Theme : Go forth and witness like Peter and Paul Theme : Go forth and witness like Peter and Paul Friday June 29 th 2007 Prayer before the Sessions Friday June 29 th 2007 Prayer before the Sessions

Hymn: Said by ALL together. O father of our ancient fair With all the heavens we sing your name Whose sound went forth in all the earth To tell of Christ, and bless his name. You took the Gospel to the Poor The word of God alight in you Which in our day is told again That timeless word, for ever new Hymn: Said by ALL together. O father of our ancient fair With all the heavens we sing your name Whose sound went forth in all the earth To tell of Christ, and bless his name. You took the Gospel to the Poor The word of God alight in you Which in our day is told again That timeless word, for ever new

You told of God who died for us And out of death triumphant rose Who gave the truth and made us free And changeless through the ages goes Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost Whose gift is faith that never dies A light in darkness now, until The daystar in our hearts arise You told of God who died for us And out of death triumphant rose Who gave the truth and made us free And changeless through the ages goes Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost Whose gift is faith that never dies A light in darkness now, until The daystar in our hearts arise

Antiphon ALL – The grace of God in me has not been fruitless, rather his grace remains with me always 1.O all you works of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2.And you, the angels of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. Antiphon ALL – The grace of God in me has not been fruitless, rather his grace remains with me always 1.O all you works of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2.And you, the angels of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever.

1. And you, the heavens of the Lord, O bless the Lord. And you, clouds of the sky, O bless the Lord. And you, all armies of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, sun and moon, O bless the Lord. And you, the stars of the heavens, O bless the Lord, And you showers and rain, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 1. And you, the heavens of the Lord, O bless the Lord. And you, clouds of the sky, O bless the Lord. And you, all armies of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, sun and moon, O bless the Lord. And you, the stars of the heavens, O bless the Lord, And you showers and rain, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever.

1. And you, all you breezes and winds, O bless the Lord. And you, fire and heat, O bless the Lord. And you, cold and heat, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, showers and dew, O bless the Lord. And you, frosts and snow, O bless the Lord, All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 1. And you, all you breezes and winds, O bless the Lord. And you, fire and heat, O bless the Lord. And you, cold and heat, O bless the Lord. All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, showers and dew, O bless the Lord. And you, frosts and snow, O bless the Lord, All- To him be highest glory and praise for ever.

1. O let the earth bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, mountains and hills, O bless the Lord. And you, all plants of the earth, O bless the Lord. And fountains and springs, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 1. O let the earth bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, mountains and hills, O bless the Lord. And you, all plants of the earth, O bless the Lord. And fountains and springs, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever.

1. And you, rivers and seas, O bless the Lord. And you, creatures of the seas, O bless the Lord. And you, wild beasts and tame, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, children of men, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 1. And you, rivers and seas, O bless the Lord. And you, creatures of the seas, O bless the Lord. And you, wild beasts and tame, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, children of men, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever.

1. O Israel, bless the Lord, O bless the Lord. And you, servants of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, spirits and souls of the just, O bless the Lord. And you, O holy and humble of heart, O bless the Lord. Ananias, Azarias, Mizael, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 1. O Israel, bless the Lord, O bless the Lord. And you, servants of the Lord, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. 2. And you, spirits and souls of the just, O bless the Lord. And you, O holy and humble of heart, O bless the Lord. Ananias, Azarias, Mizael, O bless the Lord. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever.

1. Let us praise the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. To him be highest glory and praise for ever. May you be blessed, O, Lord, in the heavens. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. Ant. All: The grace of God in me has not been fruitless, rather his grace remains with me always 1. Let us praise the Father, the Son, and Holy Spirit. To him be highest glory and praise for ever. May you be blessed, O, Lord, in the heavens. All: To him be highest glory and praise for ever. Ant. All: The grace of God in me has not been fruitless, rather his grace remains with me always

Reading : We are all members of Gods household Ephesians Chapter 2 verses The word of the Lord. ALL-Thank be to God. Reading : We are all members of Gods household Ephesians Chapter 2 verses The word of the Lord. ALL-Thank be to God.

Intercessions We pray to Christ who built his church on the rock, and sent his apostles as witnesses to his victory over death. Res* Lord, be with your church. You prayed that the faith of Peter might not fall:- Strengthen and sustain the faith of your church. Res* Lord, be with your church. Intercessions We pray to Christ who built his church on the rock, and sent his apostles as witnesses to his victory over death. Res* Lord, be with your church. You prayed that the faith of Peter might not fall:- Strengthen and sustain the faith of your church. Res* Lord, be with your church.

When you had risen from the dead you appeared to Peter and revealed yourself to Paul:- Help us to live in the power of your resurrection. Res* Lord, be with your church. You chose Paul to proclaim your good news to the nations:- like him, may we be committed to spreading the truths of your gospel. Res* Lord, be with your church. Peter denied you, but your love drew him back to you:- whatever we have done in the past keep us close to your merciful love. Res* Lord, be with your church. When you had risen from the dead you appeared to Peter and revealed yourself to Paul:- Help us to live in the power of your resurrection. Res* Lord, be with your church. You chose Paul to proclaim your good news to the nations:- like him, may we be committed to spreading the truths of your gospel. Res* Lord, be with your church. Peter denied you, but your love drew him back to you:- whatever we have done in the past keep us close to your merciful love. Res* Lord, be with your church.

Our father who are in heaven Holy be your name Your kingdom come, your will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Do not bring us to the test But deliver us from all evil. Amen Our father who are in heaven Holy be your name Your kingdom come, your will be done On earth as it is in heaven Give us today our daily bread and forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us Do not bring us to the test But deliver us from all evil. Amen

Prayer: Lord our God, may the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul support us by their prayers. Through them you first taught your church the faith. Provide us, your AOS members, by their intercession, with the needed graces to be witnesses of hope through proclamation, the liturgy, and the service we render to all seafarers. We make our prayer through Christ our God. ALL: Amen. Prayer: Lord our God, may the blessed Apostles Peter and Paul support us by their prayers. Through them you first taught your church the faith. Provide us, your AOS members, by their intercession, with the needed graces to be witnesses of hope through proclamation, the liturgy, and the service we render to all seafarers. We make our prayer through Christ our God. ALL: Amen.

- Fr. Xavier Pinto C.Ss.R. South Asia Co-ordinator, AOS.