Visita Iglesia Prayers

VISITA IGLESIA

PRAYERS FOR VISITING CHURCHES 1

FIRST CHURCH Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine. The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ord Jesus, as we contemplate on the miracle of your precious Body and Blood, help us to revere this sacred mystery more in our daily life. May we reflect and ponder on your great love for us that made you offer yourself as a Holy and Living Sacrifice for all. Teach us to love you in every Altar at every Mass. May we recognize your sacred presence in Holy Communion. Most of all, help us to live in the spirit of the wondrous sacrament of love and sacrifice for all. Amen.

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Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from Luke 22: 39 -46

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hen going out he went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. When he arrived at the place he said to them, "Pray that you may not undergo the test.“ After withdrawing about a stone's throw from them and kneeling, he prayed, saying, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.“ (And to strengthen him an angel from heaven appeared to him. He was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground.) When he rose from prayer and returned to his disciples, he found them sleeping from grief. He said to them, "Why are you sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not undergo the test."

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for the propagation and exaltation of my dear Mother the Holy Church, for the safety and prosperity of her visible Head, the Holy Roman Pontiff, for the cardinals, bishops and pastors of souls, and for all the ministers of the sanctuary. Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be…

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The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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N THE NAME OF THE FATHER ☩ AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPRIT

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.

SECOND CHURCH Jesus bound and taken before Annas The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine.

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The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ternal Son of the Father, Like the vine and its branches, we continually receive the grace and life from you alone. We especially remember this in the Holy Eucharist. Your body is the food which nourishes our spirit and makes us live more according to your will. We pray, Jesus! Continue to nourish us in body and spirit through the Bread of Life which you provide us in every Mass we attend. Enliven in us the sacredness of this Sacrament that we may continuously live as what you will. Amen.

Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from John 18:12-24

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o the band of soldiers, the tribune, and the Jewish guards seized Jesus, bound him, and brought him to Annas first. He was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. It was Caiaphas who had counseled the Jews that it was better that one man should die rather than the people. Simon Peter and another disciple 9 followed Jesus. Now the other disciple was known to the high priest, and he entered the courtyard of the high priest with Jesus.

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for the peace and concord of nations, for the conversion of the enemies of our holy faith and for the happiness of all Christian people.

Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be… The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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N THE NAME OF THE FATHER ☩ AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPRIT

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.

THIRD CHURCH Jesus taken before the High Priest, Caiaphas The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine. The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ou loved us, Lord Jesus. You loved us until your death. You loved us as friends. You loved us with an ultimate love. This is far greater than anything we can feel or imagine! You commanded us to extend the same love to others, without anything in reserve. Your love remains with us in the Eucharist, this love we receive in every Communion when we eat your precious Body and drink your sacred Blood. This is the great manifesto of your love for us. May we live that love in serving others and following your example.Amen

Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from Matthew 26: 62-66

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he high priest rose and addressed him, "Have you no answer? What are these men testifying against you?“ But Jesus was silent. Then the high priest said to him, "I order you to tell us under oath before the living God whether you are the Messiah, the Son of God.“ Jesus said to him in reply, "You have said so. But I tell you: From now on you will see 'the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power' and 'coming on the clouds of heaven.'“ Then the high priest tore his robes and said, "He has blasphemed! What further need have we of witnesses? You have now heard what is your opinion?" They said in reply, "He deserves to die!"

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for the repentance of unbelievers, the extirpation of all heresies, and the conversion of sinners. Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be…

The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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N THE NAME OF THE FATHER ☩ AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPRIT

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.

FOURTH CHURCH Jesus taken before Pilate The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine. The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ord Jesus, Accept our sincere act of repentance for these and others wrongdoings of the world, Lord Jesus. We promise to express our deep concern and love for this memorial of your saving work for us. This might lead us to become the enemies of the world, but we know you’ll never leave us and that you’ll provide the Consoling Spirit that will make us energized and prepared to defend your precious Body in words and actions. Guide us, O Lord. We depend on your providence. Amen.

Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from John 18:33-37

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So Pilate went back into the praetorium and summoned Jesus and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?“ Jesus answered, "Do you say this on your own or have others told you about me?“ Pilate answered, "I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?“ Jesus answered, "My kingdom does not belong to this world

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If my kingdom did belong to this world, my attendants (would) be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not here.“ So Pilate said to him, "Then you are a king?" Jesus answered, "You say I am a king. 16 For this I was born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all my relations, friends and enemies, for the poor, the sick, and those in tribulation, and for all those for whom Thou willest I should pray, or knowest that I ought to pray. Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be…

The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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N THE NAME OF THE FATHER ☩ AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPRIT

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.

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FIFTH CHURCH Jesus taken before Herod The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine. The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ord Jesus, May we be continuously strengthened by your glory – the Glory of God in our midst through the Sacrament of Divine Love. May you continue to shine in glory in ever Mass we attend, in every sacred host we receive. May we be glorified as well when we take you into ourselves. Transform our weak bodies into glorified bodies like yours. And when death comes, call us to be in total happiness with you in the Kingdom in Heaven where you live and reign forever. Amen. I 11

Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from Luke 23: 8-11 was very glad to see Jesus; he had been Herod wanting to see him for a long time, for he had

heard about him and had been hoping to see him perform some sign. He questioned him at length, but he gave him no answer. The chief priests and scribes, meanwhile, stood by accusing him harshly. (Even) Herod and his soldiers treated him contemptuously and mocked him, and after clothing him in resplendent garb, he sent him back to Pilate.

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who shall this day pass to another life, that Thou mayest preserve them from the pains of hell, and admit them the more readily to the possession of Thy Glory. Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be…

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The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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N THE NAME OF THE FATHER ☩ AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPRIT

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.

SIXTH CHURCH Jesus taken before Pilate again The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine.

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The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ord Jesus, you are the eternal High Priest. In your sacrifice in Calvary, you gave a perfect sacrifice which is sufficient for every time and place. Through the hands of the priest, you continuously give yourself to us, and at the same time offer yourself to the Father. We now pray and offer to you all your priests who tirelessly give us your Body and Blood in every Mass we attend. Unworthy as they may be, keep them pure and worthy in mind, word and deed for them to really celebrate the Sacrament of Love. Amen

Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from Matthew 27:22-26

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ilate said to them, "Then what shall I do with Jesus called Messiah?" They all said, "Let him be crucified!“ But he said, "Why? What evil has he done?" They only shouted the louder, "Let him be crucified!“ When Pilate saw that he was not succeeding at all, but that a riot was breaking out instead, he took water and washed his hands in the sight of the crowd, saying, "I am innocent of this man's blood. Look to it yourselves."And the whole people said in reply, "His blood be upon us and upon our children."Then he released Barabbas to them, but after he had Jesus scourged, 14 he handed him over to be crucified.

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who are lovers of this Treasure of His Blood, and for all those who join with me in adoring and honoring It, and for all those who try to spread devotion to It . Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be…

The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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N THE NAME OF THE FATHER ☩ AND OF THE SON AND OF THE HOLY SPRIT

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.

SEVENTH CHURCH Jesus given the crown of thorns The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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OD COME ☩ TO MY ASSISTANCE

Lord make haste to help me.

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LORY TO THE FATHER, AND TO THE SON, AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

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This is either sung or rected to give praise to Jesus Christ truly present in the Eucharist:

O Sacrament Most Holy, O Sacrament Divine All praise and all thanksgiving Be every moment thine, Be every moment thine. The short prayer is said kneeling:

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ord Jesus, you are in the Father, just as he is in you. In the Holy Eucharist, you continuously manifest your total unity with us. This is one big grace that no mere mortal can understand, except for those enlightened by your Word and Grace. We pray you, Lord! Make us feel loved, strengthened, sanctified. Never leave us after which, and guide us that you may be manifested in us every time we communicate and work with others. May we be Eucharistic People, a people of glory chosen for your service and divine mission here in Earth. Amen.

Then a passage from scripture is read:

Scripture Passage Taken from Matthew 27:27-31

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hen the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him. They stripped off his clothes and threw a scarlet military cloak about him. Weaving a crown out of thorns, they placed it on his head, and a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!“ They spat upon him and took the reed and kept striking him on the head. And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him.

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HE WORD OF THE LORD.

Thanks be to God.

A moment of silent prayer and reflection follows.

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ternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all my wants, spiritual and temporal, for the holy souls in Purgatory, and particularly for those who in their lifetime were most devoted to this Price of our redemption, and to the sorrows and pains of our dear Mother, most Holy Mary . Our Father… Hail Mary … Glory Be…

CLOSING PRAYER Jesus Christ, You gave us the Eucharist as Lord the memorial of your suffering and death. May

our worship of this sacrament of your body and blood help us to experience the salvation you won for us and the peace of the kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. 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. Amen. The Sign of the Cross is made here:

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AY ☩ THE DIVINE ASSISTANCE REMAIN ALWAYS WITH US

Amen Moment of Silent Reflections maybe observed. Prayerful Silence is to be maintained when leaving the Church.