Couples for Christ-Singles for Christ

Christian Life Program

Prayer Warriors’ Prayer Guide

1. SIGN OF THE CROSS

2. PRAYER OF AUTHORITY
In the name of Jesus, we take authority and we bind all powers and forces in the air, in
the ground, in the water, in the underground, in the netherworld, in nature and in fire for
You are the Lord over all the entire universe and we give You glory for Your creation. In
Your Name, we bind all demonic forces that have come against us, our families, our
community – SFC and we seal all of us in the protection of Your precious blood that was
shed for us in the cross. Mary, our mother, we seek Your protection and intercession with
the sacred heart of Jesus for us and our families and surround us with Your mantle of love
to discourage the enemy. St. Michael and our guardian angels, come defend us, our
families, and our community – SFC, in the battle against all evil ones that roam the earth.
In the name of Jesus, we bind and command all the powers and forces of evil to depart
right now away from us, our homes and our land and we thank You, Lord Jesus, for You
are a faithful and compassionate God. AMEN.

3. Psalm 104 (Praise the Lord, O My Soul)

4. Psalm – Prayer
L – God, You created the whole world to show Your power and overflowing love. Send
forth Your grace in our hearts and renew the face of the earth by Your word, that we may
sing Your praises in a chant of eternal resurrection.

Blessed are the eyes that see what You see.

Resp – And the ears that hear what You hear.

5. Psalm 144 (Blessed Be the Lord my Rock)

6. Psalm – Prayer
L – God, You have created heaven and earth. You are the sanctification of the saints and
the justification of repentant sinners. Receive us into the community of Your saints that
we may eternally praise You.

7. Marian Prayer
Heavenly Father, we thank You for giving us Mary, the mother of Your Son and our
mother. As we pray this rosary in her honor, we dedicate our families, our on-going CLP
and our community – SFC to her motherly care and protection. Through her prayer and
intercession, may we grow closer to Your son, Jesus, and may the spirit of unity, peace
and a desire for reconciliation grow among us. Like Mary, may we constantly ponder in
our hearts the great mystery of Your love for us and seek to do Your will in all things.
Give us like Mary the insight and awareness to recognize the needs of our brothers and
sisters and the courage to respond to those needs. To seek the truth and to work for
justice that all men may come to know what it means to be Your children. Mother Mary,
pray for us.

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8. Prayer for the CLP
Father, through the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, You prepared a worthy
place for Your Son. In view of the foreseen death of Your Son, You preserved her from
all sin. Through her intercession, grant that we may also reach You with clean hearts
through our on-going Christian Life Program, especially to:
a. Our invited participants, that they may find new life rediscovering Your Son.
b. Our speaker, bro./sis. _____________, defend him/her against the treacheries
and deception of Satan and help him/her hereby giving him/her the wisdom
and knowledge to impart.
c. Our heads of the service and music ministry __________ & ___________,
that they will forever be clothed with Your grace of servanthood.
d. To our discussion group leaders and assistant discussion group leaders, grant
them the grace to become effective workers in Your vineyard.
e. Our loved ones, that You may watch over them and protect them from any
physical, material, emotional, psychological and spiritual harm.

9. The Holy Rosary with Biblical Meditations

The Apostle’s Creed…

Our Father…

L – “Hail Mary, privilege daughter of God the Father.”

Resp – Hail Mary, full of grace…

L – “Hail Mary, mother of God, the Son.”

Resp – Hail Mary, full of grace…

L – “Hail Mary, sanctuary of God, the Holy Spirit.”

Resp – Hail Mary, full of grace…

L – Glory be to the Father…

Resp – As it was in the beginning…

FIRST MYSTERY: Jesus Arises from Death.

“…go to my brothers and tell them, I am ascending to my Father and Your Father, to my
God and Your God.” (John 20:17)

Reflection: Let us pause a little while in order to realize the need to follow Jesus and
serve Him through others in joyful hope… (Pause)

L – Our Father…

Resp – Give us this day….

L – 1. The third day Jesus arose from the dead, defeating death and hell. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

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L – 2. Jesus descended into limbo, to liberate the awaiting saints. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 3. Risen, Jesus first shared His joy and triumph with his blessed mother. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 4. Jesus appeared to Magdalene, sending her to inform the apostles. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 5. Peter and John ran to the tomb and found it empty, but for the shroud and head-
cloth. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 6. Later Jesus appeared to Peter still grieving for his triple denial. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 7. The disciples on the road to Emmaus said, “When He joined us on the road and
explained the scriptures, were not our hearts burning.” Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 8. At nightfall, Jesus stood amid His apostles and said: “Peace to You.” Before
leaving, He gave them the power to forgive sins, giving us the sacrament of confession.
Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 9. Eight days later, Jesus cam again, inviting doubting Thomas to touch his wounds.
Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 10. Moved by such love from his Master, and the bare truth before him, Thomas
exclaimed, “my Lord and my God.” Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – Glory Be…
Resp – As it was in the beginning…

All – O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls
into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

SECOND MYSTERY: Jesus Returns to Heaven.

“Then He led them out near Bethany, and with hands upraised, blessed them. As He
blessed, he left them, and was taken up to heaven.” (Lk 24:50)

Reflection: Let us ask ourselves what it means to live with heaven in mind… (Pause)

L – Our Father…

Resp – Give us this day….

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L – 1. Before going up to the Father, Jesus passed on his powers and mission to the
apostles, to lead and govern the church. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 2. Jesus said to his disciples: “Go to all the nations in the world, to preach the ‘Good
News’ of salvation.” Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 3. You shall teach them to observe all that I have commanded You, and baptize them
in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 4. Jesus said: “Those who believed and are baptized shall be saved; those who do not
believe shall be condemned.” Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 5. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to assist the apostles in their task. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 6. Jesus added: “…and see, I am with You until the end of the world.” Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 7. Then, they all saw Jesus ascending into heaven, blessing them all. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 8. Jesus opened heaven to us and sits at the right hand of the Father interceding for
us. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 9. The wounds of the Son moved the Father to endless mercy on mankind. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 10. Jesus, our mediator, desires that all men may be saved through Him.” Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – Glory Be…
Resp – As it was in the beginning…

All – O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls
into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

THIRD MYSTERY: Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes down on You, then You are
to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, yes even to the
ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:8)

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Reflection: Let us examine ourselves concerning our duty to spread the faith…
(Pause)

L – Our Father…

Resp – Give us this day….

L – 1. After ten days, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, the teacher of all truth. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 2. Mary, the mother of the church, was with the apostles in prayerful expectation.
Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 3. The Holy Spirit manifested His coming by the rush of a strong wind and by
tongues of fire. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 4. Filled with the Spirit, all started praising God in different tongues. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 5. In the Spirit, the apostles were enlightened about their sublime call and duty to
preach salvation for all, through Jesus the risen Lord. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 6. The Holy Spirit sent them a fire with love for God and men. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 7. They boldly told the outside crowds: “The Jesus You crucified has risen from the
dead. We all bear witness to that.” Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 8. Moved by this witnessing, repentant thousands believed in Jesus as the savior,

asking to be baptized. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 9. O Holy Spirit, come also in our hearts to help us change our worldly ways. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 10. Come, Holy Spirit, stir us into commitment to live and spread the faith. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – Glory Be…
Resp – As it was in the beginning…

All – O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls
into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

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FOURTH MYSTER: The Assumption of Mary
“If we have been united to Him in a death like His, we shall certainly be united to
Him in resurrection like His.” (Rom 3:11)

L – Our Father…

Resp – Give us this day….

L – 1. Mary was taken up to heaven because God’s Son became man from her flesh. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 2. God the Father lovingly received Mary into her heavenly glory. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 3. God the Son embraces His mother. Hail Mary…

Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 4. God the Holy Spirit welcomed the Virgin Mother. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 5. The mighty Cherubim and Seraphim humbly paid homage to their queen. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 6. The angels and saints surrounded Mary in triumphant jubilation. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 7. Mary, the sorrowful mother of Calvary is now sharing the glory of her Son. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 8. Mary is ever concerned for mankind, redeemed by the blood of her Son. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 9. Being our mother, she pleads for us with God, for mercy and salvation. Hail
Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 10. God’s graces come to us through Mary, the mother of our savior. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – Glory Be…
Resp – As it was in the beginning…

All – O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls
into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

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FIFTH MYSTERY: The Crowning of Mary in Heaven
“God who is mighty has done great things for me, holy is His name; His mercy is
from age to age on those who fear Him.” (Lk 1:49-50)

Reflection: May God’s love and mercy be on us so that we may persevere unto
the end… (Pause)

L – Our Father…

Resp – Give us this day….

L – 1. Having entered heaven, Mary was gloriously crowned as queen. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 2. Mary was crowned for her incomparable love for God. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 3. Mary was crowned for her angelic purity. Hail Mary…

Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 4. Mary was crowned for her profound humility. Hail Mary…

Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 5. Mary was crowned for her unreserved obedience. Hail Mary…

Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 6. Mary was crowned for her saintly prudence. Hail Mary…

Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 7. Mary was crowned for her devoted endurance.” Hail Mary…

Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 8. Mary was crowned for her boundless gratitude for all God’s graces. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 9. Mary was crowned for her reverence in all virtues. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – 10. Mary was crowned above all angels and saints as she becomes the mother of
God. Hail Mary…
Resp – Holy Mary…

L – Glory Be…
Resp – As it was in the beginning…

All – O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and bring all souls
into heaven, especially those who have most need of thy mercy.

All – O Mary, most pure and glorious virgin-mother of God, we offer You this crown of
prayers, in union with all the praises and prayers addressed to You in and on earth. Deign

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 to accept them as a token of love and graciously may Your Immaculate Heart obtain from
Your divine son, for us and our dear ones for whom we pray for grace to live a good life
and to die in God’s merciful love. Amen.

L – Blessed be the name of Jesus and Mary.

Resp – From now unto eternity.

10. Song – Te Deum

11. Diving Praises

Blessed be God
Blessed be His Holy Name
Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man
Blessed be the name of Jesus
Blessed be His most sacred heart
Blessed be His most precious blood
Blessed be the Jesus in the Holy Sacrament of the altar
Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the paraclete
Blessed be the Holy mother of God, Mary Most Holy
Blessed be her most Holy and Immaculate Conception
Blessed be her glorious assumption
Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and mother
Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse
Blessed be God and His angels and His saints

12. Song: The Magnificat/God Is My Refuge (Luke 1:46-55)

13. Psalm – Prayer

L – Lord Jesus Christ, good shepherd of Your church, You anoint with the oil of salvation
and who are born again in the fount of baptism, give them repose in verdant pastures and
spread Your table before them.

Lord Jesus Christ, formidable is Your power and wonderful is Your holiness; by Your
cross You have destroyed the sting of death. Enlighten and strengthen all who suffer that
they may sing Your praises forever.

14. Psalm 139 (You are Near)

15. Listening to the Lord

L – Speak, Lord, Your servants are listening. You have the words of eternal life. (Read:
Gospel of the Day)

All – Silence for Contemplation

16. Prayer for the Spread of the Gospel

All – God our Father, You will all men to be saved and come to the knowledge of Your
truth. Send workers into Your great harvest that the gospel may be preached to every
creature and Your people gathered together by the word of life and strengthened by the
power of the sacraments, may advance in the way of salvation and love, we ask You this

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 through Jesus Christ Your Son, who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.

17. Concluding Prayers:

L – Christ can save forever those who approach God through Him. Since He lives
always to make intercession for them, believing this, we say…
All – Lord, remember You people.

L – As we are now having our Christian Life Program, we call on the Son of man
to bless this undertaking.
All – Lord, remember You people.

L – Our speakers for each talk, that they may become Your anointed spokesperson
conveying Your wisdom and knowledge.
All – Lord, remember You people.

L – Lord, remember Your team leaders, service team leaders, music ministry
leader, DGLs and ADGLs as they do the work You have entrusted to them.
All – Lord, remember You people.

Response: It is in them that Your presence dwells.

L – Guide those who are not able to attend this evening/afternoon’s session. May
they be able to come for the next talk and that they may be safe and remain
always in Your grace and blessings. (Response)

L – Lord, allow us to continue the Christian Life Program by giving us the venue,
materials, servants, participants, speakers and strength to fight temptations.
(Response)

ALL – SIMULTANEOUS PRAISING AND TAHNKSGIVING

Song: The Lord is my Shepherd (Psalm 23)/Thanks be to God

L – As Your people, we lift our voices to You. Father, we know the evil of our ways, so
we ask for Your protecting hand. This we ask though our Lord, Jesus Christ Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever.
Amen.

L – The Lord blesses us and keeps us. The Lord lets His face to shine upon us and be
gracious to us. The Lord looks upon us and kindly gives us peace.

All – AMEN

All – Sign of the Cross

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