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Taize Orientation

Taizé is simply the name of a town in France. In 1940, Br.Roger XII. Magnificat
Louis Schutz- Marsauche (known as Brother Roger), a Reformed
My soul glorifies the Lord,
Protestant, founded a small community of Christians in Taize.
my spirit rejoices
During the Second World War torn era of France, Brother Roger My God forever he will be,
sought to create a community of healing & refuge.The Taizé bless his holy name.
community,then, was born out of a vision to create a space for
people to find God in the midst of brokenness. This community has He looks upon me his servant,
also become one of the world's most important sites of Christian looks on me in my lowliness.
pilgrimage, with a focus on youth. He works marvels for me,
Hence forth all ages call me blessed,
Through the use of repetitive phrases, music, silence, scripture, set Call me blessed.
and intercessory prayers, participants are invited to stillness and to
He scatters the proud hearted,
listen for and to the voice of God. One of the rules of Taizé as casts the mighty from their thrones.
stated by Br Roger is to keep inner silence always, and you will His mighty arm before me,
dwell in Christ for it is through inner silence that makes possible In strength he raises the lowly,
our conversation with God. (Br Roger of Taizé) raises the lowly.

Taizé prayer is usually conducted in a church, chapel or a room He fills the starving with plenty,
and commences in darkness. As the prayer session proceeds but empty sends the rich away.
candles or lamps are lit. Candles are usually given to all present as From age to age his mercy,
a symbol of the presence of the risen Lord. Christ is the centre of The mercy promised us forever,
promised forever.
Taize reflection and the light signifies that Jesus Christ has
conquered the darkness of death and sin. It is through Christ’s
sacrifice that an offer of new life is given. There is hope for XIII. Sign of the Cross
humankind; there exists the real possibility for change, and there is
a life we never dared hope for. (Br Roger of Taizé)

Thus, Taizé is a fairly simple and straight forward meditative form

of prayer. This prayer has come inorder for us to explore or to
rediscover our Christian faith and invites us to be more prayerful -
to find ways in which we can deepen our relationship with
Christ.Until now, it has been growing in popularity and spreading
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Take Your road
Lead me Lord and never leave my side
All my days, all my life
You are my light
You're the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord I need You there
You are my light
I cannot live alone
Let me stay by Your guiding love
All through my life
I. Sign of the Cross
II. Introductory Songs
 SA GINOO TA MAGPASALAMAT
Sa GINOO ta magpasalamat
Ang Ginoo kalipay ta
Sud-unga s'ya ayaw kabalaka
Maglipay ta ang Dios, ania
Maglipay ta ang Dios ania

You are my light  VENI SANCTE

You're the lamp upon my feet Veni Sancte Spiritus
All the time my Lord I need You there Tui Amore
(You are my light) Ignem asciende
(I just cannot live alone) Veni Sancte Spiritus
Let me stay by Your guiding love Veni Sancte Spiritus
All through my life
All through my days  COME HOLY SPIRIT
So Lead me Oh Lord Come Holy Spirit
Lead me Lord I need you
Come, Holy Spirit
I pray
IX. The Lord's Prayer Come with Your strength
And Your power
X. Concluding Prayer
Come with Your own special way
XI. Three Glory Be Kunsad Ispiritu Santo
Kunsad nag-ampo ako
Kunsad Langitnong Kalayo
Inita Kining dughan ko
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 Ngayon nalaman mo na may kasama ka,  Family
hinding hindi kailan pa man mag-iisa  School
kasama mo ako sa hirap at ginhawa  Government
at may karamay ka sa ‘yong pagdurusa  Youth
(Repeat Chorus)  Ministry
 Sick and the Dying
 World Peace
 STILL
Hide me now (Sing: O, Kristo)
Under Your wings
Cover me  OH, KRISTO
Within Your mighty hand Oh, Kristo among kalipay
Oh, Kristo among pagla-um
When the oceans rise and thunders roar
X. Veneration of the Cross
I will soar with you above the storm
Father, You are King over the flood  SA GINOO TA MAGPASALAMAT
I will be still and know You are God Sa GINOO ta magpasalamat
Ang Ginoo kalipay ta
Find rest my soul Sud-unga s'ya ayaw kabalaka
In Christ alone Maglipay ta ang Dios, ania
Know His power Maglipay ta ang Dios ania
In quietness and trust

When the oceans rise and thunders roar  HIMAYAON ANG DIOS
I will soar with you above the storm Hmmm. Himayaon ang Dios (3x)
Father, You are King over the flood Himayaon ang Dios
I will be still and know You are God
 STAY WITH ME
Your Joy Oh lord Stay with me, remain here with me
will be my strength, Watch and Pray
Renouncing fear Watch and Pray
We stand in your glorious grace.

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  SA PAGHIGUGMA
Sa paghigugma, anaa ang Dios;
Sa paghigugma, anaa ang Dios.
 JESUS REMEMBER ME
Jesus, remember me
When You come into Your kingdom
Jesus, remember me
When you come into Your kingdom
 NADA DE TURBE
Nada de Turbe
Nada te espante
Quien a Dios Tiene,
Nada te Falta
Nada de Turbe
Nada te espante
Solo Dios, Basta
 DIOS AY PAG-IBIG
Pag-ibig ang siyang pumukaw
Sa ating puso't kaluluwa
Ang siyang nagdulot sa ating buhay
Ng gintong aral at pag-asa
Pag-ibig ang siyang buklod natin
Di mapapawi kailan pa man
Sa puso't diwa tayo'y isa lamang
Kahit na tayo'y magkawalay
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Chorus:
Pagka't ang Diyos natin Diyos ng pag-ibig
Magmahalan tayo't magtulungan
At kung tayo'y bigo, ay h'wag limutin
Na may Diyos tayong nagmamahal
Sikapin sa ating pagsuyo
Ating ikalat sa buong mundo
Pag-ibig ni Hesus ang siyang sumakop
Sa bawa't pusong uhaw sa pagsuyo
(Repeat Chorus)
Dios ay Pag-ibig.
 KAIBIGAN
Sino pa ang tutulong sa’yo kundi ang katulad ko,
kaibigan mo ako.
Sa akin mo sabihin ang problema mo
at magtiwala kang di ka mabibigo.
Kasama mo ako sa hirap at ginhawa
at may karamay ka sa ‘yong pagdurusa.
Kapag nasaktan ka ay ‘wag kang susuko,
kahit may takot ka ay ‘wag kang magtago
Di ka nag-iisa kasama mo ako,
tawagin mo lamang di ka mabibigo
Chorus:
Kaibigan kita
Kaibigan tuwina
Sino pa ang tutulong sa’yo kundi ang katulad ko
Kaibigan mo ako.
  BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL
Bless the Lord, my soul When the oceans rise and thunders roar
And bless God's Holy Name I will soar with you above the storm
Bless the Lord, my soul Father, You are King over the flood
Who leads me into life I will be still and know You are God.

 JESUS YOUR LIGHT

 LEAD ME LORD
Jesus, Your light is shining within us
Lead me Lord
Let not my doubts nor my darkness speak to me
Lead me by the hand and help me face the rising sun
Jesus Your light is shining within us
Comfort me through all the pain that life may bring
Let my heart always welcome Your love
There's no other hope that I can lean upon
 ALLELUIA SONG
Lead me Lord
III. First Reading Lead me all my life

IV. Psalm Walk by me

Walk by me across the lonely roads that I may face
 SEEK YE FIRST
Take my arms and let your hand show me the way
Seek Ye First the kingdom of God
Show the way to live inside your heart
And His righteousness
All my days, all my life
And all these things
Shall be added into You
You are my light
Allelu, Alleluia !
You're the lamp upon my feet
V. Reading of the Gospel All the time my Lord I need You there
You are my light
VI. Reflective Silence I cannot live alone
Let me stay by Your guiding love
VII. Prayer Intentions
All through my life
(Sing Ginoo, Malooy ka after every intention) Lead me Lord

 GINOO, MALOOY KA
Ginoo, maluoy ka Lead me Lord
Ginoo, maluoy ka Even though at times I'd rather go along my way
Hear me take the right direction
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