HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME

Holy God, we praise Thy Name.
Lord of all! We bow before Thee;
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.

Hark The loud celestial hymn;
Angels' choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and Seraphim
In unceasing chorus praising;
Fill the heavens with sweet accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord!
Fill the heav'ns with sweet accord,
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord!

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen!

ACT OF CONTRITION

To be recited daily

Oh, my Dear Jesus, You are our King and our God, because of your love for us You came down from heaven and born of the Virgin Mary. My heart weeps for inspite of Your goodness we have committed many sins. Forgive us, Oh Jesus, for our sin of ingratitude in return of Your goodness. Strengthen our will to resist temptation and sin. With your grace we will be able to fulfill our promises and share with Your glory in heaven.

Oh, Holy Child Jesus, Who is ever good and loving, we kneel before You our true God. With humility we implore You to give us Your mercy and grant us all the favors we ask of You in this novena, so that we will enjoy the blessings of heaven.

AMEN.

SUPPLICATIONS TO SANTO NIÑO

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 with humble trust.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

In our all doubts, perplexities and temptations,
R. Santo Nino, help us.

In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials,
R. Santo Nino, help us.

In the failure of our plans and hopes.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

In disappointments, troubles and sorrows,
R. Santo Nino, help us.

When others fail us, and Your Grace alone can assist us.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

When we throw ourselves on your tender love as our only refuge.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

When we are ill and our head and hands cannot work and we are lonely.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

When we feel impatient and our cross irritates us.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

Always, always, in spite of weaknesses, falls and shortcomings of every kind.
R. Santo Nino, help us.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world:
Spare us. O Jesus.

Lamb of God who take away the sins of te world:
Graciously hear us, O Jesus

Lamb of God who take 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! Señor 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 unbelievers 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 in Your so that we will serve You faithfully on earth. Amen.

Sing: (Standing)

Señor Santo Niño Hymn

VERSE 1

One day to these Islands as gift and in pledge
God sent You to us O beloved Child
And always You have been the light of our souls,
The guide of our people, the flame in our hearts.

(REFRAIN)

Señor Santo Niño, with Your scepter guide our people
who hail You King forever;
Filipinas is Your Kingdom.
Señor Santo Niño, in Your hand the world finds its rest;
proclaim Your Truth and justice, bring to men Your peace and love.

VERSE 2

The ship You were sailing arrived at our shores
To conquer this land, the pearl of the seas; But You had decided to stay in this soil
To conquer our people and give us a name.

VERSE 3

The queen and the rajah, accepting the faith,
Received You in their arms and fell on their knees;
They welcomed Your Presence and called on Your Name
To ask for Your blessing and help in their needs.

VERSE 4

More ships in the Orient with soldiers arrived,
And searching for gold, they found You instead;
Legaspi, Urdaneta, the rajah, the queen,
Their subjects, our people, proclaimed You their King.

VERSE 5

Now one as a nation we pay You respect
Our people did pledge along time ago.
We ask You to hear the prayers of all;
The sad and forsaken, the poor and the sick.