EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION

AND THE

RITE OF CANONICAL POSSESSION

AND INSTALLATION

OF HIS EMINENCE

JOSE F. CARDINAL ADVINCULA

AS THE 33RD ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA

Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

June 24, 2021

manila metropolitan cathedral

minor basilica of the immaculate conception
intramuros, manila
 HIS EMINENCE
JOSE FUERTE CARDINAL ADVINCULA
ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA

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THE COAT OF ARMS OF HIS EMINENCE
JOSE FUERTE CARDINAL ADVINCULA
ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA

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 EXPLANATION OF THE COAT OF ARMS
OF HIS EMINENCE
JOSE F. CARDINAL ADVINCULA
ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA

On the dexter side is the ecclesiastical arms of the Roman

Catholic Archdiocese of Manila. In the upper field against the
red background is depicted a tower in gold with a door and three
windows in blue, and a silver crescent on dexter chief. The tower
represents God Himself, who is called in Psalm 60:4 “turris fortis
contra inimicum” (a tower of strength against the enemy). The three
windows symbolize the Blessed Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit, three Persons in one God. The silver crescent placed in the
upper right-hand corner of the shield represents the Immaculate
Conception, patroness of the Manila Cathedral, the Archdiocese
of Manila, and of the entire Philippines. The symbol of the moon
comes from Revelation 12:1 - “A great sign appeared in the sky, a
woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on
her head a crown of twelve stars.”

In the lower field against the blue background is a silver-

colored sea lion holding in its right paw a cross fitchée. The sea lion
historically called the Ultramar (in Latin ultra means from beyond
and mar connotes the sea) was a distinctive emblem given by the
King of Spain to the City of Manila as an overseas colony. The
cross fitchée held by the sea lion is a cross whose base is pointed.
Crosses of this description are said to have been carried by the early
Christians on their pilgrimages so that they might readily be fixed
in the ground while performing their devotions.

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 This signifies the missionary call of the Filipino people to
plant the faith, not only in Asia, but throughout the world. By this,
the Filipino faithful proclaim that they cannot “glory except in the
cross of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Gal. 6:14).

At the sinister side is the personal arms of the Cardinal

pertaining to his life and ministry. At the sinister chief of the
shield is the lily and the carpenter’s square. The carpenter’s square
symbolizes St. Joseph, the namesake of the Cardinal and his personal
patron saint. The Cardinal wishes to emulate in St. Joseph the vigor
of being a worker docile to God’s providence and as a just man in
the Lord’s vineyard. The lily over the blue background represents
the filial devotion of the Cardinal to the Virgin Mary, especially in
her title as Queen of the Most Holy Rosary.

At the sinister flank is a chain of nine links. This represents

the Cardinal’s surname, Advincula, which is derived from the Latin
phrase “ad vincula” or “fettered with chains”. The gold background
represents virtue, which is the might of the Christian that brings
glory to God. The chain, a symbol of imprisonment and slavery, is
brought to a renewed meaning in light of the gold background: from
servitude to servanthood (cf. Romans 6:22). It is the change from
the weakness of a hopeless slave to the strength of a disciple, whose
hope is the glory of the Lord. This symbol reminds the Cardinal
of the links that fasten him to the fullness of Christ’s priesthood,
thereby becoming himself a chain between God and the flock
entrusted to him.

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 At the sinister base of the shield is a mountain, on
top of it is a horse, a crescent moon, and a five pointed star. The
mountain depicts Mt. Panginraon in the town of Dumalag, Capiz,
the Cardinal’s birthplace and hometown that is seen as an array
of greenery that shows some strips of limestone formation. The
horse refers to St. Martin of Tours, Patron Saint of Soldiers, the
patron saint of the parish and town of Dumalag. The crescent moon
symbolizes the Blessed Virgin Mary as the Immaculate Conception,
the titular patroness of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz
where the Cardinal comes from, and the St. Pius X Seminary in
Roxas City, Capiz where the Cardinal finished his minor seminary
formation and philosophical studies. The five-pointed star is a pre-
eminent symbol for the virtue of faith and of De La Salle University-
Manila where the Cardinal finished his Master of Arts in Guidance
and Counseling. The viewpoint of psychology has made a strong
influence in the manner and pastoral style of the Cardinal.

The Archbishop’s Cross is styled as a Dominican cross

used by the Order of Preachers. He was educated early on by the
Dominican Sisters at St. Martin Academy, Dumalag, Capiz. He also
finished his theological studies at the University of Santo Tomas
Central Seminary. He later on earned his Licentiate in Canon Law
at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in
Rome, Italy.

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 The motto of the Cardinal, AUDIAM (I WILL LISTEN),
is taken from 1 Samuel 3:10, where we see the Lord calling Samuel
three times. On the third call, at the instruction of Eli, Samuel finally
responded “Speak Lord, your servant is listening.” He believes that
only in prayerful listening to God’s inspiration and guidance can he
bring the good news of salvation to the people. By starting with a
listening heart, the Cardinal can truly shepherd his flock.

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 CURRICULUM VITAE OF HIS EMINENCE
JOSE F. CARDINAL ADVINCULA
ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA

Jose Fuerte Cardinal Advincula was born on March 30,

1952 in Dumalag, Capiz to Jose Firmalino Advincula and Carmen
Falsis Fuerte. He is the fourth of the twelve children – six boys
and six girls. He has two other brothers who are priests – Msgr.
Benjamin and Fr. Neil Peter. After graduating from Dumalag
Elementary School in 1964, he entered St. Pius X Seminary in Roxas
City, Capiz, where he finished secondary education in 1968 and
philosophy in 1972. He went on to the University of Santo Tomas
Central Seminary in Manila for theologate where he obtained his
Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1975.

He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Capiz on

April 4, 1976. Immediately thereafter he was assigned as spiritual
director, principal, and registrar at St. Pius X Seminary. He took up
Guidance and Counselling in De La Salle University-Manila. Later
on he studied at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome
(Angelicum) where he earned his Licentiate in Canon Law.

He became formator and Dean of Studies at the Immaculate

Conception School of Theology in Vican, Ilocos Sur (1990 – 1993).
Then he was transferred to St. Joseph Regional Seminary in Jaro,
Iloilo where he was a professor and spiritual director (1993 – 1995).
In May 1995 he was appointed Rector of St. Pius X Seminary in
Roxas City, Capiz, (1995-1999) and Judicial Vicar.

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 When Sancta Maria Mater et Regina Seminarium, the
major seminary of Capiz, was opened in July 1999, he became its
first Rector until he was assigned on February 1, 2000 as parish
priest of Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish in Dao, Capiz.

In June 1997 Pope St. John Paul II conferred on him the title
of Papal Chaplain. On July 25, 2001 he was appointed as Bishop of
San Carlos in Negros, ordained on September 8, 2001 and installed
on September 11, 2001. On November 9, 2011 Pope Benedict XVI
transferred him to the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Capiz which
he canonically took possession of on January 11, 2012. In October
25, 2020 His Holiness Pope Francis announced him as among those
to be created cardinals in the Consistory of November 28, 2020. He
was designated as the 33rd Archbishop of Manila on March 25, 2021
and took canonical possession of it on June 24, 2021.

As a member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the

Philippines he was chairman of the Commission on Indigenous
Peoples, and of the Office on Women, a member of the Commissions
on the Doctrine of the Faith, on Social Action, Justice and Peace,
and of the Committee on International Eucharistic Congress.

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 A LITURGICAL CATECHESIS

THE RITE OF LITURGICAL RECEPTION

The reformed rite of reception of a newly appointed bishop to a

diocese is a simple rite, which intends to catechize the people of
God about the role and function of the bishop in the Christian
community. The celebration tries to capture in ritual form the
nature of the Church and the relationship of the bishop to the
Church; even more nobly, it points to the ritual action that reveals in
concrete form (liturgically, artistically, professionally) the presence
of God. The whole ritual form of reception of the new bishop
focuses attention on the place of the bishop in the ritual life of the
Church. Assuredly, there is no Church without the bishop, and the
bishop’s liturgy is the choice manifestation of the Church; but the
bishop is not the whole church nor is the bishop’s liturgy the only
indication of the salvific presence of God. The bishop is above all
the shepherd of the diocese that is entrusted to him. The bishop is
also the successor to the Apostles, head of the local Church, and the
representative of Christ.His functions and duties, and in fact who
he is, are always defined in relationship to Christ the head of the
Church, the good Shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep.

The rites that inaugurate the ministerial life of the new bishop
in this sense highlights the contours of the road that he has to
undertake in the local Church entrusted to his care. The place where
the celebration takes place is in “the see” of the diocese, the mother
church of the whole diocese, the cathedral church. It is here that the
bishop presides in the liturgy, the chief task entrusted to him for
the glorification of God and the sanctification of humankind.
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He is constituted “the liturgist” of the diocese for in him the faithful
in the diocese will be gathered to do the “memory” of the Lord and
to “serve” in his presence as he presides in the liturgical celebrations
in the many coming years.

It is in the cathedral church that the bishop gives fuller expression

to his episcopal ministry as he leads his flock, together with his
presbyters, in the praise of God. The cathedral church is not only
the home of the diocese, it is the picture of the diocese, always
ready for God’s presence in the midst of man’s concern for the
what is ephemeral. “The cathedral Church is “a sign… of the unity
of believers in the faith that the bishop proclaims as a shepherd of
the Lord’s flock.” The preeminent manifestation of the local Church
is present when the bishop, as high priest of his flock, celebrates
the Eucharist and particularly when he celebrates in the cathedral,
surrounded by his college of presbyters and by his ministers, and
with the full, active participation of all of God’s holy people.

The rite of reception happens at the door of the cathedral. The

rector of the cathedral offers the newly appointed bishop a crucifix
to be kissed, then a sprinkler of holy water, with which the bishop
sprinkles himself and those present. The bishop may be escorted
to the Blessed Sacrament chapel, where he kneels for a moment in
adoration, then to the vesting room.

The symbols in this rite of reception are very direct. They are
preparatory rites for the celebration of the Eucharist, which is the
heart of the whole celebration. The bishop kisses the crucifix as a
reminder of his relationship with Christ, who suffered and died for
his flock.
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 The bishop is demanded by the very nature of his office as the
shepherd of the flock to witness to this self-giving love of the Good
Shepherd: “No greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for his
friends.”

Then the sprinkling of the holy water on himself and to the people
present recalls the baptismal character from which all of us have
been made children of God. This gesture manifests the fundamental
bond that the head of the church, the bishop, and the faithful share
in the faith: baptism. St Augustine clearly expresses this: “for you
I am a bishop, with you I am a Christian.” Then through the silent
adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the bishop becomes a living
witness to the power of prayer.The whole presbyterium who prays
together with the bishop attests to this truth. This is a sign of their
identity as “men of prayer.”

THE RITE OF CANONICAL INSTALLATION

The celebration of the Eucharist then begins. Here the main

rite of “taking possession of the diocese” takes place. The whole
celebration is centered on the Eucharistic celebration for in this
“the bishop is the point of unity for the Church of the diocese; when
he presides at the liturgical function, the local church achieves its
maximum unity and community.”

After reverencing the altar, the bishop goes to his chair. The
installing prelate begins the celebration of the Eucharist and greets
the people of God gathered for this celebration. After the greeting,
he asks that the Apostolic Letter be shown and read.

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This is an ancient tradition of the church that expresses the bond
of unity of the local church to the universal church, headed by the
Bishop of Rome, the Pope. In fact, this is the essence of the rite
of canonical installation of the newly appointed bishop in taking
possession of his diocese.

Then the faithful express their acceptance and gratitude for the
appointment of the bishop as the choir sings “Thanks be to God.”
After the Apostolic letter is read, the new bishop is led to his
cathedra or his “chair.” With the reform of the liturgy in Vatican II,
the cathedra of the bishop has come to signify his seat of leadership,
no longer a throne. The cathedra is a sign of his teaching office and
pastoral power in the particular Church. “The cathedra should be a
chair that stands alone and is permanently installed. Its placement
should make it clear that the bishop is presiding over the whole
community of the faithful.”

“The bishop is then greeted by members of the diocesan clergy,

religious men and women, members of the faithful, and as
circumstances suggest, representatives of the civil authority.”
This signifies the respect and obedience the people of God ought
to render the chief shepherd of the archdiocese. As the Council
teaches: “the faithful should cling to the bishop as the Church clings
to Jesus Christ and as Jesus Christ clings to the Father…”

The celebration of the Eucharist continues in the usual manner,

presided over by the new bishop. The culmination of the celebration
is his presidency over the Eucharistic celebration for “the office of
bishop as teacher, sanctifier, and pastor of his church shines forth
most clearly in a liturgy that he celebrates with his people.”
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 RECEPTION OF THE ARCHBISHOP
IN THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH

The new archbishop, Cardinal Jose Advincula, enters the cathedral.

The choir leads the people in singing Bayang Tinawag.

BAYANG TINAWAG
Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo

Bayang tinawag ng Ama kay Hesukristo

upang maging sambayanan ng mga taong
may kaganapan ng buhay.
Sumasaksi sa paghahari ng Diyos,
nagsasabuhay ng Misteryo Paskwal,
sa kapangyarihan ng Espiritu Santo,
kasama ang Mahal na Ina, ang Birheng Maria.

Fr. Kali Pietre Llamado, Vice Rector of the cathedral, presents a crucifix
for Cardinal Advincula to kiss. A deacon gives him the sprinkler with
holy water. The new archbishop sprinkles himself and those gathered
around him. He spends a few moments of silent prayer using a kneeler
prepared for him.

He proceeds to the St. Joseph Chapel to vest for Mass. He then offers a
prayer and flowers to St. Joseph.

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,

Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,

show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil.
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 THE CELEBRATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST
AND THE RITE OF CANONICAL POSSESSION
AND INSTALLATION

THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

The entrance procession through the church takes place as usual, while
the entrance song is sung.

UMAWIT KANG MASAYA

Salmo 100
Lucio D. San Pedro

Umawit kang masaya, umawit kang masaya,

sa Panginoon, O sangkalupaan.
Paglingkuran ang Panginoon nang may kagalakan,
paglingkuran ang Panginoon, nang may kagalakan,
paglingkuran ang Panginoon.

Humarap sa kanya ng may masayang awitin

kilalanin ninyo ang Panginoon ay Diyos;
ginawa niya tayo, tayo ay kanya,
tayo ay kanya, tayo ay kanya.

Ang kanyang bayan inaalagaan niya

pumasok kayo sa kanyang mga pintuan
na taglay ang pasasalamat,
sa kanyang mga looban
na taglay ang papuri.

Magpasalamat, magpasalamat,
magpasalamat sa kanya.
Purihin ang kanyang Pangalan
sapagkat ang Panginoon ay butihin;
ang kanyang kagandahang loob ay walang hanggan,
ang kanyang katapatan ay hanggang
sa mga sali’t saling lahi.

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The Apostolic Nuncio presides over the introductory liturgical rite.
After the entrance procession, he reverences the altar and then goes to
a chair prepared for him.

The Apostolic Nuncio greets the people and then asks that the
Apostolic Letter be shown and read.

Archbishop Brown:

I n the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

All reply:

Amen.

Archbishop Brown:

Peace be with you.

All reply:

And with your spirit.

THE RITE OF CANONICAL INSTALLATION

Archbishop Brown:

Let the Apostolic Letter from the Holy See be read.

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 READING OF THE APOSTOLIC LETTER

The Chancellor, Fr. Reginald Malicdem, shows the Apostolic Letter to

the College of Consultors. Then, while everyone is standing, he reads
the Apostolic Letter at the lectern. To cue the people’s response, the
reading of the Apostolic Letter is concluded with Let us therefore bless the
Lord. The people respond with the acclamation Thanks be to God, or with
some other suitable acclamation.

SALAMAT SA DIYOS
Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ

Salamat sa Diyos, salamat sa Diyos

sa Wika Mong banal, salamat po.
Salamat sa Diyos, salamat sa Diyos
sa Bugtong Mong Anak,
salamat po.

After the reading of the Apostolic Letter and the acclamation by the
people, Cardinal Advincula responds:

With faith in Jesus Christ, and with love in my heart,

I accept the pastoral care of the people of God
in the Archdiocese of Manila.
I promise to serve faithfully the Church in this Archdiocese,
as a loving and listening father, gentle shepherd,
faithful teacher, and steward of the mysteries of Christ.

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SEATING OF THE NEW BISHOP

The Apostolic Nuncio invites the new archbishop to sit in the cathedra.

The Archbishop sits on the Cathedra.

ECCE SACERDOS MAGNUS

(Antiphon from Sirach 50:1)
Vinzenz Goller
Ecce sacerdos magnus, Behold a great priest
qui in diébus suis plácuit Deo: who in his days pleased God:
Ideo jure jurando Therefore by an oath
fecit illum Dóminus the Lord made him
crescere in plebem suam. to increase among his people.

Benedictiónem ómnium To him He gave

géntium dedit illi, the blessing of all nations,
et testaméntum suum and confirmed His covenant
confirmávit super caput eius. upon his head.

Gloria Patri et Filio Glory to the Father and to the Son

et Spiritui Sancto. and to the Holy Spirit.

GREETING AND HOMAGE

Bishop Broderick Pabillo, in the name of the priests, religious, and lay
people of the Archdiocese of Manila, delivers words of homage to the
new archbishop. As an expression of homage and pledge of obedience,
the priests of the Archdiocese of Manila renew their Priestly Promises.
Bishop Pabillo invites the clergy of Manila to stand.

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 RENEWAL OF PRIESTLY PROMISES

Cardinal Advincula speaks to the Priests in these words:

My heart is overflowing with gratitude to the Lord

for entrusting this Archdiocese
to my humble pastoral care
and for giving me this new opportunity
of expressing my love for him by serving his people.

My dear sons, my beloved priests,

my collaborators in caring for the Lord’s flock,
let us join our hearts in renewing our commitment
to the Lord and his Church.
In the presence of God’s people,
renew the promises you once made at your ordination.

Do you resolve,
with the help of the Holy Spirit,
to discharge without fail the office of priesthood
in the presbyteral rank,
as worthy fellow workers with the Order of Bishops
in caring for the Lord’s flock?

The Priests, all together, respond:

I do.

Cardinal Advincula:

Do you resolve to exercise the ministry of the word

worthily and wisely, preaching the Gospel
and teaching the Catholic faith?

Priests:

I do.

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Cardinal Advincula:

Do you resolve to celebrate faithfully and reverently,

in accord with the Church’s tradition,
the mysteries of Christ,
especially the sacrifice of the Eucharist
and the sacrament of Reconciliation,
for the glory of God
and the sanctification of the Christian people?

Priests:

I do.

Cardinal Advincula:

Do you resolve to implore with us God’s mercy

upon the people entrusted to your care
by observing the command to pray without ceasing?

Priests:

I do.

Cardinal Advincula:

Do you resolve to be united more closely every day

to Christ the High Priest,
who offered himself for us to the Father as a pure sacrifice,
and with him to consecrate yourselves
to God for the salvation of all?

Priests:

I do, with the help of God.

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 Cardinal Advincula:

Do you promise respect and obedience

to me and my successors?

Priests:

I do.

Cardinal Advincula:

May God who has begun the good work in you

bring it to fulfillment.

May the Lord keep us all in his charity and lead all of us,
shepherds and flock, to eternal life.

Priests:

Amen.

The Penitential Act and Kyrie are omitted. Cardinal Advincula, putting
aside the mitre, rises, and the Gloria is sung.

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GLORIA

PAPURI SA DIYOS
Alejandro D. Consolacion II

Papuri sa Diyos sa kaitaasan

at sa lupa’y kapayapaan
sa mga taong may mabuting kalooban.
Pinupuri Ka namin, dinarangal Ka namin,
sinasamba Ka namin, niluluwalhati Ka namin,
pinasasalamatan Ka namin
dahil sa dakila Mong kaluwalhatian.

Panginoong Diyos, Hari ng Langit,

Diyos Amang makapangyarihan sa lahat.
Panginoong Hesukristo,
Bugtong na Anak,
Panginoong Diyos,
Kordero ng Diyos,
Anak ng Ama.

Ikaw na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,

maawa Ka sa amin, maawa Ka sa amin.
Ikaw na nag-aalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
tanggapin Mo ang aming kahilingan.
Ikaw na naluluklok sa kanan ng Ama,
maawa Ka sa amin, maawa Ka sa amin.

Sapagkat Ikaw lamang ang banal,

Ikaw lamang ang Panginoon,
Ikaw lamang, O Hesukristo,
ang Kataastaasan,
kasama ng Espiritu Santo
sa kaluwalhatian ng Diyos Ama.
Amen.

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 COLLECT

When this hymn is concluded, Cardinal Advincula, with hands joined,

says:

Let us pray.

And all pray in silence with Cardinal Advincula for a while.

Then Cardinal Advincula with hands extended, says:

O +God, who raised up Saint John the Baptist

to make ready a nation fit for Christ the Lord,
give your people, we pray,
the grace of spiritual joys
and direct the hearts of all the faithful
into the way of salvation and peace.
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.

All reply:

Amen.

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 LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING Isaias 49:1-6

Gagawin kitang tanglaw ng mga bansa.

Pagbasa mula sa aklat ni propeta Isaias

M akinig kayo mga taong

naninirahan sa malalayong lugar.
Pinili na ako ng Panginoon bago pa isilang
at hinirang niya ako para siya’y paglingkuran.
Mga salita ko’y ginawa niyang
sintalas ng tabak,
Siya ang sa aki’y laging nag-iingat.
Ginawa niya akong parang matulis na palaso
na anumang oras ay handang itudla.
Sinabi niya sa akin,
“Israel, ikaw ay lingkod ko,
sa pamamagitan mo
ako’y dadakilain ng mga tao.”
Ngunit ang tugon ko,
“Ako ay nabigo sa aking pagsisikap, hindi nagtagumpay
gayong ibinuhos ko ang aking lakas.”
Gayunma’y itinitiwala ko sa Panginoon
ang aking kalagayan,
na ako’y gagantimpalaan sa aking nakayanan.
Bago pa ako ipanganak ay hinirang na ng Panginoon,
pinili niya ako para maging lingkod niya
upang tipunin ang nangalat na mga Israelita,
at sila’y ibalik sa bayang Israel.
Binigyan ako ng Panginoon ng karangalan,
sa kanya nagbubuhat
ang aking karangalan.

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 Sinabi ng Panginoon sa akin:
“Israel na aking lingkod,
may mas mahalaga pa akong ipagagawa sa iyo.
Bukod sa pagpapanumbalik
sa mga Israelitang nalabi
ay gagawin kitang tanglaw ng mga bansa
upang lahat sa daigdig ay maligtas.”

To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims:

Ang Salita ng Diyos.

All reply:

Salamat sa Diyos.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 139: 1-3. 13-14. 14-15

O LORD, you have probed me and you know me;

you know when I sit and when I stand;
you understand my thoughts from afar.
My journeys and my rest you scrutinize,
with all my ways you are familiar. R.

Truly you have formed my inmost being;

you knit me in my mother’s womb.
I give thanks that I am fearfully, wonderfully made;
wonderful are your works. R.

My soul also you knew full well;

nor was my frame unknown to you
when I was made in secret,
when I was fashioned in the depths of the earth. R.

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 SECOND READING Acts 13:22-26

John heralded his coming

by proclaiming a baptism of repentance.

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

I n those days, Paul said:

“God raised up David as their king;
of him he testified,
‘I have found David, son of Jesse, a man after my own heart;
he will carry out my every wish.’
From this man’s descendants God, according to his promise,
has brought to Israel a savior, Jesus.
John heralded his coming by proclaiming
a baptism of repentance
to all the people of Israel;
and as John was completing his course, he would say,
‘What do you suppose that I am? I am not he.
Behold, one is coming after me;
I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.’

“My brothers, children of the family of Abraham,

and those others among you who are God-fearing,
to us this word of salvation has been sent.”

To indicate the end of the reading, the reader acclaims:

The word of the Lord.

All reply:

Thanks be to God.

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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Cf. Luke 1:76

After the Cardinal has blessed the Deacon, the latter takes the Book of
the Gospel from the altar and raises it aloft.

Meanwhile, the Alleluia is sung by the assembly led by the choir as the
deacon processes to the ambo for the proclamation of the gospel.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
You, child, will be called prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

GOSPEL Luke 1:57-66. 80

John is his name.

The Deacon then proceeds to the ambo, accompanied by ministers

with incense and candles.

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

V. X A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.

R. Glory to you, O Lord.

He makes the sign of the cross on the book, and then on his forehead,
lips, and breast.

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 Then the Deacon incenses the book and proclaims the Gospel.

W hen the time arrived for Elizabeth to have her child

she gave birth to a son.
Her neighbors and relatives heard
that the Lord had shown his great mercy toward her,
and they rejoiced with her.
When they came on the eighth day to circumcise the child,
they were going to call him Zechariah after his father,
but his mother said in reply,
“No. He will be called John.”
But they answered her,
“There is no one among your relatives who has this name.”
So they made signs,
asking his father what he wished him to be called.
He asked for a tablet and wrote, “John is his name,”
and all were amazed.
Immediately his mouth was opened, his tongue freed,
and he spoke blessing God.
Then fear came upon all their neighbors,
and all these matters were discussed
throughout the hill country of Judea.
All who heard these things took them to heart, saying,
“What, then, will this child be?”
For surely the hand of the Lord was with him.
The child grew and became strong in spirit,
and he was in the desert until the day
of his manifestation to Israel.

At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon acclaims:

The Gospel of the Lord.

All reply:

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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The deacon brings the Book of the Gospels to the Cardinal. The
Cardinal kisses the book and blesses the people with it.

HOMILY

Cardinal Advincula delivers the homily.

PROFESSION OF FAITH

At the end of the Homily, the Symbol or Profession of Faith or Creed is said:

I believe in one God,

the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all things visible and invisible.

I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ,

the Only Begotten Son of God,
born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father;
through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven,

At the words that follow up to and including and became man, all bow.

and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary,

and became man.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,

he suffered death and was buried,
and rose again on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures.

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 He ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead
and his kingdom will have no end.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified,
who has spoken through the prophets.

I believe in one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church.

I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins
and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Then follows the Universal Prayer, that is, the Prayer of the Faithful.

Cardinal Advincula:

Let us pray to God our Father,
who has continually guided and accompanied us
in our journey of faith all these years.
With confidence let us implore him and pray:

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the Church, mother and teacher,

that she may continue to be faithful
in fulfilling her mission of teaching,
guiding and nourishing her children.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

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 For Francis our Pope, Jose our bishop,
and all the bishops and clergy,
that they may have strength to shepherd generously
the flock entrusted to them by the Good Shepherd.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For all the nations of the world,

that they may work together
towards the dialogue of solidarity, the culture of peace,
sharing of goods and generosity of people of goodwill.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For those who hold public office,

that they may always seek the ways of righteousness,
justice and mercy, and lead our people with honesty and
integrity.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

For the poor, the elderly, the sick, and all those in need,
that they may be strengthened by our love for them
as brothers and sisters.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

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 For all of us gathered,
that we may be renewed in our faith life
and may take part in shaping the Church and society
according to Gospel values.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

Cardinal Advincula:

God our Father,

we lift up to you our petitions,
as we trust in your mercy and wisdom.
May we come to share the glory of your Son
who draws our hearts to you.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

The people reply:

Amen.

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 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS

When all this has been done, the Offertory Chant begins. Meanwhile,
the ministers place the corporal, the purificator, the chalice, the pall,
and the Missal on the altar.

O GOD BEYOND ALL PRAISING

Gustav Holst

O God beyond all praising,

we worship you today
and sing the love amazing
that songs cannot repay;
for we can only wonder
at every gift you send,
at blessings without number
and mercies without end:
we lift our hearts before you
and wait upon your word,
we honour and adore you,
our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Saviour, We bow in adoration

accept the love we bring, and kneel before your throne,
that we who know your favour we sing of our devotion
may serve you as our king; and make your presence known:
and whether our tomorrows with humble supplication,
be filled with good or ill, we stand before your doors;
we’ll triumph through our sorrows with joy and celebration,
and rise to bless you still: we greet you in your courts.
to marvel at your beauty May your promise of salvation
and glory in your ways, bring comfort to the weak,
and make a joyful duty for a share in your redemption
our sacrifice of praise. is everything we seek. Amen.

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 Cardinal Advincula, standing at the altar, takes the paten with the
bread and holds it slightly raised above the altar with both hands,
saying in a low voice:

B lessed are you, Lord, God of all creation

for through your goodness we have received
the bread we offer you:
fruit of the earth and work of human hands,
it will become for us the bread of life.

Then he places the paten with the bread on the corporal.

If, however, the Offertory Chant is not sung, Cardinal

Advincula may speak these words aloud; at the end, the people may
acclaim:

Blessed be God forever.

The Deacon pours wine and a little water into the chalice, saying
quietly:

By the mystery of this water and wine

may we come to share in the divinity of Christ,
who humbled himself to share in our humanity.

Cardinal Advincula then takes the chalice and holds it slightly raised
above the altar with both hands, saying in a low voice:

B lessed are you, Lord, God of all creation

for through your goodness we have received
the wine we offer you:
fruit of the vine and work of human hands,
it will become our spiritual drink.

Then he places the chalice on the corporal.

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If, however, the Offertory Chant is not sung, Cardinal Advincula may
speak these words aloud; at the end, the people may acclaim:

Blessed be God forever.

After this, Cardinal Advincula, bowing profoundly, says quietly:

With humble spirit and contrite heart

may we be accepted by you, O Lord,
and may our sacrifice in your sight this day
be pleasing to you, Lord God.

He then incenses the offerings, the cross, and the altar. A Deacon or
other minister then incenses Cardinal Advincula and the people.

Then Cardinal Advincula, standing at the side of the altar, washes his
hands, saying quietly:

Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity

and cleanse me from my sin.

Standing at the middle of the altar, facing the people, extending and
then joining his hands, he says:

Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),

that my sacrifice and yours
may be acceptable to God,
the Almighty Father.

The people rise and reply:

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

for the praise and glory of his name,
for our good
and the good of all his holy Church.

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 PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS

Then Cardinal Advincula, with hands extended, says:

W e place these offerings on your altar, O Lord,

to celebrate with fitting honor the nativity of him
who both foretold the coming of the world’s Savior
and pointed him out when he came.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

The people acclaim:

Amen.

PREFACE: THE MISSION OF THE PRECURSOR

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

V. Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord.

V. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

R. It is right and just.

I t is truly right and just, our duty and our salvation,

always and everywhere to give you thanks,
Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God,
through Christ our Lord.

In his Precursor, Saint John the Baptist,

we praise your great glory,
for you consecrated him for a singular honor
among those born of women.

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 His birth brought great rejoicing;
even in the womb he leapt for joy
at the coming of human salvation.
He alone of all the prophets
pointed out the Lamb of redemption.

And to make holy the flowing waters,

he baptized the very author of Baptism
and was privileged to bear him supreme witness
by the shedding of his blood.

And so, with the Powers of heaven,

we worship you constantly on earth,
and before your majesty
without end we acclaim:

SANCTUS

SANTO
Alejandro D. Consolacion II

Santo, Santo, Santo,

Panginoong Diyos na makapangyarihan.
Napupuno ang langit at lupa ng kaluwalhatian Mo.
Hosana, hosana sa kaitaasan.
Pinagpala ang naparirito sa Ngalan ng Panginoon.
Hosana, hosana sa kaitaasan.

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 EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II

Cardinal Advincula, with hands extended, says:

Celebrant alone

Y ou are indeed Holy, O Lord,

the fount of all holiness.

He joins his hands and, holding them extended over the offerings, says:

Celebrant with concelebrants

M ake holy, therefore, these gifts, we pray,

dewfall,
by sending down your Spirit upon them like the

He joins his hands and makes the Sign of the Cross once over the bread
and the chalice together, saying:

so that they may become for us

the Body and X Blood of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

He joins his hands.

In the formulas that follow, the words of the Lord should be pronounced
clearly and distinctly, as the nature of these words requires.

At the time he was betrayed

and entered willingly into his Passion,

He takes the bread and, holding it slightly raised above the altar,
continues:

he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it,

and gave it to his disciples, saying:

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He bows slightly.

T AKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT,

FOR THIS IS MY BODY,
WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

He shows the consecrated host to the people, places it again on the

paten, and genuflects in adoration.

After this, he continues:

In a similar way, when supper was ended,

He takes the chalice and, holding it slightly raised above the altar,
continues:

he took the chalice and, once more giving thanks,

he gave it to his disciples, saying:

He bows slightly.

T AKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT,

FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD,
THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT,
WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR
MANY
FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS.

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

He shows the chalice to the people, places it on the corporal, and

genuflects in adoration.

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 Then he says:
Celebrant alone
The mystery of faith.

And the people continue, acclaiming:

SA KRUS MO AT PAGKABUHAY
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ

Sa krus Mo at pagkabuhay, kami’y natubos Mong tunay.

Poong Hesus naming mahal, iligtas Mo kaming tanan!
Poong Hesus naming mahal, ngayon at magpakailanman!

Then Cardinal Advincula, with hands extended, says:

Celebrant with concelebrants

T herefore, as we celebrate
the memorial of his Death and Resurrection,
we offer you, Lord,
the Bread of life and the Chalice of salvation,
giving thanks that you have held us worthy
to be in your presence and minister to you.

Humbly we pray
that, partaking of the Body and Blood of Christ,
we may be gathered into one by the Holy Spirit.

One concelebrant

Remember, Lord, your Church,

spread throughout the world,
and bring her to the fullness of charity,
together with Francis our Pope and Jose our Bishop
and all the clergy.

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 One concelebrant

Remember also our brothers and sisters

who have fallen asleep in the hope of the resurrection,
and all who have died in your mercy:
welcome them into the light of your face.
Have mercy on us all, we pray,
that with the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God,
with Blessed Joseph, her spouse,
with the blessed Apostles,
and all the Saints who have pleased you throughout the ages,
we may merit to be coheirs to eternal life,
and may praise and glorify you

He joins his hands.

through your Son, Jesus Christ.

Cardinal Advincula takes the chalice and the paten with the host and
raising both, he says:
Celebrant with concelebrants

T HROUGH HIM, AND WITH HIM, AND IN HIM,

O GOD, ALMIGHTY FATHER,
IN THE UNITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT,
ALL GLORY AND HONOR IS YOURS,
FOR EVER AND EVER.

The people acclaim:

Amen.

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 COMMUNION RITE

After the chalice and paten have been set down, Cardinal Advincula,
with hands joined, says:

A t the Savior’s command

and formed by divine teaching,
we dare to say:

He extends his hands and, together with the people, continues:

AMA NAMIN
Fr. Teofilo Vinteres, CSsR

Ama namin, sumasalangit Ka,

sambahin ang ngalan Mo.
Mapasaamin ang kaharian Mo,
sundin ang loob Mo
dito sa lupa, para nang sa langit.

Bigyan Mo kami ngayon

ng aming kakanin sa araw-araw.
At patawarin Mo kami sa aming mga sala,
para ng pagpapatawad namin
sa nagkakasala sa amin.
At huwag Mo kaming ipahintulot sa tukso,
at iadya Mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

With hands extended, Cardinal Advincula alone continues, saying:

D eliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil,

graciously grant peace in our days,
that, by the help of your mercy,
we may be always free from sin
and safe from all distress,
as we await the blessed hope
and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ.

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He joins his hands.

The people conclude the prayer, acclaiming:

SAPAGKAT SA’YO
Fr. Teofilo Vinteres, CSsR

Sapagkat sa’Yo nagmumula

ang kaharian, ang kapangyarihan,
at kaluwalhatian magpasawalang hanggan.

SIGN OF PEACE

Then Cardinal Advincula, with hands extended, says aloud:

L ord Jesus Christ,

who said to your Apostles:
Peace I leave you, my peace I give you,
look not on our sins,
but on the faith of your Church,
and graciously grant her peace and unity
in accordance with your will.

He joins his hands.

Who live and reign forever and ever.

The people reply:

Amen.

Cardinal Advincula, turned towards the people, extending and then

joining his hands, adds:

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

The people reply:

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 Then the Deacon adds:

Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

And all offer one another a sign, in keeping with local customs, that
expresses peace, communion, and charity. Cardinal Advincula gives
the sign of peace to a Deacon or minister.

Then he takes the host, breaks it over the paten, and places a small
piece in the chalice, saying quietly:

May this mingling of the Body and Blood

of our Lord Jesus Christ
bring eternal life to us who receive it.

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Meanwhile the following is sung or said:

KORDERO NG DIYOS
Alejandro D. Consolacion II

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis

ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
maawa Ka, maawa Ka sa amin.

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis

ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
maawa Ka, maawa Ka sa amin.

Kordero ng Diyos na nag-aalis

ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan,
ipagkaloob Ninyo sa amin ang kapayapaan.

The invocation may even be repeated several times if the fraction is

prolonged. Only the final time, however, is grant us peace said.

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PRIVATE PREPARATION

Then Cardinal Advincula, with hands joined, says quietly:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,

who, by the will of the Father
and the work of the Holy Spirit,
through your Death gave life to the world,
free me by this, your most holy Body and Blood,
from all my sins and from every evil;
keep me always faithful to your commandments,
and never let me be parted from you.

Or:

May the receiving of your Body and Blood,

Lord Jesus Christ,
not bring me to judgment and condemnation,
but through your loving mercy
be for me protection in mind and body
and a healing remedy.

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 COMMUNION

Cardinal Advincula genuflects, takes the host and, holding it slightly

raised above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people,
says aloud:

B ehold the Lamb of God,

behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

And together with the people he adds once:

Lord, I am not worthy

that you should enter under my roof,
but only say the word
and my soul shall be healed.

Cardinal Advincula, facing the altar, says quietly:

May the Body of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life.

And he reverently consumes the Body of Christ.

Then he takes the chalice and says quietly:

May the Blood of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life.

And he reverently consumes the Blood of Christ.

After this, he takes the paten or ciborium and approaches the

communicants. Cardinal Advincula raises a host slightly and shows it
to each of the communicants, saying:

The Body of Christ.

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The communicant replies:

Amen.

And receives Holy Communion.

While Cardinal Advincula is receiving the Body of Christ, the

Communion Chant begins.

CANTICLE OF ZECHARIAH
Michael Joncas

Blest be the God of Israel,

the everliving Lord,
you come in pow’r to save your own,
your people Israel.
For Israel you now raise up
salvation’s tow’r on high
in David’s house who reigned as king
and servant of the Lord.

Through holy prophets did you speak

your Word in days of old,
that you would save us from our foes
and all who bear us ill.
To our ancestors did you give
your covenant of love;
so with us all you keep your Word
in love that knows no end.

Of old you gave your solemn oath

to father Abraham;
whose seed a mighty race should be
and blest for evermore.
You vowed to set your people free
from fear of ev’ry foe,
that we might serve you all our days
in goodness, love, and peace.
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 O tiny child, your name shall be
the prophet of the Lord;
the way of God you shall prepare
to make God’s coming known.
You shall proclaim to Israel
salvation’s dawning day,
when God shall wipe away our sins
with mercy and with love.

The rising sun shall shine on us

to bring the light of day
to all who dwell in darkest night
and shadow of the grave.
Our footsteps God shall safely guide
to walk the ways of peace,
whose name forever more be blest,
who lives and loves and saves.

HERE I AM, LORD

Dan Schutte

I, the Lord of sea and sky,

I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
my hand will save.

I, who make the stars of night,

I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.

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 I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them,
my hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide

till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?

When the distribution of Communion is over, a Deacon or an acolyte

purifies the paten over the chalice and also the chalice itself.

While he carries out the purification, he says quietly:

What has passed our lips as food, O Lord,

may we possess in purity of heart,
that what has been given to us in time
may be our healing for eternity.

Then Cardinal Advincula may return to the chair. If appropriate, a

sacred silence may be observed for a while, or a psalm or other canticle
of praise or a hymn may be sung.

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 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

Then, standing at the chair and facing the people, with hands joined,
Cardinal Advincula says:

Let us pray.

All pray in silence with Cardinal Advincula for a while, unless silence
has just been observed. Then Cardinal Advincula, with hands extended,
says:

H aving feasted at the banquet of the heavenly Lamb,

we pray, O Lord,
that, finding joy in the nativity of Saint John the Baptist,
your Church may know as the author of her rebirth
the Christ whose coming John foretold.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.

The people acclaim:

Amen.

After the post-communion prayer, the Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop

Brown, delivers his message.

A Hymn to the Blessed Virgin Mary is sung. Cardinal Advincula

incenses the image of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Salve Regina, mater misericordiae,

vita, dulcedo et spes nostra salve.
Ad te clamamus, exsules filii Hevae.
Ad te suspiramus gementes et flentes
in hac lacrimarum valle.
Eia ergo advocata nostra,
illos tuos misericordes oculos ad nos converte.
Et Jesum benedictum fructum ventris tui
nobis post hoc exsilium ostende.
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 THE CONCLUDING RITES

Cardinal Advincula receives the miter and, extending his hands, says:

The Lord be with you.

All reply:

And with your spirit.

Cardinal Advincula says:

Blessed be the name of the Lord.

All reply:

Now and for ever.

Cardinal Advincula says:

Our help is in the name of the Lord.

The people reply:

Who made heaven and earth.

Then Cardinal Advincula receives the pastoral staff and says:

May almighty God bless you,

making the Sign of the Cross over the people three times, he adds:

the Father, X and the Son, X and the Holy X Spirit,

All:
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To dismiss the people the Deacon says:

G o in peace,
glorifying the Lord by your life.

The people reply:

Thanks be to God.

Then Cardinal Advincula venerates the altar as usual with a kiss, as

at the beginning. After making a profound bow with the ministers, he
withdraws.

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 WE GIVE OUR YES!
Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo

We stand before the grand horizon,

500 years of faith grateful today.
We bear the gift of mission;
totally yours, we give ourselves,
faithfully yours until the end.
To your mission LORD,
we give our YES!

Go where the sun rises above the hills,

share the word and serve those who are in need.
Let the morning star accompany your way,
spread the fire of mission for the LORD.

We are gifted to give and live our gifts:

mercy, compassion, justice, and peace.
The sign our world today will come to believe
is the love we have for one and all.

We bear the gift of mission:

mercy, compassion, justice, and peace.
We stand before the grand horizon,
500 years of faith grateful today.
We bear the gift of mission,
totally yours, we give ourselves,
faithfully yours until the end.

To your mission LORD,

we give our YES.

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