Prayers
Prayer to Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre
Oh my Jesus, sent by our merciful and loving Father, to redeem us from the wretchedness of sin – we thank you and we worship you.
Now that we are beleaguered by the sorrows of this life while contemplating the moment you are laid upon your sacred tomb, and in virtue of your sufferings which bestowed upon us an abundance of Grace – we ask you to grant us this special favor…(silently pray for your personal intentions).
Grant, Lord Jesus, that imitating you, may we remain obedient to the will of our heavenly Father; may we be humble and contrite, and wholeheartedly return to you; with steadfast love and commitment to serve and offer ourselves to others, just as you did for all of us.
We beg you, Lord Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre, that at the moment when our lives here on earth is ended, may we share – in your heavenly home – the fruits of the redemption you’ve done for us.
For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever, Amen.
Conclude with: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Panalangin kay Jesus Sa Banal na Libingan
O JESUS, sa pagkakasala ng tao,ikaw ay isinugo ng Diyos Amang puspos ng awa at pagmamahal upang tubusin ang sangkatauhan sa pagkakalugmok sa kasalanan. Sinasamba at pinasasalamatan ka namin. Ngayong kami ay tigib ng hapis dito sa lupa, habang pinagninilayan ang mga sandaling ikaw ay nakahimlay sa iyong banal na libingan, at alang-alang sa paghihirap na iyong tiniis at sa mga biyayang tinamo mo para sa aming kaligtasan, dumudulog kami sa iyo na ipagkaloob mo ang aming pinaka-mimithing grasya sa mga oras na ito (tahimik na banggitin ang personal na intensyon).
Ipagkaloob mo Panginoon Hesukristo, na tulad mo, kami ay patuloy na maging bukas sa kalooban ng Diyos Amang nasa langit; mag-karoon ng kababaang-loob sa oras ng kahinaan at pagkakasala upang, patakbo at puno ng pagsisisi, kami ay buong pusong mag-balik-loob sa iyo; mamuhay ng may di matitinag na pananampalataya at pag-asa; may pagmamahal at paghahangad na maglilingkod at mag-alay ng sarili sa aming kapwa, gaya ng ginawa mo sa amin.
Nagsusumamo kami, Panginoong Jesus na nakahimlay sa banal na libingan, na sa pagsapit ng sandali ng katapusan ng aming buhay dito sa lupa, matamo nawa namin, sa langit mong tahanan, ang bunga ng iyong ginawang pagliligtas. Sapagka’t ikaw ay Diyos na nabuhay na mag-uli, at ngayo’y naghahari sa iyong kaluwalhatian kasama ng Espiritu Santo at ng lahat ng mga Banal, magpasawalang hanggan. Amen
Sundan ng: Ama Namin. Aba Ginoong Maria. Luwalhati.
Oh my Jesus, sent by our merciful and loving Father, to redeem us from the wretchedness of sin – we thank you and we worship you.
Now that we are beleaguered by the sorrows of this life while contemplating the moment you are laid upon your sacred tomb, and in virtue of your sufferings which bestowed upon us an abundance of Grace – we ask you to grant us this special favor…(silently pray for your personal intentions).
Grant, Lord Jesus, that imitating you, may we remain obedient to the will of our heavenly Father; may we be humble and contrite, and wholeheartedly return to you; with steadfast love and commitment to serve and offer ourselves to others, just as you did for all of us.
We beg you, Lord Jesus in the Holy Sepulchre, that at the moment when our lives here on earth is ended, may we share – in your heavenly home – the fruits of the redemption you’ve done for us.
For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever, Amen.
Conclude with: Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Panalangin kay Jesus Sa Banal na Libingan
O JESUS, sa pagkakasala ng tao,ikaw ay isinugo ng Diyos Amang puspos ng awa at pagmamahal upang tubusin ang sangkatauhan sa pagkakalugmok sa kasalanan. Sinasamba at pinasasalamatan ka namin. Ngayong kami ay tigib ng hapis dito sa lupa, habang pinagninilayan ang mga sandaling ikaw ay nakahimlay sa iyong banal na libingan, at alang-alang sa paghihirap na iyong tiniis at sa mga biyayang tinamo mo para sa aming kaligtasan, dumudulog kami sa iyo na ipagkaloob mo ang aming pinaka-mimithing grasya sa mga oras na ito (tahimik na banggitin ang personal na intensyon).
Ipagkaloob mo Panginoon Hesukristo, na tulad mo, kami ay patuloy na maging bukas sa kalooban ng Diyos Amang nasa langit; mag-karoon ng kababaang-loob sa oras ng kahinaan at pagkakasala upang, patakbo at puno ng pagsisisi, kami ay buong pusong mag-balik-loob sa iyo; mamuhay ng may di matitinag na pananampalataya at pag-asa; may pagmamahal at paghahangad na maglilingkod at mag-alay ng sarili sa aming kapwa, gaya ng ginawa mo sa amin.
Nagsusumamo kami, Panginoong Jesus na nakahimlay sa banal na libingan, na sa pagsapit ng sandali ng katapusan ng aming buhay dito sa lupa, matamo nawa namin, sa langit mong tahanan, ang bunga ng iyong ginawang pagliligtas. Sapagka’t ikaw ay Diyos na nabuhay na mag-uli, at ngayo’y naghahari sa iyong kaluwalhatian kasama ng Espiritu Santo at ng lahat ng mga Banal, magpasawalang hanggan. Amen
Sundan ng: Ama Namin. Aba Ginoong Maria. Luwalhati.
Prayers for Altar Servers
Altar Server's Prayer
Open my mouth, O Lord, to bless your Holy Name.
Cleanse my heart from all evil and distracting thoughts.
Enlighten my understanding and inflame my will that I may serve more worthily at your holy altar.
O Mary, Mother of Christ the High Priest, obtain for me the most important grace of knowing my vocation in life.
Grant me a true spirit of faith and humble obedience so that I may ever behold the priest as a representative of God and willing follow him in the Way, the Truth, and the Life of Christ.
Amen.
Altar Server's Prayer of Thanksgiving After Mass
O Lord, Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest, I thank you for the privilege of having served at the holy altar of Your sacrifice.
Now, as I put aside the garments of that service, I ask that I may at all times think of You, and always act accordingly, as a privileged altar server.
May I ever seek You and find You;
may I always follow You;
may your priestly spirit be my guide,
and your service of love be my example.
May your Holy Name always be on my lips, and to Your praise and glory may every work of mine be done.
Ever ready in Your service,
may I always know and do Your Holy Will in all things.
May I remain pure and blameless
and be found worthy to be Your servant,
and by Your grace may I persevere to the end.
Amen.
A Server's Prayer
Loving Father, creator of the universe,
you call your people to worship,
to be with you and with one another at Mass.
I thank you for having called me
to assist others in their prayer to you.
May I be worthy of the trust placed in me and through my example and service bring others closer to you.
I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ,
who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to St. John Berchmans, Patron of Altar Boys
Dear St. John, you died at a very young age, but in that short time you learned to live an exemplary life as a member of the Society of Jesus.
Directed by your Guardian Angel, whom you confidently invoked, you learned to be a most humble server at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Help altar boys imitate you in their service at Eucharistic celebrations as well as in their conduct with others. Amen.
To An Altar Server
To be Christ's page at the altar,
To serve Him freely there,
Where even angels falter,
Bowed low in reverent prayer.
To touch the throne most holy,
To hand the gifts for the feast.
To see Him meekly, lowly,
Descend at the word of the priest.
To hear man's poor petition,
To sound the silvery bell,
When he in sweet submission,
Comes down with us to dwell.
No grander mission surely
Could saints or men enjoy:
No heart should love more purely,
Than yours who serve with joy.
God bless you child forever,
And keep you in his care.
And guard you that you never
Belie the robes you wear.
For white bespeaks untainted
A heart both tried and true:
And red tells love the sainted
And holy martyrs knew.
Throughout your life, then, endeavor
God's graces to do right;
And be in heart forever
God's witness and God's knight.
Prayers of an Altar Server
O God, You have graciously called me to serve You upon Your altar. Grant me the graces that I need to serve You faithfully and wholeheartedly. Grant too that while serving You, may I follow the example of St. Tarcisius, who died protecting the Eucharist, and walk the same path that led him to Heaven.
St. Tarcisius, pray for me and for all servers.
Before Mass
Oh Jesus, my King and Lord, by the grace of the heavenly Father and the power of the Holy Spirit, guide me in all righteousness as I serve You today at the Altar so I may be always worthy of Your presence. If I happen to make an error, may it be a lesson so my service will be perfect tomorrow. Jesus, I love you with all my heart. Amen.
After Mass
Lord Jesus, thank you for the opportunity to serve You during the Holy Mass. In Your Sacred Presence, my heart is filled with joy and peace. May Your Spirit always guide me so I may grow in Your love by the grace of the Heavenly Father. Amen.
Altar Server's Prayer
Open my mouth, O Lord, to bless your Holy Name.
Cleanse my heart from all evil and distracting thoughts.
Enlighten my understanding and inflame my will that I may serve more worthily at your holy altar.
O Mary, Mother of Christ the High Priest, obtain for me the most important grace of knowing my vocation in life.
Grant me a true spirit of faith and humble obedience so that I may ever behold the priest as a representative of God and willing follow him in the Way, the Truth, and the Life of Christ.
Amen.
Altar Server's Prayer of Thanksgiving After Mass
O Lord, Jesus Christ, Eternal High Priest, I thank you for the privilege of having served at the holy altar of Your sacrifice.
Now, as I put aside the garments of that service, I ask that I may at all times think of You, and always act accordingly, as a privileged altar server.
May I ever seek You and find You;
may I always follow You;
may your priestly spirit be my guide,
and your service of love be my example.
May your Holy Name always be on my lips, and to Your praise and glory may every work of mine be done.
Ever ready in Your service,
may I always know and do Your Holy Will in all things.
May I remain pure and blameless
and be found worthy to be Your servant,
and by Your grace may I persevere to the end.
Amen.
A Server's Prayer
Loving Father, creator of the universe,
you call your people to worship,
to be with you and with one another at Mass.
I thank you for having called me
to assist others in their prayer to you.
May I be worthy of the trust placed in me and through my example and service bring others closer to you.
I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ,
who is Lord for ever and ever. Amen.
Prayer to St. John Berchmans, Patron of Altar Boys
Dear St. John, you died at a very young age, but in that short time you learned to live an exemplary life as a member of the Society of Jesus.
Directed by your Guardian Angel, whom you confidently invoked, you learned to be a most humble server at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
Help altar boys imitate you in their service at Eucharistic celebrations as well as in their conduct with others. Amen.
To An Altar Server
To be Christ's page at the altar,
To serve Him freely there,
Where even angels falter,
Bowed low in reverent prayer.
To touch the throne most holy,
To hand the gifts for the feast.
To see Him meekly, lowly,
Descend at the word of the priest.
To hear man's poor petition,
To sound the silvery bell,
When he in sweet submission,
Comes down with us to dwell.
No grander mission surely
Could saints or men enjoy:
No heart should love more purely,
Than yours who serve with joy.
God bless you child forever,
And keep you in his care.
And guard you that you never
Belie the robes you wear.
For white bespeaks untainted
A heart both tried and true:
And red tells love the sainted
And holy martyrs knew.
Throughout your life, then, endeavor
God's graces to do right;
And be in heart forever
God's witness and God's knight.
Prayers of an Altar Server
O God, You have graciously called me to serve You upon Your altar. Grant me the graces that I need to serve You faithfully and wholeheartedly. Grant too that while serving You, may I follow the example of St. Tarcisius, who died protecting the Eucharist, and walk the same path that led him to Heaven.
St. Tarcisius, pray for me and for all servers.
Before Mass
Oh Jesus, my King and Lord, by the grace of the heavenly Father and the power of the Holy Spirit, guide me in all righteousness as I serve You today at the Altar so I may be always worthy of Your presence. If I happen to make an error, may it be a lesson so my service will be perfect tomorrow. Jesus, I love you with all my heart. Amen.
After Mass
Lord Jesus, thank you for the opportunity to serve You during the Holy Mass. In Your Sacred Presence, my heart is filled with joy and peace. May Your Spirit always guide me so I may grow in Your love by the grace of the Heavenly Father. Amen.