Oh merciful Jesus! You opened the gates of heaven for us through your death and resurrection; we implore you to grant us eternal life after our sojourn here on earth. We ask you this in Your Holy Name. Amen
Oh Merciful Jesus! You have said, “There will be more rejoicing in heaven for one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine just who don’t need repentance”, we beseech you to grant us the grace of repentance so that we may repent of our sins and live for you alone. This we ask in Your Holy Name. Amen
Oh most loving Jesus, who has shown your love to us by dying on the cross and by giving yourself to us in the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, we beseech you to share with us your love so that we may always love you with all our heart, with all our soul, and with all our strength. And also so that we may love our neighbors as ourselves. This we ask you in Your Holy Name. Amen
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Oh Jesus, who has said, “Learn from me because I am meek and humble of heart”, grant us the virtues of meekness and humility so that we may progress in our spiritual life, and so that our neighbor may see your image in us. We ask you this in your Holy Name. Amen
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Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
In every need let us come to you in humble trust, Sto. Niño, help us.
In all our doubts, perplexities, and temptations, Sto Niño, help us.
In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials, Sto. Niño, help us.
In disappointments, troubles and sorrows, Sto. Niño, help us.
When others fail us and your grace alone can assist us, Sto. Niño, help us.
When we throw ourselves on your tender love as our only refuge, Sto. Niño, help us.
When our hearts are cast down by failures, Sto. Niño, help us.
When we are ill, and our head and hands cannot work and we are lonely, Sto. Niño, help us.
When we feel impatient and our cross irritates us, Sto. Niño, help us.
Always, always, in spite of weakness, falls and shortcomings of every kind, Sto. Niño, help us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world; Spare us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world; Graciously her us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world; Have mercy upon us, O Jesus.
Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us.
V/. Praised be the name of the Lord. R/. Now and forever.
LET US PRAY
Oh, sweet and merciful Jesus! Senyor Santo Niño, the source of all goodness, we kneel before Your sacred image, imploring Your divine aid for universal peace and brotherhood among all men. Enlighten the believers and the heathens so that they will believe you as their true God. Restore the faith of those who have wandered away from you, bring them back to your fold with repentance in their hearts.
Grant also to faithful departed in purgatory the remission of all their sins so that they will rest in peace forever. Finally, nourish and strengthen our faith so that we will serve you faithfully here on earth. Amen
Oh, ever-wise Jesus, who, in your wisdom had sent zealous missionaries to preach the gospel to our forefathers so that they would see the light and embrace the Catholic faith, we humbly ask you to give us a living faith so that we may always please you in all that we do. We ask you this in your holy name. Amen
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The Fatima Prayer, was taught by Our Lady of Fatima on July 13, 1917 to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. The three shepherd children – Francisco, Jacinta, and Lucia, were asked to recite this prayer at the end of each decade of the rosary. It was approved for public use in 1930, and has since become a common (though optional) part of the Rosary.
The Novena to Our Lady of Fatima is a nine-day prayer dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary who appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal in 1917. The novena is typically prayed from May 4th to May 12th, leading up to the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13th.
This Novena is adopted from Catholic Crusade. Choosing this version as it is easy to pray and complete. We have been in Fatima, Portugal and it was one of the most beautiful and grand pilgrimage sites. Photo below shows the inside of Fatima cathedral.
Novena follows…
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Like the children of Fatima, we want to bring God’s word to others. Give us the strength, O Lord, to overcome our doubts so that we may be messengers of the Gospel. We know that Jesus lives in our hearts and we receive Him in the Eucharist. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, we pray that we may be like you and follow your example. We pray for all those who face oppression, that they will find peace. We pray and give thanks for all the blessings we enjoy. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, Today, we pray for an end to the suffering and injustice that plague so many parts of the world. Through the power of the Lord, you performed a miracle at Fatima and made the sun dance for thousands of people to see. Please intercede for those who are suffering. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, let us pray today for humility to seek forgiveness for our sins and make amends for our misdeeds. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, may we offer everything we do today to our Lord. As we make this offering, we think of people who are affected by our actions each day. We ask God to help us be motivated by love and compassion. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, sometimes we live in fear and we are too afraid to let go of our anxieties. We want to be God’s instruments to achieve His will and to bring Him glory. Today we ask through your intercession, that Jesus help us to trust in Him like the children at Fatima. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, show us how to pray always. Teach us how to speak to God as a friend. Help us to make time for silence in our hectic days so that we may listen to what God has to tell us. Throughout the business of our days, help us remember God and have our hearts centered on Him. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, today we pray for your Son to come to our aid and end the suffering and wars throughout the world. Help us to be like the children at Fatima; loving, trusting and faithful. May we pray to bring peace to our own world in our own small way by choosing to love and trust in the Lord. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Our Lady of Fatima, thank you for appearing to the children at Fatima and delivering messages that are still relevant to us today. We pray again and again for peace in the world and for an end to war. May we continue to pray and sacrifice as you requested. Lord Jesus, the miracles, prophecies and prayers that Your Mother brought to us at Fatima amazed the whole world. We are certain of her closeness to You. We ask through the intercession of Our Lady of Fatima that you graciously hear and answer our prayers.
Especially…
(mention your request)
Concluding Prayer
Our Father,
Hail Mary
Glory Be
(three times each)
After Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, Calungsod is the second Filipino to be declared a saint. He’s also known as Peter Calungsod and Pedro Calonsor. Was a Visyan migrant, sacristan and missionary catechist who, along with the Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de San Vitores, suffered religious persecution in Guam for their missionary work in 1672 (Wikipedia).
Feast day: April 2
Canonized: October 21, 2012
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The Simala Shrine is a Catholic pilgrimage site in Cebu. In my opinion, it is the Cebuano version of Lourdes Grotto in France. We have been in Lourdes and Fatima, Portugal a couple of times pre-pandemic and this local site has the same level of holy experience and devotion.
This sacred place hosts the Our Lady of Lindogon, the local title of the Virgin Mary in Sibonga, Cebu. It was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks of Eucharistic Adoration (MMEA) from Pampanga.
Simala Shrine is believed to be miraculous by devotees of Mama Mary after it is attributed to the healing of those who were afflicted with dengue in 1998. The image reportedly shed tears first in 1998 and the latest on September 8, 2016. It is quite unique amongst the images of Our Lady, this one wearing pink instead of blue.
It is also famous for its castle-like design, huge infrastructure atop the mountains of Sibonga. The shrine is associated with numerous miracles, with many answered petitions showcased in their musem.
The church dedicated an area (& museum) to store items like crutches and wheelchairs used by devotees who were healed after praying at the Simala Shrine. They also have letters, stories, and photos thanking Mama Mary for her intervention.
There are 4 ways to pray ask for your petitions here in Simala;
2. Pray in the adoration chapel – there’s the beautiful chapel where you can opt to sit or kneel.
3. Pray under her mantle (holy image) – you need to line up again for this one, it’s a symbolic representation of Our Lady being Our Mother and ready to intercede for us.
4. Light a candle – light a candle in the open area outside the chapel for your prayers. You can use color-coded candles based on your intentions.
Here is the list of colors and their specific prayer requests:
O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee.
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A personal favorite of mine, this perpetual novena is short and sweet that I can pray on a regular basis. Hope you find this helpful and ask Mama Mary for her intercession. The shrine in Paris France is a special place for me as a pilgrim or devotee of Our Lady.
For physical Novena cards, I found an online shop (not sponsored) that sells beautifully crafted prayer cards –
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