Las Posadas Day 8 – December 23
Rosary Contemplations
- In the first decade of the Rosary, let us contemplate Mary and Joseph as they approach each strange inn seeking shelter and a place for the Christ Child to be born. Let us pray for all those who have not yet accepted Christ as their Savior.
- In the second decade, let us contemplate the disappointment felt by St. Joseph when the innkeeper tells him that there is no room. Let us pray for the grace to always keep in our minds and our hearts a dwelling place for the Lord.
- In the third decade, let us contemplate the serenity and trust of Mary as Joseph tells her that there is no room for them. Let us ask for the grace to imitate the faith of Mary and Joseph.
- In the fourth decade, let us contemplate Mary and Joseph as they realize that they have been turned away because they are poor. Let us pray for the grace to realize that the truly rich are those who seek Christ.
- In the fifth decade, let us contemplate Mary and Joseph’s total dependence on God’s love. Let us ask for the grace to evaluate our attitudes as Christians and not to grieve if we are rejected by others but rejoice that we are accepted by God.
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
Jesus, Son of God, Wisdom of the Father, grant us the beginning of life in You. Help us to approach You and be filled with Your light. Teach us to be strong and perfect Christians, wholly penetrated in mind, will and heart with the flame of Your truth that we may burn with love. Amen.
V. O Wisdom, O holy Word of God,
R. Come and show Your people the way to salvation.
Intercessions
Response: Lord, Hear Our Prayer
As we proclaim Your coming Lord, cleanse our hearts of every vain desire…
R. Short Hymn
Your law is a light to my eyes, let it protect those who trust in You…
R. Short Hymn
To those imprisoned in the darkness of ignorance, show them the radiance of Your own divine light…
R. Short Hymn
Let us pray:
(All) All-powerful God, help us to look forward in hope to the coming of our Savior. May we live as He has taught, ready to welcome Him with burning love and faith. We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. 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!