Lourdes Fiesta Novena 2009

The Novena to our Lady of Lourdes at the Lourdes Grotto on Mirador Hill Baguio began on 2 February, Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord. The last two days of the novena and the Fiesta Mass on 11 February will be a special triduum for healing to be led by Fr. Benedicto de Guzman.

The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes has been declared by the Holy Father as a Day for the Sick. This is a special day for praying for healing of soul, mind and body.

In the mornings, Fr. de Guzman will be at the Grotto for confession. This will be an occasion for Reconciliation with God and the neighbor. 

From February 9 - 11 (Monday to Wednesday)  the afternoon the schedule is as follows:

1:45 PM  Assembly at the foot or Mirador Hill at the Shrine to the Holy Family.

2:00 Stations of the Cross. Route: Dominican Road up to the Lourdes Grotto

3:30 Recitation of the Rosary and Novena

4:00 Holy Mass.

On Wednesday, 11 February, the Fiesta Mass will be a Mass of Healing. 

4:00 Fiesta Mass and Procession.

Those who are not able to walk the Stations of the Cross may wait at the Mass area of the Grotto.

Praying at the Grotto

The Lourdes Grotto is a place of prayer. When visiting the Grotto many pray the Rosary or during Holy Week do the Stations of the Cross. Pope John Paul II added five mysteries to the Rosary, called the Luminous Mysteries or the Mystery of Light, for a total of 20 mysteries. The mysteries are: 

• The Joyful Mystery (Recited on Monday and Saturday): The Annunciation (Luke 1:26-38), the Visitation (Luke 1: 39-56), the Birth of Our Lord (Luke 2: 1-21), the Presentation (Luke 2:22-38), the Finding of Our Lord in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
  
• The Sorrowful Mystery (Tuesday and Friday): The Agony in the Garden (Matthew 26: 36-56), the Scourging at the Pillar (Matthew 27:26), the Crowning with Thorns (27:27-31), the Carrying of the Cross (Matthew 27:32), and the Crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-56)
• The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesday and Sunday): The Resurrection (John 20:1-9), the Ascension (Luke 24: 36-53), the Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-41), the Assumption of Mary, the Coronation of Mary (Revelation 12:1)
• The Luminous Mysteries (Thursday): The Baptism of our Lord (Matthew 3: 13-16), the Wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11), The Proclamation of the Kingdom (Mark 1:14-15), the Transfiguration (Matthew 17:1-18), the Last Supper (Matthew 26)

References to the Bible have been added. You might want to read these Bible passages as a part of your praying the Rosary.

Holy Week at the Lourdes Grotto, 16-23 March 2008

Photos: Pilgrims at the Lourdes Grotto, Holy Week 2007

Holy Week began with Palm Sunday, 16 March. During this week we remember the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus. The Lourdes Grotto becomes a center of pilgrimage, especially on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. The road up the hill will be closed to vehicular traffic for the safety of the thousands who visit the Grotto and for the preservation of the quiet and prayerful atmosphere, which is proper to this week of prayer and meditation.

Prayer services will also be held at the Grotto. Inquire at the Mirador Jesuit Villa for the schedule.

Litany of Our Lady of Lourdes

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the appearance of the Virgin Mary to St. Bernadette Soubirous at Lourdes, France, we are invited to be one with the celebrations at Lourdes. Even if we cannot go to Lourdes, we can be one in spirit through our prayer. Here is the Litany of Our Lady of Lourdes in English and Pilipino. May the recitation of this prayer bring us closer to Mary who will then lead us to her Son Jesus.

LITANY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy; Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven; Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world; Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit; Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God; Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary; Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God; Pray for us.
Mother of Christ; Pray for us.
Mother of our Savior; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, help of Christians; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, source of love; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the poor; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the handicapped; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of orphans; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all children; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all nations; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the Church; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, friend of the lonely; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of those who mourn; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, shelter of the homeless; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, guide of travelers; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, strength of the weak; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, refuge of sinners; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of the suffering; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, help of the dying; Pray for us.
Queen of heaven; Pray for us.
Queen of peace; Pray for us.

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world; Have mercy on us..
Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.

Let us pray:
Grant us, your servants,
we pray you, Lord God,
to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body.
By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin,
may we be delivered from present sorrows,
and enjoy everlasting happiness.
through Christ our Lord. Amen.

LETANIA NG BIRHEN NG LOURDES
Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami; Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami.
Cristo, kaawaan mo kami; Cristo, kaawaan mo kami.
Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami; Panginoon, kaawaan mo kami.
Cristo, pakinggan mo kami; Cristo, pakipakinggan mo kami.
Dios Ama ng Kalangitan; Kaawaan mo kami.
Dios Anak, Tagapagligtas ng Santinakpan; Kaawaan mo kami.
Dios Espiritu Santo; Kaawaan mo kami
Kabanal-banalang Tatlo’t isa, Iisang Dios; Kaawaan mo kami.

Santa Maria; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Santang Ina ng Dios; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Ina ni Jesucristo; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Ina ng aming Tagapagligtas; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, katulong ng mga Cristiano; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, bukal ng pag-ibig; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, ina ng mga dukha; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, ina ng may kapansanan; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, ina ng mga ulila; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, ina ng lahat ng kabataan; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, ina ng lahat ng mga bayan Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, ina ng Sambayang Cristiano; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, kaibigan ng mga nalulungkot at nag-iisa; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, tagapag-aliw ng mga lumuluha; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, pasilungan ng mga walang tahanan; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, gabay ng mga maglalakbay; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, lakas ng mga mahihina; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, tagapagtanggol ng mga makasalanan; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, tagapag-aliw ng mga nagdurusa; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Aming Ina ng Lourdes, kaagapay ng mga namamatay; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Reyna ng langit; Ipanalangin mo kami.
Reyna ng kapayapaan; Ipanalangin mo kami.

Kordero ng Dios, na nagaalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan; Iligtas mo kami, Panginoon.
Kordero ng Dios, na nagaalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan; Pakinggan mo ang aming panalangin, Panginoon.
Kordero ng Dios, na nagaalis ng mga kasalanan ng sanlibutan; Kaawaan mo kami.

Manalangin tayo:
Panginoong Diyos.
isinasamo naman ipagkaloob mo
sa iyong mga alipin na magtamasa
ng walang hanggang kalusugan ng kalooban at katawan.
Sa pamamagitan ng maluwalhating pagsamo
ng Banal at laging Birhen na si Maria,
iligtas kami mula sa kasalukuyang sakuna
upang matamasa namin
ang walang hanggang kaligayahan sa kabila.
Sa pamamagitan ni Cristo aming Panginoon; Amen.

Poster of 2013 Centennial

In 2013, the Lourdes Grotto at Mirador Hill will be celebrating its centennial. The poster has the date 1913, when the image of Our Lady of Lourdes was placed in the Grotto.

New Gate at Mirador Grotto

New gate at the foot of the Lourdes Grotto. A perimeter fence and gates have been built surrounding the Lourdes Grotto to preserve the quiet and sanctity of the place. The grotto gates will be closed following a schedule to allow for the cleaning and maintenance of the grotto. Over the years, the very open perimeter of the grotto has resulted in the difficulty of keeping the area clean and well-maintained, considering the number of visitors to the Grotto.

Shrine to Jesus

Another photograph of the new Shrine to Jesus at Mirador Hill. This statue will be the culminating stop of the Stations of the Cross.