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Table of Contents MORNING PRAYERS

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Saturday: Day 1 Sunday: Day 2 Monday: Day 3 Tuesday: Day 4 Wednesday: Day 5 Thursday: Day 6 Friday: Day 7 Saturday: Day 8

DAILY READINGS 100 102 106 108 110 112 114 118

Saturday: Day 1 Sunday: Day 2 Monday: Day 3 Tuesday: Day 4 Wednesday: Day 5 Thursday: Day 6 Friday: Day 7 Saturday: Day 8

NIGHT PRAYERS 121 126 132 138 144 150 156 162

Saturday: Day 1 Sunday: Day 2 Monday: Day 3 Tuesday: Day 4 Wednesday: Day 5 Thursday: Day 6 Friday: Day 7 Saturday: Day 8

SONGS FOR WORSHIP 169 169 169 170 170 170 171 171 171 171 172

10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) Alabare All Creatures All The Poor And Powerless All Who Are Thirsty Beautiful One Behold the Lamb of God Better Is One Day Breathe Burning In My Soul Christ Is Risen

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Come now is the time to Worship Come to the Water From The Inside Out Freedom Reigns Give Us Clean Hands God of This City Hail Mary: Gentle Woman Here I Am to Worship Holy is The Lord How He Loves I am the Bread of Life I Will Rise Immaculate Mary Lay it Down Lord I Need You Mighty to Save Mighty to Save (Dios Puede Salvar) Nothing I Hold Onto Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) One Bread, One Body One Thing Remains Our God Prepare the Way Revelation Song Set A Fire Shine Your Light On Us The Summons When you came to the Seashore When you come to the Seashore (Eng) We Fall Down You Never Let Go Tantum Ergo (Latin) Tantum Ergo (Eng) Divine Praises

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CHILDREN OF MUSTARD SEED 1 87 –200

OPEN JOURNAL 201 –220

The purpose of this Journal is to help you process what God is doing in your life while on this trip. I hope and pray that as you take

time to look and read through this journal over the next eight days, that it proves to be fruitful for you in times of prayer and discussion with your fellow missionaries.

Each day this week has a particular theme to reflect upon as we progress. The challenge is for you to take time, every day, and spend a few minutes reflecting. When we take time to write down what God is doing and where He is challenging us, it helps to make our experience more concrete. God has an INCREDIBLE plan for you this week!

For those who love, nothing is too difficult,

especially when it is done for the love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

St Ignatius

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Get to know your fellow missionaries!

Take turns answering some of these fun travel questions.

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What tv show best describes your family?

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Have you ever been to another country?

What’s the radest song on the radio?

If your life had a slogan, what would it be?

What’s your favorite childhood memory?

Do you wanna build a snowman?

What’s your favorite season? Why? Have you ever been on a plane before? Where to?

What are you most excited about for Nicaragua?

Have you ever written a fan letter? To who?

If you could have dinner with any five people who would they be?

If you were picked to be on a reality tv show which would it be?

Which animal should Noah have left off the Ark? Who’s your favorite Saint? Why? If you could meet the Pope what would you ask?

What’s your favorite quote? Why? What’s your favorite book of the Bible? What’s your favorite verse?

Did you collect anything when you were little? What did you collect?

What are you afraid of?

What’s the best vacation you have ever been on?

Name one song you will never forget the words to.

What could you make with 20 Pringles® cans?

What’s your favorite time of day?

What do you like the most about yourself?

What was your favorite childhood Halloween costume?

What’s the grossest thing you’ve ever eaten?

What’s your favorite adjective?

What’s your favorite holiday?

What was your favorite birthday party?

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“The world is a book, and those

who do not travel read only a page.�

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Encounter Christ “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.”

John 1:5

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“If you judge people, you have no time to

love them.”

Mother Teresa

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“What really matters in life is that we are loved by Christ and that we love Him in return.

In comparison to the love of Jesus, everything else is secondary. And, without the love of Jesus, everything is useless.”

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TUESDAY: DAY 4

Be Joyful – No Matter What

“A single act of love makes the soul

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Today you may truly feel tired and sore.Were you able to be joyful in your actions and words? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ How do I cope when I have reached my physical and mental limit? How do I keep going and how have I been inspired by other people’s joy and ability to persevere? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When we are tired it is hard to be joyful.What can you do today and tomorrow to overcome and be the best person possible? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Mor ning Prayers | 41

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“When you kneel before an altar, do it in such a way that others may be able to recognize that you

know whom you kneel before.�

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What was the hardest part of the work you have done this week? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Did you find some of the jobs too difficult and if so how did you overcome? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ How was today different than Monday or Tuesday? Was it easier or more difficult? Was it hard to say goodbye? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ Do you wish to inspire others? What qualities about yourself do you want others to see as inspiring? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ What are the little ways in which you can make a difference in the world? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

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“And words can be short

their echoes are endless.” and easy to speak, but

Mother Teresa

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“Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy.�

St Isidore of Seville

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Small Sacrifices That No One Notices

grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”

“My

2 Corinthians 12:9

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Pray, hope and don’t worry.”

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Padre Pio

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…and when necessary use words.”

Francis of Assisi

SATURDAY: DAY 1

Reading 1

AM 9:11-15

never again shall they be plucked

Thus says the LORD:

From the land I have given them,

On that day I will raise up

say I, the LORD, your God.

the fallen hut of David; I will wall up its breaches,

Responsorial Psalm

raise up its ruins,

PS 85:9AB AND 10, 11-12, 13-14

and rebuild it as in the days of old,

R. (see 9b) The Lord speaks

That they may conquer

of peace to his people.

what is left of Edom

I will hear what God proclaims;

and all the nations that

the LORD–for he proclaims

shall bear my name,

peace to his people.

say I, the LORD, who will do this.

Near indeed is his salvation

Yes, days are coming,

to those who fear him,

says the LORD,

glory dwelling in our land.

When the plowman shall

R. The Lord speaks of

overtake the reaper,

peace to his people.

and the vintager, him

Kindness and truth shall meet;

who sows the seed;

justice and peace shall kiss.

The juice of grapes shall drip

Truth shall spring out of the earth,

down the mountains,

and justice shall look

and all the hills shall run with it.

down from heaven.

I will bring about the restoration

R. The Lord speaks of

of my people Israel;

peace to his people.

they shall rebuild and inhabit

The LORD himself will

their ruined cities,

give his benefits;

Plant vineyards and drink the wine,

our land shall yield its increase.

set out gardens and eat the fruits.

Justice shall walk before him,

I will plant them upon

and salvation, along the

their own ground;

way of his steps.

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R. The Lord speaks of

Rather, they pour new wine into fresh

peace to his people.

wineskins, and both are preserved.”

Alleluia

JN 10:27

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

MT 9:14-17

The disciples of John approached Jesus and said, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast much, but your disciples do not fast?”

Jesus answered them,“Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them?

The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.

No one patches an old cloak with a piece of unshrunken cloth, for its fullness pulls away from the cloak and the tear gets worse.

People do not put new wine into old wineskins.

Otherwise the skins burst, the wine spills out, and the skins are ruined.

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Reading 1

IS 66:10-14C

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Thus says the LORD:

PS 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20

Rejoice with Jerusalem and

R. (1) Let all the earth cry

be glad because of her,

out to God with joy.

all you who love her;

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth,

exult, exult with her,

sing praise to the glory of his name;

all you who were mourning over her!

proclaim his glorious praise.

Oh, that you may suck fully

Say to God,“How tremendous

of the milk of her comfort,

are your deeds!”

that you may nurse with delight

R. Let all the earth cry

at her abundant breasts!

out to God with joy.

For thus says the LORD:

“Let all on earth worship

Lo, I will spread prosperity

and sing praise to you,

over Jerusalem like a river,

sing praise to your name!”

and the wealth of the nations

Come and see the works of God,

like an overflowing torrent.

his tremendous deeds among

As nurslings, you shall be

the children of Adam.

carried in her arms,

R. Let all the earth cry

and fondled in her lap;

out to God with joy.

as a mother comforts her child,

He has changed the sea into dry land;

so will I comfort you;

through the river they passed on foot;

in Jerusalem you shall

therefore let us rejoice in him.

find your comfort.

He rules by his might forever.

When you see this, your

R. Let all the earth cry

heart shall rejoice

out to God with joy.

and your bodies flourish like the grass;

Hear now, all you who fear

the LORD’s power shall be

God, while I declare

known to his servants.

what he has done for me.

Blessed be God who refused me not my prayer or his kindness!

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R. Let all the earth cry

dwell in you richly.

out to God with joy.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Reading 2

Gospel

GAL 6:14-18

Brothers and sisters: May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

For neither does circumcision mean anything, nor does uncircumcision, but only a new creation.

Peace and mercy be to all who follow this rule and to the Israel of God. From now on, let no one make troubles for me; for I bear the marks of Jesus on my body.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers and sisters. Amen.

Alleluia

COL 3:15A, 16A

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Let the peace of Christ control your hearts; let the word of Christ

LK 10:1-12, 17-20

At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.

He said to them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.

Go on your way; behold, I am sending you like lambs among wolves.

Carry no money bag, no sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way.

Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household.’

If a peaceful person lives there, your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Stay in the same house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his payment.

Do not move about from one house to another.

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Whatever town you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.’

Whatever town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against you.’

Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand.

I tell you, it will be more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town.”

The seventy-two returned

God can work

rejoicing, and said,

“If

“Lord, even the demons are subject

through me,

to us because of your name.” fall like lightning from the sky.

Behold, I have given you the power to ‘tread upon serpents’ and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you.

Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.”

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Jesus said,“I have observed Satan

Francis of Assisi

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Reading 1

HOS 2:16,

R. The Lord is gracious

17C-18, 21-22

and merciful.

Thus says the LORD:

Generation after generation

I will allure her;

praises your works

I will lead her into the desert

and proclaims your might.

and speak to her heart.

They speak of the splendor

She shall respond there as

of your glorious majesty

in the days of her youth,

and tell of your wondrous works.

when she came up from

R. The Lord is gracious

the land of Egypt.

and merciful.

On that day, says the LORD,

They discourse of the power

She shall call me “My husband,”

of your terrible deeds

and never again “My baal.”

and declare your greatness.

I will espouse you to me forever:

They publish the fame of

I will espouse you in

your abundant goodness

right and in justice,

and joyfully sing of your justice.

in love and in mercy;

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I will espouse you in fidelity,

and merciful.

and you shall know the LORD.

The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness.

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The LORD is good to all

PS 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9

and compassionate

R. (8a) The Lord is gracious

toward all his works.

and merciful.

R. The Lord is gracious

Every day will I bless you,

and merciful.

and I will praise your name forever and ever.

Alleluia

Great is the LORD and

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

highly to be praised;

Our Savior Jesus Christ

his greatness is unsearchable.

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SEE 2 TM 1:10

and brought life to light

not dead but sleeping.”

through the Gospel.

And they ridiculed him.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand,

Gospel

MT 9:18-26

and the little girl arose.

While Jesus was speaking, an

And news of this spread

official came forward,

throughout all that land.

knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died.

But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.”

Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples.

A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak.

She said to herself,“If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.”

Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.”

And from that hour the woman was cured.

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TUESDAY: DAY 4

Reading 1

HOS 8:4-7, 11-13

immolate flesh and eat it,

Thus says the LORD:

the LORD is not pleased with them.

They made kings in Israel,

He shall still remember their guilt

but not by my authority;

and punish their sins;

they established princes, but

they shall return to Egypt.

without my approval.

With their silver and gold they made

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idols for themselves, to

PS 115:3-4, 5-6, 7AB-8, 9-10

their own destruction.

R. (9a) The house of Israel

Cast away your calf, O Samaria!

trusts in the Lord.

my wrath is kindled against them;

or:

How long will they be unable to attain

R. Alleluia.

innocence in Israel?

Our God is in heaven;

The work of an artisan,

whatever he wills, he does.

no god at all,

Their idols are silver and gold,

Destined for the flames—

the handiwork of men.

such is the calf of Samaria!

R. The house of Israel

When they sow the wind,

trusts in the Lord.

they shall reap the whirlwind;

or:

The stalk of grain that forms no ear

R. Alleluia.

can yield no flour;

They have mouths but speak not;

Even if it could,

they have eyes but see not;

strangers would swallow it.

They have ears but hear not;

When Ephraim made many

they have noses but smell not.

altars to expiate sin,

R. The house of Israel

his altars became occasions of sin.

trusts in the Lord.

Though I write for him my

or:

many ordinances,

R. Alleluia.

they are considered as a stranger’s.

They have hands but feel not;

Though they offer sacrifice,

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Their makers shall be like them,

At the sight of the crowds, his heart

everyone that trusts in them.

was moved with pity for them

R. The house of Israel

because they were troubled

trusts in the Lord.

and abandoned,

or:

like sheep without a shepherd.

R. Alleluia.

Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant

Alleluia

JN 10:14

but the laborers are few;

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

so ask the master of the harvest

I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;

to send out laborers for his harvest.”

I know my sheep, and mine know me.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

MT 9:32-38

A demoniac who could not speak was brought to Jesus, and when the demon was driven out the mute man spoke.

The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel.”

But the Pharisees said, “He drives out demons by the prince of demons.”

Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom, and curing every disease and illness.

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Reading 1

HOS 10:1-3, 7-8, 12

justice upon you.”

Israel is a luxuriant vine whose fruit matches its growth.

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The more abundant his fruit,

PS 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

the more altars he built;

R. (4b) Seek always the

The more productive his land,

face of the Lord.

the more sacred pillars he set up.

or:

Their heart is false,

R. Alleluia.

now they pay for their guilt;

Sing to him, sing his praise,

God shall break down their altars

proclaim all his wondrous deeds.

and destroy their sacred pillars.

Glory in his holy name;

If they would say,

rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD!

“We have no king”—

R. Seek always the

Since they do not fear the LORD,

face of the Lord.

what can the king do for them?

or:

The king of Samaria shall disappear,

R. Alleluia.

like foam upon the waters.

Look to the LORD in his strength;

The high places of Aven

seek to serve him constantly.

shall be destroyed,

Recall the wondrous deeds

the sin of Israel;

that he has wrought,

thorns and thistles shall

his portents, and the

overgrow their altars.

judgments he has uttered.

Then they shall cry out to the

R. Seek always the

mountains,“Cover us!”

face of the Lord.

and to the hills,“Fall upon us!”

or:

“Sow for yourselves justice,

R. Alleluia.

reap the fruit of piety;

You descendants of

break up for yourselves a new field,

Abraham, his servants,

for it is time to seek the LORD,

sons of Jacob, his chosen ones!

till he come and rain down

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throughout the earth his

and Judas Iscariot

judgments prevail.

who betrayed Jesus.

R. Seek always the

Jesus sent out these Twelve

face of the Lord.

after instructing them thus,

or:

“Do not go into pagan territory

R. Alleluia.

or enter a Samaritan town.

Go rather to the lost sheep

Alleluia

MK 1:15

of the house of Israel.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

As you go, make this proclamation:

The Kingdom of God is at hand:

‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’”

repent and believe in the Gospel.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Gospel

MT 10:1-7

Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness.

The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon the Cananean, Daily Readings | 115

THURSDAY: DAY 6

Reading 1

HOS 11:1-4, 8E-9

O shepherd of Israel, hearken.

Thus says the LORD:

From your throne upon the

When Israel was a child I loved him,

cherubim, shine forth.

out of Egypt I called my son.

Rouse your power.

The more I called them,

R. Let us see your face, Lord,

the farther they went from me,

and we shall be saved.

Sacrificing to the Baals

Once again, O LORD of hosts,

and burning incense to idols.

look down from heaven, and see:

Yet it was I who taught

Take care of this vine,

Ephraim to walk,

and protect what your right

who took them in my arms;

hand has planted,

I drew them with human cords,

the son of man whom you

with bands of love;

yourself made strong.

I fostered them like one

R. Let us see your face, Lord,

who raises an infant to his cheeks;

and we shall be saved.

Yet, though I stooped to feed my child, they did not know that

Alleluia

I was their healer.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

My heart is overwhelmed,

The Kingdom of God is at hand:

my pity is stirred.

repent and believe in the Gospel.

I will not give vent to my blazing anger,

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

MK 1:15

I will not destroy Ephraim again; For I am God and not man,

Gospel

the Holy One present among you;

Jesus said to his Apostles:

I will not let the flames consume you.

“As you go, make this proclamation:

MT 10:7-15

‘The Kingdom of heaven is at hand.’

Responsorial Psalm

Cure the sick, raise the dead,

PS 80:2AC AND 3B, 15-16

cleanse the lepers, drive out demons.

R. (4b) Let us see your face,

Without cost you have received;

Lord, and we shall be saved.

without cost you are to give.

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Do not take gold or silver or copper for your belts; no sack for the journey, or a second tunic, or sandals, or walking stick.

The laborer deserves his keep.

Whatever town or village you enter, look for a worthy person in it, and stay there until you leave.

As you enter a house, wish it peace.

If the house is worthy, let your peace come upon it; if not, let your peace return to you.

Whoever will not receive you or listen to your wordsC go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet.

Amen, I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah on the day of judgment than for that town.�

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FRIDAY: DAY 7

Reading 1

HOS 14:2-10

They shall blossom like the vine,

Thus says the LORD:

and his fame shall be like

Return, O Israel, to the LORD, your God;

the wine of Lebanon.

you have collapsed through your guilt.

Ephraim! What more has

Take with you words,

he to do with idols?

and return to the LORD;

I have humbled him, but

Say to him,“Forgive all iniquity,

I will prosper him.

and receive what is good,

“I am like a verdant cypress tree”—

that we may render

because of me you bear fruit!

as offerings the bullocks from our stalls.

Let him who is wise

Assyria will not save us,

understand these things;

nor shall we have horses to mount;

let him who is prudent know them.

We shall say no more,‘Our god,’

Straight are the paths of the LORD,

to the work of our hands;

in them the just walk,

for in you the orphan

but sinners stumble in them.

finds compassion.”

I will heal their defection,

Responsorial Psalm

says the LORD,

PS 51:3-4, 8-9, 12-13, 14 AND 17

I will love them freely;

R. (17b) My mouth will

for my wrath is turned away from them.

declare your praise.

I will be like the dew for Israel:

Have mercy on me, O God,

he shall blossom like the lily;

in your goodness;

He shall strike root like

in the greatness of your compassion

the Lebanon cedar,

wipe out my offense.

and put forth his shoots.

Thoroughly wash me from my guilt

His splendor shall be like the olive tree

and of my sin cleanse me.

and his fragrance like

R. My mouth will declare

the Lebanon cedar.

your praise.

Again they shall dwell in his shade

Behold, you are pleased

and raise grain;

with sincerity of heart,

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and in my inmost being

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you teach me wisdom.

Jesus said to his Apostles:

Cleanse me of sin with hyssop,

“Behold, I am sending you like

that I may be purified;

sheep in the midst of wolves;

wash me, and I shall be

so be shrewd as serpents

whiter than snow.

and simple as doves.

R. My mouth will declare

But beware of men,

your praise.

for they will hand you over to courts

A clean heart create for me, O God,

and scourge you in their synagogues,

and a steadfast spirit renew within me.

and you will be led before

Cast me not out from your presence,

governors and kings for my sake

and your Holy Spirit take not from me.

as a witness before them

R. My mouth will declare

and the pagans.

your praise.

When they hand you over,

Give me back the joy of your salvation,

do not worry about how

and a willing spirit sustain in me.

you are to speak

O Lord, open my lips,

or what you are to say.

and my mouth shall

You will be given at that

proclaim your praise.

moment what you are to say.

R. My mouth will declare

For it will not be you who speak

your praise.

but the Spirit of your Father

MT 10:16-23

speaking through you.

Alleluia

JN 16:13A; 14:26D

Brother will hand over

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

brother to death,

When the Spirit of truth comes,

and the father his child;

he will guide you to all truth

children will rise up against parents

and remind you of all I told you.

and have them put to death.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

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but whoever endures to the end will be saved.

When they persecute you in one town, flee to another.

Amen, I say to you, you will not finish the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes.�

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SATURDAY: DAY 8

Reading 1

IS 6:1-8

Then I heard the voice

In the year King Uzziah died,

of the Lord saying,

I saw the Lord seated on a

“Whom shall I send?

high and lofty throne,

Who will go for us?”

with the train of his garment

“Here I am,” I said;“send me!”

filling the temple.

Seraphim were stationed above;

Responsorial Psalm

each of them had six wings:

PS 93:1AB, 1CD-2, 5

with two they veiled their faces,

R. (1a) The Lord is king; he

with two they veiled their feet,

is robed in majesty.

and with two they hovered aloft.

The LORD is king, in splendor robed;

They cried one to the other,

robed is the LORD and girt

“Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts!

about with strength.

All the earth is filled with his glory!”

R. The Lord is king; he

At the sound of that cry, the

is robed in majesty.

frame of the door shook

And he has made the world firm,

and the house was filled with smoke.

not to be moved.

Then I said,“Woe is me, I am doomed!

Your throne stands firm from of old;

For I am a man of unclean lips,

from everlasting you are, O LORD.

living among a people of unclean lips;

R. The Lord is king; he

yet my eyes have seen the

is robed in majesty.

King, the LORD of hosts!”

Your decrees are worthy

Then one of the seraphim flew to me,

of trust indeed:

holding an ember that he had

holiness befits your house,

taken with tongs from the altar.

O LORD, for length of days.

He touched my mouth with it and said,

R. The Lord is king; he

“See, now that this has

is robed in majesty.

touched your lips, your wickedness is removed,

Alleluia

your sin purged.”

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

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1 PT 4:14

If you are insulted for the name

both soul and body in Gehenna.

of Christ, blessed are you,

Are not two sparrows sold

for the Spirit of God rests upon you.

for a small coin?

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father’s knowledge.

Gospel

MT 10:24-33

Even all the hairs of your

Jesus said to his Apostles:

head are counted.

“No disciple is above his teacher,

So do not be afraid; you are worth

no slave above his master.

more than many sparrows.

It is enough for the disciple that

Everyone who acknowledges

he become like his teacher,

me before others

for the slave that he become

I will acknowledge before

like his master.

my heavenly Father.

If they have called the master

But whoever denies me before others,

of the house Beelzebul,

I will deny before my heavenly Father.”

how much more those of his household!

“Therefore do not be afraid of them.

Nothing is concealed that will not be revealed, nor secret that will not be known.

What I say to you in the darkness, speak in the light; what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.

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“Love proves itself by deeds, so how am I to show my love? Great deeds are forbidden me. The only way I can prove

my love is by scattering flowers and these

flowers are every little sacrifice, every glance and word, and the doing of the least actions for love.�

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10,000 REASONS (BLESS THE LORD)

ALABARE

Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul

ALABARE, ALABARE A MI SEÑOR

Worship His holy name

Juan vió al número de los redimidos.

Sing like never before, O my soul

Todos adoraban al Señor.

I’ll worship Your holy name

Unos oraban, otros cantaban.

The sun comes up it’s a

Todos alababan al Señor.

new day dawning

Somos tus hijos, Dios Padre eterno,

It’s time to sing Your song again

Tú nos has creado por amor.

Whatever may pass and

Te adoramos, te bendecimos.

whatever lies before me

Todos cantamos en tu honor.

Let me be singing when

Todos unidos, siempre cantaremos

the evening comes

glorias y alabanzas al Señor.

You’re rich in love and

Gloria al Padre, gloria al Hijo,

You’re slow to anger

gloria al Espíritu de Amor.

ALABARE, ALABARE, ALABARE,

Your name is great and Your heart is kind

ALL CREATURES

For all Your goodness I

All creatures of our God and King

will keep on singing

Lift up your voice and with us sing

Ten thousand reasons

O praise Him, alleluia

for my heart to find

Thou burning sun with golden beam

And on that day when my

Thou silver moon with softer gleam

strength is failing

O praise Him, O praise Him

The end draws near and

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

my time has come

Thou rushing wind that art so strong

Still my soul will sing Your

Ye clouds that sail in heav’n along

praise unending

O praise Him, alleluia

Ten thousand years and

Thou rising moon in praise rejoice

then forevermore

Ye lights of evening find a voice

Worship Your holy name

O praise Him, O praise Him

Lord I’ll worship Your holy name

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Sing like never before, O my soul

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Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son And praise the Spirit, three in One O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son And praise the Spirit, three in One O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

ALL THE POOR AND POWERLESS All the poor and powerless And all the lost and lonely And all the thieves will come confess And know that You are holy (x2) And all will sing out hallelujah And we will cry out hallelujah All the hearts who are content And all who feel unworthy And all who hurt with nothin’ left Will know that You are holy Shout it, Go on and scream it from the mountains Go on and tell it to the masses that He is God (yeah) (REPEAT 4X) We will sing out hallelujah And we will cry out hallelujah We will sing out hallelujah And shout yeah

ALL WHO ARE THIRSTY All Who Are Thirsty All who are weak, come to the fountain Dip your in the streams of life Let the pain and the sorrow, be washed away In the depths of His mercy, as deep cries out to deep, we sing..

Come, Lord, Jesus come.

BEAUTIFUL ONE Wonderful, So Wonderful Is Your Unfailing Love, Your cross has spoken mercy over me No eye has seen, no ear has heard No heart could fully know, How glorious, how beautiful You are Beautiful One, I love You Beautiful One, I adore Beautiful One my soul must sing Powerful, so Powerful Your glory fills the skies Your mighty works displayed for all to see The beauty of Your majesty Awakes my heart to sing; How marvelous, How wonderful You are You’ve opened my eyes to Your wonders anew You captured my heart with this love Cause nothing on earth is as beautiful as You

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My soul, my soul must sing (X3)

To see Your beauty

Beautiful One

To find You in the place Your glory dwells

BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD

My heart and flesh cry out

You are my Lord

To You, the Living God

It’s You I adore

Your Spirit’s water to my soul

Nothing on earth

I’ve tasted, and I’ve seen

Could ever take Your place

Come once again to me

And now we see Your sacrifice

I will draw near to You

The greatest gift our greatest prize Behold the Lamb of God

BREATHE

Behold the Lamb of God

This is the air I breathe

Who takes away the sins of the world

This is the air I breathe

Your Might humbles every heart

Your holy presence living in me

The highest of heavens bow

This is my daily bread

For nothing on earth

This is my daily bread

Could ever take Your place

Your very word spoken to me

We will not forget, We will stay awake

And I, I’m desperate for you

We will not abandon, The

And I, I’m lost without you

promise that You made

BETTER IS ONE DAY

BURNING IN MY SOUL There is power power here

How lovely is Your dwelling place

in this hour this hour

Oh Lord Almighty,

We’re all together together

For my soul longs and

waiting here as one

even faints for You

Whoa hear the sound from Heaven

Oh, here my heart is satisfied

Whoa a mighty rushing wind

within Your presence

Whoa we’re calling for revival

I sing beneath the shadow

God let Your fire fall again

of Your wings

It’s burning in my soul

Better is one day in Your courts

Burning in my soul

Better is one day in Your house

All Your sons and Your daughters

Better is one day in Your courts

Dreaming the dreams of their Father

Than thousands elsewhere

Seeing the signs and the wonders

One thing I ask, and I would seek,

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I cannot contain it this fire inside

O hell where is your victory

I cannot contain it so let it shine

O church come stand in the light

I cannot contain it this light of mine

The glory of God has

It’s burning in my soul

defeated the night

Hear the sound from Heaven

Singing O death where is your sting

Whoa a mighty rushing wind

O hell where is your victory

Whoa we’re calling for revival

O church come stand in the light

God let Your fire fall again

Our God is not dead

It’s burning in my soul,

He’s alive He’s alive

burning in my soul It’s burning in my soul, Whoa

CHRIST IS RISEN

COME NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSHIP Come now is the time to worship

Let no one caught in sin

Come now is the time

Remain inside the lie of inward shame

to give your heart

But fix our eyes upon the cross

Come just as you are to worship

And run to Him who

Come just as you are before your God

showed great love

Come

And bled for us

One day every tongue

Freely You’ve bled for us

Will confess You are God

Beneath the weight of all our sin

One day every knee will bow

You bowed to none but heaven’s will

Still the greatest treasure remains

No scheme of hell no scoffer’s crown

For those who gladly choose You now

No burden great can hold You down In strength You reign

COME TO THE WATER

Forever let Your church proclaim

O let all who thirst

Christ is risen from the dead

Let them come to the water

Trampling over death by death

And let all who have nothing

Come awake come awake

Let them come to the Lord

Come and rise up from the grave

Without money, without price

Christ is risen from the dead

Why should you pay the price

We are one with Him again

Except for the Lord?

Come awake come awake

And let all who seek

Come and rise up from the grave

Let them come to the water

O death where is your sting

And let all who have nothing

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Let them come to the Lord

Your light will shine

Without money, without strife

when all else fades

Why should you spend your life

Never-ending, our glory

Except for the Lord?

goes beyond all fame

And let all who toil

In my heart in my soul Lord

Let them come to the water

I give You control

And let all who are weary

Consume me from the inside out Lord

Let them come to the Lord

Let justice and praise

All who labor without rest

become my embrace

How can your soul find rest

To love You from the inside out

Except for the Lord?

Everlasting Your light will

And let all the poor

shine when all else fades

Let them come to the water

Never-ending Your glory

And let the ones who are laden

goes beyond all fame

Let them come to the Lord

And the cry of my heart is

Bring the children without might

to bring You praise

Easy the load and light

From the inside out Lord my

Come to the Lord

soul cries out (Lord)

I will run to you, I will run to you I will run to you my Lord

FREEDOM REIGNS Where the Spirit of the Lord

FROM THE INSIDE OUT

is there is freedom,

A thousand times I’ve failed

Lift your eyes to heaven

Still Your mercy remains

there is freedom

And should I stumble again

Freedom reigns in this place

Still I’m caught in Your grace

Showers of mercy and grace

Everlasting Your light will

Falling on every face, there is freedom

shine when all else fades

If you’re tired and thirsty

Never-ending Your glory

there is freedom

goes beyond all fame

Give your all to Jesus there is freedom

Your will above all else my purpose remains

GIVE US CLEAN HANDS

The art of losing myself in

We bow our hearts

bringing You praise

We bend our knees

Everlasting

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We turn our eyes

You’re the strength in the weakness

From evil things

You’re the love to the broken

Oh Lord we cast down our idols

You’re the joy in the sadness You are

So give us clean hands and give us pure hearts

HAIL MARY : GENTLE WOMAN

Let us not lift our souls to another

Hail Mary, full of grace,

Oh give us clean hands

The Lord is with you.

and give us pure hearts

Blessed are you among women

Let us not lift our souls to another

And blest is the fruit of

Oh God let this be

your womb, Jesus.

a generation that seeks

Holy Mary Mother of God,

Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob

Pray for us sinners,

Oh God let us be

Now and at the hour of

a generation that seeks

our death. Amen.

Who seeks Your face, Oh God of Jacob

You were chosen by the Father, You were chosen for the Son,

GOD OF THIS CITY

You were chosen from all women,

You’re the God of this city, You’re

And for woman, shining one.

the King of these people

Blessed are you among women.

You’re the Lord of this nation You are

Blest in turn all women too.

You’re the light in this darkness,

Blessed they with peaceful spirits.

You’re the hope to the hopeless

Blessed they with gentle hearts.

You’re the peace to the

Gentle woman, quiet

restless You are

light, Morning star,

There is no one like our God

So strong and bright, gentle Mother,

There is no one like You God

Peaceful dove, teach us wisdom,

Greater things have yet to come

Teach us love.

and greater things have still to be done In this city

HERE I AM TO WORSHIP

Greater things have yet to come

Light of the world

and greater things have

You stepped down into darkness.

still to be done here

Opened my eyes, let me see.

You’re the Lord of creation

Beauty that made this heart adore You

the Creator of all things

Hope of a life spent with You

You’re the King above all kings You are

Here I am to worship,

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Here I am to bow down,

When all of a sudden I am unaware of

Here I am to say that

These afflictions eclipsed by glory

You’re my God

I realize just how beautiful You are

You’re altogether lovely

And how great Your

All together worthy,

affections are for me

All together wonderful to me

Oh how He loves us so

King of all days

Oh how He loves us

oh, so highly exalted

How He loves us So (2x)

Glorious in heaven above

Yeah He loves us oh how He loves us

Humbly You came

Oh how He loves us oh how He loves

To the earth You created

Yeah He loves us oh how He loves us

All for love’s sake became poor

Oh how He loves us oh how He loves

I’ll never know how much it cost

We are His portion and He is our prize

To see my sin upon that cross

Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes

HOLY IS THE LORD

If grace is an ocean we’re all sinking

We stand and lift up our hands

So Heaven meets earth

for the joy of the Lord is our strength

like a sloppy wet kiss

We bow down and worship Him now

And my heart turns violently

How great how awesome is He

inside of my chest

And together we sing, everyone sing

I don’t have time to

Holy is the Lord God Almighty

maintain these regrets

the earth is filled with His glory

When I think about the way that

Holy is the Lord God Almighty the earth is filled with His glory

I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

the earth is filled with His glory

I am the Bread of life,

It’s rising up all around

You who come to me shall not hunger;

It’s the anthem of the

and who believe in me shall not thirst.

Lord’s renown (2x)

No one can come to me unless the Father beckons.

HOW HE LOVES

The bread that I will give

He is jealous for me loves

is my flesh for the life of the world,

like a hurricane

and if you eat of this bread,

I am a tree bending beneath

you shall live for ever,

The weight of His wind and mercy

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Unless you eat of the

The victory is won

flesh of the Son of Man

He is risen from the dead

and drink of his blood,

There’s a day that’s drawing near

and drink of his blood,

When this darkness breaks to light

you shall not have life

And the shadows disappear

within you.

And my faith shall be my eyes

I am the Resurrection,

And I hear the voice of

I am the life.

many angels sing

If you believe in me,

Worthy is the Lamb

even though you die,

And I hear the cry of

you shall live forever.

ev’ry longing heart

Yes, Lord, I believe that

Worthy is the Lamb

you are the Christ,

(REPEAT)

the Son of God,

Worthy is the Lamb

Who have come

I will rise I will rise

into the world.

And I will raise you up,

IMMACULATE MARY

And I will raise you up,

Immaculate Mary, your

And I will raise you up

praises we sing.

on the last day.

You reign now in heaven with Jesus our King.

I WILL RISE

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

(And) I will rise when

Ave, Ave, Maria!

He calls my name

In heaven the blessed

No more sorrow no more pain

your glory proclaim;

I will rise on eagle’s wings

On earth we your children

Before my God fall on

invoke your fair name.

my knees and rise

We pray for our Mother, the

I will rise

Church upon earth, And bless,

There’s a peace I’ve come to know

Holy Mary, the land of our birth.

Though my heart and flesh may fail There’s an anchor for my soul

LAY IT DOWN

I can say it is well

Everything I am, Everything

Jesus has overcome

I long to be

And the grave is overwhelmed

I lay it down at your feet

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I lay it down, I lay it down, I

The kindness of a Savior

lay it down at your feet

The hope of nations

You’re all I want, You’re all I need

Savior

You’re everything, everything

He can move the mountains My God is mighty to save

LORD I NEED YOU

He is mighty to save

Lord I come I confess, Bowing

Forever, Author of Salvation

here I find my rest

He rose & conquered the grave

And without You I fall apart

Jesus conquered the grave

You’re the one that guides my heart

So take me as You find me

Lord I need You oh I need You

All my fears & failures

Every hour I need You

Fill my life again

My one defense my righteousness

I give my life to follow

Oh God how I need You

Everything I believe in

Where sin runs deep

Now I surrender (I surrender)

Your grace is more

Shine Your light &

Where grace is found is where You are

Let the whole world see

And where You are Lord I am free

We’re singing

Holiness is Christ in me

For the glory Of the risen King

Where You are Lord I am free So teach my song to rise to You

MIGHTY TO SAVE (DIOS PUEDE SALVAR)

When temptation comes my way

Todos necesitan

And when I cannot stand

amor que nunca falla

I’ll fall on You

tu gracia y compasión.

Jesus You’re my hope and stay

Todos necesitan

And when I cannot stand

perdón y esperanza

I’ll fall on You

Y un Dios que salva.

Jesus You’re my hope and stay

Cristo puede mover montes

Holiness is Christ in me

¡Sólo Dios puede salvar,

MIGHTY TO SAVE

mi Dios puede salvar!

Everyone needs compassion

Por siempre, autor de salvación

A love that’s never failing

Jesús la muerte venció,

Let mercy fall on me

Él la muerte venció

Everyone needs forgiveness

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sé que me aceptas

Spirit lead me where my

Lléname otra vez.

trust is without borders

Mi vida entera ofrezco

Let me walk upon the waters

para seguir tus pasos

Wherever You would call me

A Tí me rindo.

Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander

NOTHING I HOLD ONTO

And my faith will be made stronger

I lean not on my own understanding

In the presence of my Saviour

My life is in the hands of

I will call upon Your name

the maker of heaven

Keep my eyes above the waves

I give it all to You God

My soul will rest in Your embrace

Trusting that You’ll make

I am Yours and You are mine

Something beautiful out of me I will climb this mountain

ONE BREAD, ONE BODY

With my hands wide open

One bread, one body, one Lord of all.

There’s nothing I hold onto (x2)

One cup of blessings which we bless.

And we, though many,

OCEANS (WHERE FEET MAY FAIL)

throughout the earth,

You call me out upon the waters

Gentile or Jew, servant or free,

The great unknown

woman or man, no more

where feet may fail

Many the gifts, many the works,

And there I find You in the mystery

one in the Lord of all.

In oceans deep my faith will stand

Grain for the fields,,

And I will call upon Your name

scattered and grown,

And keep my eyes above the waves

gathered to one, for all.

we are one body in this one Lord.

When oceans rise For I am Yours and You are mine

ONE THING REMAINS (YOUR LOVE NEVER FAILS)

Your grace abounds in deepest waters

Higher than the mountains that I face

Your sov’reign hand will be my guide

Stronger than the power of the grave

Where feet may fail and

Constant in the trial and the change

fear surrounds me

One thing remains, One thing remains

You’ve never failed and

Your love Your love Your

You won’t start now

love will never change

My soul will rest in Your embrace

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Your love never fails It never gives up

You are the light of the world

Never runs out on me

You are the light of the world, Jesus

On and on and on and on it goes It overwhelms and satisfies my soul

REVELATION SONG

And I never ever have to be afraid

Holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty

One thing remains

Who was and is and is to come

One thing remains

With all creation I sing Praise

In death in life I’m confident and

to the King of kings

Cover’d by the power

You are my ev’rything

of Your great love

And I will adore You

My debt is paid there’s nothing that

Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain

Can separate my heart

Holy holy is He

from Your great love

Sing a new song To Him Who sits on Heaven’s mercy seat

OUR GOD

Clothed in rainbows of living color

Water You turned into wine

Flashes of lightning Rolls of thunder

Open the eyes of the blind

Blessing and honor Strength and glory

There’s no one like You, None like You

And power be to You

Into the darkness You shine

The only wise King

Out of the ashes we rise

Filled with wonder Awestruck wonder

There’s no one like You, None like You

At the mention of Your name

Our God is greater, Our God is stronger

Jesus Your name is power

God You are higher than any other

Breath and living water

Our God is Healer, awesome in power

Such a marvelous mystery yeah

Our God, Our God… If Our God is for us, then

SET A FIRE

who could ever stop us

No place I would rather be

And if our God is with us, then

No place I would rather be

what can stand against?

No place I would rather be Than here in Your love

PREPARE THE WAY

here in Your love

Prepare the way, Prepare the way

(So) set a fire down in my soul

Prepare the way of the Lord

That I can’t contain and I can’t control

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus

I want more of You God

You are the light of the world

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SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON US Oh my God shine Your light on us That we might live Oh my God shine Your light on us That we might live I’ve been holding on And I’ve been holding on All that is inside me screams to come back home And if you feel lost If you feel lost sing along And if you feel tired If you feel tired sing along And if you feel lost and tired This is your song Yeah I’ve been broken down And I’ve been broken down I ain’t giving up Love will come back around oh Shine Your light shine it down Let Your rescue come for us we long to love Shine Your light shine it down Let Your rescue come for us now And if you feel lost Ooh sing along And if you feel tired Oh sing along

THE SUMMONS Will you come and follow me if I but call your name? Will you go where you don’t know, and never be the same?

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Will you let my life be grown; in you and you in me?

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name? Will you care for cruel and kind, and never be the same?

Will you risk the hostile stare, Should your life attract or scare?

Will you let me answer prayer, in you and you in me?

Will you let the blinded see, if I but call your name? Will you set the prisoners free, and never be the same?

Will you kiss the leper clean, and do such as this unseen, and admit to what I mean, in you and you in me?

Will you love the ‘you’ you hide, if I but call your name? Will you quell the fear inside, and never be the same?

Will you use the faith you’ve found, to reshape the world around, through my sight and touch and sound, in you and you in me?

Lord, your summons echoes true, when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you, and never be the same.

In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show.

Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me.

WHEN YOU CAME TO THE SEASHORE Tú has venido a la orilla, no has buscado ni a sabios ni a ricos; tan sólo quieres que yo te siga.

Señor, me has mirado a los ojos, sonriendo has dicho mi nombre, en la arena he dejado mi barca, junto a ti buscaré otro mar.

Tú sabes bien lo que tengo; en mi barca no hay oro ni espadas, Tan sólo redes y mi trabajo.

Tú necesitas mis manos, mi cansancio que a otros descanse, Amor que quiera seguir amando.

Tú, pescador de otros lagos, ansia eterna de almas que esperan, amigo bueno, que así me llamas.

WHEN YOU COME TO THE SEASHORE (ENG) Lord, you have come to the seashore, neither searching for the rich nor the wise, desiring only that I should follow.

O, Lord, with your eyes set upon me, gently smiling, you have spoken my name; all I longed for I have found by the water, at your side, I will seek other shores.

Lord, see my goods, my possessions; in my boat you find no power, no wealth.

Will you accept, then, my nets and labor?

Lord, take my hands and direct them.

Help me spend myself in seeking the lost, returning love for the love you gave me.

Lord, as I drift on the waters, be the resting place of my restless heart, my life’s companion, my friend and refuge.

WE FALL DOWN We fall down We lay our crowns At the feet of Jesus The greatness of mercy and love At the feet of Jesus And we cry, “Holy, Holy, Holy” And we cry, “Holy, Holy, Holy” And we cry, “Holy, Holy, Holy” Is the Lamb

YOU NEVER LET GO Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Your perfect love is casting out fear And even when I’m caught in the middle of the storms of this life I won’t turn back I know you are near And I will fear no evil For my God is with me And if my God is with me Songs for Worship | 189

Whom then shall I fear?

Newer rites of grace prevail;

Whom then shall I fear?

Faith for all defects supplying,

Oh no, You never let go

Where the feeble senses fail.

Through the calm and

To the everlasting Father,

through the storm

And the Son Who reigns on high

Oh no, You never let go

With the Holy Ghost proceeding

In every high and every low

Forth from Each eternally,

Oh no, You never let go

Be salvation, honor, blessing,

Lord, You never let go of me

Might and endless majesty.

Yes, I can see a light that is coming

Amen.

for the heart that holds on And there will be an end

DIVINE PRAISES

to these troubles

Blessed be God.

But until that day comes

Blessed be His Holy Name.

Blessed be Jesus Christ, true

FOR ADORATION

God and true man.

Blessed be the name of Jesus.

TANTUM ERGO (LATIN)

Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart.

Tantum ergo Sacramentum

Blessed be Jesus in the Most

Veneremur cernui:

Holy Sacrament of the Altar.

Et antiquum documentum

Blessed be the Holy

Novo cedat ritui:

Spirit, the Paraclete.

Praestet fides supplementum

Blessed be the great Mother

Sensuum defectui.

of God, Mary most holy.

Genitori, Genitoque

Blessed be her holy and

Laus et jubilatio,

Immaculate Conception.

Salus, honor, virtus quoque

Blessed be her glorious Assumption.

Sit et benedictio:

Blessed be the name of

Procedenti ab utroque

Mary, Virgin and Mother.

Compar sit laudatio.

Amen.

Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse.

TANTUM ERGO (ENG)

Blessed be God in His angels

Down in adoration falling,

and in His Saints.

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SAINT JOSEPH – PATRON SAINT OF WORKERS FEAST DAY: March 10 (Joseph the Husband of Mary) or May 1 (Joseph the Worker) PRAYERS: Saint Joseph, patron of the universal Church, watch over the Church as carefully as you watched over Jesus, help protect it and guide it as you did with your adopted son. Amen Seven joys and seven sorrows of Saint Joseph; these include prayers for daily protection, vocation, happy marriage, happy death, and hopeless cases.

NOVENA TO SAINT JOSEPH:

Saint Joseph, you are the faithful protector and intercessor of all who love and venerate you. You know that I have confidence in you and that, after Jesus and Mary, I come to you as an example for holiness, for you are especially close with God. Therefore, I humbly commend myself, with all who are dear to me and all that belong to me, to your intercession. I beg of you, by your love for Jesus and Mary, not to abandon me during life and to assist me at the hour of my death.

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the Immaculate Virgin, pray for me to have a pure, humble, charitable mind, and perfect resignation to the divine Will. Be my guide, my father, and my model through life that I may die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Loving Saint Joseph, faithful follower of Jesus Christ, I raise my heart to you to implore your powerful intercession in obtaining from the Divine Heart of Jesus all the graces necessary for my spiritual and temporal welfare, particularly the grace of a happy death, and the special grace I now implore: (Mention your request) Guardian of the Word Incarnate, I feel confident that your prayers on my behalf will be graciously heard before the throne of God. Novena | 193

SAINT THERESE OF LISIEUX – PATRON SAINT OF MISSIONS (LITTLE FLOWER) Feast day – October 1 PRAYERS:

O Little Therese of the Child Jesus please pick for me a rose from the heavenly garden and send it to me as a message of love.

O Little Flower of Jesus,ask God to grant the favorsI now place with confidence in your hands ( mention your special prayer request here ) St. Therese, help me to always believe as you did, in God’s great love for me, so that I may imitate your “Little Way” each day.

Amen NOVENA:

Dearest Saint Therese of Lisieux, you said that you would spend your time in heaven doing good on earth.

Your trust in God was complete. Pray that He may increase my trust in His goodness and mercy as I ask for the following petitions…

(State your intentions) Pray for me that I, like you, may have great and innocent confidence in the loving promises of our God. Pray that I may live my life in union with God’s plan for me, and one day see the Face of God whom you loved so deeply.

Saint Therese, you were faithful to God even unto the moment of your death. Pray for me that I may be faithful to our loving God. May my life bring peace and love to the world through faithful endurance in love for God our savior.

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Alex

Your Brother.” I am growing up very Birthday 02.23.05 Gender Male Home Hogar Belen

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Hi, my name is Alexis, but everyone calls me Alex. I love my home at Hogar Belen Managua because I have lots of friends. The first thing I do in the morning is run around and get hugs and kisses from all my friends and my “mamas” (the caregivers). My favorite time of day is meal time…any meal, because I love to eat! I love it so much I sometimes take some from my friends’ plates if they’re not looking! But that gets me into trouble sometimes. I always pray before eating because I like to pray.

I love to throw things, not at people… just straight up in the air. Balls, toys, stuffed animals, and guess what?

fast and learning many things from my teachers. This is a very good place to learn and to play. Mustard Seed Communities at Hogar Belen Managua is fun! See you soon! Alex

My Background

Alex came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua in 2001.

Alex was born with Down Syndrome.

Not much is known about his background or family other than that Alex came from an area of extreme poverty and was abandoned in a neighborhood. He was found by a family and was then taken to the Nicaraguan authorities because the family had no resources to help Alex.

He was then brought to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua by Mi Familia, the government agency.

Amilkar

Sometimes I can catch them on the

Gender Male

way down. OK, I confess…I clap for

Home Hogar Belen

myself when I do that! I also really like to swing in the glider with my best friend Wilfredo. He is very cool and likes to play catch with me.

Birthday 06.30.05

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Hi, my name is Amilkar. All the

Playing in the sand is one of my

mission volunteers like to hold me

new favorite activities. Of course,

and I love to be picked up so this

throwing it is very fun! I’m learning

works out really well for me! I really

that gets me into trouble though. My

like to hug everyone. One of my

favorite song is “Give Your Hand to

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swing set, and that is where you can almost always find me. I can’t speak and I don’t hear very well, but I will respond to a very loud noise.

I always respond when the noise comes from one of my favorite toys or when it is the sound of everyone singing during chapel time. I smile a lot and enjoy playing by myself.

I love to eat, especially when we celebrate birthdays and have a birthday cake. I also like to swing in the hammock. If I am upset, that is where they take me to cheer me up because the hammock always calms me down. Thanks for reading my story, Amilkar

My Background

My Story

Hi, my name is Antony. I am pretty small for my age, but I make up for my size with a big smile! Since arriving at Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua, I have learned how to walk on my own. I was a little nervous about it at first, but I am doing much better now! I like to take it slow because I can’t see very well and I want to be sure that I know what is in front of me.

I’m scared of many things — especially the swing set, so I stay away from that. I like to just push things around on the sidewalk. That’s what makes me the happiest. I go to school and I am good at activities where I can sort things and find places to put objects

Amilkar lived at home with a parent

into. I am good at eating all by myself!

until he was two years old. His

Mealtimes are fun at the table with

parent, like Amilkar, was unable to

the big kids and all of my friends. I

hear or speak well and could no

love the sandbox and one time I even

longer support or care for him so

got buried in the sand all the way up

he was brought to Mustard Seed

to my waist. That was so much fun!

Communities Nicaragua. There has

When you come to visit, I would love

been no family contact since Amilkar

to dig in the sand with you! Thanks

has been at Hogar Belen Managua.

for visiting. See you soon, Antony

Antony

My Background Birthday 05.25.01 Gender Male Home Hogar Belen

Managua, Nicaragua

Antony came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua in April of 2009. He was taken from a home where he was living in conditions of extreme poverty and abuse. Severe malnutrition prior to his arrival

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at Hogar Belen Managua limited

My caregivers never stop trying to

Antony’s growth, and as a result he

teach me new things. My favorite

is very small for his age. When he

thing to do is probably being pushed

arrived at MSC Nicaragua, Antony

in my wheelchair — the faster the

was immobile and bedridden.

better! I can’t decide which I like

Through extensive therapy, Antony’s

better, popping wheelies or racing.

mobility has greatly improved and

Both of them make me laugh. I hope

he is now walking on his own.

you can visit me sometime, and

Elvira

then you can take me for a spin and laugh. I promise you will love it as Birthday 01.4.03

much as I do! Thank you, Elvira

Gender Female Home Hogar Belen

My Background

Managua, Nicaragua

Elvira was brought to Mustard Seed

My Story

My name is Elvira and everyone tells me that I have the BEST smile ever! It doesn’t take much to make me happy; I smile and laugh all the time. I really like it when people sit and talk with me. I may be quiet, but my grin says it all! Sometimes I even try to flirt a little bit with my friend Anthony, but he just runs away from me! I am unable to stand on my own, but I get around by scooting across the floor.

When I hear music, I can’t help but dance! I love to be held and rocked.

Being wrapped up in someone’s arms makes me feel loved and special.

At Hogar Belen Managua I spend time working on many therapies to help me. I receive physical therapy to keep the muscles in my legs flexible.

Communities Nicaragua when she was two years old. As far as MSC knows, Elvira has no known family. When she arrived at MSC, Elvira was completely immobile and confined to a crib. She suffers from cerebral palsy. Elvira receives constant physical therapy to help with her muscle development.

She has undergone surgery twice while at MSC, both times to straighten her legs. She also underwent therapy to help her vision. Now, as a result of physical therapy and care, Elvira has some mobility, and can “scoot” fairly well when not in her wheel chair.

Gabriel

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My Story

Hi! My name is Gabriel and I

Gustavo

Birthday 03.12.97

have been happily living here at

Gender Male

Hogar Belen Managua since the

Home Hogar Belen

beginning — 12 years! You can tell

Managua, Nicaragua

how much I love it here because I am almost always smiling. I like to do lots of things — eating, sleeping, and taking walks in the neighborhood.

One of my favorite things to do is listening to music. I love all music, and enjoy every song. If you clap, I will clap along with you. I also think that wheelchair races are so much fun! My friend Elvira and I love to be pushed really fast! After that excitement, I usually relax with the radio next to my chair, listening to some tunes.

At Hogar Belen Managua, I receive physical therapy to give my muscles exercise. My therapist uses music in my therapy and also toys that make sounds. Sounds and music help me learn. Thanks! Gabriel

My Background

My Story

Hi, my name is Gustavo. I don’t say much but I speak volumes with my wonderful smile and huge personality.

What makes me happy? Let me explain it’s one thing and one thing only…music. I love to sing along!

OK, I can’t really sing but I do make sounds along with the beat of the music. Did I mention…I really love music? My caregivers play music for me a lot and my favorite song is “La Vaca Lola,” which means “The Cow Lola” in English! It’s a silly song. If you really want to get my attention, sing my name in a song and I will probably respond with my widest grin.

I like to get pushed around in my wheel chair and I think it’s funny when the missionaries have races with Elvira

Gabriel is one of the original children

and Gabriel. I love to watch and laugh.

to join Mustard Seed Communities

Thanks for listening to my story.

Nicaragua and live at Hogar Belen

See you soon! Gustavo

Managua. He arrived in September of

My Background

2000. Gabriel was born with cerebral palsy which limits his mobility.

Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua has no information about his family or past prior his arrival in 2000.

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Gustavo was brought to a government orphanage as an infant by distant family members who realized he was in a situation of extreme neglect.

Gustavo was born with Cerebral Palsy

all day long. When you visit, let’s go

and has very limited mobility. He is

for a walk! See you soon, Jacson

responding well to therapy at Hogar

My Background

Belen Managua. Gustavo has been with Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua since March 2009

Jacson

Jacson came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua in September of 2002. He came from an impoverished situation and eventually

Birthday 04.30.97 Gender Male Home Hogar Belen

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

was abandoned. Jacson was born with cerebral palsy and also suffers from epilepsy. He is also blind. Jacson is doing very well with his physical therapy. When he arrived at Hogar Belen Managua, he was completely

Hello, my name is Jacson. You

immobile. Now Jacson can walk with

would probably pronounce it as

assistance and is spending much

Jason. I am a pretty quiet boy and

more time out of the wheelchair.

keep mostly to myself. The past two

Jose

years have been very exciting for me. I have been going to physical

Manuel

Birthday 09.13.04

therapy for a while and now, with

Gender Male

a little help from my caretakers

Home Hogar Belen

and adult friends, I can walk! This

Managua, Nicaragua

is fun because it gets me out of my bed and wheelchair every day.

I really like to sit in your lap, just relax and watch all the activity going on all around me at Hogar Belen Managua. I’m also happy sitting in my chair next to you, but I like when you hold my hand. When we are sitting, I understand when you say my name and will give you a big grin.

This is a busy place. So watching all this activity keeps me pretty busy

My Story

Hi! My name is Jose Manuel. You might think that I am much younger than I really am because I’m small for my age. I might be small, but I’m fast! I go to school during the day and my favorite things to learn about are numbers. I also like it when we put together puzzles at school. I am good at puzzles! I like to play with toys and the sand box is a blast!

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getting really dirty even though that means I have to take lots of baths to

Jose

Miguel

get clean! I am a happy boy and I

Gender Male

enjoy playing with mission volunteers

Home Hogar Belen

and giving them high fives. Every once in a while I am mischievous and get into trouble for pulling the girls’ hair. But that’s OK because I know

Birthday 01.07.97

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Hi everyone. My name is Jose Miguel.

how to get myself out of trouble too.

If I could talk, I would tell you how

You see, they tell me I’m really cute

much I love Hogar Belen Managua

and when I do get into trouble I just

and my caregivers–my “mamas and

flash a smile and that usually works!

papas.” I have something called

I think I’ll go work on a sandcastle

cerebral palsy and I can’t get out

now. Thanks for listening to

of my bed by myself, but I love to

my story! Jose Manuel

be picked up and carried around

My Background

for walks around the grounds.

Jose Manuel came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua in April of 2006. Unfortunately, his story is one of abuse, neglect, drug abuse and physical abuse. Jose Manuel is believed to have been born a normal happy child. However, he was deprived of oxygen as an infant.

This has caused him to have many physical problems including some that may have led to his small size and mental capacity. He is very happy Hogar Belen Managua and is learning, growing and getting the medical attention he needs.

I can understand a few things, like “close your eyes.” I love it when people sing to me–it REALLY makes me smile! I came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua in July of 2008 and I was in pretty bad shape but the care I received here and the love that everyone shares has made me a much happier and healthy chico. I especially enjoy it when missionary’s come to play with me or just sit and talk to me.

I may not be able to understand English, but I can understand love and it makes me smile.

With Love, Jose Miguel

My Background

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Hogar Belen Managua malnourished,

love to wear pretty dresses and feel

coming from a situation where

grown up. I have a huge smile and

he was both neglected and

give the best hugs. My caregivers say

impoverished. This eventually led to

I have a big heart for those that love

his abandonment. Shortly after his

me. If you visit Nicaragua, please

arrival at Mustard Seed Communities

be patient because it takes me a

Nicaragua in 2000, Jose Miguel

while to warm up to new people.

underwent surgery to make it possible

But once I do, you will see my big

for caretakers to better help him. Jose

smile and have fun playing with me!

Miguel fought for his life. His status

Thank you, Karla Patricia

was considered “day to day” by the

My Background

medical staff and after 4 months of fighting and our prayers, Jose Miguel recovered. Jose Miguel is now a much healthier young man.

Karla Patricia

Birthday 06.06.00 Gender Female Home Hogar Belen

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Hi! My name is Karla Patricia. I am a very busy girl and I really love to play! Swinging on the swing set is

Karla Patricia has lived at Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua since she was 3 years old. She suffers from Down Syndrome. She was born into extreme poverty and raised by her elderly father who just could not take care of her special needs. Since arriving at MSC, she has had no further contact with her family and not many details are known about her background.

Special K (Kevin)

Birthday 09.20.05

my favorite and I also love throwing

Gender Male

and catching balls. Climbing is one

Home Hogar Belen

of my favorite things to do and I

Managua, Nicaragua

climb everything. I like climbing so much and I’m so good at it that my caregivers think I’m a gymnast!

I constantly explore our play space and look for treasures to carry around with me. When I’m not climbing, I

My Story

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every day. My favorite thing to do at

mood swings. He undergoes frequent

school is to play with Play-doh. I also

testing and daily therapy. Kevin is

like to play with the toy piano and

very happy boy, but likes a lot of alone

drums because I love music. I’m a

time. He eats well and is growing fast!

great eater and love my vegetables.

Lola

I like a lot of “alone time” and I have a special spot where I hang out. I sit

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by the fence a lot and watch cars

Gender Female

and trucks go by. I love cars, trucks

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and motorcycles, really anything

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that goes fast! There are some crazy drivers out there! It’s a lot of fun. I just discovered a new game, but it sometimes gets me in trouble with my house mom... I like to sit under the water hose and play in the mud. It’s so much fun, I can’t figure out why she doesn’t want me to do it... I don’t mind changing clothes all the time.

I generally have two moods good moods and bad moods and usually nothing in between.

When I’m in a bad mood I like to just swing in the hammock and listen to music; it relaxes me.

When I’m in a good mood, I have a great smile and like to laugh.

Talk to you soon! Special K

My Background

My Story

Hi there! My name is Delores Maria, but everyone calls me Lola! I arrived here at Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua with my brother Pablo in February 2012. At first I was a little shy. I really wasn’t sure about my surroundings and all my new friends. But I used my best manners and sat quietly with my hands in my lap. I wanted to make a good impression! Now, I’ve adjusted and I know that this is a great home. I’ve started to come out of my shell.

I love to swing and listen while the caregivers sing to us! I also like to be held. I will be happy to just sit on your lap and let you care for me.

I have big brown eyes with long

Kevin was abandoned by his mother

eyelashes and I’m not afraid to use

as an infant. He has been at Mustard

them to my advantage! If you want

Seed Communities Nicaragua since

to put me down, I will cry and make

he was 3 years old. Kevin suffers from

real big tears — so big that you will

neurological problems that create his

want to pick me right back up!

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I am a good eater and can feed myself. My favorite snack is JELLO

Marcos

with bananas! I also like my new

Gender Male

shoes purple converse! I’ve never

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had a pair before, so now I can run really fast and it doesn’t hurt my feet! They also look good with all the cute clothes I get to wear!

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My Story

Hi, I’m Marcos. I like to think of myself

Between swinging and playing in the

as the best singer in Hogar Belen

sand, we get dirty pretty fast here,

Managua. I love to sing Barney’s “I

so some days I change outfits a lot.

Love You.” I will sing Happy Birthday

I haven’t started talking. I am still

to you anytime; it doesn’t even matter

pretty quiet, but I do like watching

if it’s your birthday, I just love to sing

and listening to all of my friends

that song to everyone! I can repeat

and caregivers. Some of the boys

whatever you tell me in any language.

are very funny and I laugh at them

Do you know what food I love the

sometimes! I think my brother Pablo

best? JELLO! It’s so cool and wiggly

and I are really going to like it here!

– it really makes me laugh. I also

Thank you for reading my story, Lola

like beans. I started school this year

My Background

and my favorite subject is math. I

Lola was brought to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua with her half brother Pablo in February 2012 by Mi Familia, the government agency.

Little is known about the home that they came from other than the mother was disabled and abandoned the children in Managua. They were abandoned and living in extreme poverty and very unclean conditions.

am really good with numbers. I get along with everyone very well and when my Mamas tell me it’s nap time, I go right to sleep. I dream about new songs to sing the next day for you... Maybe I’ll sing J E L L O! See you soon! Marcos

My Background

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problems, his overall treatment is progressing. He is a very intelligent boy. Marcos can count and picks up on things very quickly. Nothing is known of his past or his family.

Maria Alicia

Birthday 08.15.10 Gender Female Home Hogar Belen

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

My Background

Maria Allicia came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua in 2012. Maria Alicia is a Down Syndrome child and is also being treated for a heart condition. Little is known about Maria Alicia’s life prior to her coming to live at Hogar Belen Managua. The small amount of information that is known suggests that she was neglected by the people that she was living with, who were likely not her family, and

Hi! My name is Maria Alicia. I love

she was eventually abandoned.

for people to hold me, talk to me

Maria Clara

and smile at me. I will share my love right back to you with my big, sweet

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smile! I also think tongues are funny.

Gender Female

If you stick your tongue out at me, I

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will stick mine out right back to you!

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When I first came to Mustard Seed Communities, I did not know how to sit up on my own. I have been working hard at it, and now I can sit up all by myself! I have also grown a lot since I’ve been here. Maybe it’s because I like to eat so much. Like some of my friends, I really enjoy listening to music and dancing to the beat. Some people say I move my legs like a frog! All I know is that I have a lot of fun with everyone who spends time with me.

Thank you for reading my story, Maria Alicia

My Story

Hi, my name is Maria Clara Gonzales.

If you did not know any better you would think I was younger because I am so small. I love to show how happy I am with my beautiful eyes.

They tell me I’m a “girly girl,” but I don’t know what that means. Maybe it’s because my favorite thing to do is to look at myself in the mirror. It is so much fun especially when the care givers play games with the mirror and let me play dress up and wear pretty clothes. I also love to smile.

I am so excited because I have

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reached so many milestones since

energy. I don’t know what that means

I arrived at Hogar Belen Managua

but I do know I get real frustrated just

in 2010. I can now hold my head up

sitting around doing nothing. I wear

which helps me when I eat. I love

glasses because I have a little trouble

to eat especially birthday cake. I

seeing things clearly. Sometimes

think I eat more than anyone at here

the bigger kids take my glasses–but

at Mustard Seed. I can now stand

I just pick them up and put them

up in my crib, I like to look around

back on again and keep on playing.

and see my friends playing in my

I go to school with the other

room. With help and a lot of physical

children–I think I’m a pretty smart

therapy, I am almost walking!

guy! One of my favorite things to do is

Thank you, Maria Clara

swing in the hammock and I recently

My Background

discovered playing in the sand–what

Maria Clara was brought to Mustard Seed as an infant when she was just one year old. She was very ill when she arrived and is now doing very well with therapy at Hogar Belen Managua.

She was brought to the Nicaraguan government by someone who found her on the street and was not related to her. Thus, very little is known about her background or family.

Marlon

fun THAT is! I don’t like for anyone to get upset, but if they do, I’m there with a quick hug to make them feel better.

I love to play and I get along with everyone–even though my glasses get broken all the time. But there’s always a loving caregiver to fix them!

Thank you! Marlon

My Background

Very little is known about Marlon’s background prior to his arrival at Mustard Seed Communities

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Nicaragua. He was abandoned

Gender Male

in a hospital in Managua with no

Home Ho

trace of his family. Marlon is a

My Story

healthy child–he is always on the

Hi, my name is Marlon. I came to

move and growing all the time.

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Maura

in December of 2011 from another Birthday 06.26.07 Gender Female Home Hogar Belen

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Hello, my name is Maura. I am so happy to live at Hogar Belen Managua. I LOVE to be picked up

orphanage that did not have the resources to care for Maura’s special needs. Maura has Down Syndrome and is progressing well in her new environment and with the therapy she is receiving at Hogar Belen Managua.

Moises

Birthday 05.16.05

and snuggled. I have a big heart

Gender Male

and I never get in fights with my

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friends. I am known for giving the

Managua, Nicaragua

best hugs around. My caregivers have to watch me closely though because I tend to put everything in my mouth. I can’t walk yet but I am trying very hard to learn. However, I can scoot around really well so to get to the places I want to go.

I really enjoy swinging on the swing set with my friends. I am also a big eater. I can grab the spoon but I am not quite ready to feed myself yet. I am working hard on that too. After a fun day of playing with my friends, I enjoy a good night’s rest. My caregivers say I am a really good sleeper. So, if you find yourself in Nicaragua, stop by for a big hug and snuggle from me.

Thanks! Maura

My Background

My Story

Hi, my name is Moises and I have been living at Hogar Belen Managua since I was a little baby. I enjoy spending time by myself, but I don’t mind when my stuffed animal friend “Barney the Dinosaur” joins me. I laugh a lot and I love to move my hands and watch them move in patterns. I go to school with the other kids and everyone tells me I am a good boy. I also love to eat, but I don’t like to try anything new, so let’s just stick to rice and beans.

I love to sit and stare at beautiful things like the clouds in the sky or pretty colors. Swinging on the swing set is one of my favorite things to do. So is DANCING! Turn up the music–the

Very little is known about Maura. She

louder the better so I can really dance!

arrived at Mustard Seed Nicaragua

Thank you, Moises

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My Background

Moises came to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua as an infant. He was abandoned by his family into the authority of the government as an infant. Moises was

climb in for a swing with me. That is a lot of fun! I like it when the older kids help take care of me!

Take Care, Ofelia

My Background

Ofelia is blind in one eye and has

born with hydrocephaly affecting

cataracts in her other eye which

his mental capacity and ability

limits her vision. This is being tested.

to speak. Moises is quiet but he

Ofelia’s life prior to arriving at Mustard

continues to improve every day.

Seed Communities Nicaragua

Ofelia

included living in a family situation that included drug addiction and Birthday 12.07.10

neglect. This situation eventually

Gender Female

resulted in her abandonment.

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Pablo

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Gender Male

Hello, my name is Ofelia. My eyes

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don’t work very well, so I can’t see much but I like to hang out in the bouncy seat and listen to all the activity around me. When you

Birthday 01.07.11

Managua, Nicaragua

My Story

Hi, my name is Pablo. I’m a little

pick me up and cuddle with me, it

baby and I haven’t been feeling

makes me so happy! I respond to

very well lately. Luckily that doesn’t

the sound of your voice when I hear

keep me from smiling a lot. The

you talking to me and when you say

doctors have spending time with

my name. I’m also good at playing

me to try to find out why I don’t feel

patty-cake! I am learning to sit up

well and I know they will help me.

and hope to be able to do it all by

Things are getting better because

myself soon. I am a good sleeper

I’m sleeping better than I was and

and I eat really well. Every afternoon

am eating better than I used to.

I love to relax and take naps.

I have a sister here at Hogar Belen

Sometimes my friend Kevin will

Managua. Her name is Lola. I am

push me in the hammock and then

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you know when I want something.

so special. I love to talk! Sometimes

Most of all I like to be held. I also

I don’t really say much, but that

love it when people sing me a song

doesn’t matter I will talk, talk, talk

because that makes me smile! Take

as long as you just talk with me.

care and I hope to see you soon! Pablo

I have had these plaster things on

My Background

my legs for about 2 years. I’m not

Pablo was brought to Mustard Seed Communities Nicaragua along with his half sister Lola by Mi Familia, the government agency, in February, 2012. Little is known about the home that they came from other than the mother was disabled and abandoned the children in Managua.

Pablo is recovering from some health issues and has been in and out of the hospital since his arrival.

He is progressing well with loving care at Hogar Belen Managua.

Wilfredo

they seem to be helping my legs get straighter. They don’t slow me down much because I am the best sideways scooter around! I’m always a ham in front of the camera. I love to have my picture taken and I’ll play with you all day in the sandbox or the playground. I don’t really care what we do just as long as we are playing together and we are talking together!

Stop by, let’s have a chat and play!

Wilfredo

My Background

Wilfredo has been at Mustard Seed Birthday 02.15.02

since May of 2010 . He gets new

Gender Male

casts on his legs every few weeks to

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straighten out his legs. He has had

Managua, Nicaragua

two surgeries on his legs provided

My Story

Hi everyone my name is Wilfredo.

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by the government and he is waiting to see if the cast will improve his condition before a 3rd surgery. He has been visited by extended family since his arrival at Mustard Seed.

“Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is

the love of Jesus.”

Mother Teresa

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“ I came that they may

have life and have it abundantly.�

John 10:10