EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION

WITH THE LAITY

TO BE PRESIDED BY

HIS EMINENCE

JOSE F. CARDINAL ADVINCULA

ARCHBISHOP OF MANILA

Mass of the Blessed Virgin Mary,

Image and Mother of the Church
June 25, 2021

manila metropolitan cathedral

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

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

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

On the dexter side is the ecclesiastical arms of the Roman

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

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

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

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

At the sinister side is the personal arms of the Cardinal

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

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

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

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

The Archbishop’s Cross is styled as a Dominican cross

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

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

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

Jose Fuerte Cardinal Advincula was born on March 30,

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

He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Capiz on

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

He became formator and Dean of Studies at the Immaculate

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

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

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

As a member of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the

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

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 THE INTRODUCTORY RITES

When the people are gathered, Cardinal Advincula approaches the altar with
the ministers while the Entrance Chant is sung. When he has arrived at the altar,
after making a profound bow with the ministers, the Cardinal venerates the
altar with a kiss and incenses the cross and the altar. Then, with the ministers,
he goes to the chair.

ANG PUSO KO’Y NAGPUPURI

(Luke 1: 46-55)
Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ

Ang puso ko’y nagpupuri, nagpupuri sa Panginoon

nagagalak ang aking espiritu sa ‘king tagapagligtas.

Sapagkat nilingap n’ya, kababaan ng kanyang alipin,

mapalad ang pangalan ko sa lahat ng mga bansa.

Sapagkat gumawa ang poon ng mga dakilang bagay,

banal sa lupa’t langit ang pangalan ng Panginoon.

At kinahahabagan n’ya ang mga sa kanya’y may takot

at sa lahat ng salinlahi ang awa nya’y walang hanggan.

At ipinakita n’ya ang lakas ng kanyang bisig

at ang mga palalo’y pinangalat ng Panginoon.

Ibinulid sa upuan ang mga makapangyarihan,

itinampok, itinaas ang mga mabababang-loob.

At kanya namang binusog ang mga nangagugutom,

pinaalis, walang dala ang mayamang mapagmataas.

Inampon n’ya ang Israel na kanyang aliping hinirang

sa dakila n’yang pagmamahal at dala ng laking awa n’ya.

Ayon sa ipinangako n’ya sa ating mga magulang

kay Abraham at lipi n’ya, at ito ay magpakailanman.

Luwalhati sa Ama, sa Anak, at sa ‘Spiritu Santo

kapara noong unang-una, ngayon, at magpakailanman.

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When the Entrance Chant is concluded, the Cardinal and the faithful, standing,
sign themselves with the Sign of the Cross, while the Cardinal, facing the
people, says:

I n the name of the Father,

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.

The people reply:

Amen.

Then the Cardinal, extending his hands, greets the people, saying:

Peace be with you.

The people reply:

And with your spirit.

The Cardinal briefly introduces the faithful to the Mass of the day.

M y dear brothers and sisters,

we gather around the table of the Lord
as one community and as one church,
united by the Holy Spirit.
In this Eucharist,
let us pray that the Holy Spirit
will give us the zeal and commitment
to work hard for the renewal of the Church and society.
Renewal is God’s gift and our mission.
We ask the spirit of Pentecost
to journey with us in our dream
to be Church totally for God and for others
and to be true disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We pray that we may be more united
as God’s people, as God’s Church,
who listens to the voice of the Good Shepherd.
We also ask Mary our Mother to be with us
as she was with the apostles at the Upper Room.

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 PENITENTIAL ACT

Then follows the Penitential Act, to which the Cardinal invites the
faithful, saying:

Brethren (brothers and sisters),

let us acknowledge our sins,
and so prepare ourselves
to celebrate the sacred mysteries.

A brief pause for silence follows. Then the cantor sings the invocations.

KYRIE

V. You were sent to heal the contrite of heart,

Kyrie, eleison.
R. Kyrie, eleison.

V. You came to call sinners all, Christe, eleison.

R. Christe, eleison.

V. You are seated at the right hand of the Father

to intercede for us, to intercede for us,
Kyrie, eleison.
R. Kyrie, eleison.

The absolution of the Cardinal follows:

May almighty God have mercy on us,

forgive us our sins, and bring us to everlasting life.

The people reply:

Amen.

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COLLECT

Then the Cardinal, with hands joined, says:

Let us pray.

And all pray in silence with the Cardinal for a while. Then the Cardinal,
with hands extended, says:

L ord God,
you have shown us in the Blessed Virgin Mary
the model of sublime love and profound humility;
grant that your Church may be like her,
obedient to your commandment of love,
so that by giving itself wholeheartedly
to seeking your glory and to serving others
it may stand before all peoples
as the Sacrament of your love.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit
one God, for ever and ever.

The people acclaim:

Amen.

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 LITURGY OF THE WORD

FIRST READING Acts 1:12-14

With one heart the disciples continued in steadfast prayer with Mary,
the mother of Jesus

A reading from the Acts of the Apostles

A fter Jesus had been taken up into heaven,

the apostles returned to Jerusalem
from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem,
a sabbath day’s journey away.

When the apostles entered the city

they went to the upper room where they were staying,
Peter and John and James and Andrew,
Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew,
James son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot,
and Judas son of James.
All these devoted themselves with one accord to prayer,
together with some women,
and Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.

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

The Word of the Lord.

All reply:

Thanks be to God.

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RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 87:1-2,3 and 5,6-7

R. Glorious things are told of you, O city of God.

The Lord loves the city

founded on holy mountains,
Loves the gates of Zion
more than any dwelling in Jacob.

R. Glorious things are told of you, O city of God.

Glorious things are said of you,

O city of God!
But of Zion it must be said:
“They all were born right here.”

R. Glorious things are told of you, O city of God.

The Most High confirms this;

the Lord notes in the register of the peoples:
“This one was born here.”
So all sing in their festive dance:
“Within you is my true home.”

R. Glorious things are told of you, O city of God.

ALLELUIA

R. Alleluia, alleluia.
O happy Virgin, you gave birth to the Lord;
O blessed mother of the Church,
you warm our hearts with the Spirit of your Son Jesus Christ.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.

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 GOSPEL John 2:1-11

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

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

R. Glory to you, O Lord.

The mother of Jesus was there. And his disciples believed in him.

T here was a wedding in Cana in Galilee,

and the mother of Jesus was there.
Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding.
when the wine ran short,
the mother of Jesus said to him,
“They have no wine.”
And Jesus said to her,
“Woman, how does your concern affect me?
My Hour has not yet come.”
His mother said to the servers,
“Do whatever he tells you.”
Now there were six stone jars there for Jewish ceremonial
washings,
each holding twenty to thirty gallons.
Jesus told the servers
“Fill the jars with water”
So they filled them to the brim.
Then Jesus told them,
“Draw some out now and take it to the headwaiter.”
So they took it.

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 And when the headwaiter tasted the water
that had become wine,
without knowing where it came from
(although the servers who had drawn the water knew),
the headwaiter called the bridegroom and said to him,
“Everyone serves good wine first,
and then when people have drunk freely, an inferior one;
but you have kept the good wine until now.”
Jesus did this as the beginning of his signs in Cana in Galilee
and so revealed his glory,
and his disciples began to believe in him.

At the end of the Gospel, the Deacon acclaims:

The Gospel of the Lord.

All reply:

Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

HOMILY

Cardinal Advincula delivers the Homily.

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 PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

Cardinal:

With Mary, the Mother of the Church,
we now approach our heavenly Father
with confidence that our prayers will be answered.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That the Church may never fail in its duty

of welcoming the marginalized
and those excluded from society.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That the lay faithful may be agents of transformation

and renewal in society and in the Church.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That our community may reach out with love and care
to people ignored by society.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

That the sick, the deprived, and the lonely

may find support from their Christian brethren.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

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 That those who have died in Christ
may be received in the Lord’s Kingdom.
Let us pray to the Lord.

R. Lord, hear our prayer.

Cardinal:

God our Father,

through the intercession of the Mother of your Son,
listen to the prayers of your people.
Grant what we seek in faith through Christ our Lord.

The people reply:

Amen.

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 LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST

PREPARATION OF THE ALTAR AND THE GIFTS

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

BAYANG TINAWAG
Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo

Bayang tinawag ng Ama kay Hesukristo

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

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

B lessed are you, Lord, God of all creation

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

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

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

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

Blessed be God forever.

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

By the mystery of this water and wine

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

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

B lessed are you, Lord, God of all creation

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

Then he places the chalice on the corporal.

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

Blessed be God forever.

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

With humble spirit and contrite heart

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

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

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

Wash me, O Lord, from my iniquity

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

Pray, brethren (brothers and sisters),

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

The people rise and reply:

May the Lord accept the sacrifice at your hands

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

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERINGS

Then the Cardinal, with hands extended, says:

L ord, transform these gifts,

which we bring to you with joyful hearts,
into the Sacrament of our salvation
on this memorial of the Virgin Mary in glory;
for she is the shining model
of true worship for your Church
and of our duty to offer ourselves
as a holy victim, pleasing in your eyes.
Through Christ our Lord.

The people acclaim:

Amen.

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PREFACE: MARY, IMAGE AND MOTHER OF THE CHURCH II
Our Lady as an Example of True Worship

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

V. Lift up your hearts.

R. We lift them up to the Lord.

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

R. It is right and just.

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

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

For in your infinite goodness

you have given to the virgin Church
the model of true worship in the Virgin Mary.

She is the Virgin of prayer,

who sings of your mercy in her canticle of praise,
who shows concern for the bridegroom and bride of Cana
and intercedes for them with her Son,
who prays with the Apostles in oneness of mind and heart.

She is the Virgin Mother,

who gives birth to your Son
by the power of the Holy Spirit
and at the foot of the Cross
is proclaimed as mother
of the people of the New Covenant.

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 She is the Virgin who offers,
presenting the Firstborn in your temple
and sharing in his self-offering
beside the tree of everlasting life.

She is the Virgin who keeps vigil,

awaiting the Resurrection of her Son
with unwavering hope
and looking forward to the coming of the Holy Spirit,
with steadfast faith.

In our joy we sing to your glory

with all the choirs of Angels:

SANCTUS

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes

in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.

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EUCHARISTIC PRAYER II

The Cardinal, with hands extended, says:

Celebrant alone

Y ou are indeed Holy, O Lord,

the fount of all holiness.

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

Celebrant with concelebrants

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

dewfall,
by sending down your Spirit upon them like the

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

so that they may become for us

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

He joins his hands.

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

At the time he was betrayed

and entered willingly into his Passion,

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

he took bread and, giving thanks, broke it,

and gave it to his disciples, saying:

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 He bows slightly.

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

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

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

paten, and genuflects in adoration.

After this, he continues:

In a similar way, when supper was ended,

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

he took the chalice and, once more giving thanks,

he gave it to his disciples, saying:

He bows slightly.

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

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

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

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

genuflects in adoration.

Then he says:
Celebrant alone
The mystery of faith.

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And the people continue, acclaiming:

When we eat this bread and drink this cup

we proclaim your death, O Lord,
until you come again.

Then the Cardinal, with hands extended, says:

Celebrant with concelebrants

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

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

One concelebrant
Remember, Lord, your Church,
spread throughout the world,
and bring her to the fullness of charity,
together with Francis our Pope and Jose our Bishop
and all the clergy.

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

He joins his hands.

through your Son, Jesus Christ.

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

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

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

The people acclaim:

Amen.

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COMMUNION RITE

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

A t the Savior’s command

and formed by divine teaching,
we dare to say:

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

Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come, thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us, deliver us from evil.

With hands extended, the Cardinal alone continues, saying:

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

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

He joins his hands.

The people conclude the prayer, acclaiming:

For the kingdom,

the power and the glory are Yours
now and for ever.
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 SIGN OF PEACE

Then the Cardinal, with hands extended, says aloud:

L ord Jesus Christ,

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

He joins his hands.

Who live and reign forever and ever.

The people reply:

Amen.

The Cardinal, turned towards the people, extending and then joining
his hands, adds:

The peace of the Lord be with you always.

The people reply:

And with your spirit.

Then the Deacon adds:

Let us offer each other the sign of peace.

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

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

May this mingling of the Body and Blood

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

BREAKING OF THE BREAD

Meanwhile the following is sung or said:

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
grant us peace, grant us peace.

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

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

PRIVATE PREPARATION

Then the Cardinal, with hands joined, says quietly:

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God,

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

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 Or:

May the receiving of your Body and Blood,

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

COMMUNION

The Cardinal genuflects, takes the host and, holding it slightly raised
above the paten or above the chalice, while facing the people, says
aloud:

B ehold the Lamb of God,

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

And together with the people he adds once:

Lord, I am not worthy

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

The Cardinal, facing the altar, says quietly:

May the Body of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life.

And he reverently consumes the Body of Christ.

Then he takes the chalice and says quietly:

May the Blood of Christ

keep me safe for eternal life.

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And he reverently consumes the Blood of Christ.

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

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

The Body of Christ.

The communicant replies:

Amen.

And receives Holy Communion.

While the Cardinal is receiving the Body of Christ, the Communion

Chant begins.

PINAGPALA, KA MARIA
Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo

Pinagpalang Nilikha,
ipinaglihing walang sala,
pusong dalisay, dakila,
Maria, Ina ng Awa.

Sa iyong sinapupunan,
walang bahid ng kasalanan,
si Hesus na kinalinga at sa duyan ng puso mo’y,
nanahan at nagbunga ang salita.

Ang iyong mahal na bayang Maynila,

maging isa nawang halimbawa,
kung saan ang katarunga’y haliging pinagtibay,
at pag-asa ng dukha’y abot-kamay.

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 Sa paglalakbay namin sa lupa,
kahit madalas na madapa,
sa iyong pananalangin,
babango’t gigising,
itataguyod isang bagong simula.

Sa kasaysayan ng sintang simbahan,

kahit mapait ang pinagdaanan,
lindol man at karahasan,
kasakita’t kadustaan,
ang iyong pag-aruga ay di nagkulang.

At sa oras ng aming pagpanaw,

pawiin ang takot at pangamba,
ibulong sa aming puso
ang tindi ng pagmamahal
ng Diyos Ama, Anak at Diwang Banal.

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

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

While he carries out the purification, he says quietly:

What has passed our lips as food, O Lord,

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

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

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

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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

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

Let us pray.

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

L ord God, we have offered to you in sacrifice

the holy mysteries of your table
and have received with loving hearts
the Body and Blood of your Son;
grant that your Church
may look always to the Blessed Virgin
and so grow in fervor of faith,
be confirmed in love,
and be strengthened by the hope of future glory.
Through Christ our Lord.

The people acclaim:

Amen.

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 THE CONCLUDING RITES

After the Post-Communion Prayer, a representative of the laity of the

Archdiocese of Manila addresses the Cardinal.

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

V. The Lord be with you.

R. And with your spirit.

V. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

R. Now and forever.

V. Our help is the name of the Lord.

R. Who made heaven and earth.

Then the Cardinal receives the pastoral staff, and says:

May almighty God bless you,

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

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

R. Amen.

DISMISSAL

To dismiss the people the Deacon says:

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

The people reply:

Thanks be to God.

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Then the Cardinal venerates the altar as usual with a kiss, as at the
beginning. After making a profound bow with the ministers, he
withdraws.

AWIT NG MISYON
Fr. Carlo Magno Marcelo

Limang-daang taong biyaya,

salamat, Panginoon, sa ‘Yong punla.
Misyong kaloob sa aming puso;
aming sarili ay aming handog,
laging tapat, at laging tugon:
“Naririto, handa kami, Panginoon!”

Kami’y hahayo sa iba’t ibang dako,

hatid ang iyong salita at paglilingkod.
Inang Maria ang s’yang gabay nami’t lugod
lalaganap alab ng ‘yong misyon!

Ang mga kaloob na aming alay sa mundo:

katarungan, kabanalan, kapayapaan.
Sa senyal na ito maniniwala ang mundo:
pagmamahal namin sa bawa’t tao!

Limang-daang taong biyaya,

Salamat! Salamat, Panginoon!
Limang-daang taong biyaya,
salamat, Panginoon, sa ‘yong punla.
Misyong kaloob sa aming puso;
aming sarili ay aming handog,
laging tapat, at laging tugon:
“Naririto, handa kami, Panginoon!”

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