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03/11/2024

The Outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Your Gawain Panginoon🙏🙏


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03/11/2024

Thank you Sisters and Brother for sharing your journey of Faith, Hope and Love for God.

Welcome sa ubasan ng Panginoon🙏🙏

10/09/2024

Blessed morning🙏❤️

Deuteronomy 7:21
You shall not be scared of them; for the LORD your God is among you, a great and awesome God.

“Fear not,” God tells His children over a hundred times in the Holy Scriptures. But how can we not be afraid of those who give us hard time? The Bible hold some answers:�1. Do not focus on the negatives�Do not make your problem bigger than it really is. Don’t live with a “what if” mentality. Stay positive in your outlook and in your attitude.�2. Remember God is with you�Firmly believe Jesus’ promise that He will be with you (Matthew 28:20).�3. Remember that He is the great and awesome God�God gives us everything we need for every situation and circumstance. He promises to answer us even before we call on Him (Isaiah 65:24).

Prayer
Great and awesome Holy One,
Thank You for taking my sin from me. Please remove all my fears and anxieties as well. Let me live with full confidence that You are with me. Thank You for providing everything I need to live life to the fullest. I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.

17/12/2023

merry christmas from FBCC family

30/11/2023

December 8 - Solemnity of The IMMACULATE CONCEPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY ---
November 29 - Day ONE Novena

------- Daily prayer -------
O God, Who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, did prepare a worthy dwelling place for Your Son, we beseech You that, as by the foreseen death of this, Your Son, You did preserve Her from all stain, so too You would permit us, purified through Her intercession, to come unto You.
Through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, world without end. Amen.

------- DAY ONE PRAYER -------
O most HOLY VIRGIN, Who was pleasing to the Lord and became His mother, Immaculate in body and spirit, in faith and in love, look kindly on me as I implore Your powerful intercession.

O most Holy Mother, Who by Your blessed Immaculate Conception, from the first moment of Your Conception did crush the head of the enemy, receive our prayers as we implore You to present at the Throne of God the favor we now request -----( STATE YOUR INTENTIONS ) -----

O MARY OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, MOTHER OF CHRIST, You had influence with Your Divine Son while upon this earth; You have the same influence now in heaven. PRAYE FOR US AND OBTAIN FOR US FROM HIM THE GRANTING OF MY PETITION IF IT BE HIS DIVINE WILL. AMEN.
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30/11/2023

THE 4 WEEKS OF ADVENT:
THE CANDLES AND THE WREATH

Advent is celebrated four consecutive weeks before Christmas.With the season of Advent, starts the lighting of different candles.

Traditionally, each of the five Advent candles have a deeper meaning which is depicted in the four weeks we celebrate this season of waiting, watching and expecting Jesus.

Here’s the specific meaning of the four weeks of Advent:

WEEK 1

The 1st Sunday of Advent symbolizes HOPE with the “PROPHET'S CANDLE ” reminding us that Jesus is coming. (Purple Candle)

The first week of this Advent reminds us of the coming of Jesus Christ the Redeemer. The first week marked with a purple candle has the meaning of HOPE. We all look forward to Christ’s coming full of joy and hope.

The first candle this week is called the Candle of the Prophet who reminds us that the coming of Jesus as Messiah has been preached by the prophets.

And again, Isaiah says,

“The Root of Jesse will spring up,
one who will arise to rule over the nations;
in him the Gentiles will hope.”
(Isaiah 11:10)

WEEK 2

The 2nd Sunday of Advent symbolizes FAITH with the “BETHLEHEM CANDLE ” reminding us of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. (Purple Candle)

The second week of Advent has the meaning of FAITH and LOVE. In this second week the second purple candle is lit, reminding us to remain faithful to prepare the way for the coming of the Lord. We are required to prepare our hearts and love for the coming of Christ.

The second candle is called the Bethlehem Wax which means that our Savior Jesus Christ will be born in our hearts.

As it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet:

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord,
make straight paths for him.
Every valley shall be filled in,
every mountain and hill made low.
The crooked roads shall become straight,
the rough ways smooth.
And all people will see God’s salvation.”
(Luke 3: 4-6)

WEEK 3

The 3rd Sunday of Advent symbolizes JOY with the “SHEPHERD’S CANDLE ” reminding us of the Joy the world experienced at the coming birth of Jesus. (Pink Candle)

The third week of Advent is marked by two purple candle bars and one pink candle. This third week reminds us of JOY. We are together delighted to welcome the birth of Jesus our Savior.

The third candle is called the Shepherds Candle because the news of joy about the birth of Jesus Christ was first communicated to humble and sincere people.The rose candle is lit on the third Sunday, Gaudete Sunday, when the priest also wears rose vestments at Mass; Gaudete Sunday is the Sunday of rejoicing, because the faithful have arrived at the midpoint of Advent, when their preparation is now half over and they are close to Christmas.

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
(Luke 2:10)

WEEK 4

The 4th Sunday of Advent symbolizes Peace with the “ANGEL’S CANDLE ” reminding us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” (Purple Candle)

This is the last week of Advent. The fourth week of special significance PEACE is characterized by three purple candle bars and one pink candle.

The fourth week of Advent reminds us of the glory of God, the owner of the universe. Together we rejoice in His coming.

The fourth candle is called the Angel Candle that symbolizes happiness and joy to welcome the Savior.

“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
(Luke 2:14)

WHITE CANDLE OR THE CHRIST CANDLE

The fifth candle which is placed at the center of the wreath is called the "CHRIST CANDLE" which reminds us of Jesus who is at the center of the season. It is lit on Christmas Eve. Jesus alone is the reason why we celebrate Christmas. (White Candle)

White is the color of Advent representing purity and light. Christ is the sinless, spotless, pure Savior. He is the light come into a dark and dying world. Also, those who receive Jesus Christ as Savior are washed of their sins and made whiter than snow.

The Christ Candle is the fifth Advent Candle, positioned in the center of the wreath. This Advent Candle's color is white. It is lit on Christmas Eve as a remembrance of Christ coming into the world.

THE WREATH

The Advent wreath first appeared in Germany in 1839. Lutheran minister Johann Hinrich Wichern working at a mission for children created a wreath out of the wheel of a cart. He placed twenty small red candles and four large white candles inside the ring. The red candles were lit on weekdays and the four white candles were lit on Sundays.

The Advent wreath, which has German origins, is probably the most recognized Advent custom. It is a wreath made of evergreens that is bound to a circle of wire.

The evergreens used for the wreath itself are a reminder of continuous life. The shaping of them into a circle reinforces that meaning.

The circle is also a sign of everlasting life as well as the eternity of God.It symbolizes the many years from Adam to Christ in which the world awaited its Redeemer; it also represents the years that we have awaited His second and final coming.

The wreath holds four equally spaced candles, the three purple ones lit on the penitential Sundays and a pink one for Gaudete, the joyful third Sunday in Advent.The seedpods, nuts and pinecones used to decorate the wreath are symbolic of resurrection, and fruits represent the nourishing fruitfulness of the Christian life.

Additional decorations, like holly and berries, are sometimes added. Their red color points ahead to Jesus’ sacrifice and death on the cross, shedding his blood for our sins.

The laurel signifies victory over persecution and suffering; pine, holly, and yew, immortality; and cedar, strength and healing. Holly also has a special Christian symbolism: The prickly leaves remind us of the crown of thorns, and one English legend tells of how the cross was made of holly.

01/11/2023

01/11/2023

All Souls Day

01/11/2023

LITANY FOR THE
FAITHFUL DEPARTED

Lord, have mercy on us,
Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.

God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.

Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

St. Michael,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye angels and archangels,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye orders of blessed spirits,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

St. Joseph,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy patriarchs and prophets,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy apostles and evangelists,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy martyrs,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy bishops and confessors,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy doctors,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy priests and Levites,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy monks and hermits,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye holy virgins and widows,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

All ye saints of God,
pray for the souls of the faithful departed.

Be merciful,
Spare them, O Lord

Be merciful,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.

From all evil,
O Lord, deliver them.

From the rigor of Thy justice,
O Lord, deliver them.

From the power of the devil,
O Lord, deliver them.

From long-enduring sorrow,
O Lord, deliver them.

From cruel flames,
O Lord, deliver them.

From horrible darkness,
O Lord, deliver them.

From dreadful weeping and wailing,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy holy nativity,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy most sweet name,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy most profound humiliations,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy infinite love,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy bloody sweat,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy scourging,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy crowning with thorns,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy carrying of the cross,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy most cruel death,
O Lord, deliver them.

Through Thy five most holy wounds,
O Lord, deliver them.

In the day of judgment,
We sinners, beseech Thee, hear us.

Thou Who forgavest Magdalen,
and didst grant the prayer of the thief,
we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst be pleased to deliver
the souls of our parents, relations,
friends, and benefactors,
from the pains of hell,
we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst be pleased to have mercy
on those of whom no special remembrance
is made on earth,
we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst be pleased to grant them all
the pardon and remission of their sins,
we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wouldst be pleased to receive them
into the company of the blessed,
we beseech Thee, hear us.

King of awful majesty,
we beseech Thee, hear us.

Son of God, we beseech Thee,
hear us.

Lamb of God,
who takest away the sins of the world,
grant unto them eternal rest.

Lamb of God,
who takest away the sins of the world,
grant unto them eternal rest.

Lamb of God,
who takest away the sins of the world,
grant unto them rest everlasting.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Lord, have mercy,
Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy,
From the gate of hell,
deliver their souls, O Lord.

O Lord, hear my prayer.
And let my cry come unto Thee.

LET US PRAY:

O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful,
grant unto the souls of Thy servants departed
the remission of all their sins;
that, by pious supplications,
they may obtain the pardon
which they have always desired.
Grant this, O God,
Who livest and reignest for ever and ever,

Amen.

O eternal God, Who,
besides the general precept of charity,
hast commanded a particular respect for parents,
kindred, and benefactors;
grant, we beseech Thee, that,
as they were the instruments
by which Thy providence bestowed on us our birth,
education and innumerable other blessings,
so our prayers may be the means to obtain for them
a speedy release from their excessive sufferings,
and admittance to Thine infinite joys.
Through Jesus Christ, Our Lord.

Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord,
And let the perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.

Amen.

01/11/2023

All Souls Day

01/11/2023

The Solemnity of All Saints