StationS of Mercy Las Estaciones de la Misericordia Philippines

JESUS IS LAID IN THE TOMB Jesús es llevado al sepulcro Station of Mercy XIV Las Estaciones de la Misericordia Leader: We adore Thee, O Christ, and bless Thee. All: Because by Thy holy cross Thou hast redeemed the world.

REFLECTION: Mercy the source of forgiveness, of healing and restoration... is the characteristic spirit of our congregation. The great majority of our people in the Philippines are suffering from injustices and poverty, which make them easy prey to the selfishness and greed of the unscrupulous rich and powerful. Mercy is the call... enables us to reach out with courage and compassion to Christ’s suffering members and to witness to the constancy of God’s loving kindness in every age. ~ RSM Philippines Constitutions Chapter 1, Section 3 PRAYER: Jesus, recalling your words that you are one with your suffering members, we see you in the faces of many peoples. Enlighten and guide us so that we may use our Mercy ministries as a means of helping them and serving you. We ask this in your name. Amen. ~ Morning and Evening Prayer of the Sisters of Mercy p.246 Raising awareness on human dignity trampled underfoot by human trafficking after Typhoon Haiyan / Yolanda

REFLECTION: God and God alone must be the principal motive of all their actions. Nothing is lost, every word and action fructifies, the religious soul enriches herself every moment and lays up treasures of glory for an endless eternity. ~ Holy Rule Chapter 5, Article 1 & 3 PRAYER: Saving God, all creation waits with groaning and longing for the salvation promised to our ancestors and revealed in the resurrection of your Son Jesus. Teach us how to wait for the bursting forth of your saving power when all will be reconciled to you in Christ Jesus. We wait in hope, O God. We wait in the company of all the angels and saints of heaven. Through their intercession may we have the power to say: Holy, Holy is our God. Amen. ~ Morning and Evening Prayer of the Sisters of Mercy p.353

Pope Francis in his visit to Tacloban reflects a ray of hope for Super Typhoon Yolanda Survivors REFLECTION: Catherine McAuley’s Rule opens with a proclamation of Mercy as the principal path pointed out by Jesus to those who are desirous of following Him. It is mercy that through all ages of the Church has moved the faithful to instruct and comfort the sick and dying poor. It is the faithful not simply religious who have responded to this call. ~ Morning and Evening Prayer of the Sisters of Mercy p.924 PRAYER: Lord Jesus, even on your cross you have bestowed mercy to the repentant thief beside you. You are the face of God’s mercy to us. We have been called to mercy, formed in mercy, so, we humbly present ourselves to be sent in mercy to the world that truly needs it, for you said, “Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.” (Carmela N. Cabactulan, RSM Philippines)

Aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda November 8, 2013, Tacloban City, Philippines

REFLECTION: Let those whom Jesus Christ has graciously permitted to assist Him in the persons of His suffering poor, have their minds animated with gratitude and love and placing all their confidence in Him, ever keep His unwearied patience and humility endeavoring to imitate Him in self-denial, patience and entire resignation. ~ Holy Rule Chapter 3, Article 1 & 3 PRAYER: God of all nations, manifest Yourself once again to Your people. Give us clear vision, that we may see You in all those we meet, give us sensitive hearing that we may perceive Your voice speaking through the events of our lives, give us compassionate hearts that we may recreate Your loving presence among us. Help us to recognize the signs that will lead us to You, and give us good companions for the journey. We ask this, confident that you long to show Yourself to us. Amen. ~ Morning and Evening Prayer of the Sisters of Mercy p. ~

From RSM Philippines and the Filipino People TO EVERYONE WHO HAVE JOINED HANDS REACHING OUT TO THE VICTIMS OF TYPHOON HAIYAN / YOLANDA (THANK YOU SO MUCH) MARAMING SALAMAT PO We acknowledge with gratitude the source of our background music CIRCLE OF MERCY from Mercy International Association