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Good Samaritan Prayer Group, Chai Wan (2026)

31/01/2024

February 2 ----- Feast of the PRESENTATION OF THE LORD. Also known as CANDLEMAS, this feast commemorates three distinct but related historical events in the life of the HOLY FAMILY. It marks the day when MARY AND JOSEPH brought Baby JESUS to the Temple in Jerusalem, exactly 40 days after His birth. This day also commemorates the PURIFICATION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY.

This feast is known by the title Candlemas because of the words of Saint Simeon when he met the Child Jesus in the temple: “FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN YOUR SALVATION WHICH YOU HAVE PREPARED IN THE PRESENCE OF ALL PEOPLES, A LIGHT FOR REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, AND FOR GLORY TO YOUR PEOPLE ISRAEL" (Luke 2:30-32). JESUS IS THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD, The Messiah Who has come not just for the Jew but the gentile; not just the righteous, but the sinner.

February 14 ----- is ASH WEDNESDAY - The beginning of LENT, beginning of our journey of return to God.

20/01/2024

Feast Day - January 21, Sunday

“FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU; BE NOT DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD; I WILL HELP YOU, I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.”
—Isaiah 41:10

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. SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

In our all doubts, perplexities and temptations, SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

In hours of loneliness, weariness and trials, SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

In the failure of our plans and hopes.
SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

In disappointments, troubles and sorrows, SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

When others fail us, and Your Grace alone can assist us. SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

When we throw ourselves on your tender love as our only refuge.
SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

When we are ill and our head and hands cannot work and we are lonely.
SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

When we feel impatient and our cross irritates us. SANTO NIÑO, HELP US.

Always, always, in spite of weaknesses, failings and shortcomings of every kind.
SANTO NIÑO, 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 the 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!

O DEAR SANTO NIÑO, Who has said, "ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE; SEEK AND YOU SHALL FIND; KNOCK AND IT SHALL BE OPENED UNTO YOU," Give we beseech You, to us who ask the Gift of Your divine Love, that we may love You with our whole heart, in word and work, and never cease from showing forth Your Praise.

MAKE US, O LORD, to have a perpetual fear and love of Your Holy Name, for You never fail to govern them whom You solidly establish in Your love; through JESUS CHRIST our Lord. Amen.

19/06/2022

"AND I WILL BE A FATHER TO YOU, AND YOU SHALL BE SONS AND DAUGHTERS TO ME, SAYS THE LORD ALMIGHTY."
— 2 Corinthians 6:18

HEAVENLY FATHER, You entrusted Your Son JESUS, the Child of MARY, to the care of JOSEPH, an earthly father. Bless all fathers as they care for their families. Give them strength and wisdom, tenderness and patience; support them in the work they have to do, protecting those who look to them, as we, Your beloved children, look to You for love and salvation, through our Lord Jesus Christ, our Saviour and Defender!

SAINT JOSEPH, Guardian of JESUS and chaste Husband of MARY, you passed your life in loving fulfillment of duty. You supported the HOLY FAMILY of Nazareth with the work of your hands. Kindly protect all fathers who trustingly come to you. You know their aspirations, their hardships, their hopes. They look to you because they know you will understand and protect them. You too knew trial, labor and weariness. But amid the worries of material life your soul was full of deep peace and sang out in true joy through intimacy with God's Son entrusted to you and with Mary, His tender Mother. Assure those you protect that they do not labor alone. Teach them to find Jesus near them and to watch over Him faithfully as you have done.
— Venerable Pope John XXIII

12/06/2022

SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

The central mystery of Faith that is revealed by God alone is the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity. (CCC 261). Catholics believe that in one God there are three (3) divine Persons — the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. THE TRINITY IS ONE. We do not confess three Gods, but ONE GOD IN THREE PERSONS. (CCC 253)

GOD OUR FATHER, Who by sending into the world the WORD of Truth and the SPIRIT of Sanctification made known to the human race Your wondrous mystery, grant us, we pray, that in professing the true faith, we may acknowledge the TRINITY of eternal glory and adore Your Unity, powerful in majesty. Through our Lord JESUS CHRIST, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the HOLY SPIRIT, one God, for ever and ever.

“THE GRACE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, AND THE LOVE OF GOD, AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, BE WITH YOU ALL.”
— 2 Corinthians 13:14

14/05/2022

105 YEARS ANNIVERSARY
MARY, OUR LADY OF FATIMA
Since May 13, 1917

“ARE YOU SUFFERING A GREAT DEAL? DON’T LOSE HEART. I WILL NEVER FORSAKE YOU. MY IMMACULATE HEART WILL BE YOUR REFUGE AND THE WAY THAT WILL LEAD YOU TO GOD." (June 13, 1917)

ACT OF ENTRUSTMENT
by Pope St. John Paul II

O MARY, OUR LADY OF FATIMA,
Mother of all individuals and peoples, you know all our sufferings and hopes. In your motherly Heart you feel all the struggles between good and evil, between light and darkness, that convulse the world: accept the plea which we make in the HOLY SPIRIT directly to your IMMACULATE HEART, and embrace with the love of the Mother and Handmaid of the LORD those who most await this embrace, and also those whose act of entrustment you too await in a particular way. Take under your motherly protection the whole human family, which with affectionate love we entrust to you, O Mother. May there dawn for everyone the time of Peace and Freedom, the time of Truth, of Justice and of Hope. AMEN.

OUR LADY OF FATIMA, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Rosary, pray for us!
Sweet Heart of Mary, be our salvation!

MAY OUR LADY, MOTHER & QUEEN OFFER YOU PEACE, HOPE AND PROTECTION THROUGH TIMES OF SUFFERING AND UNCERTAINTY!

14/04/2022

Today is A Maunday Thursday

Let us imitate the self-giving model of Jesus who shares with us his own Body and Blood and enriches us with his Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. It is by sharing our blessings - our talents, time, health and wealth - with others that we become true disciples of Christ and obey his new commandment: “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34).

05/02/2022

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION

“YOU ARE NOT ALONE, MY CHILD, AND YOU MUST NOT BE SAD. I WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS, AND MY IMMACULATE HEART WILL BE YOUR COMFORT AND THE WAY WHICH WILL LEAD YOU TO GOD.” —Our Lady of Fatima, June 13, 1917

O MOST HOLY VIRGIN MARY, our Mother, we kneel before you with heavy heart. The burden of our sins oppresses us. The knowledge of our weaknesses discourages us. We are beset by fear, danger and temptation of every sort. Yet we are so attached to the things of this world that instead of longing for Heaven we are filled with dread at the thought of death.

O MOTHER OF MERCY, have pity on us in our distress. Have pity on those who are sick and suffering, those who weep and grieving. Save the unborn, protect the orphans and widows You are all-powerful with JESUS CHRIST, your Divine Son. He can refuse no request of your Immaculate Heart. Show yourself a true Mother to us by being our advocate before His throne. O Refuge of sinners and Hope of hopeless, to whom shall we turn if not you?

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, perfect model of sanctity, take my soul and mold it according to your sublime perfections. Purify my heart and set it free from every obstacle to holiness, so that detached from self and the pleasures of sense, it may be adorned by you with the virtues and perfections of your own Immaculate Heart. Then lead my soul to that divine intimacy which alone can satisfy the immense capacity for love and union with which God has created the human heart. From you I confidently hope for this grace of holiness, and I entrust to your Immaculate Heart my eternal destiny and the sanctification of my body and soul, in this life and forevermore. Amen.

05/02/2022

Let us pray....

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION

“YOU ARE NOT ALONE, MY CHILD, AND YOU MUST NOT BE SAD. I WILL BE WITH YOU ALWAYS, AND MY IMMACULATE HEART WILL BE YOUR COMFORT AND THE WAY WHICH WILL LEAD YOU TO GOD.” —Our Lady of Fatima, June 13, 1917

O MOST HOLY VIRGIN MARY, our Mother, we kneel before you with heavy heart. The burden of our sins oppresses us. The knowledge of our weaknesses discourages us. We are beset by fear, danger and temptation of every sort. Yet we are so attached to the things of this world that instead of longing for Heaven we are filled with dread at the thought of death.

O MOTHER OF MERCY, have pity on us in our distress. Have pity on those who are sick and suffering, those who weep and grieving. Save the unborn, protect the orphans and widows You are all-powerful with JESUS CHRIST, your Divine Son. He can refuse no request of your Immaculate Heart. Show yourself a true Mother to us by being our advocate before His throne. O Refuge of sinners and Hope of hopeless, to whom shall we turn if not you?

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY, perfect model of sanctity, take my soul and mold it according to your sublime perfections. Purify my heart and set it free from every obstacle to holiness, so that detached from self and the pleasures of sense, it may be adorned by you with the virtues and perfections of your own Immaculate Heart. Then lead my soul to that divine intimacy which alone can satisfy the immense capacity for love and union with which God has created the human heart. From you I confidently hope for this grace of holiness, and I entrust to your Immaculate Heart my eternal destiny and the sanctification of my body and soul, in this life and forevermore. Amen.

28/11/2021

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.

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