Thy Godhead’s majesty.

Sweet light, so shine on us, we pray,

That earthly joys may fade away,
Sweet Sacrament divine.

REVISED EDITION
Compiled by the Kumba Diocesan Liturgy Commission

Nihil Obstat

Imprimatur
+Right Rev. Agapitus Nfon
Bishop of Kumba Diocese

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 5. O sacred Heart,
TABLE OF CONTENTS When shades of death shall shall fall,
Receive us ‘neath thy gentle care,
FORWARD And save us from the temper’s snare,
O sacred Heart.
1. NOVENA PROGRAMME…………………………….... 3
6. O Sacred Heart,
2. FIRST FRIDAY VIGIL PROGRAMME.…….. ………... 4 Lead exiled children home,
Where we may ever rest near thee,
3. DAY ONE: FOR OUR COUNTRY……………………... 5
In peace and joy eternally,
4. DAY TWO: FOR OUR DIOCESE……………………….13 O sacred Heart.

5. DAY THREE: FOR PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS……....15 6. SWEET SACRAMENT DIVINE

6. DAY FOUR: FOR VOCATIONS………………………...17 Sweet Sacrament divine,
7. DAY FIVE: FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES…………….. 19 Hid in thy earthly home,
Lo! Round thy lowly shrine,
8. DAY SIX: FOR YOUTHS AND EDUCATION………… 21 With suppliant hearts we come,
9. DAY SEVEN: FOR OUR BENEFACTORS…………….. 23 Jesus, to thee our voice we raise,
In songs of love and heartfelt praise,
10. DAY EIGHT: FOR THE SICK AND AGED……………..25 Sweet Sacrament divine.
11. DAY NINE: FOR LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS…. 27 2. Sweet Sacrament of peace,
Dear home of every heart,
12. FIRST SATURDAY VIGIL PROGRAMME……………..30 Where restless yearnings cease,
13. APPENDIX: SONGS TO OUR LORD …………………...36 And sorrows all depart,
There in thine ear, all trustfully
We tell our tale of misery,
Sweet Sacrament of peace.
3. Sweet Sacrament of rest,
Ark from the ocean’s roar,
Within thy shelter blest
Soon may we reach the shore.
Save us, for still the tempest raves;
Save, lest we sink beneath the waves,
Sweet Sacrament of rest.
4. Sweet Sacrament divine,
Earth’s light and jubilee,
In thy far depths doth shine

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SOUL OF MY SAVIOUR
1. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast; FORWARD
Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest; In my circular letter of Thursday 4th May, 2017, I recommended
Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide, that booklets could be prepared to guide and direct us in our No-
Wash me with water flowing from thy side.
vena Prayer so that we may all obtain the spiritual benefits re-
2. Strength and protection may thy Passion be; quired. Last year some parishes out of necessity prepared book-
O Blessed Jesus, hear and answer me;
Deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me; lets for the same purpose although not uniform.
So shall I never, never part from thee. This compilation of the Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
3. Guard and defend me from the foe malign; and Immaculate Heart of Mary has been so well laid out to assist
In death’s dread moments make me only thine; us in the Novena Prayer to the Sacred Heart (The Patron of the
Call me, and bid me come to thee on high, Diocese of Kumba). In order to have and follow a uniform pat-
When I may praise thee with thy saints for aye.
tern in our diocese, I think this booklet should be used all over
the Diocese.
5. O SACRED HEART
The booklet should be a Vade Mecum (Companion) of all the
O Sacred Heart, members of the Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Im-
Our home lies deep in thee;
On earth thou art an exile’s rest,
maculate Heart of Mary, all Marian Devotion Prayer Groups and
In heaven the glory of the blest, of all the Christians in the Diocese of Kumba. This booklet pro-
O Sacred Heart. vides us with prayerful guidelines not only for the Novena to the
2. O sacred Heart, Sacred Heart but also for the Thursday preceding First Friday!
Thou found of contrite tears; First Friday and First Saturday Vigils. I therefore recommend
where’er those living waters flow, that each Christian should own a copy because we shall use it for
New life to sinners they bestow, the subsequent years. We thank Rev. Fr. Augustine Matute (The
O sacred Heart.
Chaplain of ASHJIHM) for this compilation. May the Sacred
3. O Sacred Heart, Heart of Jesus through our Novena Prayers transform our Hearts
Bless our dear native land;
to be like His.
May Cameroon’s sons in truth e’erstand,
With faith’s bright banner still in hand, Most Rev. Agapitus Nfon (Bishop of Kumba)
O Sacred Heart.
4. O sacred Heart,
Our trust is all in thee;
For though earth’s night and drear,
Thou breathest rest where thou art near
O Sacred Heart.

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 DAILY PROGRAMME OF THE 3. Are we weak and heavy-Laden?
NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious saviour, still our refuge
❖ Entrance Hymn Take it to the Lord in prayer.
❖ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Do your friends despise, forsake you?
❖ Brief Moment of Silence Take it to the Lord in prayer;
In His arms he’ll take and shield you,
❖ Prayer to the Holy Spirit You will find a solace there.
❖ Novena Prayer (Novena of Confidence to the Sacred
Heart) 4. SWEET HEART OF JESUS
❖ Anima Christi (Soul of Christ) 1. Sweet Heart of Jesus
❖ Beads of the Sacred Heart/Holy Rosary Fount of Love and mercy,
Today we come thy blessing to implore;
❖ Scripture Reading O touch our hearts;
❖ Short Reflection So cold and so ungrateful;
❖ Silence And make them, Lord
Thine own for ever more
❖ Intercessions
❖ Prayer for the Diocese of Kumba Chorus:
Sweet Heart of Jesus we implore
❖ Concluding Prayer O make us love thee more and more.
❖ Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart (Last Day) 2. Sweet Heart of Jesus,
❖ Benediction Make us pure and gentle
❖ Closing Hymn And teach us how
To do thy blessed will;
To follow close
The print of thy dear footsteps
And when we fall
Sweet Heart, O love us still.
3. Sweet Heart of Jesus
Bless all hearts that love Thee
And may thine own Heart
Ever blessed be
Bless us, Dear Lord
And bless the friends we cherish
And Keep us true
To Mary and thee.

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2. Had I but Mary’s sinless heart
To love thee with, my dearest king, DAY ONE
Oh, with what bursts of fervent praise
Thy goodness, Jesus, would I sing! FOR OUR COUNTRY
Sweet sacrament etc
3. Ah, see! Within a creature’s hand
The vast creator deigns to be, ➢ ENTRANCE HYMN (CH:225)
Reposing, infant-like, as though 1. O Sacred Heart,
On Joseph’s arm, or Mary’s knee. Our home lies deep in Thee;
Sweet Sacrament, etc On earth Thou art an exile’s rest;
4. Thy body, soul, and Godhead, all; In heaven the glory of the blest;
O mystery of Love divine! O Sacred Heart.
I cannot compass all I have, 2. O Sacred Heart,
For all thou hast and art are mine, Thou fount of contrite tears;
Sweet sacrament, etc Where'er those living waters flow,
5. Sound, sound his praises higher still New life to sinners thou bestow
And come, ye angels, to our aid; O Sacred Heart.
‘Tis God, ‘tis God, the very God, 3. O Sacred Heart,
Whose power both man and angels made. Bless our dear native land;
Sweet sacrament, etc. May Cameroon's sons in truth e're stand,
With faith's bright banner still in hand,
3. WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS
O Sacred Heart.
1. What a friend we have in Jesus, 4. O Sacred Heart,
All our sins and griefs to bear! Our trust is all in thee;
What a privilege to carry For though earth's night be dark and dreary;
Everything to God in prayer! Thou breathest rest where thou art near;
O what peace we often forfeit O Sacred Heart.
O what needless pain we bear
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer ➢ EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
2. Have we trials and temptations? ➢ SILENCE
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged ➢ PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
Take it to the Lord in prayer ALL: Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and
Can we find a friend so faithful enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness and they shall be created, and You shall renew the face of the
Take it to the Lord in prayer! earth.

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O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the heart APPENDIX
of the faithful, grant that in the Name of the Holy Spirit we may HYMNS TO OUR LORD
be truly wise, and ever rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ
our Lord. Amen. 1. ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
1. All to Jesus I surrender
➢ NOVENA OF CONFIDENCE TO THE SACRED All to Him I freely give;
HEART I will ever love and trust Him
In His presence daily live
O Most Sacred Heart, I confide this intention (here mention your Chorus
request). Only look upon me, and then do what Your Heart in- I surrender, I surrender all
spires. Let Your Sacred Heart decide. I count on; I trust in it, I I surrender, I surrender all
throw myself on its mercy, Lord Jesus! You will not fail me. All to Thee, my blessed Saviour
I surrender (I surrender all)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you
2. All to Jesus I surrender
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in your love for me Humbly at His feet I bow;
Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom come. Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked you for many favours but I Take me Jesus, take me now.
earnestly implore this one. Take it, place it in your open, broken 3. All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me Saviour wholly thine;
Heart, and when the eternal Father looks upon it, covered with Let the Holy Spirit witness
your precious blood, He will not refuse it. It will be no longer my I am thine and thou art mine
prayer, but Yours, O Jesus O Sacred Heart of Jesus; I place all 4. All to Jesus I surrender
my trust in You. Let me never be confounded. Amen. Lord I give myself to you
Fill me with thy love and power
➢ ANIMA CHRISTI (ON THE CRUCIFIX) Let thy blessing rest on me
Soul of Christ, be my Sanctification; 5. All to Jesus I surrender,
Body of Christ, be my Salvation; Now I fell the Sacred flame
Blood of Christ; fill my veins; Oh! The joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His Name!
Water of Christ's side; wash out my stains;
Passion of Christ, my comfort be; 2. JESUS MY LORD, MY GOD, MY ALL
O Good Jesus, listen to me;
Jesus, my lord, my God, my all,
In Thy wounds, Hide me; How can I love thee as I ought?
Ne'er to be parted from thy side; And how revere this wondrous gift,
Guard me, should the enemies attack me; So far surpassing hope of thought?
At the hour of my death, call me, Bid me to come to Thee above; Sweet sacrament, we thee adore;
Oh, make us love thee more and more.
With thy saints to sing thy love; World without end. Amen.
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 CONCLUDING PRAYER ➢ BEADS OF THE SACRED HEART/HOLY ROSARY
*When the Beads of the Sacred Heart is to be said, it is said as
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on us (3ce)
follows
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us On the large beads: “Jesus meek and humble of heart, make
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom come my heart like yours”
On the small beads: “Sweet heart of Jesus, be my love”
In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy At the end of every tenth bead: “Sweet heart of Mary, be my
Spirit. Amen. salvation”
After each decade all say the Fatima Prayer:

THE FATIMA PRAYER

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, lead
all souls to heaven, especially those who are most in need of thy
mercy.

HAIL HOLY QUEEN OR SALVE REGINA

Hail, Holy queen, Mother of mercy, Hail our life, our sweetness
and our hope; to You do we cry poor banished children of Eve, to
You do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this val-
ley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, Your eyes of
mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show unto us the
blessed fruit of Your womb, Jesus, O Clement, O loving, O
Sweet Virgin Mary! Amen,

CONCLUSION
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us”
“Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.”
“May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved.”
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have confidence in You.”

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 ➢ LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy will try to be a true disciple, indeed. Help me, O Jesus, * in
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy this my resolution.
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Bless me dear Lord, before I go, * And bless not me
God our Father in heaven have mercy on us alone, O Lord, * but all as well who are here present, * and
God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy on us all who could not come, * especially the sick and the dying.
God the Holy Spirit have mercy on us *Bless our homes and all the children there. *Bless all our
Holy Trinity, one God have mercy on us
life and the hour of our death. *
Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father have mercy on us Grant rest to the souls of the faithful departed, * and
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit have mercy on us bring them into the light of Your divine glory. *So may we
in the womb of the Virgin Mother who have worshipped You* and been blessed by You here
Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word have mercy on us on earth, * come to behold the radiant glory" of Your un-
Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty have mercy on us veiled countenance in heaven for ever and ever. *Amen. *
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God have mercy on us Say three times:-
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High have mercy on us Sacred Heart of Jesus, *Your Kingdom come!
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of have mercy on us
Our Father....
heaven Hail Mary...
Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us have mercy on us
Glory be...
Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love have mercy on us FINAL BLESSING
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love have mercy on us May the peace of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus dwell with us (Amen).
Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue have mercy on us May His love enkindle in our Hearts (Amen).
Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise have mercy on us
May His sorrows console us (Amen).
Heart of Jesus, king and centre of all hearts have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and have mercy on us
May His virtues enlighten us in our words and deeds (Amen).
knowledge May the joy of heaven be our eternal reward (Amen).
Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the full- have mercy on us And may the grace and blessing of God the Father, God the Son
ness of Divinity. and God the Holy Spirit be with us now and forever. (Amen).
❖ Hymn

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ing, I should cease to call upon You, and so should lose my Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well have mercy on us
soul. This then is the grace I seek from You, and I beg of pleased
You, to obtain it for me, namely, in the assaults of hell, al- Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have have mercy on us
ways to have recourse to You and say to You: O Mary, help all received
me, Mother of Perpetual Help, suffer me not to lose my Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills have mercy on us
God. Amen. Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful have mercy on us

MEMORARE TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You, have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness have mercy on us
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins have mercy on us
known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with reproaches have mercy on us
your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. In-
spired with this confidence, I fly unto You, O Virgin of vir- Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offences, have mercy on us
gins, my Mother. To You I come, before You I stand sinful Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death have mercy on us
and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance have mercy on us
my petitions, but in your mercy hear and grant my prayer. Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation have mercy on us
Amen. Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection have mercy on us
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation have mercy on us
CLOSING PRAYER TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins have mercy on us
All: Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in have mercy on us
As this hour of adoration closes, O Jesus, * I renew my faith you
and trust in You. * I am refreshed after these moments with Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you have mercy on us
You*, and I count myself among a privileged number, * Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints have mercy on us
even as Your disciples were, who shared Your actual pres- Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Spare us O Lord
ence. * Realizing that my visit to You is of little avail* un- Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Graciously hear us,
less I try to live a better life and set a better example, * I am O Lord.
resolved to go forth again to my duties and my concerns* Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world Have mercy on us
with a renewed spirit of perseverance and good will. *In my Jesus meek and Humble of Heart Make our hearts
daily life I will try to love and serve God well, * and love like unto yours.
my neighbour also, * for these two things go together. *I

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Let us pray. PRAYER OF THE ANGEL
Let us Pray: O Almighty and Eternal God, look upon the Heart of
All: My God, I believe, I adore, I hope in You, I love You, I
Your dearly beloved Son, and upon the praise and satisfaction He
ask pardon for those who do not believe, nor adore, nor hope
offers You in the name of sinners and for those who seek Your
mercy, be You appeased and grant us pardon in the Name of the in You nor love You.
same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and rules with You, in Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I
the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. adore You profoundly! I offer You the most Precious Body,
All: Amen. Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, present
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in your love for me. in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for all the
outrages, sacrileges, and indifferences by which He Himself
➢ SCRIPTURE READING
is offended. By the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart,
A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians and through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I pray for the
Ephesians 2:19-22 conversion of poor sinners.
You are no longer aliens in a foreign land, but fellow citizens
with God's people, members of God's household, you are built In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy
upon the foundation laid by the apostles and prophets, and Christ Spirit. Amen.
Jesus himself is the foundation-stone. In him the whole building
is bonded together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. In PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP
him you too are being built with all the rest into a spiritual dwell- O Mother of Perpetual Help, behold me, a miserable sinner
ing for God.
at Your feet. I have recourse to You and put my trust in You.
The Word of the Lord
O Mother of Mercy, have pity upon me. I hear You called by
➢ SHORT REFLECTION all, the refuge and the hope of all sinners; be then my refuge
➢ SILENCE and my hope. Help me for the love of Jesus Christ; stretch
➢ OFFERTORY forth Your hands to me a poor sinner, who recommend and
INTERCESSIONS dedicate myself to You, as Your perpetual servant. I bless
Leader: To the Sacred Heart of Jesus, dear brothers and sisters, and thank God, for having in His mercy given me this confi-
we commit our country and immerse it in the abundance of God's dence in You, the pledge, as I believe, of my eternal salva-
love confident that he will hear our prayer. tion. Alas, too often in the past times have I miserably fallen,
R/. Lord, Remember your people: because I had no recourse to You. I know that with Your
1. That the leaders of our country may serve those entrusted to help I shall conquer. I know that You will help me, if I rec-
their care with the fear of God; for this we pray R/. ommend myself to You, but I fear lest in the occasion of fail-
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over us in peace. Remember, O Most sweet Virgin Mary, 2. That in moments of crises, the leaders of our country may look
that never was it known that anyone who had recourse to for lasting solutions that are guided by Love of God and preser-
You was left unaided. Full of confidence I come to You, vation of the common good; for this we pray R/.
Mother of the word incarnate; despise not my prayers but, in 3. That Justice and peace should always reign in our country so
Your mercy, hear and answer me, O Clement, O Pious, O that citizens who are marginalized in one way or another may be
granted what is their due; for this we pray R/. (Additional inten-
Sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
tions)
PRAYER TO MARY, MEDIATRIX OF ALL GRACES PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA

All: God our Father, we thank you for the Creation of the Diocese of
Kumba, and for what you have enabled us to do so far. We thank
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Mediator with the Father, Who has you for the lives of the first missionaries who in response to the
appointed the Most Blessed Virgin, Your Mother, to be our call of your Son Jesus Christ sowed the seed of faith in this re-
Mother also and our Mediatrix with You; grant that whoso- gion now called the Diocese of Kumba. Lord Jesus Christ, it was
ever draws near to You; to beg for blessings may rejoice to you who commanded your disciples to “Go out to the whole
receive them through her, who lives and reigns with the world and proclaim the good news.” We are in the age of the
same God, the Father in union with the Holy- Spirit, God New Evangelization and some parts of our Diocese are still
world without end. Amen. awaiting the Gospel. Be our leader, so that your word may spread
to all the corners of our Diocese. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Leader: O Heart most pure of the Blessed Virgin Mary. may your love spread to all the ends of our Diocese so that all of
All: Obtain for me from Jesus a pure and humble heart us may be one as You, the Father and the Holy Spirit are one.
Leader: Sweet heart of Mary Holy Spirit, primary agent of evangelization, inspire, guide and
All: Be my salvation. direct our Bishop in shepherding the flock entrusted to his care.
Leader: O Mary, Queen of the clergy, Enable the clergy, members of institutes of Consecrated Life and
All: Obtain for us many and holy priests. Societies of Apostolic Life and Christ's lay faithful to work to-
Leader: St. Joseph, the Workman gether in harmony with the Bishop to make our Diocese some-
All: Pray for us. thing precious for the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bless our Diocese
Leader: Saviour of the World, (Repeat three times) with good Christian families, responsible youths, an increase in
vocations to the priesthood and religious life, dedicated Cate-
All: Save Cameroon
chists and Apostolic workers. Bless all our efforts towards the
material growth of our Diocese. May all among us who have
died, marked with the sign of faith rest in peace; may Mary, Star
of the New Evangelization pray for us. Amen.
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CONCLUDING PRAYER Heart of Mary, source of consolation for the afflicted, Pray for us
Lord God, you always listen to sincere prayers, we ask you to Heart of Mary, safe refuge of sinners. Pray for us
grant to the people of our country the desires which human lips Heart of Mary, hope of the agonizing Pray for us
cannot adequately express. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Heart of Mary, seat of mercy Pray for us
Amen. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
spare us O Lord
➢ BENEDICTION
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
CLOSING HYMN CH. 161 graciously hear us 0 Lord,
ALL YE WHO SEEK A COMFORT SURE Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
(Also for Sacred Heart) have mercy on us.
1. All ye who seek a comfort sure V./ Mary Immaculate, meek and humble of heart.
In trouble and distress,
R./ Make our hearts like unto the Heart of Jesus.
Whatever sorrow vex the mind,
Or guilt the soul oppress; Let us Pray
2. Jesus, who gave himself for you O God of goodness, who did fill the pure holy Heart of
Upon the cross to die,
Opens to you his sacred heart,- Mary with the same sentiments of mercy and tenderness and
Oh, to that Heart draw night. that filled the Heart of Jesus, grant, we beseech You, to all
3. Ye hear how kindly He invites; who honour her Immaculate Heart, the grace to keep until
Ye hear His words so blest death a perfect conformity with the Sacred Heart of Jesus
“All ye that labour, come to me,
And I will give you rest”
Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
world without end. Amen.
4. What meeker than the Saviour's heart?
As on the Cross he lay V./ Immaculate Heart of Mary, most meek and compassion-
It did his murderers forgive
And for their pardon pray, ate,
5. O Heart! Thou joy of Saints on hight! R./ be our consolation in the sorrows of this life, and our ref-
Thou hope of sinners here! uge at the hour of death.
Attracted by those loving words,
To thee I lift my prayer. Leader:-
6. Wash thou my wounds in that dear blood
Which forth from thee doth flow;
PRAYER TO OUR LADY, QUEEN OF PEACE
New grace, new hope inspire; a new Hail, you most sublime, Queen of Peace, most holy Mother
And better heart bestow,
of God! By the Sacred Heart of Jesus, your Son, the "Prince
TR. REV. CASWALL, 1814-78 of Peace" appease His anger and obtain that He may reign
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Let us Pray
O God, Whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and res-
DAY TWO
urrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; FOR OUR DIOCESE
grant, we beseech You that, meditating upon these mysteries (Same as day one except for the following)
in the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may
both imitate what they contain, and obtain what they prom- SCRIPTURE READING
ise. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. A reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Ephesians
Ephesians 2: 4-7
LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY God's mercy is so abundant, and his love for us is so great,
(For Private Devotion) that while we were spiritually dead in our disobedience, he
Lord have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us brought us to life with Christ; it is by God's grace that you
Christ, have mercy on us, Christ have mercy on us have been saved. In our union with Christ Jesus, he raised up
Lord, have mercy on us, Lord have mercy on us with him to rule with him in the heavenly world. He did this
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. to demonstrate for all time to come the abundant riches of
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. his grace in the love he showed us in Christ Jesus.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. The Word of the Lord
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. ➢ SHORT REFLECTION
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. ➢ SILENCE
Holy Mary, pray for us.
➢ OFFERTORY
Heart of Mary, in whom the Father is well pleased, Pray for us
Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of God, Pray for us
Heart of Mary, spouse of the Holy Spirit, Pray for us INTERCESSIONS
Heart of Mary, worthy sanctuary of the adorable Trinity “ Leader: We present out intentions to Jesus Christ who is
Heart of Mary, tabernacle of the Incarnate Word, Pray for us meek and humble of heart that he will grant to our Diocese
Heart of Mary, conceived without original sin, Pray for us the petitions which he himself has inspired in us.
Heart of Mary, immense treasure of graces, Pray for us R/. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Protect our Diocese.
Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts, Pray for us 1. We pray for our Bishop N... that God, who gave him the
Heart of Mary, resplendent throne of glory Pray for us task of shepherding his flock, may grant him health of mind
Heart of Mary, abyss of humility Pray for us and body as he carries out his mission of leading souls to the
Heart of Mary, perfect holocaust of divine love, Pray for us eternal shepherd. R/.
Heart of Mary, nailed to the cross with Jesus Christ Pray for us
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2. We pray for all the Parishes and institutions in our diocese By the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart, and through
that the Lord may fill the people with unselfish love for his the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I pray for the conversion of
Church so that they may work tirelessly to build the Church poor sinners. Amen.
of God in Kumba. R/.
3. We thank you Lord for the projects we have realized so THE ROSARY
far in our Diocese, we pray that you give us the spirit of hard (Glorious mysteries or any other mysteries according to the
work and dedication to enable us realize more projects that season)
will make our Diocese something precious for the Sacred
All: Most Holy Virgin, fill our hearts with a sincere love of
Heart of Jesus. R/.
the Rosary, in order that, by meditating on the Mysteries of
(Additional intentions)
our Redemption revealed in it, we may gather the fruits and
obtain the special grace which we ask of You during this
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA
hour for the greater glory of God, for your honour and for
the good of souls. Amen.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Almighty God and Father, we glory in the Sacred Heart of (at the close of each decade)
Jesus, your beloved Son, as we call to mind the great things All: On my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire
his love has done for us, fill your people in the Diocese of of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who
Kumba with the grace that flows in abundance from the have most need of thy mercy.
heart of Jesus, the source of heaven's gifts and grant us all
All: Hail, holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail our life, our
the intentions we present to you for the growth of our Dio-
sweetness and our hope. To You do we cry, poor banished
cese. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
children of Eve; to You do we send up our sighs, mourning
and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn, then most gracious
BENEDICTION
advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our
CONCLUDING HYMN 161
exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of Your womb, Jesus. a
clement, a loving, a sweet Virgin Mary.
V./ Pray for us, a holy Mother of God
R./ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Leader:

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crimes committed against Jesus and You. We desire to call
down upon our country and the whole human race the peace DAY THREE
of God in justice and in charity.
FOR PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS
Therefore we now promise to imitate your virtues by living (Same as day one except for the following)
as true Christians without regard to human respect. We re-
solve to receive Holy Communion on the first Saturday of SCRIPTURE READING
every month, and to offer You five decades of the Rosary A reading from the Prophet Jeremiah
each day together with our sacrifices in the spirit of repara- Jeremiah 1: 4-8
tion and penance. Amen. The word of Yahweh came to me, “Before I formed you in
the womb I have known you; before you were born I had set
PRAYERS OF REPARATION TO THE IMMACULATE
you apart, and appointed you a prophet to the nations! I said,
HEART OF MARY
“Ah, Lord Yahweh! I do not know how to speak; I am still
Leader:- young” But Yahweh replied, “Do not say: “I am still
(To be recited slowly and reverently) Young”, for now you will go whatever be the mission I am
entrusting to you, and you will speak of whatever I com-
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy mand you to say. Do not be afraid of them, for 1 will be with
Spirit. Amen. Let us make the intention of gaining all the In- you to protect you - it is Yahweh who speaks!
dulgences possible during this hour. The word of the Lord.
All:- SHORT REFLECTION
(Bow head while reciting) SILENCE
OFFERTORY
My God, I believe, I adore, I hope in You, I love You, I ask INTERCESSIONS
pardon for those who do not believe, nor adore, nor hope in Leader: Let us thank the Lord Jesus Christ who is his great
You nor love You. Love for us chose some among us to serve him as priests
Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, I adore You and religious and gave us his heart to be a solace in mo-
profoundly! I offer You the most Precious Body, Blood, Soul ments of trials. With confidence we present our intentions to
and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, present in all the tab- him.
ernacles of the world, in reparation for all the outrages, sac- R./: Sacred Heart of Jesus Protect those you have called.
rileges, and in differences by which He Himself is offended.

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1. That priests and religious may remain faithful to the vows With his co-equal Son;
they took at the moment of their ordination and profession, The same to thee, great Paraclete,
we pray in faith. R/. While endless ages run.
2. That the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of
Mary should protect and guide priests and religious, support PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
them in their difficulties and that God may instil in them the All:- Come, O Holy Spirit, * fill the hearts of Your faithful*
zeal to win more souls for Christ, we pray in faith. R/. and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. *Send forth Your
3. That in spite of the challenges of the changing world, Spirit,* and they shall be created,* and You shall renew the
Priests and religious may never lose heart in remaining faith- face of the earth.*
ful to the teachings of the Church, we pray in faith. R/. Let us pray:
(additional intentions)
O God, *Who by the light of the Holy Spirit*, did instruct
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA the hearts of the faithful,* grant that in the same Holy Spir-
it* we may be truly wise, *and ever rejoice in His consola-
CONCLUDING PRAYER tion *Through Christ our Lord. * Amen. *
Almighty God, because of your love for us, you inspired our
brothers and sisters with the resolve to follow your Son ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE
more closely. Grant a blessed ending to the journey on HEART OF MARY
which they have set out so that they may be able to offer you
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth,
the perfect gift of their loving service. We ask this through
and tender Mother of men, in fulfilment of Your ardent wish,
Christ our Lord. Amen.
I consecrate to You myself, my brethren, my country and the
whole human race. Reign over us and teach us how to make
BENEDICTION
the Heart of Jesus reign and triumph in us and around us, as
CONCLUDING HYMN 161
it has reigned and triumphed in You. Reign over us dearest
Mother that we may be Yours in prosperity and in adversity;
in joy and in sorrow; in health and in sickness; in life and in
death. O most compassionate Heart of Mary, Queen of vir-
gins, watch over our minds and hearts and preserve us from
the sins of impurity which You dost so sorrowfully lament.
We wish to be pure like You, and to atone for the many
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 PRAYER FOR FIRST SATURDAY ADORATION OF
EVERY MONTH DAY FOUR
In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
Spirit. Amen. FOR VOCATIONS
(Same as day one except for the following)
COME, HOLY GHOST, CREATOR COME
1. Come, Holy Ghost, Creator come SCRIPTURE READING
From Thy bright heavenly throne, A reading from the Holy Gospel According to Luke
Come, take possession of our souls, Luke 10: 1-2
And make them all thy own. The Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples and sent
2. Thou who art called the Paraclete, them two by two ahead of him to every town and place,
Best gift of God above where he himself was to go. And he said to them, the harvest
The living spring, the living fire is rich, but the workers are few. So you must ask the Lord of
Sweet unction and true love. the harvest to send workers to his harvest.
3. Thou who art sev'n fold in thy grace The Gospel of the Lord
Finger of God's right hand; ➢ SHORT REFLECTION
His promise, teaching little ones ➢ SILENCE
To speak and understand.
➢ OFFERTORY
4. O guide our minds with thy blest light,
With love our hearts inflame;
And with thy strength, which ne'er decays, INTERCESSIONS
Confirm our mortal frame. Leader: Let us present our intentions to the Lord of the har-
5. Far from us drive our deadly foe; vest, that he will grant an increase in vocations in our Dio-
True peace unto us bring; cese.
And through all perils lead us safe R./ Lord in your mercy hear our prayer.
Beneath thy sacred wing. 1. That the Lord may touch the lives of many young men
6. Through thee may we the Father know, and women in our diocese to embrace the call to the ministe-
Through thee th'eternal Son, rial priesthood and the religious life, we pray in faith. R./
And thee the Spirit of them both, 2. That parents and guardians may support and encourage
Thrice-blessed Three in One. their children who have made an intention to serve in God's
7. All glory to the Father be, vineyard. We pray in faith, R/.
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3. That those entrusted with the daunting task of guiding all who could not come,* especially the sick and the dying.
young men and women to answer God's call may be guided *Bless our homes and all the children there. *Bless all our
by the light of the Holy Spirit, R/. life and the hour of our death.*
(additional intentions) Grant rest to the souls of the faithful departed,* and
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA bring them into the light of Your divine glory. *So may we
who have worshipped You* and been blessed by You here
CONCLUDING PRAYER on earth,* come to behold the radiant glory* of Your un-
Lord God, the fields are wide but the Labourers are few. We veiled countenance in heaven for ever and ever. * Amen.*
beseech you, inspire in the hearts of young men and women
Say three times:-
the burning zeal for souls and love for the Heart of Jesus, so
that they may answer promptly when you call them to serve Sacred Heart of Jesus, *Your Kingdom come!
in your vineyard. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father
Hail Mary
Glory be
BENEDICTION
CONCLUDING HYMN 161 FINAL BLESSING
May the peace of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus dwell with us (Amen).
May His love enkindle in our Hearts (Amen).
May His sorrows console us (Amen).
May His virtues enlighten us in our words and deeds (Amen).
May the joy of heaven be our eternal reward (Amen).
And may the grace and blessing of God the Father, God the Son and God
the Holy Spirit be with us now and forever. (Amen).
Hymn
Concluding Prayer
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Have Mercy on us (3ce)
Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom come

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 DAY FIVE
Pardon, O pardon my faults that have so wounded You.
Without any merit of mine, You have created me,
Without my co-operation You have redeemed me.
Will you be less powerful or less generous in forgiving me?
For all the blood You have shed and the cruel death You FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES
have suffered were not for the profit of the angels who adore (Same as day one except for the following)
You, but for me, and for all sinners who implore You.
If then, I have denied You, let me praise You,
If I have offended You, let me love You. SCRIPTURE READING
If I have forgotten You, let me serve You.
For to love without loving You A reading from the Book of Ecclesiasticus
Or to love without suffering for You Ecclesiasticus 3: 2-6
O Jesus, that would be death without You! The Lord honours the father in his children, and upholds the
-Father Mateo, Ss. Cc.
rights of a mother over her sons. Whoever respects his father
CLOSING PRAYER TO THE BLESSED SACRAMENT is atoning for his sins; he who honours his mother is like
All: someone amassing a fortune. Whoever respects his father
will be happy with children of his own, he shall be heard on
As this hour of adoration closes, O Jesus, * I renew that day when he prays. Long life comes to him who hon-
my faith and trust in You.* I am refreshed after these mo- ours his father, he who sets his mother at ease is showing
ments with You*, and 1 count myself among a privileged obedience to the Lord.
number, *even as Your disciples were,* who shared Your ac- The Word of the Lord.
tual presence. * Realizing that my visit to You is of little
➢ SHORT REFLECTION
avail* unless I try to live a better life and set a better exam-
➢ SILENCE
ple, * I am resolved to go forth again to my duties and my
➢ OFFERTORY
concerns* with a renewed spirit of perseverance and good
INTERCESSIONS
will. *In my daily life I will try to love and serve God well,*
Leader: Dear Sacred Heart, king and friend of our families,
and love my neighbour also,* for these two things go togeth-
in a society characterized by materialism, worldliness and
er. *I will try to be a true disciple, indeed. Help me, O Jesus,
pleasure, the family which is the domestic Church turns to
* in this my resolution.
you for the grace to remain faithful to the gospel values as
Bless me dear Lord, before I go,* And bless not me we present our intentions: R./ Lord protect our families.
alone, O Lord,* but all as well who are here present, * and

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1. That many young men and women who have not received Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
the sacrament of matrimony should be inspired to take the May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be everywhere loved.
courage to approach the altar of the Lord. R/.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have confidence in You."
2. That the Lord may remove any obstacle that stands on the
"The Sorrowful Mysteries should be said on all Thursdays and 1st Fri-
path of Christian families to preserve the gospel values they days Adoration because the mysteries are specially dedicated to the
have received. R/. prayer and agony of our Lord Jesus Christ at the Garden of Gestimani
3. That parents should instil the values of responsible on Mount Olivies”. Matt. 26 v. 36-40.
parenthood in their children, and may also be concerned
with the material and spiritual wellbeing of their children. HAIL HOLY QUEEN OR SALVE REGINA
R/. (Additional intentions)
Hail, Holy Queen Mother of mercy, Hail our life, our sweet-
ness and our hope; to You do we cry poor banished children
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA of Eve, to You do we send up our sighs, mourning and
weeping in this valley of tears. Turn, then, most gracious ad-
CONCLUDING PRAYER vocate, Your eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our ex-
We beseech you, God our Father, let your Holy Spirit enkin- ile, show unto us the blessed fruit of Your womb, Jesus, O
dle in our hearts the fire of your love which our Lord Jesus Clement, O loving, O Sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
Christ brought to the world. Grant that the flame of his love Leader: Let us pray
may continue to burn unceasingly in our hearts to lighten the We beseech you 0 Lord let Your Holy Spirit enkindle in our
burden of families that are facing difficulties. We ask this hearts the fire of Your love which our Lord Jesus Christ had
through the same Christ our Lord. Amen. brought to the world from the bounty of His love; and grant
that the flame of His love may continue to burn unceasingly
BENEDICTION in our hearts through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
CONCLUDING HYMN 161
LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS (pg.8)
PRAYER IN THANKSGIVING
What have I Lord Jesus, that You have not given me?
What do I know, that You have not taught me?
What can I do, if You did not help me?
What am I, if not united to You?

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 DAY SIX
BEADS OF THE SACRED HEART/ROSARY
On the crucifix:
Soul of Christ, sanctify me;
FOR YOUTHS AND EDUCATION
Body of Christ, save me; (Same as day one except for the following)
Blood of Christ, inebriate me;
Water out of the side of Christ, wash me; SCRIPTURE READING
A reading from the Book of Proverbs
Passion of Christ, strengthen me,
Proverbs 3:21-26
O Good Jesus, hear me My Son, let not these slip out of your sight: Keep advice and
Within Your Wounds, hide me, counsel in view; so will they be life to your soul, and an
Suffer me never to be separated from You. adornment for your neck. Then you may securely go your
From Malignant enemies defend me way; your foot will never stumble; when you lie down, you
need not be afraid, when you rest; your sleep will be sweet.
At the hour of my death call me.
Honour is the possessions of wise men, but fools inherit
And bid me come to You, shame. Be not afraid of sudden terror, of the ruin of the
That with Your Saints I may praise You wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence,
For all Eternity. Amen. and will keep your foot from the snare.
The Word of the Lord
On the large Beads:  SHORT REFLECTION
"Jesus meek and humble of heart, make my heart like  SILENCE
Yours."  OFFERTORY
On the small Beads: INTERCESSIONS
"Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love." Leader: Our Lord, Jesus Christ says, let the Children come
At the end of every tenth Bead: to him, for to such belongs to the Kingdom of God. Guided
by the command of the Lord, we present our petitions to
"Sweet Heart of Mary be my salvation."
God.
R./ Heart of Jesus, protect our youths.
CONCLUSION
1. That God may inspire our students and pupils with the
Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. spirit of wisdom and understanding, so that they may be able
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to grasp the knowledge their teachers impart on them, we by raising Him from the dead. Called by His Heart to repent-
pray in faith. R/. ance and a change of heart, help us to prove our grateful
2. That youths all over the world and in our diocese in par- love by a holy way of life and service to You in our neigh-
ticular may be submissive and respectful to their parents and bour. Accept our devotion and sincerity, give us food from
the elderly so that they may enjoy long life in the Land God heaven, and sustain us with the promise of eternal life.
has entrusted to them. We pray in faith. R/. We ask this with the faith of the Church, praying through its
3. That those who are facing difficulties in their academic Mediator, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and
career may rely solely on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and pre- the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
sent their burdens to him who alone can make them light, we
pray in faith. R/. NOVENA OF CONFIDENCE TO THE SACRED
(Additional intentions). HEART
O Lord Jesus Christ, to Your Most Sacred Heart I confide
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA
this intention (here mention your request). Only look upon
me, then do what Your Heart inspires. Let Your Sacred Heart
CONCLUDING PRAYER
decide. I count on it... I trust in it... I throw myself on its
We beseech you God and Father, let your Holy Spirit enkin-
mercy, Lord Jesus! You will not fail me.
dle in the hearts of our Youths the fire of Love of God and
his Church, so that in spite of the currents of secularism and Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You,
modernism that are preponderant in our time, they may be Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in Your love for me
able to uphold the Gospel values which they have received.
Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, Your Kingdom come.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked You for many favours
BENEDICTION but I earnestly implore this one. Take it, place it in Your
CONCLUDING HYMN 161 open, broken Heart, and when the eternal Father looks upon
it, covered with Your precious blood, He will not refuse it. It
will be no longer my prayer, but Yours, O Jesus. O Sacred
Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You. Let me never be
confounded. Amen.

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Today we freely come before You to consecrate our family
to You. We are already bound to You by the ties of this Sac- DAY SEVEN
rament, which is an image of Christ's union with His
Church. Because of it, we should always be striving to be a FOR OUR BENEFACTORS
domestic church. Yet today, we wish to make our existing (Same as day one except for the following)
bonds with You more conscious, more intense, and more ef-
fective in our family life. We ask You through this sacrament SCRIPTURE READING
and consecration to strengthen us in joy and sorrow, in A Reading from the Letter of St. Paul to the Philippians
health and sickness, in prosperity and in need. May our love Philippians 1:3-6
be firm and constant, so that we may be ready to help and I give thanks to my God each time I remember you, and
comfort one another, and thus, with common effort to strive when I pray for you, I pray with joy. I cannot forget all you
for the sanctity of our vocation. Help us to serve You in each shared with me in the service of the Gospel, from the first
other and in our neighbour, so that both within and beyond day until now. Since God began such a good work in you, I
our family circle we may be Your true witnesses and co- am certain that he will complete it in the day of Christ Jesus.
workers. The Word of the Lord
May Jesus' Heart be the fountain from which we draw ➢ SHORT REFLECTION
our daily strength; may the Eucharist unite us as a family ➢ SILENCE
around Your altar; and may He and the Spirit be the unseen ➢ OFFERTORY
Guests always among us, until our whole family is united in
heaven with You for ever. We ask this through our loving INTERCESSIONS
Friend, Mediator, and Saviour, Christ Jesus. Amen. Leader: Let us thank God for all the wonders he continues
to do in our Diocese through the generosity of countless men
LITURGICAL PRAYER OF REPARATION and women, known and unknown and beg him to pour his
God our Father, unchanging God, we praise and thank You blessings upon them.
for Your gift of love and mercy. You never reject even the R./ Heart of Jesus bless and reward your people.
worst of sinners who turn to you in sorrow. You would rather 1. That the Lord may grant health of mind and body to all
forgive in Your mercy than punish in Your justice. our benefactors so that they may continue the good work
which he himself has inspired in them. We pray in faith, R/.
You have brought about the reconciliation of mankind
2. That God may continue to raise charitable men and wom-
through Your Son's death and shown its acceptability to You
en who will assist in the material growth of the universal
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Church and our Particular Church in Kumba, we pray in trample upon the vows of their Baptism and shake off the
faith, R/. sweet yoke of Your law.
3. That all those entrusted with the task of managing the Not only are we anxious to expiate all these deplorable
temporal goods of the Church may carry out their duty with crimes, but in an especial manner do we purpose to make
the fear of God. We pray in faith. R/. reparation for the following immodesty and shameful ex-
4. That God may grant eternal rest to all our benefactors cesses in life and dress; the many snares of corruption laid
who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith. We for the souls of the innocent; the neglect of holy days; the
pray in faith. R/. hateful blasphemies that are hurled against You and Your
(Additional intentions) Saints; the reproaches uttered against Your Vicar on earth
and all the priest order; the neglect, also, of the very Sacra-
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA ment of Your Love, as well as its profanation by horrifying
sacrileges; and, finally, the public sins of the nations in re-
CONCLUDING PRAYER bellion against the just rights and the teaching authority of
God our father, we cannot thank you enough for all we have the Church established by You.
achieved so far through the good will of charitable men and
women throughout the world. Continue to bless and protect CONTEMPORARY FAMILY PRAYER OF
them and their families, give them good health and make CONSECRATION
their effort tireless even in moments of great challenges. We
Loving Father in heaven from whom every family
ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your son, who lives
takes its origin, we have received from you the gift of your
and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God
own Son. From the love and unity deep within the Trinity,
forever and ever. Amen.
You sent Him forth to teach, save, and to sanctify. In Your
wise plan, He was to live long years in human family, to
BENEDICTION
show us an example of how You wish us to live in affection,
CONCLUDING HYMN 161
peace, and sharing.
In His great love, Christ Jesus raised the noble and
great vocation of matrimony to the dignity of a sacrament, in
which the married are led to God and are supported in their
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 PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT
All:- Come, O Holy Spirit, * fill the hearts of Your faithful*
DAY EIGHT
and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. *Send forth Your
Spirit,* and they shall be created,* and You shall renew the FOR THE SICK AND THE AGED
face of the earth.* (Same as day one except for the following)

Let us pray: SCRIPTURE READING

O God, *Who by the light of the Holy Spirit*, did instruct A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mathew
the hearts of the faithful,* grant that in the same Holy Spir- Mathew 11:28-30
it* we may be truly wise, *and ever rejoice in His consola- Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened and I
tion *Through Christ our Lord. * Amen. * will give you rest. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me. For
I am gentle and humble in heart; and you will find rest. For
ACTS OF REPARATION AND CONSECRATION my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
O Sweetest Jesus, You did pour forth Your love abun- The Gospel of the Lord
dantly on men while they repay You most ungratefully with ➢ SHORT REFLECTION
neglect, indifference, and contempt. Behold us humbly ➢ SILENCE
kneeling before Your altar; we would fain to repair this ➢ OFFERTORY
heartless ingratitude on the part of men and the manifold in-
juries that are everywhere done to Your most loving Heart, INTERCESSIONS
by a special act of homage. Leader: Let us Praise the Sacred Heart of Jesus, who prom-
ises to make our burden light, with such a confidence we
Yet we are not unmindful that we, too have had our
present our intentions to him.
part in this unworthy behaviour; therefore we are moved to
R./ Lord in your mercy hear our prayers.
deep contrition, and above all, we beg Your mercy for our-
1. That by the wounds of his pierced side, the Lord shall
selves; we are ready to atone, by this voluntary act of expia-
heal the sick, comfort the sorrowful, pardon sinners and
tion, for the crimes which we ourselves have committed and
grant peace and salvation to all R/.
also for the sins of those who, straying far from the way of
2. For our sick brothers and sisters who have no one to care
salvation, either refuse, in the blindness of their unbelief, to
for them, that they may find refuge and strength in Christ
follow You, the Shepherd and Guide of their souls, or who
who makes our burden light. R/.

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3. For the dying, that the Lord may give them the grace of PRAYER FOR FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION OF
repentance so that they may prepare themselves to meet Je- EVERY MONTH
sus who loved them so much and sacrificed his blood as ran- In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy
som for us all. R/. Spirit. Amen.
(Additional intentions) COME, HOLY GHOST, CREATOR COME
1. Come, Holy Ghost, Creator come
PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA From Thy bright heavenly throne,
Come, take possession of our souls,
And make them all thy own.
CONCLUDING PRAYER 2. Thou who art called the Paraclete,
Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation. Our Best gift of God above
life in this valley of tears seems to be one difficulty after an- The living spring, the living fire
other, but we are encouraged by the invitation “Come to me Sweet unction and true love.
3. Thou who art sev'n fold in thy grace
all you who labour and are heavily burdened”, knowing that Finger of God's right hand;
in you and you alone shall we fine the solution to all our His promise, teaching little ones
problems. We beseech you, hear the prayers we make for our To speak and understand.
sick brothers and sisters and grant the desire of their hearts 4. O guide our minds with thy blest light,
With love our hearts inflame;
which you know better than us. Who lives and reigns with And with thy strength, which ne'er decays,
the Father in the unity of the Holy Spirit one God forever Confirm our mortal frame.
and ever. Amen 5. Far from us drive our deadly foe;
True peace unto us bring;
BENEDICTION And through all perils lead us safe
Beneath thy sacred wing.
CONCLUDING HYMN 161
6. Through thee may we the Father know,
Through thee th’eternal Son,
And thee the Spirit of them both,
Thrice-blessed Three in One.
7. All glory to the Father be,
With his co-equal Son;
The same to thee, great Paraclete,
While endless ages run.

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FIRST FRIDAY/FIRST SATURDAY VIGIL PRO-
GRAMME OF ACTIVITIES DAY NINE
❖ Opening Hymn
❖ Prayer to the Holy Spirit FOR LOVE OF THE HEART OF JESUS
❖ The Holy Rosary (Sorrowful and Luminous Myster- (Same as day one except for the following)
ies)/Confession
❖ Holy Mass in Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus SCRIPTURE READING
❖ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament A reading from the Letter to the Ephesians
❖ Songs of Adoration, Worship and Praise Ephesians 5: 25-27
❖ Talk/Reflection/Church Doctrine Christ loved the Church and sacrificed himself for her to
❖ Questions and Answers by the Priests make her holy. He made her clean by washing her in water
❖ Songs of Adoration, Worship and Praise with a form of words, so that when he took her to himself,
❖ Intercessory Prayers
she would be glorious, with no speck or wrinkle or anything
❖ Frist Friday Devotion to the Sacred Heart
❖ The Holy Rosary (Glorious Mysteries) – said in pro- like that, but holy and faultless.
cession The Word of the Lord
❖ Stations of the Cross (during Lent)
❖ First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart SHORT REFLECTION
of Mary SILENCE
❖ The Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries) – said in proces- OFFERTORY
sion
❖ Chaplet of the Divine Mercy (3am) INTERCESSIONS
❖ Holy Mass in memorial of the Immaculate Heart of Leader: We make our prayers to Jesus, in whom we find
Mary
rest for our souls, and we say to him;
❖ Final blessing and departure
R/. Beloved Lord, have mercy on us.
1. Jesus your heart was pierced by the lance and from it
flowed blood and water so that your bride, the Church might
be born: keep her in holiness without spot or wrinkle. R/.
2. Jesus, king and centre of all hearts, in your loving mercy
you never cease to draw us to yourself; - keep alive your
covenant with us all R/.

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3. Jesus, our peace and reconciliation, from the cross you O Heart of love, I put all my confidence in you, for I
forgave your enemies and you bring all men together in fear everything from my own wickedness and frailty, but I
peace - show us how to reach the Father R/. hope for all things from your goodness and bounty. Do con-
4. Jesus in you the father is well pleased: - make us perse- sume in me all that can displease you or resist your Holy
vere in following your teaching R/. Will; let your pure love imprint you so deeply upon my
5. Jesus, you are the source of life and holiness, inspire more heart, that I shall never more be able to forget you or to be
people in the Diocese of Kumba to become lovers of your separated from you; may I obtain from all your loving kind-
Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Your Mother ness the grace of having my name written in you, for in you
Mary. R/. I desire to place all my happiness and all my glory, all my
(Additional intentions) life and the moment of my death. Amen.

PRAYER FOR THE DIOCESE OF KUMBA CONCLUDING PRAYER

Almighty God and Father, we glory in the Sacred
ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART Heart of Jesus, your beloved Son, as we call to mind the
(All Kneel) great things His love has done for us. Fill us with the grace
that flows in abundance from the Heart of Jesus, the source
I .......give and consecrate myself to the Sacred Heart of heaven's gifts. We make our prayer through Christ our
of our Lord Jesus Christ, my person and my life, my actions, Lord. Amen.
pains and sufferings, so that I may be willing to make use of
any part of my being to serve, to honour, love and glorify the BENEDICTION
Sacred Heart. It is my total resolve and intention, namely to CONCLUDING HYMN 161
be all His, and to do all things for the love of Him and at the
same time renouncing with all my heart whatever is dis-
pleasing to Him. I therefore take you, O Sacred Heart, to be
the only object of my love, the guardian of my life, my as-
surance of salvation, the remedy of my weakness and incon-
stancy, the atonement for all the faults of my life and my
sure refuge at the Honour of my death. Be, O Heart of good-
ness, my justification before God your Father, and turn away
from me the strokes of his righteous anger.
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