Vademecum

Prayer Guide for the Strategic Planning at

Tagaytay City, Philippines.

April 24 - 26, 2024

Divine Word College of Legazpi

Center for Spirituality and Mission
VADEMECUM
Prayer guide for the Strategic planning
at Tagaytay City, Philippines.

This booklet is not for Sale.

For the exclusive use of the DWC Legazpi Community © 2024
 Prayer for Safe Travel
(To Tagaytay City)

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen.
All: Loving and merciful God, we come to you today as we
prepare for our journey to Tagaytay City for our
strategic planning activity. We ask for your guidance
and protection for our school administrators, heads,
student representatives, and everyone involved in this
trip. Please watch over our drivers, and give them alert
minds and steady hands as they navigate the roads.
May all those traveling on the same path be safe and
secure.
We entrust to you, Lord, our families and loved ones
that we leave behind. Keep them under your protective
care while we are away. Let your divine presence fill
our homes with peace and safety.
As we embark on our journey, we ask for your
blessings, Lord. May our trip be successful, and may
we reach our destination safely.
Lord, as we return home, we pray for a joyous reunion
with our loved ones. May our journey be smooth, and
may we arrive home safely, enriched by the experience
and filled with gratitude for your continuous guidance
and protection. Amen.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.
Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.
3
 Thanksgiving for Safe Travel
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen.

All: Loving Father, as we approach the Laudato Si SVD

Farm, we offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the journey
that has brought us here and the journey that lies
ahead. We thank You for the promise of today, for the
opportunities it brings, and for Your unending love
that remains our guiding light.

We thank You for guiding us safely through our

journey, for every turn and every mile, Your protective
hand has been upon us. We feel Your presence with us
as we move closer to our destination, and for this, we
offer our heartfelt thanks.

Lord, as we prepare to spend the next three days in

strategic planning, we ask for Your wisdom and
guidance. May our discussions be fruitful, our
decisions sound, and our actions align with Your will.

We thank You in advance for the days to come. As we

immerse ourselves in the serene surroundings of the
Laudato Si SVD Farm, may we also immerse ourselves
in Your love and grace. We pray that this time spent in
planning and reflection will not only benefit us but
also glorify You.

May the darkness of sin and the night of unbelief

vanish before the light of the Word and the Spirit of
Grace. May the heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all
people. Amen.

Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.

4
 Opening Prayer
Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen. Come, Holy Spirit!

All: Loving and Compassionate Father, as we gather today

to commence the Strategic Planning of the Divine
Word College of Legazpi, we seek Your divine wisdom
and guidance. We are here, ready to venture into the
deep, ready to "Duc in Altum", as we strive to map out
the future of our beloved institution.
You have blessed us with the responsibility to mold
young minds, to guide them towards success. We
stand by our promise, "Your success...our Word!" and
we humbly ask for Your guidance as we strive to fulfill
this commitment.
Bless our administrators, deans, principals, heads of
offices, and student representatives who have come
together today. Grant us the wisdom to make decisions
that will benefit our students and our school
community. Inspire us with Your divine wisdom, that
we may craft plans that align with Your will.
As we delve deep into our discussions and dialogues,
let us remember that we are all part of Your grand
plan. Help us to see the larger picture, to understand
our role in Your creation, and to align our plans with
the mission You have set for us.
Bless this gathering, Lord, and guide us as we work
towards a shared vision. Keep our minds clear and our
hearts open to Your divine guidance. May our efforts
today shape a brighter future for our students and
glorify Your name.
We ask all this through Jesus Christ, the Divine Word.
Amen.
Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.
All: Amen.

5
 Prayer before meal
Loving Father, we pause in the midst of this day to acknowledge
Your presence. As we prepare to partake in this meal, we thank
You for the hands that have prepared it, for those who have
labored in the fields and the sea, to bring us these blessings from
Your creation.

We pray for those who are without food, may they be provided for
by Your divine providence. Let our hearts be always conscious of
the needs of others.

As we share this meal, we thank You for the fellowship that we

share, for the peace and love that prevails amongst us. Bless our
discussions and grant us the wisdom to make the right decisions
for the Divine Word College of Legazpi.

Bless this food and drinks. We ask this through Jesus Christ, the
Divine Word. Amen.

Prayer after meal

Lord, we thank You for this meal, for every single bite was a gift
from You. We thank You for the nourishment it brings to our
bodies and the energy it provides for our work.

We are grateful for the hands that prepared this food, for their
service to us is a testament of Your love. We pray that You bless
them and their families, just as they have blessed us with this
meal.

As we conclude our meal, we pray that our work for the Divine
Word College of Legazpi continues to be fruitful and that our
efforts serve Your purpose. We remember those who have less, and
we ask that You provide for them in their time of need.

Thank You, Lord, for Your unending grace and blessings. We ask
this through Jesus Christ, the Divine Word. Amen.
 6

Morning Prayers

INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen. Come, Holy Spirit!
All: Enlighten our minds and move our wills to pray as we
ought.

During Easter Season

Leader: O Queen of heaven, rejoice, alleluia!

All: For he whom you merited to bear, alleluia!
Leader: Has risen as he said, alleluia!
All: Pray for us to God, alleluia!
Leader: Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia!
All: For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia!
Leader: Let us pray. O God, through the Resurrection of your
Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, you filled the world with
joy. Grant, we beseech you, that through his virgin
mother Mary, we may enjoy eternal life. Through the
same Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.

Adoration
Leader: Most Blessed Trinity, we believe you are really present
here.
All: One in spirit with our holy mother Mary and all the
angels and saints, in all humility we adore you through
Jesus Christ, our eternal High Priest.
Leader: We adore you, God all-knowing.
All: Everything is clear to you, even the secret thoughts of
our minds and the yearnings of our hearts.
 7
Leader: We adore you, God most loving,
All: Who continue to shower your love on all your sons and
daughters.
Leader: We adore you, God most holy,
All: Who command us to live free from sin, and to strive
for the perfection which you expect of us.

Thanksgiving

Leader: Most Holy Trinity, we praise and thank you,

All: Because in your overwhelming kindness, you have not
only redeemed us but you have even adopted us as
your sons and daughters.
Leader: In particular, we thank you because to this very day
you have guided us as a wise and kind Father, and
chosen us for the missionary vocation.
All: We thank you for watching over us through the past
night, and for giving us the gift of this new day.

Morning Offering

Leader: Lord God, today we offer you,

All: Whatever we think or do or say. Direct it all, so that it
may be for your glory, and that your kingdom of love
may spread on earth.
Leader: Fill our hearts with grace, so that everything we do or
omit will be according to your will.
All: Help us to love you with our whole heart, with our
whole soul, with our whole mind, and with all our
strength.
Leader: We want to unite the work that lies before us today
with the sacrifice of Christ as he offers himself on
every altar so that your name may be praised, loved
and adored, and that all people may know you and
love you.
All: Help us to find inspiration for our work in the example
of the Virgin Mary, your lowly servant, and of all the
 saints who have served you so faithfully even until
now.

8
GOSPEL READINGS

APRIL 24, 2024 Jn 12:44-50

Jesus cried out and said,
“Whoever believes in me believes not only in me
but also in the one who sent me,
and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.
I came into the world as light,
so that everyone who believes in me
might not remain in darkness.
And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them,
I do not condemn him,
for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world.
Whoever rejects me and does not accept my words
has something to judge him: the word that I spoke,
it will condemn him on the last day,
because I did not speak on my own,
but the Father who sent me
commanded me what to say and speak.
And I know that his commandment is eternal life.
So what I say, I say as the Father told me.”

APRIL 25, 2024 Mk 16:15-20

Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them:
“Go into the whole world
and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved;
whoever does not believe will be condemned.
These signs will accompany those who believe:
in my name they will drive out demons,
they will speak new languages.
They will pick up serpents with their hands,
and if they drink any deadly thing, it will not harm them.
They will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them,

was taken up into heaven
and took his seat at the right hand of God.
But they went forth and preached everywhere,
while the Lord worked with them
and confirmed the word through accompanying signs.

9
APRIL 26, 2024 Jn 14:1-6

Jesus said to his disciples:

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.
You have faith in God; have faith also in me.
In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.
If there were not,
would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come back again and take you to myself,
so that where I am you also may be.
Where I am going you know the way.”
Thomas said to him,
“Master, we do not know where you are going;
how can we know the way?”
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through me.”

INTERCESSIONS

Leader: Lord God, fill us with your blessings.

All: Bless our families, relatives and friends, the DWCL
Family and all those who support it by their prayers,
sacrifices and offerings.
Leader: Almighty and eternal God,
All: Pour down upon us and upon all who have been
reborn in Christ your Spirit, our advocate, with the
sevenfold gifts.
Leader: Fill us with the Spirit of wisdom and understanding.
All: Amen.
Leader: Fill us with the Spirit of counsel and fortitude.
All: Amen.
Leader: Fill us with the Spirit of knowledge and piety.
All: Amen.
Leader: And through Christ our Lord, fill us all with the Spirit
of the fear of God.
All: Amen.

10
Leader: O Lord, we pray that disunity among Christians may
disappear, and that the faith may flourish and grow,
especially wherever we work.
All: Hear us, O God, as we pray, that you call back all who
have strayed from you and that you guide all
unbelievers to the light of the Gospel.

Our Father…

CLOSING PRAYER

Leader: Heavenly Father, as we go forth into this day, we ask

for your blessings and protection. Help us to be
channels of your love and instruments of your peace.
We ask this through Christ, Our Lord.

All: Amen.

Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.
 11

Prayer Before the Assembly

(Adsumus Sancte Spiritus)

Every session of the Second Vatican Council began with the

prayer Adsumus Sancte Spiritus, the first word of the Latin original
meaning, “We stand before You, Holy Spirit,” which has been
historically used at Councils, Synods and other Church gatherings
for hundreds of years, being attributed to Saint Isidore of Seville (c.
560 - 4 April 636).

We stand before You, Holy Spirit, as we gather

together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us, make Yourself at home in
our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go and how we are to
pursue it.
We are weak and sinful; do not let us promote
disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path nor
partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity so that we may journey
together to eternal life and not stray from the way of
truth and what is right.
All this we ask of You, who are at work in every place
and time, in the communion of the Father and the
Son, forever and ever.
Amen.

12

Evening Prayer

INVOCATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen. Come, Holy Spirit!
All: Enlighten our minds and move our wills to pray as we
ought.

Adoration

Leader: Most Blessed Trinity, we believe you are really present

here.
All: One in spirit with our holy mother Mary and all the
angels and saints we adore you in all humility, through
Jesus Christ, our eternal high priest.

Thanksgiving

Leader: We thank you for having protected us today in your

fatherly kindness and for having blessed our work.
All: Whatever we received today, was a perfect gift coming
down from you, O Father of light. Whatever we did in
the line of the duty of our vocation, we accomplished
through your grace, by which you activate every talent
in everyone (1 Co 12: 6). Whatever labor and pain we
bore, in all things that were for our good, you worked
together with those who loved you (Ro 8:28). We give
you thanks for all these blessings.
Examination of Conscience

Leader: O Holy Spirit, light of hearts,

All: Enlighten us to thank you for your blessings and
correct our faults with sincere penance.

(One minute pause)

13
Contrition
Leader: Have mercy on us, O God, in your goodness;
All: In the greatness of your compassion, wipe out our
offenses.
Leader: For we acknowledge our offenses and our sins are
before us always.
All: Against you only have we sinned, and done what is evil
in your sight.
Leader: Cast us not out from your presence. And your holy
spirit take not from us.
All: Give us back the joy of your salvation, and a willing
spirit sustain in us. (Ps 51)
Leader: Let us pray.
All: O Lord, please listen to the prayers of all those who
call on you and forgive the sins of those who trust in
you. And lovingly grant us mercy and peace. Through
Christ our Lord. Amen.

Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.
 14

Prayer for Safe Travel

(To Legazpi City)

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen.

All: Loving and merciful Father, as we conclude our

strategic planning in Tagaytay City, we come before
You with hearts full of gratitude. We thank You for the
wisdom You have provided, for the lessons learned,
and the plans we have formulated during these past
three days. The time spent here has been fruitful, and
for that, we give You all the glory.

Now, as we prepare to journey back to Legazpi City, we

ask for Your divine protection. Guide our path, Lord,
keep us safe from harm, and make our way smooth. As
we travel, let Your presence be a comforting assurance
that we are under Your watchful care.

We look forward with enthusiasm to reuniting with

our loved ones. Bless them, Lord, and keep them safe
while we are on our way. Let our reunion be a joyous
occasion, full of love and warmth.

As we return, may we carry with us not just the plans

we've made, but also the spirit of unity, cooperation,
and shared vision that we have cultivated during our
 time in Tagaytay. Help us to implement our strategies
with strength and courage, always guided by Your
wisdom. We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.

Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.

15

Thanksgiving for Safe Travel

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the
Holy Spirit. Amen.

All: Loving and merciful Father, as the morning light softly

breaks through the horizon, we find ourselves nearing
our home, completing our journey from Tagaytay City.
Our hearts are filled with immense gratitude for Your
unending guidance and protection throughout our
travels.

We give thanks for the safe journey, for every mile and
every moment has been under Your watchful eye. As
we see familiar sights welcoming us, we can't help but
be in awe of Your constant presence in our lives.

We thank You for the fruitful time spent in strategic

planning. You've guided our thoughts, our discussions,
and our decisions. We believe that the insights we've
gained and the plans we've laid down will help us serve
better and glorify Your name.

As we approach our homes, we say a prayer of

thanksgiving for our families and loved ones waiting
for us. We ask You, Lord, to fill our homes with peace,
love, and joy. May our experiences and learnings from
 our trip be a source of inspiration and strength in the
days to come.

We thank You, Lord, for the gift of today, for the safe
journey, and for the promise of rest in our homes. As
we end our travels, we keep in our hearts the memory
of our journey, the lessons learned, and the joy of
serving Your purpose. We ask this through Christ, our
Lord. Amen.

Leader: May the Lord bless us, protect us from all evil, and
bring us to everlasting life.

All: Amen.

16

Divinian Pledge
I AM A DIVINIAN
I am God-loving.
I care for the good of others.
I love my family.
I value community.
I advocate for peace and for a just and humane society.
I care about the integrity of Cod's creation.
I strive for excellence and exemplify professionalism.
I am a Divinian, a Witness to the Word.
 Divine Word College of Legazpi
Center for Spirituality and Mission