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Mother Mary We come to you Mother Mary. Please intercede for your children as they come to camp this summer. Watch over them and protect them as they come to worship your son. Pray for open hearts and minds. Oh Holy Mother, be it of God’s will that they may obtain new clarity in their search for what God is calling them to do. Whether it is the priesthood, religious life, or marriage, that no matter where they land they may have a burning love for you and your Son. Take away any fears and pray for them to have the courageously praise your Son in this challenging world.
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Quo Vadis Meaning
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Why Pray?
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Various Prayers
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Vocation
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Stations of the Cross
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Mass Responses
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Mass Songs
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Praise and Worship Songs
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Sunday Mass Songs
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Monday Mass Songs
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Wednesday Mass Songs
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Thursday Mass Songs
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Marian Hymns
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Confession Guide
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Endnote
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Quo Vadis Meaning
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Quo Vadis means... Quo Vadis is Latin and it means “where are you going?” Quo Vadis comes from the legend of St. Peter’s flight from the Emperor Nero’s persecution of Roman Christians in the first century. According to legend, Peter decided to flee Rome at the outbreak of the persecution, perhaps in fear, perhaps because he thought “the rock” should be somewhere safe so others could eventually find and cling to it, and to him. Heading out the Via Appia, Peter meets Jesus, who is heading into the city of Rome to face the persecution. “Quo Vadis, Domine,” Peter asks – “Lord, where are you going?” “I am going to Rome to be crucified,” Jesus answers – and disappears.
In Rome, you can visit the place on the Via Appia Antica where this meeting is said to have occurred. Christians have built a church on the spot to commemorate it. Quo Vadis is your encounter with Jesus. Each one of us comes to this sacred place from different situations. Like St. Peter, we will meet Jesus here. We too will have a choice to make - Do we follow Jesus where He leads us or go our own way? Ask Jesus as did St. Peter, “Quo Vadis, Domine?” Listen to Jesus, follow Him, and find your vocation and peace will follow.
“Lord, where are you going?” At this point, Peter turns back into the city to embrace martyrdom. When he returns they arrest him and wish to crucify him. He says, “I am unworthy to die in the same way that my Lord has died.” They crucified him upside down because of this.
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Why Pray?
Now where are you going? It is not by chance or coincidence that you are here at this year’s Quo Vadis camp. Jesus has called you to spend this time with Him and he wants to spend this time with you! Give Him your heart and attention. Let your heart and mind be still so you can hear Him. Jesus Christ has a great and wonderful plan for your life.You may hear this a lot, or maybe it’s the first time you’ve heard that. It’s quite comforting, but it’s true too! The Father created you for a great mission and purpose, in your vocation. It’s your job to listen and hear Jesus Christ call you to your vocation.Your yes can lead to happiness and the salvation of you and others around you.
You might not know what your vocation is right now. That’s okay. We are all commonly called to holiness no matter what form or shape that takes. Jesus calls us to battle sin with His power and grace. He also calls us to grow in virtue and deepen our prayer life with Him so that we may ultimately obtain holiness. Quo Vadis is your chance to listen and grow closer to Jesus. Saying yes to God’s call will bring ultimately bring you the joy and peace you’re searching for.
For those of you who are young men, maybe Jesus is calling you to be a priest. For the young women reading this book, he may be calling you to become a sister. Maybe you are called to the married life. What’s important is to remember that He chooses us, we don’t choose Him. Be open to any possibility.
Remember to be open!
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Why Pray? Prayer is necessary to voice our needs. “And I tell you, ask and you will receive; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened” (Luke 11:9-10). Jesus commands us to ask the Father for everything. Turn to Him when you’re fearful, lost or angry. If you’re willing, share your entire life with Him and ask for everything! Prayer is needed because we need fulfillment. There is a desire inside our hearts that can’t be filled by instagram, twitter, or snapchat. God can fulfill that desire. Not only does he do that, but he makes our desires and dreams better than we can ever imagine. Life without prayer is like life without the daily food that you eat.You need to nourish your body every day to survive.Your soul needs to be nourished in the same way. So we must pray to nourish our souls. Prayer makes our relationships with others better. The better our relationship with God, the better our relationships with other people will be. The more we love God, the more we can love others. The closer we are to God, the greater our influence and effect on others will be. Love of God makes love for others possible.
Prayer is a precious privilege. Most people would be honored if a famous person wanted to have some one-on-one time with them. The Lord of the Universe, the King of Kings wants to spend time with you everyday. He delights in you. He invites you to communicate with Him! He wants you to tell Him everything, and He wants to help you. Instead of thinking of prayer as a burden or that boring thing they do in church, try thinking of it as a gracious gift. Prayer is necessary for thanking God. Look at it this way, we automatically say thank you to someone if they hold the door open for us. Now if someone gave you friendship, everything and everyone in your life, could you not say thank you to them? Your God gives you so much more than an open door, it isn’t too difficult to say thank you to him. Prayer is needed to battle sin. We need to apologize to God for sinning against him. A son who truly loves the Father weeps for his offenses. Once we acknowledge our sin and seek forgiveness, we pray for God’s grace to help us overcome sin and strengthen us in virtue.
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Various Prayers
Prayer must be our first duty. Prayer must be our first duty. We can find lots of excuses for not praying. The biggest excuse on our list is not having enough time. Prayer is the means not the end. The end is what is most important because it is the goal; the means is what gets us to the end. Think of this example. An athlete lifts weights in order to become stronger. No one lifts weights just for the sake of lifting something heavy. The end is getting stronger and the means is lifting weights.
Pope Saint John Paul II was one of the busiest popes in history. He visited over 100 countries in his time of being pope. Do you think you could possibly be busier than that? When he was questioned his answer was, “The Pope’s first duty is prayer.” No excuses, prayer must come first. When we pray first, God gives us His power or grace to do all things and all things not just done, but done well. Without prayer, our greatest work amounts to nothing. With prayer, all things are possible.
Just like lifting weights makes no sense unless we understand the end, prayer makes no sense unless we understand the goal of prayer. The goal or end of prayer is union with God or what is called divine intimacy. The end is divine intimacy; the means is prayer.
Divine intimacy is the goal. Do you realize that God desires to be close to you? He hungers and thirsts for this. Not because God is incomplete without us, but because He is pure love. So that we would seek God in a real relationship, God created us with a similar ache and hunger for Him. The happiness we hunger for is only found in union with God. This is union with God is divine intimacy.
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Various Prayers Divine Mercy Chaplet
Our Father
Begin with:
Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Sign of the Cross, 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary The Apostles Creed.
Then For five decades:
Amen.
Our Father bead: Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. Hail Mary beads: For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Conclude saying 3x: Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Hail Mary
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion—inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
Hail Mary, Full of Grace, The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now, and at the hour of death.
Amen.
Amen.
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Various Prayers
Prayer to St. Michael St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls Amen.
Glory Be Prayer of St. Francis Lord, make me an instrument of your peace: where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console, to be understood as to understand,to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.
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Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Memorare Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
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Litany of Humility O Jesus! Meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
Deliver me Jesus (Repeat after) From the desire of being esteemed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it (Repeat after)
From the desire of being loved...
That others may be loved more than I,
From the desire of being extolled ...
That others may be esteemed more than I ...
From the desire of being honored ...
That, in the opinion of the world,
From the desire of being praised ...
others may increase and I may decrease ...
From the desire of being preferred to others...
That others may be chosen and I set aside ...
From the desire of being consulted ...
That others may be praised and I unnoticed ...
From the desire of being approved ...
That others may be preferred to me in everything...
From the fear of being humiliated ... From the fear of being despised...
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should‌
From the fear of suffering rebukes ... From the fear of being calumniated ... From the fear of being forgotten ... From the fear of being ridiculed ... From the fear of being wronged ... From the fear of being suspected ...
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Various Prayers
Rosary Begin with: Sign of the Cross, The Apostles Creed. 1 Our Father Hail Mary (For Faith) Hail Mary (For Hope) Hail Mary (For Charity/Love)
Then For five decades: 1 Our Father 10 Hail Mary’s 1 Glory Be 1 Fatima Prayer The Joyful Mysteries (recited Monday and Saturday) The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation The Finding in the Temple The Luminous Mysteries (recited Thursday) The Baptism of Jesus The Wedding Feast of Cana The Proclamation of the Kingdom, The Transfiguration The Institution of the Eucharist
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The Sorrowful Mysteries (recited Tuesday and Friday) The Agony in the Garden The Scourging at the Pillar The Crowning with Thorns The Carrying of the Cross The Crucifixion The Glorious Mysteries (recited Wednesday and Sunday) The Resurrection The Ascension The Descent of the Holy Spirit The Assumption The Coronation of Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth Hail, Holy Queen O God Prayer
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Hail Holy Queen
Salve Regina(Latin)
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this exile show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
Salve, Regína, Mater misericórdiæ, vita, dulcédo et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamámus, éxsules fílii Evæ. Ad te suspirámus geméntes et flentes in hac lacrimárum valle. Eia ergo, advocáta nostra, illos tuos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte. Et Iesum benedíctum fructum ventris tui, nobis, post hoc exsílium, osténde. O clemens, o pia, o dulcis Virgo María!
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
O God Prayer The Apostle’s Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fatima Prayer O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those most in need of Thy mercy. Amen.
Amen.
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Vocation
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Vocation It is a life of love in a concrete, particular form that comes from God. Each vocation begins with His love for us. This love involves His total gift of Himself to you, and our total gift of self to Him.
Vocation means “to call” in Latin. Christ our Lord tells us in John’s gospel, “You did not choose me, but I chose you” Jn 15:16. His choice for you is what makes a vocation different from an occupation or a career.You can choose an occupation or a career but a vocation, which means to call in Latin, is God’s choice for you. Often we are taught to ask, “What do I want to do in the future?” Instead, a vocation asks, “What does Jesus want for me?” When we say yes, we’re saying, “I want what Jesus wants.”
A vocation is the particular life He has chosen for you, and for which He has specifically created you. He is God and therefore knows which life will best bring about your salvation, your happiness, and His greatest glory. His call will completely fulfill you. A vocation means to be sent by Jesus on a mission to help Him bring His salvation to the world. The key to discovering your vocation is first to allow Jesus to show His merciful love to you. This love will make you capable of loving Him in return. It is vital to discover your vocation precisely because your fulfillment, happiness, and ultimately your salvation, whether that is as a priest, religious sister, brother, or married person.
“ You did not choose me, but I chose you.” -John 15:16
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Stations of the Cross
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Stations of the Cross Preparatory Prayer All: Gracious God, each of us is called to discipleship with Your Son Jesus through the sacrament of Baptism. We are sent to proclaim the Gospel, to share the Good News of Your saving love. Hear our prayer as we ponder the redemptive vocation of Christ who continues to call men and women to reconcile everyone and everything to You. We give You thanks for the mystery of every vocation and pray for all who have answered Your call. Send forth Your Holy Spirit upon all the faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love. Draw many young men and women who will dedicate themselves with an undivided heart to the love of Christ and for His Church here on earth. Amen.
1st Station Pilate condemns Jesus to death V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how Pilate unjustly condemned Jesus Christ to death on the cross after being scourged and crowned with thorns. R. Jesus, we ask that You call us to accept Your invitation to follow You more closely in spite of what others may think or say. Give
us young people a passion for reaching out through Your love, to the needs of our brothers and sisters without counting the cost. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Through her heart, His sorrow sharing All His bitter anguish bearing Now at length the sword has passed
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Stations of the Cross
2nd Station Jesus Accepts His Cross V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider Jesus as He walked this road with the cross on His shoulders. He thought of us. He offered himself to His Father for us. R. Jesus, help us to see the cross as the symbol of union with You. Give us the strength and zeal to minister to those who are burdened
with pain, sorrow, confusion and alienation. Let us faithfully witness that through life’s daily crosses, we attain new life rooted in You. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) O, how sad and sore depressed Was that Mother highly blessed of the sole Begotten One
3rd Station Jesus Falls for the First Time V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider Jesus’ first fall. He lost so much blood from the scourging and the crown of thorns that he became too weak. As the soldiers callously struck Him, He fell under the weight of His cross. R. Jesus, let those You call know that they do not have to be perfect. Let them be open to Your transforming grace that can
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accomplish more than anyone could imagine. Give to those who respond to Your call to the priesthood and consecrated life, a deep trust that You will complete what You have begun in them. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Christ above in torment hangs She beneath beholds the pangs of her dying, glorious Son
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4th Station Jesus Meets His Mother V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how the Son met His Mother on His way to Calvary. Jesus and Mary gazed at each other and their looks became like so many arrows that wounded their hearts. Jesus, instill in us the desire to come to R. know Your Mother and find a woman of faith, hope and love whose vocation is an
example for all. That when we seek your mother, we find you. Help us to say yes to you in our vocations and ponder your suffering as she has done. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Is there one who would not weep ‘whelmed in miseries so deep Christ’s dear Mother to behold.
5th Station Simon Helps Jesus Carry the Cross V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how weak and weary Jesus was. Each step felt like it was going to be his last. Fearing that He would die on the way, the soldiers forced Simon of Cyrene to help Jesus carry his cross up to Calvary. R. Jesus, send forth Your grace upon those You call to positions of leadership within Your Church. Help us to accept and affirm the gifts of others in proclaiming Your truth and
in reaching out in sacrificial service. Help us to be humble in our service to others, and to be selfless in our vocations, whether it is the single life now, or the priesthood, religious life, or marriage in the future. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Can the human heart refrain From partaking in her pain In that Mother’s pain untold?
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Stations of the Cross
6th Station Veronica Wipes Jesus’ Face V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider the compassion of the holy woman, Veronica. Seeing Jesus in such distress, His face bathed in sweat and blood, she gave Him her veil. Jesus wiped His face with it and left an imprint of his face on the cloth.
to the least of Your brothers and sisters, is done to You. Remind us of the consolation that your face can bring us. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be
(Sing) Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled She beheld her tender Child R. Jesus, call us to be able to see Your face in all with whom we meet. Help Your servants to All with bloody scourges rent. truly understand that whatever good is done
7th Station Jesus Falls the Second Time V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how the second fall of Jesus renews the pain that courses through his entire body, head to toes. R. Jesus, help us to accept our own limitations and the limitations of others and to always rely on Your merciful grace. Help us, in times of darkness, to reach out especially
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to those suffering in the world. Help us to love them whether they are addicted, imprisoned, poor, elderly, or of ill health. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) For the sins of His own nation Saw Him hang in desolation Till His spirit forth He sent.
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8th Station Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how the women wept with compassion at the sight of Jesus, who was so distressed and dripped with blood. Jesus said to them, “Weep not so much for Me, but rather for Your children.’’ R. Jesus, remove any prejudices or biases that we may have, especially as we discern your call for us. Let us see that all people are
created in Your image and likeness regardless of where we’ve come from or what we’ve been through. Let our words and example always speak of Christ’s justice, mercy and love. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) O sweet Mother! Fount of Love Touch my spirit from above Make my heart with yours accord.
9th Station Jesus Falls the Third Time V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how Jesus fell for the third time. He was extremely weak and the cruelty just got more and more severe. They tried to hasten His steps, but He hardly had strength to move. R. Jesus, help us to know that all vocations are grace-filled; that priests, sisters, brothers, deacons, consecrated men and women,
married and single are all favored by God. Instill in us the understanding that nothing can separate us from Your love, and that You are actively present to everyone of us through the trials and joys of our lives. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Make me feel as You have felt Make my soul to glow and melt With the love of Christ, my Lord.
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10th Station Jesus is Stripped of His Garments V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how Jesus was stripped of His clothing. His inner garments stuck to his lacerated flesh like glue. So when the soldiers tore his garments off that roughly, his skin came off with them. Our Savior was so cruelly treated. R. Jesus, grant that we may clothe ourselves with sincere compassion, humility, kindness, gentleness, patience, forgiveness, and
thankfulness. Cover these virtues with love. Help us to understand that discernment of a vocation is our deepest response to Your love. Give us strength to have the humility that you had as you were stripped of your clothes. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Holy Mother, pierce me through in my heart each wound renew of my Savior crucified.
11th Station Jesus is Nailed to the Cross V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how Jesus stretched out His arms and offered His life to his Father for our salvation. They nailed His hands and feet to the cross. Imagine the agony our Savior went through. This very agony was endured for us. R. Jesus, instill in us a deep desire to make a difference in the world no matter what the cost. Let the courageous example of
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modern martyrs inspire us to meet life’s challenges with faith, hope and love. Fill us with Your presence and the grace to respond to Your call to proclaim your good news. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Let me share with you His pain Who for all our sins was slain Who for me in torments died.
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12th Station Jesus Dies upon the Cross V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how after three hours of agony on the cross, Jesus finally, overwhelmed by His suffering, bows His head and dies. R. Jesus, give us a deep love of the Eucharist, the Most Holy Sacrament of Your passion, death and resurrection. Let is find a daily
renewal of Your invitation to live their lives through You in the mass. Help us to give glory and honor to God our Father. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Let me mingle tears with thee Mourning Him who mourned for me All the days that I may live.
13th Station Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how, after Our Lord was taken down from the cross and placed in the arms of His afflicted Mother, she received Him with tenderness and pressed Him close to her heart. Her sorrow was so great, as if a sword had pieced her heart as well.
we grow to embrace our vocations. Enable us to respond to Your call and bring Your redeeming presence to a world that hungers for truth. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) By the cross with you to stay There with you to weep and pray Is all I ask of you to give.
R. Jesus, touch our minds and hearts with your love. Fill us with the assurance of our Blessed Mother’s love and care for, especially as
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Mass Responses
14th Station Jesus is Placed in the Tomb V. We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You. (Genuflect) R. Because, by Your holy cross,You have redeemed the world. (Rise) V. Consider how the disciples carried the Body of Jesus to its burial while His Holy Mother went with them and arranged it in the sepulcher with her own hands. One Jesus was properly buried, they closed the tomb and all departed. R. We thank you, Jesus, for the infinite power that Your death and resurrection has brought to save and heal our souls. We thank You for those You have called these
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past 2000 years; men and women who formally dedicated and continue to dedicate their lives to the spreading of Your Holy Church. We pray for all seminarians and religious in formation. We also pray for those young to sincerely reflect on the lives of the Saints and their own vocation. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be (Sing) Virgin of all virgins blest Listen to my fond request Let me share your grief divine.
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Mass Responses Greeting Priest : The Lord be with you. People : And with your spirit.
Penitential Act Form A I confess to almighty God and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have greatly sinned, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do, (Place fist over heart 3x) through my fault, through my fault,through my most grievous fault; Therefore I ask blessed Mary ever-Virgin,all the Angels and Saints,and you, my brothers and sisters,to pray for me to the Lord our God.
Penitential Act Form B Priest : Have mercy on us, O Lord. People : For we have sinned against you. Priest : Show us, O Lord, your mercy.
Gloria Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you, we give you thanks for your great glory, Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son, Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us; you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer; you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
People : And grant us your salvation.
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Mass Responses Gospel Dialogue Priest: The Lord be with you. People : And with your spirit. Priest: A reading from the holy Gospel according to _____. People : Glory to you, O Lord.
Profession of Faith I believe in one God, the Father almighty,maker of heaven and earth,of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,the Only Begotten Son of God,born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light,true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation, he came down from heaven, (Bow your head) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
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I believe in the Holy Spirit,the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Invitation to Prayer Priest : Pray, brethren ... acceptable to God, the almighty Father. People : May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands for the praise and glory of his name,for our good and the good of all his holy Church.
Preface Dialogue Priest : The Lord be with you. People : And with your spirit. Priest : Lift up your hearts. People : We lift them up to the Lord. Priest : Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People : It is right and just.
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Sign of Peace
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Priest : The peace of the Lord be with you always. People : And with your spirit.
Invitation to Communion
Priest: The mystery of faith.
Priest : Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.
People A: We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.
People: Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
The Mystery of Faith
People B: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. People C: Save us, Savior of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection, you have set us free.
Concluding Rights Priest : The Lord be with you. People : And with your spirit. Priest: Go in peace. People : Thanks be to God.
The Lord’s prayer People: Our Father ... Priest : ... and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. People : For the kingdom,the power and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen
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Praise & Worship Songs
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Praise & Worship Songs Amen (Because He Lives) by Matt Maher Refrain: Amen, Amen. I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives. Amen, Amen. Let my song join the one that never ends, because He lives! I believe in the Son. I believe in the risen One. I believe I overcome by the power of His blood. Refrain I was dead in the grave. I was covered in sin and shame. I heard mercy call my name. He rolled the stone away. Bridge: Because He lives I can face tomorrow. Because He lives every fear is gone. I know He holds my life, my future in His hands.
Beloved by Jordan Feliz Refrain: You are beloved, I wanted you to know. You are beloved. Let it soak into your soul. Oh, forget the lies you heard, rise above the hurt and listen to these words. You are beloved. I want you to know - You are beloved. Refrain Head full of questions, how can you measure up? To deserve affection, to ever
be enough for this existence. When did it get so hard? Your heart is beating, alive and breathing and there’s a reason why! You are essential, not accidental and you should realize. Refrain Sometimes a heart can feel like a heavy weight. It pulls you under and you just fall away. Is anybody gonna hear you call? But there’s a purpose under the surface and you don’t have to drown. Let me remind you that love will find you. Let it lift you out! Bridge: Don’t be afraid, don’t let hope fade. Keep your eyes fixed on the light above. Every heart break, every mistake, nothing can separate you from Love.
Empty & Beautiful By Matt Maher Refrain: You fought the fight in me.You chased me down and finished the race. I was blind but now I see. Jesus You kept the faith in me. Refrain My past won’t stop haunting me. In this prison there’s a fight between who I am and who I used to be. This thorn in my side is a grace, for because of it the flesh and blood of God was offered in my place, my place. Refrain
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Praise & Worship Songs Where did my best friends go? In my defense they disappeared just like Your friends did to You, oh Lord. But You were there,You gave me strength so this little one might come to know the glory of Your name,Your name.
Refrain Your children pray, “Lord, make us one as You are one and bind these hearts to perfect love, Jesus the Son.”
Bridge: Awaiting, set apart like incense to Your heart, a libation, I’m pouring out. Empty and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Good, Good Father by Chris Tomlin
Give Me Jesus by Jeremy Camp
Refrain:You’re a good good father. It’s who you are, it’s who you are, it’s who you are. And I’m loved by you. It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am.
Refrain Give me Jesus, give me Jesus. You can have all this world, just give me Jesus. In the morning, when I rise (3x) Give me Jesus Refrain When I am alone (3x) Give me Jesus Refrain When I come to die (3x) Give me Jesus
Glorious the Three by Jeremiah Carlson Refrain: Clothed in royal splendor at Your very sight all knees will bow, in awe and wonder say. Glorious, oh glorious the Three who co-exist in perfect harmony. Father, Spirit, only Son, Holy Trinity, exalted for all eternity. Oh great mystery, relationship that’s so divine, community of perfect love before all time.
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I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think you’re like but I’ve heard the tender whispers of love in the dead of night. And you tell me that you’re pleased and that I’m never alone. Refrain I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide. But I know we’re all searching for answers only you provide. ‘Cause you know just what we need before we say a word. Bridge: Because you are perfect in all of your ways.You are perfect in all of your ways.You are perfect in all of your ways.
I Surrender by All Sons & Daughters Refrain: I surrender, I surrender, I surrender all to You (2x). The riches of this world will fade. The treasures of our God remain. Here I empty myself to owe this world nothing and find everything in You. Refrain
Quo Vadis Camp Guide Take my life, a sacrifice. In You alone I’m satisfied. Here I empty myself to owe this world nothing and find everything in You.
Live It Well by Switchfoot
Bridge: Not my will, but Yours be done. Not my strength, but Yours alone. Nothing else, but You oh Lord. I find everything in You (2x).
Refrain: Life is short; I wanna live it well. One life, one story to tell. Life is short; I wanna live it well and you’re the one I’m living for. Awaken all my soul, every breath that you take is a miracle. Life is short; I wanna live it well, yeah.
Jesus All for Jesus by Robin Mark
Take the burden from my arms. Take the anchors off my lungs. Take me broken and make me one. Break the silence and make it a song.
Jesus, all for Jesus. All I am and have and ever hope to be. (2x) All of my ambitions, hopes and plans, I surrender these into your hands. (2x) For it’s only in your will that I am free. (2x)
Land of My Father by Matt Maher Refrain: In the land of my Father, oh my soul will sing; “Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty.” We sing; “Holy, Holy, my eyes have seen the glory of the great God Almighty!” There’s a sweetness in Your presence. All Your children running home. Singing songs of exultation, lifting up Your name. Refrain There’s a patience in Your Spirit, waiting for that day to come. Peace beyond all understanding, never-ending joy. Refrain God Your goodness, I have tasted. Jesus I have seen!
Refrain I wanna sing with all my heart a lifelong song. Even if some notes come out right and some come out wrong. ‘Cause I can’t take none of that through the door, yeah, I’m living for more than just a funeral. I wanna burn brighter than the dawn. Bridge: I got one life and one love. I got one voice, but maybe that’s enough. ‘Cause with one heartbeat and two hands to give, I got one shot and one life to live. One life to live, yeah.
Lord, I Need You by Matt Maher Refrain: Lord, I need You, oh, I need You. Every hour I need You. My one defense, my righteousness. Oh God, how I need You. Lord, I come, I confess. Bowing here I find my rest. Without You I fall apart.You’re the One that guides my heart. Refrain
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Praise & Worship Songs Where sin runs deep Your grace is more. Where grace is found is where You are. And where You are, Lord, I am free. Holiness is Christ in me.
I know You had me on Your mind when You climbed up on that hill. For You saw me with eternal eyes while I was yet in sin. Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
Bridge: So teach my song to rise to You when temptation comes my way. When I cannot stand I’ll fall on You. Jesus,You’re my hope and stay.
Refrain
Once and For All by Lauren Daigle Refrain: Oh Help me to lay it down, oh Lord I lay it down. Oh let this be where I die. My lord with thee crucified. Be lifted high as my Kingdom’s fall. Once and for all, once and for all. God I give You all I can today. These scattered ashes that I hid away - I lay them all at Your feet. From the corners of my deepest shame, the empty places where I’ve worn Your name, show me the love. I say I believe. Refrain There is victory in my Saviors loss and in the crimson flowing from the cross. Pour over me, pour over me yes. Bridge: Oh Lord I lay it down. (4x)
Redeemer, Savior, Friend by Darrell Evans Refrain: Redeemer redeem my heart again. Savior come and shelter me from sin.You’re familiar with my weakness, devoted to the end. Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
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Every stripe upon Your battered back and every thorn that pierced Your brow. Every nail drawn deep through guiltless hands said that Your love knows no end. Redeemer, Savior, Friend. Refrain So the grace You poured upon my life will return to You in praise. And I’ll gladly lay down all my crowns For the name by which I am saved. Redeemer, Savior, Friend.
Savior Please by Josh Wilson Refrain: I try to be so tough but I’m just not strong enough. I can’t do this alone, God I need you to hold on to me. I try to be good enough, but I’m nothing without your love. Savior, please keep saving me. Savior, please take my hand. I work so hard, I live so fast. This life begins, then it ends. And I do the best that I can, but I don’t know how long I’ll last. Refrain Savior, please help me stand. I fall so hard, I fade so fast. Will you begin right where I end? And be the God of all I am because you’re all I have.
Quo Vadis Camp Guide Bridge: Hallelujah! (4x)
Remind Me Who I Am by Jason Gray Refrain: Tell me, once again who I am to You, who I am to You. Tell me, lest I forget who I am to You, that I belong to You. To You. When I lose my way and I forget my name, remind me who I am. When in the mirror all I see is who I don’t wanna be remind me who I am. In the loneliest places, when I can’t remember what grace is… Refrain When my heart is like a stone, And I’m running far from home remind me who I am. When I can’t receive Your love, afraid I’ll never be enough. Remind me who I am. If I’m Your beloved, can You help me believe it. Bridge: I’m the one You love, I’m the one You love. That will be enough. I’m the one You love!
You Say by Saving Jane I’ve been calling and calling for you but you answer and I shut my mouth. I’ve been searching and searching for you, but myself I don’t want to be found. You say I am.You say let go.You say
believe, but it’s not that easy for me.You say wait,You say right now. Don’t you see your already one foot at the ground? You say… I’ve been wicked and wild and wrong and I’ve wondered the price of my shame. I’ve been hiding my face for so long it’s a wonder that you know my name. You say come home.You say I’m here.You say there’s some things you just can’t control.You say let me.You say believe. Why do you search for the answers you already know? You say… I am the way and the light and the truth. Don’t be mislead by the flight of your youth. Have faith in the things you can’t see to believe. What if you had faith in me? You say rest here. This is your home. Don’t you see that you knew I was here all along? You see.
10,000 Reasons By Matt Redmond Refrain: Bless the Lord oh my soul, oh my soul. Worship His holy name. Sing like never before, oh my soul, I’ll worship Your holy name. The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning. It’s time to sing Your song again. Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, let me be singing when the evening comes. Refrain You’re rich in love and You’re slow to anger.Your name is great and Your heart is
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Sunday Mass Songs
kind. For all Your goodness I will keep on singing. 10, 000 Reasons for my heart to find! Refrain And on that day when my strength is failing, the end draws near and my time has come, still my soul will sing Your praise unending - 10, 000 years and then forever more!
Love Will Hold Us Together by Matt Maher Refrain: Love will hold us together, make us a shelter weather the storm. And I’ll be my brothers keeper so the whole world will know that we’re not alone. It don’t have a job, don’t pay your bills, won’t buy you a home in Beverly Hills. It won’t fix your life in five easy steps. It ain’t the law of the land or the government. But it’s all you need. Refrain He’s waiting for you, knockin’ at your door! Every moment of truth when your heart hits the floor. When you’re on your knees, now see.
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Bridge: This is the first day of the rest of your life. This is the first day of the rest of your life. ‘Cause even in the dark you can still see the light. It’s gonna be alright, it’s gonna be alright. (2x)
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Sunday Mass Songs Entrance Hymn
Offertory Hymn
Holy Spirit by Francesca Batistelli
In Christ Alone Traditional
There’s nothing worth more, that could ever come close. No thing can compare, you’re our living hope.Your presence, Lord. I’ve tasted and seen of the sweetest of loves. Where my heart becomes free and my shame is undone.Your presence, Lord.
In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my light, my strength, my song. This Cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease. My Comforter, my All in All. Here in the love of Christ I stand.
Refrain: Holy Spirit,You are welcome here. Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere.Your glory, God, is what our hearts long for, to be overcome by Your presence, Lord.
In Christ alone, who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe. This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save. ‘Til on that cross as Jesus died the wrath of God was satisfied. For every sin on Him was laid, here in the death of Christ I live, I live. There in the ground His body lay. Light of the world by darkness slain. Then bursting forth in glorious Day, up from the grave He rose again. And as He stands in victory, Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me. For I am His and He is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death. This is the power of Christ in me. From life’s first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand. Till He returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
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Monday Mass Songs
Communion Hymn
Recessional Hymn
Miracle of Grace by Curtis Stephen
Strength for the Journey by Michael John Poirier
Refrain: Bread of life, bread of life. Those who eat this bread shall live and never die. Bread of life, bread of life.Your true presence in this holy sacrifice. Bread of life.
Refrain: I will be, I will be, I will be strength for the journey.
Miracle of grace, mystery of faith, calling us to venture to the deep. Though our senses fail, your graces still prevail, and we become the love that we receive. Refrain Unworthy though we are, you feed the hungry heart with bread come down from heaven above. And like a grain of wheat, we fall down at your feet, dying here with you. Oh, let us rise! Refrain Your faithfulness revealed in this covenant you’ve sealed with your very body and your blood. Come, claim your bride again with love that cannot end, for what God joins no one can divide.
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There is a road meant for you to travel, narrow and steep is the shepherd’s way. And as you say, “Yes,” letting me guide you, I will be strength for the journey. Refrain There is a cross meant for you to carry, there is a cross meant for you alone. And as you bow down in humble surrender I will be strength for the journey. Refrain How many times have you doubted my word? How many times must I call your name? And as you say, “Yes,” letting me love you, I will be strength for the journey.
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Monday Mass Songs Entrance Hymn
Offertory Hymn
With All the Saints by Bob Hurd
How Great Thou Art Traditional
With all the saints, with prophets and martyrs, with holy Mary and Joseph, with those who came before and those who will follow, we gather here today, one body in the Lord, a sign and sacrament of Chris
Refrain: Then sings my soul, My Savior, God, to Thee. How great thou art, How great thou art! Then sings my soul, My Savior, God, to Thee. How great Thou art, How great Thou art!
With all in need, the poor and forsaken, to whom the innkeeper shuts the door, with those who are the least yet first in the kingdom. We gather here today, one body in the Lord, a sign and sacrament of Christ. With refugees and victims of violence, with those made homeless by Herod’s sword. With disappeared and those who still mourn them. We gather here today, one body in the Lord, a sign and sacrament of Christ.
Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder. Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain And when I think of God, His son not sparing, sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin. Refrain When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then I shall bow with humble adoration and then proclaim My God, how great Thou art!
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Wednesday Mass Songs
Communion Hymn
Recessional Hymn
In Remembrance of Me by Cheri Keaggy
Nothing Ever Could Separate Us by Citizen Way
This is my body given for you. This is the cup that holds the blood of the new covenant. This is forgiveness, simple and true. This is the way that I have made for you.
Refrain: Nothing ever could separate us, nothing ever could separate us, nothing ever could separate us now!
Before you eat, before you drink, take a long look inside and tell me what you see. He said, Do this in remembrance of Me. Do this in remembrance of Me. I will remember the cross that You bore for me. I will remember the crown that You wore for me. I will remember the reason You suffered and died.
No ocean no valley no mountain too high. No power on earth there’s no distance too wide. No height or no depth could keep me from Your love. No failure no weakness no doubt in my mind. No prison around me could keep You outside. No not even death can pull me from Your arms. Refrain And when I can’t see You still I know You’re here. And when I can’t feel You Your promise is clear. Nothing I face can keep me from Your love. My Savior my healer my life and my hope. My treasure forever with You I belong and even in death we won’t be torn apart. Bridge: You gave it all to have me.You took the cross to save me.
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Wednesday Mass Songs Entrance Hymn
Offertory Hymn
Refiner’s Fire by Brian Doerkson
Only In God by John Michael Talbot
Refrain: Refiner’s fire, my heart’s one desire is to be holy, set apart for You, Lord. I choose to be holy, set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will.
Refrain: My stronghold my Savior. I shall not be afraid at all. My stronghold my Savior. I shall not be moved. Only in God is my soul at rest, in Him comes my salvation.
Purify my heart, let me be as gold and precious silver. Purify my heart, let me be as gold, pure gold. Refrain Purify my heart, cleanse me from within and make me holy. Purify my heart, cleanse me from my sin deep within.
Only in God is my soul at rest, in Him comes my salvation. He only is my Rock, my strength and my salvation. Refrain Only in God is found safety, when my enemy pursues me. Only in God is found glory, when I am found meek and found lowly.
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Thursday Mass Songs
Communion Hymn
Recessional Hymn
Taste of Eternity by Bellarive
I Could Sing of Your Love Forever by Delirious
Refrain: The taste of eternity is here on our lips with every breath we sing. With every breath we sing of Your majesty, it’s here in our midst with every breath we sing.
Refrain: I could sing of your love forever. (4x)
Father, we come so aware of all that You’ve done, of all that You are. Nothing above, no, none compare. So Father, we come here. Refrain All else will fade as You draw near. All that we want is all that You are. Nothing above, no, none compare. So Father, we come here.
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Over the mountains and the sea,Your river runs with love for me and I will open up my heart and let the healer set me free. I’m happy to be in the Truth, and I will daily lift my hands for I will always sing of when Your love came down. Refrain Oh, I feel like dancing! It’s foolishness I know; but when the world has seen the light, they will dance with joy like we’re dancing now.
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Thursday Mass Songs Entrance Hymn
Offertory Hymn
Happy Those Who Hear the Word by Weston Priory
Holy Is His Name by John Michael Talbot
Refrain: Happy those who hear the word of God and follow it with their lives
Refrain: And holy, holy, holy is His name
Ask, you shall receive, seek and you shall find; knock, the door will open: the meaning of your life. Refrain Leaving all we’d known to follow Spirit’s call, we have found a healing love in the sharing of our life. Refrain No one lights a lamp and hides it from the dark; should we not be free in showing compassion in the light.
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exalts in God my Savior. For He has looked with mercy on my loneliness and my name will be forever exalted. For the mighty God has done great things for me and His mercy will reach from age to age. Refrain He has mercy in every generation. He has revealed His power and His glory. He has cast down the mighty in their arrogance and has lifted up the meek and the lonely. He has come to help His servant Israel. He remembered His promise to our fathers
Refrain So love the Lord, our God with all of our heart; life shall find its fullness in loving others as ourselves.
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Marian Hymns
Communion Hymn
Recessional Hymn
Remembrance By Matt Maher
Glory Bound By Matt Maher
Refrain: Lord, we remember You and remembrance leads us to worship. And as we worship You, our worship leads to communion. We respond to Your invitation, we remember You.
Refrain: Well I don’t know which way you’re going and I don’t know if you’re lost or found. All that I know is you’ve been forgiven, I tell you this train is glory bound.
Refrain
There is a train for the broken hearted to carry you to the other side. There is a train for the ones forgotten to carry you to a Heavenly light.
Oh, how could it be that my God would welcome me into this mystery? Say take this bread, take this wine, now the simple made divine for any to receive. By Your mercy, we come to Your table By Your grace,You are making us faithful. Refrain See His body, His blood, know that He has overcome every trial we will face. None too lost to be saved, none too broken or ashamed, all are welcome in this place. By Your mercy, we come to Your table, by Your grace,You are making us faithful. Bridge: Dying You destroyed our death. Rising You restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory. Lord Jesus, come in glory. Lord Jesus, come in glory. Lord Jesus, come in glory!
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Refrain There is a train for the cheats and liars for all the hitchers looking for a ride. There is a train for the lonely drifter tired of walking all alone in the night.
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Marian Hymns Hail Holy Queen Traditional
Immaculate Mary Traditional
Refrain: Triumph, all ye cherubim, Sing with us, ye seraphim, Heaven and earth resound the hymn: Salve, salve, salve Regina!
Refrain: Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!
Hail, holy Queen enthroned above, O Maria. Hail, Mother of mercy and of love, O Maria.
Immaculate Mary, your praises we sing. You reign now in Heaven with Jesus our King.
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Our life, our sweetness, here below, O Maria! Our hope in sorrow and in woe, O Maria!
In Heaven the blessed your glory proclaim; On earth we your children invoke your sweet name.
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To thee we cry, poor sons of Eve, O Maria! To thee we sigh, we mourn, we grieve, O Maria!
We pray for our Mother, the Church upon earth, And bless, Holy Mary, the land of our birth.
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Refrain Turn then most gracious Advocate, O Maria! Toward us thine eyes compassionate, O Maria! Refrain The cause of joy to men below, O Maria! The spring through which all graces flow, O Maria!
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Exposition/Benediction
Stabat Mater Traditional At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful Mother weeping, Close to Jesus to the last. Oh, how sad and sore distressed Was that Mother highly blest Of the sole-begotten One! Christ above in torment hangs; She beneath beholds the pangs Of her dying glorious Son. Is there one who would not weep, Whelm’d in miseries so deep Christ’s dear Mother to behold? Can the human heart refrain From partaking in her pain, In that Mother’s pain untold? Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, She beheld her tender child All with bloody scourges rent. For the sins of His own nation, Saw Him hang in desolation, Till His spirit forth He sent.
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O sweet Mother! Fount of love! Touch my spirit from above; Make my heart with thine accord. Make me feel as thou hast felt; Make my soul to glow and melt With the love of Christ our Lord. Holy Mother! Pierce me through; In my heart each wound renew Of my Saviour crucified. Let me share with thee His pain, Who for all my sins was slain, Who for me in torments died. Let me mingle tears with thee, Mourning Him who mourned for me, All the days that I may live. By the cross with thee to stay, There with thee to weep and pray, Is all I ask of thee to give. Virgin of all virgins best, Listen to my fond request Let me share thy grief divine.
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Exposition/Benediction O Salutaris Hostia Latin
O Saving Victim English
O salutaris Hostia, Quae caeli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria.
O saving Victim, opening wide, The gate of heaven to man below! Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. To Thy great name by endless praise, Immortal Godhead, one in Three; Oh, grant us endless length of days, In our true native land with Thee.
Amen.
Amen
Tantum Ergo Latin
Holy Sacrament English
Tantum ergo Sacramentum Veneremur cernui: Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui: Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui. Genitori, Genitoque Laus et jubilatio, Salus, honor, virtus quoque Sit et benedictio: Procedenti ab utroque Compar sit laudatio.
Down in adoration falling, Lo! The sacred Host we hail, Lo! O’er ancient forms departing Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail. To the everlasting Father, And the Son Who reigns on high With the Holy Spirit proceeding Forth from each eternally, Be salvation, honor blessing, Might and endless majesty.
Amen.
Amen.
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Confession Guide
Holy God We Praise Thy Name-Traditional 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 Angel choirs above are raising, Cherubim and seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy, Lord. Lo! The apostolic train Join the sacred Name to hallow; Prophets swell the loud refrain, And the white robed martyrs follow; And from morn to set of sun, Through the Church the song goes on. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee; While in essence only One, Undivided God we claim Thee; And adoring bend the knee, While we own the mystery.
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Confession Guide Examination of Conscience Did I pray to God, daily and from my heart?
Did I view pornography, entertain lustful thoughts, conversations, or actions?
Did I live and witness to my Catholic faith, joyfully and courageously?
Was I unchaste to my significant other? Did I engage in adulterous activity, sexual, emotional, virtual, etc.)? Did I use contraceptives?
Did I take God’s name in vain? Did I curse anyone or make false oaths? Did I engage in superstitious or occult practices? Did I attend and participate at Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation? Did I fast and abstain on prescribed days? Did I respect people in authority? My employer? Did I honor my parents? Was I violent or unnecessarily aggressive( physically, verbally, psychologically to anyone?
Was I neglectful of the spiritual, intellectual, emotional, or physical needs of my family or friends? Did I steal or damage another’s property? Was I honest and just in my business relations? Did I waste time at work? Did I arrive late to work? Did I contribute to the needs of the spiritually or materially poor with my time and resources?
Was I prideful, stubborn, or rude with anyone? Did I hold a grudge?
Did I engage in gossip? Did I lie? Did I speak poorly of others? Did I judge anyone unfairly?
Did I abuse alcohol, prescription medications, or illegal drugs? Did I overindulge in eating?
Did I envy anyone? Was I jealous of others or covet another’s belongings?
Did I consent to, recommend, advise, or actively take part in abortion?
If you can’t remember everything, write a list and bring it to confession with you!
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Confession Guide
Steps to Confession 1.
Priest gives a blessing or greeting.
2. Make the sign of the cross and say, “Bless me father for I have sinned. It’s been... (How long, weeks, months, years,) since my last confession.”
3. Confess your sins that you went over in
your examination of conscience. If you aren’t sure if something is a sin ask the priest. This is your time with God where he’ll use his priest as an instrument to show you how much he loves you.
4. Once you finish confessing your sins,
the priest will give you penance to do and advice on how to become a better follower of Christ.
5. Say an Act of Contrition to reaffirm your confession of your sins.
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my
God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. OR My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
6. The Priest, acting in the person of Christ, will extend his hands over you and absolves you of your sins.
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Endnote This book was designed and written to give you the best prayer experience you could have at Camp Quo Vadis. A special thanks to all staff, priests, religious sisters, and seminarians for leading us through this experience. Thank you to Bishop Barres for supporting vocations and for leading us into a time of dramatic missionary growth within the Dioceses of Rockville Centre. Thank you also to Msgr. Richard Henning, Hillary Plate, Rosemary Sullivan, and Larry for your dedication and hardwork. Thank you to the maintenance crew, those who have prepared our food and stay, and all staff of the Seminary of Immaculate Conception. A special thank you to Lisa James and the Office of Vocations team for making all of this come together. This book was designed and edited by Matthew Smith, graphic designer of the Office of Vocations of the Dioceses of Rockville Centre.
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