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Official Visit of the Pilgrim Image of

OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY AND OF THE
VISITATION OF PIAT

The Beloved Patroness, Queen and Mother

of Cagayan Valley

CONFRATERNITY OF THE ROSARY

Guardias de Honor of the Perpetual Rosary Association
Our Lady of Piat Division – Santa Rita de Cascia Parish
Binagbag, Angat
PHILIPPINES
 PRAYER DURING THE ARRIVAL OF THE IMAGE

P: We remember, dear Mother, your humble visit to your cousin

Elizabeth. You set out proceeding in haste into the hill country to a
town in Juday. You knew you were the Mother of the Savior, a great
honor. But you forgot your dignity and in humility you went to serve
your cousin. You come with concern for our needs.

Congregation:
We are honored to receive you into our parsh, O Mary.

P: When Elizabeth heard your greeting, O Mary, the baby leapt in her
womb and she was fill with the Holy Spirit. Fill our hearts with the joy,
love and peace of the Holy Spirit.

Congregation:
We are honored to receive you into our parsh, O Mary.

P: Blessed are you, O Mary, among all women. Blessed is the fruit of your
womb, Jesus! Who are we that the mother of our Lord should come to
us? The moment your greeting sounded in the ears of Elizabeth her
baby leapt for joy. Fill our home with openness and faith in you.

Congregation:
We are honored to receive you into our parsh, O Mary.

P: Blessed are you, O Mary, you trusted that the Lord fulfills His words.
Pour into our hearts great trust in our Lord that we may accept
whatever message He would like to tell us through your visit.

Congregation:
We are honored to receive you into our parsh, O Mary.

P: Let us pray the PRAYER OF WELCOME:

Parish Priest or representative:

O Mother of Christ, Our Lady of the Visitation of Piat,/

we are happy and honoured by your visit to our parish/
which you made worthy to be the abode of your love
during your stay with us./ Give us, beloved Mother,
your blessings./ Bless all those who live in this home,/
never allow us to commit anything that will give you
sorrow./ Help us to grow in imitation of your virtues./
We are yours our Queen and Mother./ Take care of us
all, like your own/ now and forever. Amen
 THE HOLY ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

I. Opening Hymn

II. The Holy Rosary

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
AMEN.

Introductory Prayer

I unite with all the saints in heaven, with all the just on earth, and with all
the faithful here present. I unite with you, my Jesus, in order to praise your
holy Mother worthily and to praise you in her and through her. I renounce
all distractions which may arise during this Rosary. I desire to say it with
attention and devotion as if it were the last of my life. Amen. We offer you,
Lord Jesus, this Creed in honour of all the mysteries of our faith, the Our
Father and three Hail Marys in honour of the unity of your being and the
Trinity of your persons. We ask of you a lively faith, a firm hope and an
ardent charity. Amen.

We offer Thee, O most Holy Trinity, this Creed in honor of all the mysteries
of our Faith; this Our Father and these three Hail Marys in honor of the
unity of Thy Essence and the Trinity of Thy Persons. We ask of Thee a lively
faith, a firm hope and an ardent charity. Amen.

Apostles' Creed, Our Father, three Hail Marys, Glory Be ...

THE MYSTERIES OF THE HOLY ROSARY

The Five Joyful Mysteries

1. The Annunciation

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this first decade in honor of Thine Incarnation
in Mary's womb, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her
intercession, a profound humility. Amen.
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of Hell; lead all souls
to Heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. (Prayer to be said
at the end of each decade in accord with Our Lady of Fatima's requests in
1917).

May the grace of the Mystery of the Annunciation come down into our
souls. Amen.

2. The Visitation

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this second decade in honor of the Visitation
of Thy holy Mother to her cousin St. Elizabeth and the sanctification of St.
John the Baptist, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the
intercession of Thy holy Mother, charity toward our neighbor. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Visitation come down into our souls.
Amen.

3. The Nativity

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this third decade in honor of Thy Nativity in
the stable of Bethlehem, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and
through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, detachment from the things
of the world, contempt of riches and love of poverty. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Nativity come down into our souls.
Amen.

4. The Presentation in the Temple

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fourth decade in honor of Thy

Presentation in the Temple and the Purification of Mary, and we ask of
Thee, through this Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy
Mother, purity of body and soul. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Presentation in the Temple come down
into our souls. Amen.

5. The Finding of Our Lord in the Temple

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fifth decade in honor of Mary's finding
Thee in the Temple, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through
her intercession, the gift of true wisdom. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Finding of Our Lord in the Temple come
down into our souls. Amen.

The Five Sorrowful Mysteries

1. The Agony in the Garden

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this sixth decade in honor of Thine Agony in
the Garden of Olives, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through
the intercession of Thy holy Mother, contrition for our sins. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Agony in the Garden come down into
our souls. Amen.

2. The Scourging

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this seventh decade in honor of Thy bloody
Scourging, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the
intercession of Thy holy Mother, the grace of mortifying our senses. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Scourging come down into our souls.
Amen.

3. The Crowning with Thorns

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this eighth decade in honor of Thy being
crowned with thorns, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and
through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, contempt of the world. Amen.
Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Crowning with Thorns come down into
our souls. Amen.

4. The Carrying of the Cross

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this ninth decade in honor of Thy carrying of
the Cross, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the
intercession of Thy holy Mother, patience in bearing our crosses. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Carrying of the Cross come down into
our souls. Amen.

5. The Crucifixion

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this tenth decade in honor of Thy Crucifixion
and ignominious death on Calvary and we ask of Thee, through this
Mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the conversion
of sinners, the perseverance of the just and the relief of the souls in
Purgatory. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Crucifixion come down into our souls.
Amen.

The Luminous Mysteries

1. The Baptism of Jesus

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy Baptism in

the Jordan River, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery and
through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the grace of obedience
to the will of the Father. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the mystery of the Baptism of Our Lord come down
into our souls. Amen
2. The Miracle at the Wedding at Cana

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy first

Miracle, performed at the request of Thy Mother, and we ask of
Thee, through this mystery and through her intercession, the grace
to have recourse to her in all our necessities. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the mystery of the Miracle at Cana come down into
our souls. Amen

3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy

Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, and we ask of Thee, through
this mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the
grace of conversion for ourselves and our loved ones. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the mystery of the Proclamation of the Kingdom

come down into our souls. Amen

4. The Transfiguration

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy

Transfiguration on the Mount, and we ask of Thee through this
mystery and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, the grace
of reverence and recollection in Thy presence. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the mystery of the Transfiguration come down into
our souls. Amen

5. The Institution of the Eucharist

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this decade in honor of Thy great gift of
the Most Holy Eucharist, and we ask of Thee, through this mystery
and through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, a love for Thy
Eucharistic Presence. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

 May the grace of the mystery of the Blessed Sacrament come down
into our souls. Amen

The Five Glorious Mysteries

1. The Resurrection

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this eleventh decade in honor of Thy glorious
Resurrection, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the
intercession of Thy holy Mother, love of God and fervor in Thy service.
Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Resurrection come down into our souls.
Amen.

2. The Ascension

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this twelfth decade in honor of Thy

triumphant Ascension, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and
through the intercession of Thy holy Mother, an ardent desire for Heaven,
our true home. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Ascension come down into our souls.
Amen.

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this thirteenth decade in honor of the Mystery
of Pentecost, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through the
intercession of Thy holy Mother, the coming of the Holy Spirit into our
souls. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of Pentecost come down into our souls. Amen.
4. The Assumption

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fourteenth decade in honor of the

resurrection and triumphant Assumption of Thy holy Mother into Heaven,
and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery and through her intercession, a
tender devotion for so good a Mother. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Assumption come down into our souls.
Amen.

5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin

We offer Thee, O Lord Jesus, this fifteenth decade in honor of the

Coronation of Thy holy Mother, and we ask of Thee, through this Mystery
and through her intercession, perseverance in grace and a crown of glory
hereafter. Amen.

Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, Glory Be to the Father.

May the grace of the Mystery of the Coronation of the Blessed Virgin come
down into our souls. Amen.

Concluding Prayer

Hail Mary, beloved Daughter of the Eternal Father, admirable Mother of

the Son, faithful Spouse of the Holy Spirit, august Temple of the most Holy
Trinity! Hail, sovereign princess, to whom all owe subjection in Heaven and
on earth! Hail, sure refuge of sinners, Our Lady of Mercy, who hast never
refused any request. All sinful though I am, I cast myself at thy feet and
beseech thee to obtain from Jesus, thy beloved Son, contrition and pardon
for all my sins, as well as the gift of divine wisdom. I consecrate myself
entirely to thee with all that I have. I choose thee today for my Mother and
Mistress. Treat me, then, as the least of thy children and the most obedient
of thy servants. Listen, my princess, listen to the sighs of a heart that desires
to love and serve thee faithfully. Let it never be said that of all those who
have had recourse to thee, I was the first to be abandoned. O my hope, O
my life, O my faithful and Immaculate Virgin Mary, defend me, nourish me,
hear me, teach me and save me. Amen.
 SALVE REGINA

Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope!
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up
our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears! Turn, then, O most
gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this, our exile,
show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O
sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray. O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and
resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we
beseech Thee, that meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary
of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain
what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord have mercy.

Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,

Mother of mercy,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother of hope
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Saviour,
Mother of mercy,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honour,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Solace of migrants,
Comfort of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,

Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of families,
Queen of peace.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

Grant, we beseech thee, O Lord God, that we, your servants, may enjoy
perpetual health of mind and body; and by the intercession of the Blessed
Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain
eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

MEDITATION ON THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY

DURING PANDEMIC

Joyful Mysteries
Prayed on Mondays and Saturdays

1. Annunciation The angel Gabriel announces to Mary her role in

salvation history. Mary cooperates with God’s plan and obediently
renders her yes to Almighty God. During these days of quarantine, we
pray for the grace to be humble and obedient to what others ask of us,
so that the virus may be contained in a timely manner.

2. Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth

and offers the aged woman help during the last weeks of her
miraculous pregnancy. Just as Mary immediately went in haste to
 help, we ask for the grace to help others when their needs becomes
apparent. We also pray for those who will attend to the sick and
dying—for the clergy who will anoint; the first responders who will
transport; the medical professionals who will diagnose and treat.
Please protect them O Lord.

3. Nativity of our Lord Mary accompanies Joseph to Bethlehem for

the census which must have been a difficult journey for her since she
was so close to giving birth. We entrust all pregnant women to the
Lord and Mary’s intercession; may they bring their child safely and
healthily to birth. May these families rejoice as Joseph and Mary did
when they adored their child for the very first time.

4. Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Simeon tells Mary that a

sword of sorrow will pierce her heart. The evangelist Luke adds that
this happens so that the thoughts of many hearts might be revealed.
Mary, as our mother, understands our sorrows, anxieties, and
emotions. Let us pray for those who now mourn and are filled with
sorrow, may the Lord console them and comfort them in this hour.

5. Finding of Jesus in the Temple During these days of quarantine

and pandemic, we seem lost ourselves. We are unable to worship on
Sundays as a Christian community. In these trying times, we turn to
our faith and find hope. Let us pray for people who had previously
turned away from God, that in this moment of trial, they find Jesus
once again, and in Him find their comfort and peace.

Sorrowful Mysteries
Prayed on Tuesdays and Fridays

1. Agony in the Garden After celebrating the Last Supper with His
apostles, Jesus goes to the Garden of Gethsemane and prays before
being arrested. In that prayer, He prayed that all might be one.
During this time, we are united as a community in our suffering and
isolation. But as believers, we are united in our prayer to Almighty
God for the containment and eradication of the corona virus. As we
suffer our own agony now, let us ask for the grace to pray as Jesus
did, and as we pray, may it fulfil Jesus’ prayer for unity.

2. Scourging at the Pillar During the Passion, Jesus was beaten

and tortured. We are mindful of those who are immuno-
compromised and susceptible to disease. For them, any illness can
 be another scourging, another blow to their health. During this time
of pandemic, we pray for their health, safety, and protection from
the virus. Please Lord spare them in this moment.

3. Crowning with Thorns While earthly rulers have crowns made

of gold, the crown of our savior was that of thorns. Jesus is the King
of Life and the King of our lives. During this time, let us pray for the
grace to put Jesus at the center of our lives and allow him to be the
King and Lord of all that we do.

4. The Carrying of the Cross During this time, we all have been
asked by our Lord to carry new and unexpected crosses. May our
experience of the cross, help us to know suffering in a new way. Let
us walk with Jesus and from his example find our strength and
courage to carry our cross.

5. The Crucifixion Jesus Christ became incarnate to be our savior.

He saves us from our sins and let us ask him to save us now from
the coronavirus. Jesus’ death on the cross defeated death. Let us
also pray for those who will die this day, especially from the
coronavirus, by the blood of Jesus may they find their forgiveness
and redemption. Just as Jesus said to the Good Thief, “Today you
will be with me in paradise,” may they hear similar words when they
go forth to meet Christ our Lord. * *Please note, I do not dismiss
particular judgement or the need for Purgatory but pray with hope
that they will see God this day in eternal life.

Glorious Mysteries
Prayed on Wednesdays and Sundays

1. The Resurrection The empty tomb on Easter Sunday is a sign of

hope for all believers. Let us pray for all who will die during this
time, whether from the coronavirus or from a different illness. May
God grant consolation to their family and friends, as the Lord Jesus
consoled Mary Magdalene, and may God protect and bless funeral
directors and grave diggers.

2. The Ascension Before ascending to Heaven, Jesus tells the

apostles to go forth and baptize, making disciples of all nations. Let
us pray for the Holy Church of God, that during this difficult time,
she may strive to live this command of Jesus. Let us pray for
ourselves, that we may strive to live as faithful disciples of Jesus.
3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit descended upon
the Apostles while gathered in the upper room. Many symbols are
associated with the Holy Spirit—wind, fire, and breath. Knowing
the coronavirus affects the lungs, let us pray for those unable to
breathe on their own right now, that the Holy Spirit will fill their
lungs with the gift of breath, life, and healing.

4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin At the end of Mary’s

life, God chose to bring her body and soul into eternal life. Now,
Mary prays for us at the hour of our death as we ask her so often in
the Hail Mary. Let us ask Mary to pray for those who are at the hour
of their death.

5. The Queenship of Mary Each year we celebrate Jesus as King of

the Universe. It is quite fitting for us, to call upon Mary as Queen of
Heaven and Earth. So many are devoted to Mary, her titles, and
shrines. In this time of pandemic, we turn to Mary’s intercession,
asking her to obtain from her son the grace of healing for the sick
and the containment of the coronavirus. Mary, pray for us, pray for
the sick and the dying, pray for our clergy and medical
professionals, pray for those who are most in need.

Luminous Mysteries
Prayed on Thursdays

1. Baptism of the Lord Jesus begins his public ministry by going

to John the Baptist and asking for him to baptize him, even
though John confesses that he is not worthy to untie the thong of
his sandal. John prayed, “He must increase, I must decrease.”
During this time of quarantine, we pray for growth in the virtue
of humility and our dependence on God for all that we have.

2. Wedding at Cana In the prayer of Pope Francis entrusting the

world to Mary’s intercession during this troubling time, he said,
“You know what we need, and we are sure you will provide so
that, as in Cana of Galilee, we may return to joy and to feasting.”
Let us ask Mary to notice the needs of our lives, families,
communities, and world. May she intercede for us now, so we
can return to joy and feasting of ordinary life.

3. Proclamation of the Kingdom Jesus often proclaimed the

Kingdom of God saying, “Repent for the Kingdom of God is at
 hand.” Let us ask the Lord to give us true sorrow for our sins.
May this time of prayer, penance, and fasting help us repent and
seek God’s forgiveness.

4. Transfiguration Peter exclaimed to the transfigured Christ

that it is good to be with Jesus. In his exclamation, he expressed
his desire to remain with Jesus in that moment. Let us pray for
the same grace now, to remain with Jesus in prayer so that we
might know Him all the better.

5. Institution of the Eucharist Public celebration of the

Eucharist has been suspended throughout the world. The
Faithful are unable to receive the Eucharist—Christ’s very body,
blood, soul, and divinity. As Jesus instituted the Eucharist on
Holy Thursday, he gave His body to the disciples to eat and
commanded them to do this in memory of Him. Let us pray for
our priests, who celebrate the Eucharist, continuing Christ’s
mandate, but do so alone without a congregation. And let us pray
for all the faithful, that this time in which we make spiritual
communions, may deepen our appreciation for the Eucharist, so
we no longer will take Christ’s gift for granted.

TRADITIONAL DOMINICAN LITANY TO THE BLESSED

VIRGIN MARY

℣. ✠ O God, come to my assistance.

℟. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father in Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, * pray for us.

Holy Mary, Mother most Holy of Christ, (*)
Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God, (*)
Holy Mary, maiden Mother, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother inviolate, (*)
Holy Mary, Virgin of Virgins, (*)
Holy Mary, ever Virgin, (*)
Holy Mary, full of the grace of God, (*)
Holy Mary, daughter of the eternal King, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother and Bride of Christ, (*)
Holy Mary, Temple of the Holy Ghost, (*)
Holy Mary, Queen of Heaven, (*)
Holy Mary, Lady of the Angels, (*)
Holy Mary, ladder of God, (*)
Holy Mary, door of Heaven, (*)
Holy Mary, our Mother and Lady, (*)
Holy Mary, our true hope, (*)
Holy Mary, new Mother, (*)
Holy Mary, faith of all the faithful, (*)
Holy Mary, perfect charity of God, (*)
Holy Mary, our empress, (*)
Holy Mary, font of sweetness, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother of Mercy, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother of the everlasting Prince, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother of true counsel, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother of true faith, (*)
Holy Mary, our resurrection, (*)
Holy Mary, through whom all creatures are renewed, (*)
Holy Mary, who brings forth the eternal Light, (*)
Holy Mary, bearer of the Bearer of all, (*)
Holy Mary, strength of the divine Incarnation, (*)
Holy Mary, who brings forth the Maker of all, (*)
Holy Mary, secret of heavenly counsel, (*)
Holy Mary, treasure of the faithful, (*)
Holy Mary, Lady most fair, (*)
Holy Mary, rainbow full of joy, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother of true rejoicing, (*)
Holy Mary, our path to the Lord, (*)
Holy Mary, our advocate, (*)
Holy Mary, star most bright of the heavens, (*)
Holy Mary, overwhelming the Sun with light, (*)
Holy Mary, Mother of Eternal God, (*)
Holy Mary, destroying the darkness of eternal night, (*)
Holy Mary, light of right knowledge, (*)
Holy Mary, our inestimable joy, (*)
Holy Mary, our prize, (*)
Holy Mary, desire of the heavenly homeland, (*)
Holy Mary, mirror of divine contemplation, (*)
Holy Mary, most blessed of all the Blessed, (*)
Holy Mary, most worthy of all praise, (*)
Holy Mary, most clement Lady, (*)
Holy Mary, consoler of all who fly to thee, (*)
Holy Mary, full of pity, (*)
Holy Mary, overflowing with all sweetness, (*)
Holy Mary, beauty of the Angels, (*)
Holy Mary, flower of the Patriarchs, (*)
Holy Mary, humility of the Prophets, (*)
Holy Mary, treasure of the Apostles, (*)
Holy Mary, praise of Martyrs, (*)
Holy Mary, glorification of Priests, (*)
Holy Mary, beauty of Virgins, (*)
Holy Mary, lily of chastity, (*)
Holy Mary, blessed above all women, (*)
Holy Mary, recourse of those who are lost, (*)
Holy Mary, praise of all the just, (*)
Holy Mary, knower of the secrets of God, (*)
Holy Mary, most holy of all women, (*)
Holy Mary, most noble Lady, (*)
Holy Mary, pearl of the heavenly Spouse, (*)
Holy Mary, palace of Christ, (*)
Holy Mary, Immaculate Virgin, (*)
Holy Mary, temple of the Lord, (*)
Holy Mary, glory of Jerusalem, (*)
Holy Mary, joy of Israel, (*)
Holy Mary, daughter of God, (*)
Holy Mary, most Beloved Spouse of Christ, (*)
Holy Mary, Star of the Sea, (*)
Holy Mary, Diadem on the head of the sovereign King, (*)
Holy Mary, most worthy of all honour, (*)
Holy Mary, full of all sweetness, (*)
Holy Mary, reward of the heavenly kingdom, (*)
Holy Mary, gate of heavenly life, (*)
Holy Mary, door both closed and open, (*)
Holy Mary, through whom we come to the Lord, (*)
Holy Mary, rose that cannot wilt, (*)
Holy Mary, more precious than the whole world, (*)
Holy Mary, more desirable than all treasure, (*)
Holy Mary, higher than Heaven, (*)
Holy Mary, purer than the Angels, (*)
Holy Mary, joy of the Archangels, (*)
Holy Mary, exaltation of all Saints, (*)
Holy Mary, our honour, praise, glory and trust, (*)
Holy Mary, extend thy hand and touch our hearts, that you may enlighten
us sinners, (*)
Holy Mary, daughter of God, look upon us.
Holy Mary, daughter of Joachim, love us.
Holy Mary, daughter of Anne, receive us.
She-lamb of God, you, gateway of hope, carry us to thy Son,
She-lamb of God, you, join us to Him, virginal lily.
She-lamb of God, you, give us the rest of the Kingdom, after this our exile.

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Make me worthy to praise thee, Sacred Virgin.

Strengthen me against thy enemies.

O Lord, hear my prayer.

And let my cry come unto Thee.

Prayer
We beseech Thee, Lord God, that through the intercession of the blessed
and glorious ever-Virgin Mary and all Thy saints, that Thou defend from
all adversity our Congregation and our Order and that Thou protect it
from all the snares of our enemies. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 ROSARY CONFRATERNITY PRAYER

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary and Mother of us all, we come to you for
help in our sorrows, trials and necessities. Sin leaves us weak and helpless
but Divine Grace heals and strengthens.

We ask for the grace to love Jesus as you loved Him, to believe as you
believed, to hope as you hoped; we ask to share your purity of mind and
heart. Give us true sorrow for sin and make us love people as you and Jesus
loved them. Obtain for us the gifts of the Holy Spirit that we may be wise
with your wisdom, understand with your understanding, know with your
knowledge, be prudent with your prudence, be patient with your patience,
be courageous with your fortitude and desire justice ardently for everyone
with the all consuming desire of the Sacred Heart of Jesus your Son.

Open our minds that as we pray the Rosary we will understand the
teachings of the Gospel contained in its mysteries.

We pray especially for the members of the Rosary Confraternity whom we

love. Help them wherever they may be; guide them, watch over them and
make them strong in their trials and suffering. We are drawn together by a
common bond of great charity for you and for each other; keep us faithful
to your Son and to your Rosary until death.

Intercede for the souls in Purgatory, especially for the members of the
Rosary Confraternity who have died. May they rest in peace. Finally we ask
for grace of final perseverance for ourselves and for our loved ones that we
may all be reunited in heaven forever.

Saint Dominic, you who received so much Grace and Strength from the
Rosary, pray for us.

Imprimi Potest: Thomas P. Raftery O.P., Lect. S.Th., J.C.D.

Nihil Obstat: + Paul E. Waldschmidt CSC, D.D., S.T.D.

Imprimatur: + Cornelius M. Power, D.D., J.C.D.

Archbishop of Portland
March 30, 1979
 PERPETUAL NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PIAT
(to be prayed during the visit of Our Lady of Piat to the parish

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, AMEN

Opening Hymn (Please stand)

OUR LADY OF PIAT HYMN

Refrain:
Cagayanos we truly blest,
Piat's queen draws us in her arms to rest
Since our father's days, she has among us sown
The love for Jesus, her own dearest son.

I
Behold her with the infant babe
the son of God her loving child
From whom all favors she obtains
For all who come to seek her aid.
(Refrain)

II
Behold her with the rosary,
she bids us pray from day to day;
That by the faith we have in God
From his own path We may not stray.
(Refrain)

III
Behold her with the mantle blue,
who to her son remained so true
Help us we pray in Cagayan
To live peace in this our land.
(Refrain)

IV
Virgin of Piat, Lady of our Vale
Thru highways, rivers, barrio trails
In all our need we come to you
In your son's love our hearts renew.
Opening Prayer

O Mary, Virgin of the Visitation of Piat, you are among blessed among
women and the most compassionate of mothers. You take pity upon all
those who call upon you. Everyday your children invoke your name and
sing your power of love, mercy and humility for when the angel announced
to you, your Divine Motherhood and the happy lot for your cousin
Elizabeth, you did hasten to pay her a visit, praising God’s mercy toward
her. You in your charity and humility, did not of the distance and difficulties
of the journey over the hill country of Judea to the house of your cousin.
You did only think of the accomplishing the will of God and bringing joy to
Elizabeth, the mother of the precursor of your Divine Son. At your arrival,
when Elizabeth heard your greeting, the infant in her womb leapt with
gladness. We humbly ask you, dear mother, to visit our homes so that we
may be delivered from all dangers of body and soul. Bring peace and joy to
our families. Preserve us in health and concord. Deliver us from all
temptations that may lead us away from the path of virtue. Take special
care of us particularly at these perilous times in which we live. Strengthen
us in hours of trials, comfort us in sorrow and help us in all our necessities.
Oh sweet mother, since you know how much we are in need of your mother
care and protection, assist us at every moment of our lives; but especially
at the moment of death. At that instant, come with Jesus to lead us from
this life to the enjoyment of eternal bliss in heaven. Our Lady of Piat, hear
our prayers and grant our request.

(In silence, mention your personal request or petition).

LITANY OF MARY

Lord, have mercy on us

Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us

God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us

God the Son, redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,

Mary, obedient daughter of God the Father, * pray for us

Mary, mother of the Divine Redeemer, *
Mary, Immaculate Spouse of the Holy Spirit, *
Mary, Oh most blessed mother, *
Mary, Mother of Consolation, *
Mary, Source of our Hope, *
Mary, Lady of the Visitation, *
Mary, Health of the Sick, *
Mary, Star of Evangelization*
Mary, Helper of the Poor, *
Mary, Mother of the Church, *
Mary, refuge of sinners, *
Mary, source of our strength in our weakness, *
Mary, source of light in our temptation, *
Mary, who leads us to Jesus. *
Mary, who keeps us with Jesus, *
Mary, who intercedes for us to Jesus, *
Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, *
Mary, Queen of the Family, *
Mary, Queen of Peace. *
Mary, Queen of the Valley, *
Mary, Patroness of Cagayan, *
Santa Maria na Piat, Yena Tam Ngamin, *

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, spare us, oh Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, Oh
Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, Oh
Lord.

Let us pray. Holy Mary, our mother, refuge of sinners and help of
Christians, you are blessed among women and praised by all generations
Take us into your maternal embrace and pray for us who are gathered here.
You whom the Lord Jesus made the mother of all who have life in him, pray
for us sinners now in the travels and travails of our lives and at the hour of
our death. So now lead us, we pray, on the pilgrimage of life. In all things
may we, heeding your command do everything the Lord Jesus commanded
us to do, so that when the voyage is over, ours may be the joy of the wise
men who found your Divine Son and you at the end of their journey, Amen.

(Let us stand)

ON THIS DAY
On this day, o beautiful mother
On this day, we give you our love.
Hear you, Madonna, fondly we hover
Trusting your gentle care to prove.
On this day, we ask to share
Dearest Mother, your sweet care
Aid us ‘ere our feet astray
Wander from your guiding way
On this day, o beautiful mother
On this day, we give you our love.
Hear you, Madonna, fondly we hover
Trusting your gentle care to prove.

Concluding Prayer

O Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Piat, we come to you and from the troubles and
cares of life; we lift our voices in supplication, our hearts in hope. We long
for peace in our home and in our land. Blood stains our soil, sin stains our
soul and hatred mars the joys of your sons and daughters. You are the lady
of Visitation, come oh mother and visit us once more. Carrying not only
tidings of joy but Christ himself. Give us peace and hope, so that these gifts
we can also bring to the world. We therefore ask you to pray for us and to
bring your Sob our petitions and prayers.

Let us all stand and sing the SALVE REGINA.

(The priest will incense the image of Our Lady of Piat and bless the congregation
with holy water)

Salve, Regina, Mater misericordiæ,

vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve.
Ad te clamamus exsules filii Hevæ,
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. O clemens, O pia, O dulcis Virgo Maria.

V. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genitrix,

R. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.

Oremus
Omnipotens sempiterne Deus, qui gloriosæ Virginis Matris Mariæ corpus
et animam, ut dignum Filii tui habitaculum effici mereretur, Spiritu Sancto
cooperante præparasti: da, ut cuius commemoratione lætamur; eius pia
intercessione, ab instantibus malis, et a morte perpetua liberemur. Per
eundem Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

Farewell Prayer

Beloved mother the time has come for you to leave our home which you
made your own home during the past seven days that you have stayed with
us. No words can express the gratitude that comes from our hearts because
of your love for us you somehow made us worthy to be united with you even
for a few days. Thank you, Mother, thank you. Please come and visit us
again. We eagerly await your next visit with your departure take our hearts
with you do not allow us to forget you not to be ever separated from your
love and care. Amen.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Most Rev. Dennis C. Villarojo, DD
Bishop of Malolos

Most Rev. Ricardo Baccay, DD

Archbishop of Tuguegarao

Rev. Fr. Fredel G. Agatep

Rector – Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Piat
Piat, Cagayan

Rev. Fr. Nap A. Baltazar

Parish Priest – Santa Rita de Cascia Parish (Angat, Bulacan)
Spiritual Director – Confraternity of the Holy Rosary (Bulacan)
 HISTORY OF THE DEVOTION

The miraculous image of our Lady of the Rosary, popularly known today as
our Lady of Piat, for brevity, was sculptured in Macao, then a colony of
Portugal. Presumably, upon the request of the Dominican Missionaries, the
image was brought to the Philippines sometime in the year 1604, and
placed in Lallo, then the Episcopal See of Nueva Segovia, for the veneration
of the people. When the Dominican Missionaries started the
Christianization of the Itawes region, they found the natives of a very
rebellious character, and they thought it valuable for their work to
introduce the devotion to our Lady among the people. Eventually the image
was taken to Piat, and erected on a side altar. It was not long when the
people felt special manifestations of divine favors through Our Lady. Their
love and devotion to Our Lady had grown with the years, and attachement
to her image bordered fantacism. This was clearly seen when Fr. Juan de
Santa Ana sent the same image to Tuguegarao in 1622 and ordered another
one more beautiful from Manila to replace the image. In no time, the people
rose up in public protest and asked to the point of insistence that the
original image be returned to them. Knowing the peculiar character of the
people, Fr. Juan de Santa Ana finally gave in, and the image was brought
back amid great rejoicing of the people. There arose, however, a dispute
between the people of Piat and Tuao as to where the sanctuary should be
constructed. Happily, solomonic solution was found, and it was agreed to
have the sanctuary built between Piat and Tuao. The people worked with
great enthusiasm on the sanctuary and in 1623, the edifice was ready. On
Dec. 26, 1923, the image of Our Lady was brought in a solemn procession
from the parish church of Sto. Domingo to the new sanctuary. The
following morning, a High Mass was sung and the sanctuary solemnly
blessed with a great concourse of the faithful present. For the first time, the
care of the sanctuary was given to the charge of a certain lady by the name
of Dra. Ines Maguillabbun. It was she who introduced the pious custom of
keeping a votive light burning day and night before the Lady's image, a
custom which is kept up to this date. Many years later, the people suffered
great losses due to the inundations of the Chico River. Their deeply-rooted
devotion to Our Lady prompted them to move her sanctuary near the
riverbank in the hope that Our Lady would spare them from the scourges
of the yearly inundations. As a result, the people built a more spacious
church of more durable materials on a hill about a mile from the parish
church of Sto. Domingo. Fr. Diego Pinero, later restored by Fr. Jose
Gurumeta in 1875, began the present sanctuary.
One who sees the image of Our Lady of Piat for the first time will be
surprised by its natural charm and appeal. This might be explained by the
fact that the image is life-size, and has features very similar to our own. It
is made of carved wood, and with the passing of time, it has taken a natural
brown color so peculiar to Filipinos.

Before the missionaries arrived in the valley, the people had surely no idea
about Our Lady, but once brought to their knowldege their love and
devotion for her was spontaneous. Originally placed on a side altar in the
church of Sto. Domingo in Piat, the people nevertheless, never failed to
kneel before her image in silent prayer. Their simple faith and confidence
in Our Lady won for them her all-powerful intercession. Her sanctuary is
veritably the Mecca of the whole Cagayan Valley.

A few silent wonders wrought by Our Lady will be of great interest. In 1624
there occurred a drought throughtout the whole Itawes region. Three times
the people planted their fields, but the plants dried up due to lack of rain.
Frs. Francisco de Santa Ana and Andres de Haro, parish-priests of Piat and
Tuao, respectively, decided to implore Our Lady's help in behalf of the
oppressed people. From the pulpit, the priests exhorted the people to go to
confession and communion warning them that this calamity was a just
punishment for their sins. The people humbly complied with the
exhortation of the priests, and promised the sanctuary of Our Lady, and
there offer a Mass in honor of Our Lady. Our Lady was so much pleased
with their faith, and humble disposition that on that very night she sent a
copious rain. Thinking that the rain fell throughout the whole region, the
parish-priest of Piat announced to the people the following morning that it
was no longer necessary to go in procession to the sanctuary of Our Lady,
in as much as she had answered their prayers, and the way made
impassable due to the heavy rain the night before. But the people wanted
to prove their gratitude to Our Lady, and they insisted that the procession
finally reached the sanctuary (which as we noted before was equidistant
form Piat and Tuao) the people of Tuao already gathered there, and to hear
that not a drop of rain had fallen on their fields. Those devotess of Piat
immediately concluded that they had not complied with the exploration of
penance for their sins. However, those devotees of Tuao repented for what
they had done and all went to following the good example of the people of
Piat. After having religiously fulfilled their promise to the letter, Our Lady
did not delay the heavens gave intermittent heavy rains. Since then, the
sanctuary of Our Lady became a center of devotion, and a refuge in all trials
and tribulations.
Another outstanding wonder, which our Lady of Piat worked, was that in
behalf of the nephew of Dra. Ines Maguillabbun, first caretaker of the
sanctuary. The child of five years was suffering from a swollen arm for four
days, and because there were no medicines, neither did anyone know how
to cure it, the child was simply left to his fate not without great danger of
losing his life. It was then that Dra. Ines brought the child with her to the
sanctuary not precisely to ask for his cure, as she confessed later. The child
was left asleep at the altar steps of Our Lady's image, and when he woke up
he was not little surprised to find his arm entirely whole and cured. The
news of the wondrous cure went like wildfire in town, and the parish priest
wanted to ascertain that it was Our Lady's work. Dra. Ines denied having
gone to the sanctuary for the purpose of asking Our Lady to cure her
nephew, but when the child was questioned he admitted having asked Our
Lady to cure him with just this simple words: "Holy Mary, have mercy on
me."

The cure was so instantaneous and so effecacious that everybody believed

it was Our Lady who miraculously saved him.

P. Andre recalls another wonder of Our Lady. A couple in Iguig, Cagayan

lives for so many years without bearing a child. They decided to ask the
advice of the priest about the matter. The priest had no other advice to give
them except to make special devotions to our Lady signifying their great
desire to have a child and to offer that child in a special way to her. Both
man and woman complied as they were told by the priest, and in a year, a
child was born to them and was baptized Juan de Santa Maria in fulfillment
of the promise they made to dedicate their child to Mary.

As early as 1883, Pope Leo XIII, the Pope of the Holy Rosary, granted
several indulgences to the faithful who under the usual conditions make a
visit of pligrimage to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Piat.

A. Plenary indugence can be gained on July 02, feast of Our Lady of Piat.

B. Plenary indulgence on the occassion of a visit or pilgrimage on any other

day.

C. 100 days indulgence to those who visit the sanctuary or any day.
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