CLP Intercessory Prayer (Longer / More Prayers)

Prayer Against Every Evil

Spirit of our God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Most Holy Trinity, Immaculate Virgin Mary, angels, archangels, and saints of heaven, descend upon me. Please purify me, Lord, mold me, fill me with yourself, use me. 

Banish all the forces of evil from me, destroy them, vanquish them, so that I can be healthy and do good deeds. Banish from me all spells, witchcraft, black magic, malefice, ties, maledictions, and the evil eye; diabolic infestations, oppressions, possessions; all that is evil and sinful, jealousy, perfidy, envy; physical, psychological, moral, spiritual, diabolical ailments. Burn all these evils in hell, that they may never again touch me or any other creature in the entire world. 

I command and bid all the powers who molest me — by the power of God all powerful, in the name of Jesus Christ our Saviour, through the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary — to leave me forever, and to be consigned into the everlasting hell, where they will be bound by Saint Michael the archangel, Saint Gabriel, Saint Raphael, our guardian angels, and where they will be crushed under the heel of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

Anima Christi

Soul of Christ, sanctify me; Body of Christ, save me; Blood of Christ, inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ, wash me; Passion of Christ, strengthen me; O good Jesus, hear me; within your wounds, hide me; let me never be separated from you; from the evil one, protect me; at the hour of my death, call me; and bid me come to you; that with your saints, I may praise you forever and ever. Amen.

Holy Rosary

Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries. Dedicate each mystery for the protection of the participants – their marriage, family, means of livelihood, faith, and prayer life.

The Memorare

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,

that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, 

implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. 

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. 

To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. 

O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. 

Amen.

Prayer for Deliverance

(Modified to intercede for the  CFC Christian Life Program participants)

My Lord, you are all powerful, you are God, you are Father.

We beg you through the intercession and help of the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who are enslaved by the evil one. All saints of heaven, come to our aid.

From anxiety, sadness and obsessions,

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

From hatred, fornication, envy.

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

From thoughts of jealousy, rage, and death.

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

From every thought of suicide and abortion.

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

From every form of sinful sexuality.

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

From every division in our family, and every harmful friendship.

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

From every sort of spell, malefice, witchcraft, and every form of the occult.

     We beg you. Free them, O Lord. 

Lord, You who said, “I leave you peace, my peace I give you”, grant that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, the CLP participants may be liberated from every evil spell and enjoy Your peace always. In the name of Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayers to the Holy Spirit

Prayer for the CFC Christian Life Program participants

(Adopted from the prayer of Saint Augustine (354-430))

Breathe in them, O Holy Spirit, that their thoughts may all be holy.

Act in them, O Holy Spirit, that their work, too, may be holy.

Draw their hearts, O Holy Spirit, that they love but what is holy.

Strengthen them, O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.

Guard them, then, O Holy Spirit, that they always may be holy.

Come, Holy Spirit

Come, O Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit, and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray.

O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation, through Christ our Lord. 

Amen.

Prayer for the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

(Modified to intercede for the CFC Christian Life Program participants)

O Lord Jesus Christ Who, before ascending into heaven did promise to send the Holy Spirit to finish Your work in the souls of Your Apostles and Disciples, deign to grant the same Holy Spirit to the CFC Christian Life Program participants that He may perfect in their souls, the work of Your grace and Your love. Grant them the Spirit of Wisdom that they may despise the perishable things of this world and aspire only after the things that are eternal, the Spirit of Understanding to enlighten their minds with the light of Your divine truth, the Spirit of Counsel that they may ever choose the surest way of pleasing God and gaining heaven, the Spirit of Fortitude that they may bear their crosses with You and that they may overcome with courage all the obstacles that oppose their salvation, the Spirit of Knowledge that they may know God and know themselves and grow perfect in the science of the Saints, the Spirit of Piety that they may find the service of God sweet and amiable, and the Spirit of Fear that they may be filled with a loving reverence towards God and may dread in any way to displease Him. Mark them, dear Lord, with the sign of Your true disciples, and animate them in all things with Your Spirit. Amen

CLP Intercessory Prayer

God our Father, there are no two of us here with the same need. We come together now as a family to bring the needs before You. Bless us as each one of us needs. Especially, bless those who are in the middle of some special concerns difficult task to face, difficult exam to sit, difficult decision to take, difficult temptation to resist. We believe O Lord in Your promise that whatever we ask in the precious name of Jesus will be done for us according to Your will, riches and glory.

1. Loving Father, we ask first of all that You cover each one of us gathered here, with the precious blood of Jesus, our homes, our children, our families and our relatives. May Your protection and deliverance be upon them and upon all of us here present or absent.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

2. God our Father, by the promise You made in the life, death and resurrection of Christ Your Son, You bring together in Your Spirit, from all nations, a people to be Your own. Keep the church faithful to its mission; may it be a leaven in the world renewing us in Christ and transforming us into Your family.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

3. We lift up to You O Lord Your universal Church and its leaders. First, our Holy Father Pope Leo, our Archbishop Rev. Richard Smith, our Spiritual Director Rev. Felix Min, our bishops, priests, deacons and nuns, especially, our Parish priest, _____________. Let Your Holy Love surround them and shield them from the evil of this world. Bless their labour with abundant fruit.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

4. Lord, we lift up to You all the world leaders, especially we pray for the leaders of this country. May Godly wisdom be upon them as they lead their people and nation. May the principles they follow be based on Your Word.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

5. We also pray for all Covenant Communities and Prayer Groups. We pray especially for our Mother Community, the Couples for Christ, for all the leaders of CFC in the Philippines and all its outreaches. We also pray for our Sector/Area Governance Team, Cluster Leaders, Chapter Leaders, our Unit Leaders and Coordinators of various Ministries, our Household leaders, SOLD, HOLD, SFC, YFC, and KFC leaders. Lord, strengthen them to remain humble and steadfast in proclaiming Your leadership even when trials and difficulties arise, to do Your Will and to accept Your grace and saving power so that they may serve You more fully. We lift up to You now all our members, and we pray that You help each one of them to grow in their love for You and for each other. Give them, O Lord, the grace to persevere courageously spreading Your Word, witnessing Your eternal love, and trusting in You fully in their lives.
   
   In a very special way, we lift up to You, Lord, our members who are slow and weak, to grow and be renewed, and let Your Light shine upon them.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

6. Lord we lift up to You all the Teachers in the world, both secular and religious, all those who proclaim and teach Your Word, catechists, evangelists and preachers. May they have the mind of Christ, and they may be true to their vocations and teach our children true values that make them become the children You want them to be.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

7. Heavenly Father, we also pray for the many people in the world today, who have no one to love and to care for their needs, the poor, the orphans, widows, homeless, the oppressed, the unemployed, the sick (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually), and the dying. Loving Father, bring them Your help and salvation. May Your healing love transform and restore them to wholeness.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

8. Heavenly Father, we lift up to You all the forthcoming activities of our parish, our community, Couples for Christ, especially our Christian Life Program. All the participants to be attentive at all times to what You are initiating in each participant’s life and fully cooperate. May they establish a basic Christian lifestyle, fruitful and will abide the kind of fruit that Jesus desires His disciples.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

9. In a very special way, we hold in prayers Your chosen speakers. The facilitators and assistant facilitators that You have called by their names, be given grace to respond in faith, joy, and love. Make them worthy instruments, guide their thoughts, words and hearts, that all will be according to Your will and ways, to touch the lives of the participants and make good harvest for Your glory.
   
   Leader: For this, we pray.
   Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.
   
   

10. Lord Jesus, we lift up to You our brothers and sisters who are having schedule of duties while we are having our CLP, that You make a way for them so they can serve You and be of great help to their respective ministries.
    
    Leader: For this, we pray.
    Response: Lord God and Father, hear our prayer.

Finally Lord, we pray that You wash us down with Your precious blood once again. We bind in Jesus' Name any spirit that may have come against us, still hovering around us or may have been transferred to us as a result of this intercession. We ask for an infilling of Your Most Holy Spirit and release upon us Your Spirit of peace, joy, self-control, kindness, love, and gentleness.

Thank You that You are an answering God. Thank You for Your faithfulness and Your earnest desire to give Your children all good things. We praise You, we bless You, and give You glory in our lives. Mother Mary, we ask your constant intercession and your mantle of protection as we pray...

Our Father ... 

Hail Mary ... 

Glory be ...

Cleansing Prayer

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, by the Power of the Holy Spirit, we pray that the cleansing power of the Precious Blood of Your Son come upon us right now. Purify us and wash us clean with the Blood of Jesus from the top of our heads down to the very soles of our feet.

Let this blood penetrate the very marrow of our bones to cleanse us from any entanglement from whatever spirit we may have come in contact with during the course of our intercession. 

Anoint us with the gifts of the Holy Spirit and refresh our body, soul and spirit. And may the sign of Your Holy Cross drive away all evil spirits from us.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen