The Mark Of Priestly Bliss

REFLECTION

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TAGBILARAN BOHOL CABANATUAN NUEVA ECIJA KRAMER LOUISIANA METAIRIE LOUISIANA HARAHAN LOUISIANA CHALMETTE LOUISIANA SLIDELL LOUISIANA CABAWAN

The thought of putting together a music album for my 25th priestly anniversary was almost a laughable idea. First, I don't believe I can really sing even though I love to sing (And, yes, I am proud of my singing!). Second, I thought the idea of me recording songs, like I did in the mid-90s, had become almost obsolete after I lost all my recording gears during the flood caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Worse yet, that very same year, months before the storm, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer; and the succeeding surgery almost took care of my penchant for singing because I lost my voice for almost four months. I never thought I'd be able to sing again. I could only thank the good Lord for giving me back my voice even if it meant I wouldn't be singing again. Who would have thought I'd be singing again (sans the off-keys here and there), and, more so for my silver jubilee.

Celebrating 25 years of priesthood brings to mind a lot of things. Good things. Tremendous blessings! The gift of faith, the privilege of priesthood, two wonderful parents in mom and dad, nine wonderful siblings, a strong family orientation from both sides of my family - grandparents, uncles and aunts and cousins to the _th degree. Hordes of them! Not to forget the many bishops and priests who have been my inspiration, mentors and brothers over the years, the parishioners from my former and current parishes. And friends - I’m proud to have some of the best around - for support and friendship along the way. And to the ones who showered all these wondrous gifts on me, our Almighty God and Father, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (the Big Boss), the Spirit “helper” and “guide,” and, last but not least, our Blessed Mother, whose insistence and invitation made me say my own "fiat." To all of you I say my biggest THANK YOU! (Fr. Roel)

To view album graphics, go to: THE MARK OF PRIESTLY BLISS CD

To view video, go to: TMOPB CD Promo

BELOW IS A SLIDESHOW TAKEN DURING THE MASS

To view slideshow of RECEPTION click here: SLIDESHOW

TO PLAY ALL THE SONGS INCLUDED IN THE ALBUM, CLICK SONG TITLES ON THE RIGHT-HAND COLUMN (EACH PAGE HAS AN ACCOMPANYING LYRIC)

TMOPB VIDEOS

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HALINA AT MAGKAISA

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(J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Halina at magkaisa
Sa pagmamahal kay Kristo;
Banal na utos N'ya'y sundin natin,
Gawa Niya'y gawin din natin.

2
Halina at magkaisa
Sa pagpuri sa Panginoon;
Mag-alay ng panalangin
At ngalan N'ya'y sambahin.

Koro:
Magsama-sama tayo sa
Pagtataguyod ng pagmamahal
Na inutos sa atin ng Panginoon
Ang magmahalan sa isa't-isa.

3
Halina at magkaisa
Sa pagtataguyod ng pagmamahal;
Pagmamahal sa kapwa tao'y
Atin ngang isagawa.

4
Halina at magkaisa
Ipakita ang pagkakaisa;
Itayo natin ang Kristiyanong-
Kapitbahayan sa ating purok.

(Repeat Koro)

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LET US COME

2009-11-04T11:13:00.001-08:00

(J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Back-up vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus,
And share with us Your Living Flesh
That we may live in You
And You in us;
O grant us life eternal.

2
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And share with us Your Holy Blood
To let us remember You
And make us full
Of Your heavenly grace.

Refrain:
By the real bread and the real wine
That the world may live.
And He'll raise us up
On the last day.

3
Let us come to You, Lord Jesus
And we all shall never hunger;
They who believe in You
They shall not thirst
And will live for ever.

(Repeat Refrain twice)

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AWIT-PAGMAMALASAKIT SA IBA

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(Panlinggong Misal - J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Ang mga araw ay lumilipas
At ang mga ito ay nagiging mga
Linggo, buwan at taon.

2
Ang mga taong ibinibigay
Sa atin ay lumilipas
Katulad ng buhangin
Sa pagitan ng mga daliri
Ano ang mananatili?
Ano ang mananatili?

Refrain:
Walang mananatili
Kung wala tayong magawa para sa iba,
Kung wala tayong magawang bagay
Para sa kanilang ikalalaya't ikabubuti
At tayo'y kasama nila...
At tayo'y kasama nila.

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SONG TO THE FATHER

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(Barbara Henry - J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
The will of the Father,
The cross that we bear,
The road that is narrow,
The love that we share.

2
We walk on this journey,
The way seems so long
But the steps are now easy
If we sing our song.

Chorus:
Sing song of praise
And sing song of love,
Song of thanksgiving
To the Father above.
Sing song of praise
And sing song of love,
Song of thanksgiving
To the Father above.

3
It is right to give thanks
And right to give praise;
Worship the Father
And worship the Son.

4
Wounded and tired, Lord;
Pain of body and soul.
Lord, you refine us
And make us like gold.

(Repeat Chorus)

5
We trust and we climb
Through valleys uphills;
Each day that we seek
What our Father wills.

6
We make this journey
In sorrows and pain
'Cause we know that God
For ever will reign.

(Repeat Chorus)

7
We run from darkness
And search for the light.
Our hearts go on singing
Praising God in the night.

8
We walk on this journey
The way seems so long
But the steps are now easy
If we sing our song.

(Repeat Chorus twice)

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AMA NAMIN / PAGBUBUNYI SA AMA NAMIN

2009-11-04T11:01:00.001-08:00

(Traditional - J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Back-up vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Ama namin sumasalangit ka
Sambahin ang ngalan mo
Mapasaamin ang kaharian mo
Sundin ang loob mo
Dito sa lupa
Para nang sa langit.

2
Bigyan mo kami ngayon
Nang aming kakanin sa araw-araw
At patawarin mo kami
Sa aming mga sala
Para nang pagpapatawad namin
Sa nagkakasala sa amin
At huwag mo kaming ipahintulot sa tukso
At iadya mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

Coda:
At iadya mo kami sa lahat ng masama.

PAGBUBUNYI SA AMA NAMIN

Sapagkat sa iyo ang kaharian
At ang kapangyarihan
At ang kapurihan magpakailanman
A--men.

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ABA BIRHENG MARIA

2009-11-04T10:55:00.000-08:00

(Traditional - J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Back-up vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Aba! Birheng Maria,
Napupuno ka ng grasya,
Ang Panginoong Diyos ay sumasaiyo,
Bukod kang pinagpala sa babaeng lahat
At pinagpala naman ang 'yong anak
Na si Hesus.

2
Santa Maria, Inang Diyos,
Ipanalangin mo kami
Ngayon at kung kami mamatay.
A---men.

(Repeat Part 2)

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COLOURS

2009-11-04T10:50:00.000-08:00

(Karolina Nogues, J Roel Lungay - Romeo Mascariñas)

Performed by Abbie Claire & Marielle Eliza Mascariñas

Back-up vocals by Jennifer Ann Talisic, Romeo Mascariñas &
Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Yellow is for the sun so bright
Orange is for the edge of night
Purple is for the hour of sorrow
Pink is for a new tomorrow.

2
Green is for the grass He made
Red is for the blood He gave
Black is for the sins we made
White is for the light He gave.

Chorus:
Oh colours... oh so beautiful
You make my life so full
Oh colours, all my favorites
Make everything so sweet
Oh colours, you're so precious
You make my life complete.

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

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THIS HOLY SACRAMENT

2009-11-04T10:45:00.001-08:00

(Aloysius Cartagenas - J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Back-up vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
We will now receive the pledge
Of eternal redemption
For it will help us now
And in the life to come.
The Body and Blood of Christ
Will bring us life eternal.

2
We will all be made holy
By this life-giving mystery;
Food and drink that are heavenly
Turned into Blood and Body;
We'll joyfully receive Thee
As a lasting memory, O Lord.

3
Let this holy sacrament inflame us
Let this holy sacrament inspire us
And make us, like You,
A victim of love.

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GINOO, KALOY-I KAMI (KYRIE)

2009-11-04T10:38:00.000-08:00

(Traditional - J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Back-up vocals by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Ginoo, kaloy-i kami
Ginoo, kaloy-i kami

2
Kristo o Kristo, kaloy-i kami
Kristo o Kristo, kaloy-i kami

(Repeat 1 & 2)

3
Ginoo, kaloy-i kami
Ginoo, kaloy-i kami

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NAGPUPURI

2009-11-04T10:32:00.000-08:00

(J. Roel Lungay)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Back-up vocals by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
Isang awiting para sa iyo
Pakinggan mong mga titik nito
Awiting nagpupuri
Sa 'yong mga hiwaga
[Diyos naming lahat / Aleluya]

2
Isang tugtugin ang alay ko
Pakinggan mo ang himig nito
Tugtuging nagpupuri
Sa 'yong kadakilaan
[Poong Maykapal / Aleluya]

(Interlude)

(Ulitin lahat)

Koda:
Aleluya!
Aleluya!

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.NAGPU

THE MARK OF PRIESTLY BLISS

2009-11-04T10:30:00.001-08:00

(J. Roel Lungay - Arnold Zamora)

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and produced by Romeo C. Mascariñas

Mastered by Roy Tutor at Sound Garage
Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines

1
A priest forever, a priest for life
Called to serve, to live and die.
Through many years and happy tears,
God's joy abounds, His grace supplied.

2
A priest for always, a priest I am,
In poverty I am to be;
A good example for all to see -
Salt of the earth, light to be seen.

Chorus:
You called me to proclaim your goodness to the world,
Make peace with everyone, uniting all as one;
May all the sacraments, in your most holy name,
Lead us to holiness - the mark of priestly bliss.

3
A priest for Christ, a priest for love,
A priest for all, that's who I am;
One blessed vision in Christ our God
For all his chosen, anointed hands.

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

Coda:
May all the sacraments, in your most Holy Name,
Lead us to holiness - the mark of priestly bliss.

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THE MARK OF PRIESTLY BLISS (MINUS ONE)

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