Las Posadas Day 6 – December 21
Rosary Contemplations
- In the first decade of the Rosary, let us contemplate the holy pilgrims Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. Let us ask for the grace of final perseverance for all of God’s children who are pilgrims on this earth.
- In the second decade, let us contemplate the joyful tranquility of Mary as she rejoiced in the event which she shared with mankind. Let us ask for the grace to be instructed in God’s ways that we may welcome His Son into our hearts.
- In the third decade, let us contemplate St. Joseph as he hastened his steps to reach Bethlehem in order to provide shelter and rest for Mary. Let us pray for the heads of all families that they may help their members to grow in peace and mutual love.
- In the fourth decade, let us contemplate the humility of Mary and Joseph as they journey like simple pilgrims unknown to the world. Let us ask for the grace to live as pilgrims seeking a home in heaven, and let us pray for the homeless.
- In the fifth decade, let us contemplate the charity of Mary and Joseph toward those who ignored their needs on the journey to Bethlehem. Let us ask for the grace to prepare for the coming of Jesus by asking pardon from one another and by forgiving one another from our hearts.
Aspiration after each decade:
V. Come Divine Child and dwell in me,
R. For I desire to live only for Thee.
Peregrinos Procession
Litania Lauretanae
Kyrie, eleison. Christe, audi nos. Christe, exaudi nos.
Pater de caelis, Deus, miserere nobis.
Fili Redemptor mundi, Deus, miserere nobis.
Spiritus Sancte, Deus, miserere nobis.
Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, miserere nobis.
Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis.
Sancta Dei Genetrix,
Sancta Virgo Virginum,
Mater Christi,
Mater Ecclesiae,
Mater divinae gratiae,
Mater purissima,
Mater castissima,
Mater inviolata,
Mater intemerata,
Mater amabilis,
Mater admirabilis,
Mater boni consilii,
Mater Creatoris,
Mater Salvatoris,
Virgo prudentissima,
Virgo veneranda,
Virgo praedicanda,
Virgo potens,
Virgo clemens,
Virgo fidelis,
Speculum justitiae,
Sedes sapientiae,
Causa nostrae laetitiae,
Vas spirituale,
Vas honorabile
Vas insigne devotionis,
Rosa mystica,
Turris davidica,
Turris eburnea,
Domus aurea,
Foederis arca,
Janua caeli,
Stella matutina,
Salus infirmorum,
Refugium peccatorum,
Consolatrix afflictorum,
Auxilium Christianorum,
Regina Angelorum,
Regina Patriarcharum,
Regina Prophetarum,
Regina Apostolorum,
Regina Martyrum,
Regina Confessorum,
Regina Virginum,
Regina Sanctorum omnium,
Regina sine labe originali concepa,
Regina in caelum assumpta,
Regina sacratissimi Rosarii,
Regina familiarum,
Regina pacis,
Regina Décor Carmeli,
V. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. Parce nobis, Domine.
V. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. Exaudi nos, Domine.
V. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi,
R. Miserere nobis.
V. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genetrix.
R. Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.
V. Oremus:
(All) Concede nos famulos tuos,/ quaesumus, Domine Deus,/ perpetua mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere;/ et gloriosa beatae Mariae semper Virginis intercessione,/ a praesenti liberari tristitia,/ et aeterna perfrui laetitia./ Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.
Posadas Song
| English | Español |
| At your gates are calling, looking just for shelter, A poor working man and his wife beloved. Who? Who at this hour dare to disturb us? Only for one night we implore your mercy, Even with regret, we have to say “no.” Joseph is my name, carpenter by trade, We are sorry, friends, but we have no room. We are all worn out from such a long journey. If you are just travelers, why not give your name? Mary, my spouse, is the Queen of heaven, So, you are Joseph, and Mary your Spouse? God repay your kindness and your charity With happiness and great joy, let us sing all together, |
A tus puertas llegan a pedir posada José peregrino y su esposa amada. ¿Quién, quién a estas horas viene a importuner? Posada pedimos amable casero, Aunque amor nos sobre, posada no damos Venimos rendidos desde Nazaret, Yo no doy posada, en esta ocasión. De tierras distantes, venimos los dos, Decid vuestros nombres si sois peregrinos Mi esposa es María, la Reina del cielo ¿Eres tú José? ¿Tu esposa es María? Dios pague, señores, vuestra caridad, Cantemos con alegria, todos al considerar |
Novena Prayer
O Christ, Covenant of God, foreshadowed in the Old Testament in lightning and power, in the New Testament You come as love, merciful and gracious. To Bethlehem You come, not in might, but in humility. Teach us Your law of love and redeeming mercy that, as Mary, who is the burning bush and ark that bears You to us, we also may bear You before others. Amen.
V. Your light will come, Jerusalem.
R. The Lord will dawn on you in radiant beauty
Intercessions
Response: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
In Your humility as a man, You took away our sin; now in Your glory, grant us true happiness…
R. Short Hymn
Enkindle in our hearts the flame of Your love, and make us long to be united with You…
R. Short Hymn
Steep the souls of the faithful departed in the dew of your loving kindness…
R. Short Hymn
Let us pray:
(All) Heavenly Father, in union with the prophets of old and Mary their Queen, help us to give ourselves in absolute confidence to Him who is to come so that the graces of the Nativity may be bestowed on us in abundance, and that Jesus may be born anew within our hearts. We ask this in His name. Amen.
Short Hymns
| Español | English |
| Me Pide Posada Me pide posada la Virgen María, Está muy cansada, la noche muy fría, Está muy cansada, la noche muy fría. Ven dulce esperanza, consuelo de Sión. Oh, Madre, descansa! Descansa en mi corazón. O PEREGRINA AGRACIADA HUMILDES PEREGRINOS CAMINITO DE BELEN Un fiel esposo hace guardia, |
She Asks Me for Shelter The Virgin Mary asks me for shelter. She is very tired; the night is cold. She is very tired; the night is cold. Come sweet hope, comfort of Zion. O Mother rest! Take rest in my heart. O Gentle Pilgrim Humble Pilgrims Little Road to Bethlehem A faithful spouse keeps guard, |
Prayer to Mary and Joseph
O blessed parents of the Infant Jesus, Mary and Joseph, if we came to ask you to obtain for us worldly prosperity, joys, honors and comforts, our prayers could never reach the cradle of a God, poor, humble even to annihilation, forgotten, suffering, weak and lying in a manger; but these are not our desires or petitions.
No, we humbly and earnestly implore you to beg for us, at the crib of your Infant Son, that like Him, and as His true and faithful followers, we may love to live in humility, disengagement from creatures, contempt of worldliness and its vanities, constant recollection of the holy presence of God, fervor and fidelity in all our duties, and in the practice of the tenderest charity to all persons.
May we never be ashamed at the humility of the crib nor at the poverty and simplicity of Bethlehem. May we ever rejoice at our happy state as true spouses of Jesus Christ. We pray that all may come to bless, to praise, and to love the Savior Who comes to redeem us.
V. Infant Jesus, poor and simple,
R. Grant our petition.
V. Infant Jesus, humble and obedient,
R. Grant our petition.
V. Infant Jesus, silent and recollected,
R. Grant our petition.
V. Holy Mother of the Infant Jesus,
R. Pray for us.
V. Blessed St. Joseph,
R. Pray for us.
V. All you saints devoted to the holy infancy of Jesus,
R. Pray for us.
Andale Chana
Andale, chana, sal del Rincon
Con la canasta de la colación;
Andale, chana, no te dilates
Con la canasta de los cacahuates.
English Translation:
Hurry, chana (jokester)! Don’t keep us
waiting for the basket of sweets.
Hurry, chana! Don’t delay!
Bring out the basket of peanuts!