One God, One Faith

22/03/2026

A Prayer for World Peace

Lord God, Creator of all nations, we come before you with hearts heavy for our broken world. We ask for your divine peace to descend upon every land, especially those torn by conflict, violence, and division.

Replace hatred with love, fear with hope, and vengeance with forgiveness. Calm the storms of war and bring an end to the injustice that tears families apart.

We pray for world leaders: Grant them wisdom, humility, and the courage to choose dialogue over destruction. Open our eyes to see everyone we meet as our brothers and sisters.

Comfort the grieving, protect the innocent, and heal the wounded. Make us instruments of your peace, that we may work together for a world in harmony and mutual respect.

In the name of the Prince of Peace, we pray, Amen.

22/03/2026

22/03/2026

March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day — a global awareness day recognized by the United Nations to advocate for the legal rights of people with Down syndrome and promote greater inclusion and less stigmatization of people with the genetic condition. Here is a powerful prayer for people with profound disabilities:

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30/10/2025

DO NOT BREAK THE ROSARY HELD BY A DECEASED LOVED ONE

Let us not cut the rosary held by the deceased. We saw when our Pope Francis was laid to rest that he was holding a rosary—yet it was noticeable that it was not broken or cut, unlike the common practice and superstition of many Filipinos during funerals. Cutting or breaking the rosary is a serious mistake during wakes and burials in the Philippines. The rosary of the departed should not be cut because it symbolizes our faith and love for Jesus and the Virgin Mary. The mysteries of the Holy Rosary are events in the life of Jesus that we should preserve, practice, and honor. The rosary should not be divided or cut due to fear or superstitious beliefs. Let us allow the deceased to carry their rosary intact as a sign of respect for their faith and as a symbol of their devotion and prayer as Catholics.

30/10/2025

SEVENTH DAY | NOVENA FOR THE DEAD

Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Leader:

Lord of mercy, hear our prayer.
May our brother/sister _,
whom you called your son/daughter on earth,
enter into the Kingdom of peace and light,
where your saints live in glory.
We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ,
who lives and reigns with you and Holy Spirit,
one God forever and ever.

All: Amen.

Leader: Jesus, through your blood on the cross,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through the blow you received on your sacred face,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through the cruel scourging you endured,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through the crown of thorns that pierced your head,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through your carrying of the cross,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through your face covered with blood which you allowed to be imprinted on the veil of Veronica,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through your garments which were cruely removed from your wounded body,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through your holy body nailed on the cross,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

Leader: Jesus, through your side pierced with a lance and from which flowed blood and water.
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of …

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