The Stations of The Church

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THE WAY OF THE HEART:

THE STATIONS OF THE


CHURCH
“A PATHWAY TO HOLINESS AND APOSTOLIC READINESS”
IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT.
AMEN.

INTRODUCTORY PRAYER:

My Lord and my God, I am very sorry for all the sins I have committed and I ask
for your forgiveness. I detest my sins because I know that I deserve your
punishment; and above all, I am very sad because it is you, who is the everlasting
goodness, is to whom I have sinned.
I honor the everlasting love of Jesus Christ who died on the cross because of me. I
promise, not to sin again by the help of your grace, and I repent, that I will avoid
and will distance myself from places, people and things that will cause me to sin.

Forgive me, O Sacred Heart of Jesus, and grant me the grace to return to your
love. Amen.

OPENING HYMN: SALMO 23 (ANG PANGINOON ANG AKING PASTOL)

Ang Panginoon ang aking Pastol


Hindi ako magkukulang
Ako ay kanyang pinagpapahinga
Sa mainam N’yang pastulan.

Inakay ako sa tahimik na batis


At dulot N’ya’y bagong lakas
Tapat sa pangakong a
ko’y sasamahan Niya 
sa tuwid na landas. [koro]

Daan ma’y puno ng dilim o ligalig


Hindi ako mangangamba
Tungkod Mo’t pamalo 
ang s’yang gagabay sa’kin at 
sasanggalang twina. [koro]

THE FIRST STATION: LIFE AS A COMMUNITY OF DISCIPLES OF CHRIST


LEADER: We adore you, O Lord, and thank you.
ALL: Because of your unconditional love and compassion.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts of the Apostles 2: 42 – 45


A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
They spent their time in learning from the apostles, taking part in the
fellowship, and sharing in the fellowship meals and prayers. Many miracles
and wonders were being done through the apostles, and everyone was
filled with awe. All the believers continued together in close fellowship and
shared their belongings with one another. They would sell their property
and possessions, and distribute the money among all, according to what
each one needed.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.

REFLECTION:
A Community that is centered in Christ is a happy community. We can read
in the gospel of St. Luke that when the centurion’s slave was sick, Jesus
healed her. She was healed because of his master’s faith. Just like the
centurion, we just only need to approach Jesus. Jesus will never fail to help
us. He LOVES us. We are building a happy community if we know how to
love and help one another. Loving one another is an act of Faith. The
community of disciples of Christ according to PCP II is, “In communion with
one another and with Jesus Christ. It has a mandate.” The Christian
Community does not only exist for its members, because it has the mission
to proclaim the good news, to build the church, and to serve the kingdom
of God by promoting Gospel Values in our society.

(PAUSE IN SILENCE. MENTION YOUR INTENTIONS.)


PRAYER:
Heavenly Father, we now ask your guidance so that we can have a new
beginning. Help us to grow and develop with meaningful lives, so that we
can hasten to do our mission as disciples of Christ together as a community.
Eternal Father, we praise you for sending your son to be one of us and to
save us. Look upon your people with mercy for we are divided in so many
ways, and give us the Spirit of Jesus to make us one in love. We ask this gift,
loving Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Benedict, the African, teach us charity. Teach us humility. Teach us


simplicity. Amen.
HYMN: KAIBIGAN
Ang sino man sa Aki'y mananahan
Mananahan din Ako sa kanya.
At kung siya'y mamunga nang masagana,
Siya sa Ama'y nagbigay ng karangalan.
Mula ngayon kayo'y Aking kaibigan
Hinango sa dilim at kababaan.
Ang kaibiga'y mag-aalay ng sarili niyang buhay;
Walang hihigit sa yaring pag-aalay.
Kung paanong mahal Ako ng Aking Ama,
Sa inyo'y Aking ipinadarama.
Sa pag-ibig Ko, kayo sana ay manahan,
At bilin Ko sa inyo ay magmahalan.
Mula ngayon kayo'y Aking kaibigan
Hinango sa dilim at kababaan.
Ang kaibiga'y mag-aalay ng sarili niyang buhay;
Walang hihigit sa yaring pag-aalay.

THE SECOND STATION: OUR MISSION SPREADS


LEADER: We adore you, O Lord, and thank you.
ALL: Because of your unconditional love and compassion.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Acts of the Apostles 13: 4 – 12
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Having been sent by the Holy Spirit, Barnabas and Saul went to Seleucia
and sailed from here to the island of Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis,
they preached the word of God in the synagogues. They had John Mark
with them to help with the work. They went all the way across to island to
Paphos, where they met a magician named Bar-Jesus, a Jew who claimed to
be a prophet. He was a friend of the governor of the island, Sergius Paulus,
who was an intelligent man. The governor called Barnabas and Saul before
him because he wanted to hear the word of God. But they were opposed
by the magician Elymas, who tried to turn away the governor from faith.
Then Saul, also known as Paul, was filled with the Holy Spirit; he looked
straight at the magician and said, “You son of the devil! You are the enemy
of everything that is good. You are full of all kind of evil tricks, and you
always keep trying to turn the Lord’s truths into lies! The Lord’s Hand will
come down you now; you will be blind and will not see the light of day for a
time.” At once, Elymas felt a dark mist cover his eyes, and he walked
around trying to find someone to lead him by the hand. When the governor
saw what had happened, he believed; for he was greatly amazed at the
teaching about the Lord.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.

REFLECTION:
The Holy Spirit inspired the early Christians to embark with their missionary
journeys. The present Church, does its missionary mandate to proclaim
Christ by the use of social media through the posting of daily gospel
reflections, AlmuSalita Video Clips, Online mass, and the like. This mandate
is also evident in Basic Ecclesial Community’s Bibliarasal (Bible Study) and
prayer meetings. Catholic schools also serve as evangelizing arm of the
Church by Prayers, Religious Activities, sacraments, and print media. The
role of the Holy Spirit is to send us forth to a mission, and to strengthen us
as we do our roles. “The Holy Spirit is the primary source of evangelization.
The Holy Spirit is the protagonist of the Church’s mission.” (CCC 852)
(PAUSE IN SILENCE. MENTION YOUR INTENTIONS.)
PRAYER:
Everlasting Joy from above, Help us realize our responsibility in the growth
of the church. Strengthen us, O Holy Spirit, for us to know and find true
happiness. Help us know and deepen our purpose in life. All of our praise,
we lift them up to you. Blessed be God. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God
and true man. Blessed be his most holy name. Blessed be his Most Sacred
Heart. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament in the altar. Blessed
be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be God in his Angels and his
Saints. Amen.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, teach us to respond to God’s call in different
ways. Amen.
HYMN: PANALANGIN NG PAGIGING BUKAS PALAD
Panginoon, turuan Mo akong maging bukas palad.
Turuan Mo akong maglingkod sa Iyo.
Na magbigay ng ayon sa nararapat.
Na walang hinihintay mula Sayo.
Na makibakang di inaalintana
mga hirap na dinaranas
sa twina'y mag sumikap na
hindi humahanap ng kapalit na kagaginhawaan.
Na di naghihintay kundi ang aking mabatid.
Na ang loob mo'y syang sinusundan.
Panginoon, turuan mo akong maging bukas palad.
Turuan mo akong maglingkod sa Iyo.
At magbigay ng ayon sa nararapat.
Na walang hinihintay mula sayo.
THE THIRD STATION: THE CHURCH IN THE MIDST OF CHALLENGES
LEADER: We adore you, O Lord, and thank you.
ALL: Because of your unconditional love and compassion.
BIBLE PASSAGE: ROMANS 8:31- 39
A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans
In view of all of this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against
us? Certainly not God, who did not even keep back his own son, but offered
him for us all! He gave us his son – will he not also freely give us all things?
Who will accuse God’s Chosen People? God himself declares them not
guilty! Who then, will condemn them? Not Christ Jesus, who died, or
rather, who was raised to life and is at the right side of God, pleading with
him for us! Who then, can separate us from the love of Christ? Can trouble
do it, or hardship or persecution or hunger or poverty or danger or death?
As the scripture says, “For your sake we are in danger of death at all times;
we are treated like sheep who are going to be slaughtered.” No, in all these
things we have complete victory through him who loved us! For I am
certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life,
neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present nor
the future, neither the world above nor the world below – there is nothing
in all creation that will ever be able to separate us from the love of God
which is ours through Christ Jesus our Lord.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
REFLECTION:
The Church, particularly the early Christians, are strangers in foreign islands
that still press on, amid the obstacles and persecutions. Christians faced
persecutions for the sake of Christ. Jesus is the Messiah. He is the one who
faced persecutions in the first place. He was crucified, the most shameful
way of death penalty for romans, with the label, I.N.R.I (Iesus Nazareus Rex
Iudaeorum) which means, Jesus of Nazareth – King of the Jews. Stephen, is
the first martyr after Christ. He was stoned to death. We can read this in
Acts 7: 1-60 (Stephen’s Martyrdom Account). Another bible narrative that
tells about the persecution of early Christians can be seen on Acts 8:1-3.
“As members of a missionary church, we are called to proclaim the Risen
Christ to all so that his mystery would be seen in full light.” (Lumen
Gentium 8)
(PAUSE IN SILENCE. MENTION YOUR INTENTIONS.)
PRAYER:
God, source of our Strength, help us, so that we can manage the struggles,
difficulties, and challenges we face every day of our lives. And also, teach us
to be the light in the midst of darkness. Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
my whole life long. O hidden love, that loves me now. O wounded love,
who once died for me. O love crowned with light that lives for me. Enduring
love that is never tired for me. Above all, you never leave me. Endure me;
until my pain would be removed from you. Endure me; until I would
discover myself again with you. Amen.

St. Daniel Comboni, help me discover the Holy Spirit as my inspiration to


bravely face the difficulties that the mission of proclaiming God entails.
Amen.
HYMN: ANG TANGING ALAY
Salamat sa Iyo ay tanggapin
Aking Panginoong Hesus Ang tanging alay ko nawa ay
Ako'y inibig Mo gamitin
At inangking lubos Ito lamang Ama wala nang iba
Ang tanging alay ko sa Iyo aking pa
Ama Akong hinihiling
Ay buong buhay ko puso at Di ko akalain
kaluluwa Na ako ay bibigyang pansin
Hindi makayanang Ang taong tulad ko
maipagkaloob Di dapat mahalin
Mamahaling hiyas ni gintong (Koro)
nilukob
Ang tanging dalangin O Diyos
THE FOURTH STATION: THE CHURCH’S FAITHFULNESS & RENEWAL
LEADER: We adore you, O Lord, and thank you.
ALL: Because of your unconditional love and compassion.
BIBLE PASSAGE: ACTS 11:19 - 26
A Reading from the Acts of the Apostles
Some of the believers who were scattered by the persecution which took
place when Stephen was killed went as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and
Antioch, telling the message to Jews only. But other believers who were
from Cyprus and Cyrene went to Antioch and proclaimed the message to
Gentiles, also telling them the good news about the Lord Jesus. The Lord’s
power was with them and a great number of people believed and turned to
the Lord. The news about this reached the Church in Jerusalem, so they
sent Barnabas to Antioch. When he arrived and saw how God had blessed
the people, he was glad and urged them all to be faithful and true to the
Lord with all their hearts. Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit
and Faith, and many people were brought to the Lord. Then Barnabas went
to Tarsus to look for Saul. When he found him, he took him to Antioch, and
for a whole year the two met with the People of the Church and taught a
large group. It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians.
The Word of the Lord.
ALL: Thanks be to God.
REFLECTION:
Fidelity could be defined in three main aspects: TRUST, FAITH AND
COMMITMENT”. Like the apostles we must try to show fidelity to Jesus – to
the widest and greatest extent, even death and persecution. Fidelity is an
important virtue because it is the dream of our Heavenly Father for us his
children. God wants us to be faithful to him. He wants us to be committed
and loyal to him (cf. John 6:6-9). Fidelity manifests greatly when moments
are tough. It is a must so that we may obtain to be apostolically ready and
holy in the future, as followers of Christ. Trust in God by doing good deeds
and by following his will. Have faith in God by showing it in your actions, by
letting go and letting God, and even in the midst of persecution, rejection
and difficulties. Be Committed to God, for he is Committed for you. Listen
to Jesus – he will change your old and negative self. Receive the truth.
Receive Jesus. Be selfless.
(PAUSE IN SILENCE. MENTION YOUR INTENTIONS.)
PRAYER:
God of Light, Help us remain faithful to you even in the midst of obstacles
we encounter. Change us Lord! Change our hearts O God! Always
strengthen us. Keep me in your presence, and never let me be separated
from you. Teach me to long for heaven. Teach me to love the things of
heaven. Teach me to love you. Teach me to love. Guide my way on earth
until I reach eternal life with you. Amen.
St. Ignatius of Antioch, teach me to remain faithful to my mission as a
follower of Jesus. Amen.
HYMN: CHANGE MY HEART OH GOD
Change My Heart Oh God Mold Me And Make Me
Make It Ever True This Is What I Pray
Change My Heart Oh God Change My Heart Oh God
May I Be Like You Make It Ever True
Change My Heart Oh God Change My Heart Oh God
Make It Ever True May I Be Like You
Change My Heart Oh God Jesus Oh Jesus
May I Be Like You Come And Fill Your Lambs
You Are The Potter Jesus Oh Jesus
I Am The Clay Come And Fill Your Lambs

CONCLUDING PRAYER:
O My Jesus, fountain of eternal blessings, You who blessed your apostles before
you ascended into heaven, bless me also and make me holy by your Church. Bless
my memories, that I may remember you always. Bless my understanding that I
may think of you always. Bless my soul that it may never find or try to do anything
that would give you sadness. Bless my body and all its actions. Bless my heart and
all its feelings. Bless me now and at the hour of my death. Bless me in this life and
in everlasting life, grant that your sweet blessing would be mine as a covenant of
everlasting joy. Bless by brothers and sisters, the faithful. Bless those who are
dear to me. Bless all of those whom I love, and every one to whom I owe any
gratitude, and bring me and them to rest in your Sacred Heart forever. Amen.

BLESSINGS OF THE HOLY FAMILY


O Jesus, Mary and Joseph, as we make the sign of the Cross, please bless
us, our families, all our loved ones, and everything we will be doing today
and every day, for God’s greater glory. IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER, AND
OF THE SON, AND OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. AMEN.
CLOSING HYMN: YOUR HEART TODAY
Where there is fear, i can allay
where there is pain, i can heal
where there are wounds, i can bind
and hunger, i can fill
Lord, grant me courage
Lord, grant me strength
grant me compassion
that i may be your heart today

Lord, grant me courage


Lord, grant me strength
grant me compassion
that i may be your heart today
OUR LADY OF FATIMA
(OCTOBER 13, 1917 @ Cova da Iria, Portugal)

“CONTINUE ALWAYS TO PRAY THE ROSARY


EVERY DAY.”
SUBMITTED BY:
HARVY KLYDE V. PEREZ JHON PAUL MIGUEL PAGADORA
MARIQUIT V. CALCETA ELIJAH MARIE MANABAT
RAIN MARIAN G. BAUTISTA TO: MR. RONAN PAGUNTALAN (9-PARA

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