Give me grace O Holy Spirit, Spirit of the Father and the Son to say to You always and everywhere, "Speak Lord for Your servant heareth." Amen.


PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
To be recited daily during the Novena

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to me that He may perfect in my soul, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant me the Spirit of Wisdom that I may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten my mind with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit on Counsel that I may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that I may bear my cross with You and that I may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose my salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that I may know God and know myself and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that I may find the service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that I may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark me, dear Lord with the sign of Your true disciples, and animate me in all things with Your Spirit. Amen.

The Novena begins on the day after the Solemnity of the Ascension, Friday of the 6th Week of Easter, even if the Solemnity of the Ascension is transferred to the 7th Sunday.

FIRST DAY (Friday after Ascension or Friday of 6th Week of Easter)

Holy Spirit! Lord of Light! From Your clear celestial height, Your pure beaming radiance give!

The Holy Spirit

Only one thing is important -- eternal salvation. Only one thing, therefore, is to be feared--sin· Sin is the result of ignorance, weakness, and indifference The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Light, of Strength, and of Love. With His sevenfold gifts He enlightens the mind, strengthens the will, and inflames the heart with love of God. To ensure our salvation we ought to invoke the Divine Spirit daily, for "The Spirit helpeth our infirmity. We know not what we should pray for as we ought. But the Spirit Himself asketh for us."

Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, Who hast vouchsafed to regenerate us by water and the Holy Spirit, and hast given us forgiveness all sins, vouchsafe to send forth from heaven upon us your sevenfold Spirit, the Spirit of Wisdom and Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and fortitude, the Spirit of Knowledge and Piety, and fill us with the Spirit of Holy Fear. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

SECOND DAY (Saturday of 6th Week of Easter)

Come. Father of the poor. Come, treasures which endure; Come, Light of all that live!

The Gift of Fear

The gift of Fear fills us with a sovereign respect for God, and makes us dread nothing so much as to offend Him by sin. It is a fear that arises, not from the thought of hell, but from sentiments of reverence and filial submission to our heavenly Father. It is the fear that is the beginning of wisdom, detaching us from worldly pleasures that could in any way separate us from God. "They that fear the Lord will prepare their hearts, and in His sight will sanctify their souls."

Prayer

Come, O blessed Spirit of Holy Fear, penetrate my inmost heart, that I may set you, my Lord and God, before my face forever, help me to shun all things that can offend You, and make me worthy to appear before the pure eyes of Your Divine Majesty in heaven, where You live and reign in the unity of the ever Blessed Trinity, God world without end. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

THIRD DAY (7th Sunday of Easter or transferred Ascension)

Thou, of all consolers best, Visiting the troubled breast, Dost refreshing peace bestow.

The Gift of Piety

The gift of Piety begets in our hearts a filial affection for God as our most loving Father. It inspires us to love and respect for His sake persons and things consecrated to Him, as well as those who are vested with His authority, His Blessed Mother and the Saints, the Church and its visible Head, our parents and superiors, our country and its rulers. He who is filled with the gift of Piety finds the practice of his religion, not a burdensome duty, but a delightful service. Where there is love, there is no labor.

Prayer

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Piety, possess my heart. Enkindle therein such a love for God, that I may find satisfaction only in His service, and for His sake lovingly submit to all legitimate authority. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

FOURTH DAY (Monday, 7th Week of Easter)

Thou in toil art comfort sweet, Pleasant coolness in the heat, solace in the midst of woe.

The Gift of Fortitude By the gift of Fortitude the soul is strengthened against natural fear, and supported to the end in the performance of duty. Fortitude imparts to the will an impulse and energy which move it to under take without hesitancy the most arduous tasks, to face dangers, to trample under foot human respect, and to endure without complaint the slow martyrdom of even lifelong tribulation. "He that shall persevere unto the end, he shall be saved."

Prayer

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Fortitude, uphold my soul in time of trouble and adversity, sustain my efforts after holiness, strengthen my weakness, give me courage against all the assaults of my enemies, that I may never be overcome and separated from Thee, my God and greatest Good. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

FIFTH DAY (Tuesday, 7th Week of Easter)

Light immortal! Light Divine! Visit Thou these hearts of Thine, And our inmost being fill!

The Gift of Knowledge

The gift of Knowledge enables the soul to evaluate created things at their true worth--in their relation to God. Knowledge unmasks the pretense of creatures, reveals their emptiness, and points out their only true purpose as instruments in the service of God. It shows us the loving care of God even in adversity, and directs us to glorify Him in every circumstance of life. Guided by its light, we put first things first, and prize the friendship of God beyond all else. "Knowledge is a fountain of life to him that possesseth it."

Prayer

Come, O Blessed Spirit of Knowledge, and grant that I may perceive the will of the Father; show me the nothingness of earthly things, that I may realize their vanity and use them only for Thy glory and my own salvation, looking ever beyond them to Thee, and Thy eternal rewards. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

SIXTH DAY (Wednesday, 7th Week of Easter)

If Thou take Thy grace away, nothing pure in man will stay, All his good is turn'd to ill.

The Gift of Understanding

Understanding, as a gift of the Holy Spirit, helps us to grasp the meaning of the truths of our holy religion BY faith we know them, but by Understanding we learn to appreciate and relish them. It enables us to penetrate the inner meaning of revealed truths and through them to be quickened to newness of life. Our faith ceases to be sterile and inactive, but inspires a mode of life that bears eloquent testimony to the faith that is in us; we begin to "walk worthy of God in all things pleasing, and increasing in the knowledge of God."

Prayer

Come, O Spirit of Understanding, and enlighten our minds, that we may know and believe all the mysteries of salvation; and may merit at last to see the eternal light in Thy Light; and in the light of glory to have a clear vision of Thee and the Father and the Son. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

SEVENTH DAY (Thursday, 7th Week of Easter)

Heal our wounds--our strength renews; On our dryness pour Thy dew, Wash the stains of guilt away.

The Gift of Counsel

The gift of Counsel endows the soul with supernatural prudence, enabling it to judge promptly and rightly what must done, especially in difficult circumstances. Counsel applies the principles furnished by Knowledge and Understanding to the innumerable concrete cases that confront us in the course of our daily duty as parents, teachers, public servants, and Christian citizens. Counsel is supernatural common sense, a priceless treasure in the quest of salvation. "Above all these things, pray to the Most High, that He may direct thy way in truth."

Prayer

Come, O Spirit of Counsel, help and guide me in all my ways, that I may always do Thy holy will. Incline my heart to that which is good; turn it away from all that is evil, and direct me by the straight path of Thy commandments to that goal of eternal life for which I long.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

EIGHTH DAY (Friday, 7th Week of Easter)

Bend the stubborn heart and will, melt the frozen warm the chill. Guide the steps that go astray!

The Gift of Wisdom

Embodying all the other gifts, as charity embraces all the other virtues, Wisdom is the most perfect of the gifts. Of wisdom it is written "all good things came to me with her, and innumerable riches through her hands." It is the gift of Wisdom that strengthens our faith, fortifies hope, perfects charity, and promotes the practice of virtue in the highest degree. Wisdom enlightens the mind to discern and relish things divine, in the appreciation of which earthly joys lose their savor, whilst the Cross of Christ yields a divine sweetness according to the words of the Saviour: "Take up thy cross and follow me, for my yoke is sweet and my burden light.

Prayer

Come, O Spirit of Wisdom, and reveal to my soul the mysteries of heavenly things, their exceeding greatness, power and beauty. Teach me to love them above and beyond all the passing joys and satisfactions of earth. Help me to attain them and possess them for ever. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

NINTH DAY (Saturday, Vigil of Pentecost)

Thou, on those who evermore Thee confess and Thee Adore, in Thy sevenfold gift, Descend; Give Them Comfort when they die; Give them Life with Thee on high; Give them joys which never end. Amen

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit

The gifts of the Holy Spirit perfect the supernatural virtues by enabling us to practice them with greater docility to divine inspiration. As we grow in the knowledge and love of God under the direction of the Holy Spirit, our service becomes more sincere and generous, the practice of virtue more perfect. Such acts of virtue leave the heart filled with joy and consolation and are known as Fruits of the Holy Spirit. These Fruits in turn render the practice of virtue more attractive and become a powerful incentive for still greater efforts in the service of God, to serve Whom is to reign.

Prayer

Come, O Divine Spirit, fill my heart with Thy heavenly fruits, Thy charity, joy, peace, patience, benignity, goodness, faith, mildness, and temperance, that I may never weary in the service of God, but by continued faithful submission to Thy inspiration may merit to be united eternally with Thee in the love of the Father and the Son. Amen.

Our Father and Hail Mary ONCE. Glory be to the Father SEVEN TIMES.
Act of Consecration, Prayer for the Seven Gifts

source: EWTN

Father Fernando Suarez-Schedule of Healing for May 2008

Here is the schedule of Healing of Father Fernando Suarez for May 2008

Thursday, May 1, 2008: 7pm
Eucharistic Celebration with Healing Service
St. Maurice Church
Nepean, Ontario



May 3 - 6, 2008, Parish Mission
St. Michael the Archangel Parish
379 Division St., Cobourg, Ontario K9A 3R7

Contact:
Parish Secretary, (905) 372-6844
office@stmichaelscobourg.com

Saturday, May 3, 2008 (5 pm) & Sunday, May 4, 2008 (9 am and 11 am)
Fr. Fernando/Fr. Jeff will preach at all Saturday and Sunday Masses

Monday, May 5, 2008, 7 pm
Eucharistic Celebration and Talk – The Power of the Cross/The Power of the Eucharist followed by Sacrament of Reconciliation (no Healing Service)

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 , 7 pm
Eucharistic Celebration and Talk – The Power of Healing, followed by Healing Service







May 12, Monday @ 6:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Monica Catholic Church
90 N. Kennedy Drive
Carpentersville , IL 60110

Contact: Parish Office/Secretary
(847) 428-2646; saintmonica@sbcglobal.net




May 15, Thursday @ 5:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
3121 W. Jackson Blvd.,
Chicago IL 60612

(Ample parking available behind the church on Van Buren St.)

Contacts:
Lucy Cuenca - (773) 715-5832
olicue@aol.com

Fr. Frank Falco – (773) 638-0159 ext. 102
falcoosm@aol.com




Friday, May 16, 2008 @ 6:30pm
Mass and Healing Service
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Monastery
1628 Ridge Road
Munster, IN 46321
Contacts:
Leonora Bujna,
(219) 762-2655
Marita Jao Stuppy,
(219) 942 1169
Josephina Raymundo, (219) 838 4855

May 17, 2008 - Saturday - "HEAL LA"
Los Angeles Sports Arena
3939 S. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90031

3:00 pm - Divine Mercy, Rosary, then
4:00 pm - Praise & Worship, Eucharistic Celebration, followed by Healing Service

Tickets are FREE - Interested devotees are to contact their Parish or their Religious Organization Coordinator/Chairperson for tickets. Availability and distribution of tickets are upon the request of parishes and religious organizations at the following: healLA.tickets@yahoo.com & pedrokalayaan@yahoo.com or
call Kamille: 323-222-2030

May 18, 2008 @ 6:00 P.M.
Thanksgiving Dinner for Father Fernando
Westin Bonaventure Hotel
404 S. Figueroa
Los Angeles, CA 90071

Thanksgiving and Appreciation Dinner for Fr. Fernando: If you’ve been healed or touched and would like to express your appreciation…this is the night!

For tickets:
Email: sugarrayjeania@yahoo.com
or Call Jeania Parayno:
626-991-9184

Dr. Audrey Vargas:
714-287-3224






May 19, 2008, Monday @ 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Michael Catholic Church
2643 Homedale St.
San Diego, CA 92139

Contacts: Jon & Espe Samilin
(619) 274-0143
espe.samilin@gmail.com

Tina Navarete
(619) 470-1581 or (619) 517-6536

May 20, 2008, Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
Good Shepherd Parish
8200 Gold Coast Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
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Contacts: Blanquita Arigo
(858) 227-0683
barigo48@sbcglobal.net

Jon & Espe Samilin
(619) 274-0143
espe.samilin@gmail.com







Friday, May 30 - Sunday, June 1: Montemaria (Vigil)

Friday, May 30, 2008
3:00 PM Holy Mass - MonteMaria
5:00 PM Procession
7:30 PM Healing Services & Vigil

Saturday, May 31, 2008: Vigil
9:00 AM Holy Mass & Healing Services
4:00 PM Holy Mass & Healing Services
10:00 PM Vigil

Sunday, June 1, 2008: Vigil
6:00 AM Holy Mass

Contact: Aileen Galang
842-3772 and 842-3794

Father Fernando's Schedule of Healing -April 2008

April 5 - 8, 2008
Parish Mission
St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church
500 Wigwam Lane, Stratford, Connecticut 06614
St. Mark's Church Website
View Parish Mission Flyer

Contact: Fr. Donald Guglielmi or Parish Secretary,
Tel: (203) 377-0444

SCHEDULE:
April 5 and 6, 2008 - Fr. Fernando/Fr. Jeff will preach at all Saturday and
Sunday Masses

April 7, 2008 at 7pm - Eucharistic Celebration and Talk - The Power of the Cross/The Power of the Eucharist, followed by Confession (no Healing Service)

April 8, 2008 at 7pm - Eucharistic Celebration and Talk - The Power of Healing, followed by Healing Service



April 11, , Friday @ 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Veronica’s Church
4215 Highway 9 North
Howell, NJ 07731

Contacts: Raul and Buds Villanueva
(732) 836-0495 or (908) 278-4496raulbuds07731@yahoo.com


April 12, 2008, Saturday @ 2:30 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Antoninus Parish
337 South Orange Ave.,
Newark, NJ 07103

Contact: Ronnie Macaisa, (201) 919-5242 or macaronnie2002@yahoo.com

April 15, 2008, 6:30 pm: Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
232 Central Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065

Contacts: Rev. Fr. Robert Lamirez 732-709-627
revlamirez@yahoo.com

Lito and Gigi Vibar
973-900-3493
litogigi@vibar.com

Caezar and Vicky Rasalan
732-742-3037 or
732-742-5028
crasalan@optonline.net






April 16, Wednesday @ 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St.Monica Church
2080 Merivale Rd.
Ottawa, Ontario

Contact:
Thelma Roger
(819) 778-7788 or
(613) 737-7700 ext.70093
tqroger@yahoo.ca

April 25, Friday @ 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
279 South Main St., Milpitas CA 95035

Contacts:
Dr. Malou A. Cuasay
(408) 541-1900
luiscuasay@sbcglobal.net

Mario E. Gutierrez
(408) 262-2395,
(408)-687-9862
mariogutierrez@mac.com


April 26, Saturday @ 1:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Anne of the Sunset Catholic Church
850 Judah Street
San Francisco, CA 94122

Contacts:
Fr. Raymund Reyes:
(415) 665-1600 ext. 24;
fray129@aol.com

Bobby Reyes: (510) 386-7109
bobby-reyes@comcast.net

April 28, Monday @ 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
3450 Tennessee Street
Vallejo, CA 94591

Contacts:
Parish Rectory
(707) 553-1355

Charles Berenguer
(707) 552-5716 (Charismatic Movement Leader)

Deacon Bobby Peregrino
(707) 554-4930






April 29, Tuesday @ 7:00 pm
Eucharistic Celebration followed by Healing Service
St. Joseph Catholic Church
280 Oak Tree Lane
Lincoln CA 95648

Contact:
Vicky Alonzo - (916) 761-5325
victoria.alonzo@va.


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