Prayer

Jesus, my God, my Savior, true God and true Man, in that lowly homage with which the faith itself inspires me, with my whole heart I adore and love Thee in the most august Sacrament of the Altar, in reparation for all the acts of irreverence, profanation, and sacrilege, which I myself may ever have been so unhappy as to have committed, as well as for all such like acts that ever have been done by others, or that may be done in ages yet to come. I adore Thee, my God, not indeed as Thou deservest, nor as much as I am bound to adore, but as far as I am able; and I would that I could adore Thee with all the perfection of which a reasonable creature is capable. Meantime, I purpose now and ever to adore Thee, not only for those Catholics who adore and love Thee not, but also for the conversion of all bad Christians, and of all Heretics, Schismatics, Mohammedans, Jews, and idolaters. Jesus, my God, mayest Thou be ever known, adored, loved, and praised every moment, in the most holy and divine Sacrament. Amen.

O sweet Jesus, Whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Thine altar eager to repair by a special act of homage the cruel indifference and injuries to which Thy loving Heart is everywhere subject.

Mindful alas! that we ourselves have had a share in such great indignities, which we now deplore from the depths of our hearts, we humbly ask Thy pardon and declare our readiness to atone by voluntary expiation, not only for our own personal offenses, but also for the sins of those, who, straying far from the path of salvation, refuse in their obstinate infidelity to follow Thee, their Shepherd and Leader, or, renouncing the vows of their baptism, have cast off the sweet yoke of Thy law.

We are now resolved to expiate each and every deplorable outrage committed against Thee; we are determined to make amends for the manifold offenses against Christian modesty in unbecoming dress and behavior, for all the foul seductions laid to ensnare the feet of the innocent, for the frequent violation of Sundays and holydays, and the shocking blasphemies uttered against Thee and Thy Saints. We wish also to make amends for the insults to which Thy Vicar on earth and Thy priests are subjected, for the profanation, by conscious neglect or terrible acts of sacrilege, of the very Sacrament of Thy divine love; and lastly for the public crimes of nations who resist the rights and the teaching authority of the Church which Thou hast founded.

Would, O divine Jesus, we were able to wash away such abominations with our blood. We now offer, in reparation for these violations of Thy divine honor, the satisfaction Thou didst once make to Thine eternal Father on the cross and which Thou dost continue to renew daily on our altars; we offer it in union with the acts of atonement of Thy Virgin Mother and all the Saints and of the pious faithful on earth; and we sincerely promise to make recompense, as far as we can with the help of Thy grace, for all neglect of Thy great love and for the sins we and others have committed in the past. Henceforth we will live a life of unwavering faith, of purity of conduct, of perfect observance of the precepts of the Gospel and especially that of charity. We promise to the best of our power to prevent others from offending Thee and to bring as many as possible to follow Thee.

O loving Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary our model in reparation, deign to receive the voluntary offering we make of this act of expiation; and by the crowning gift of perseverance, keep us faithful unto death in our duty and the allegiance we owe to Thee, so that we may all one day come to that happy home, where Thou, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest God, world without end. Amen.

By Raphael Cardinal Merry del Val

O MY JESUS, at your feet I prostrate myself and I offer Thee repentance of my contrite heart, which is humbled in its nothingness and in Thy holy presence. I adore Thee in the Sacrament of Thy love, the ineffable Eucharist. I desire to receive Thee into the poor dwelling that my heart offers Thee. While waiting for the happiness of sacramental communion, I wish to possess Thee in spirit. Come to me, O my Jesus, since I, for my part, am coming to Thee! May Thy love embrace my whole being in life and in death. I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee, I love Thee. Amen.

By St. Alphonsus Maria de’ Ligouri

MY JESUS, I believe that Thou art present in the Blessed Sacrament. I love Thee above all things and I desire Thee in my soul. Since I cannot now receive Thee sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. As though Thou wert already there, I embrace Thee and unite myself wholly to Thee; permit not that I should ever be separated from Thee. Amen.

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 Thy wounds, hide me.

Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.

From the malicious enemy, defend me.

At the hour of my death, call me,

And bid me come to Thee;

That with Thy saints I may praise Thee,

Forever and ever. Amen.

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us, humbly prostrate before Thine altar, We are Thine and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy Most Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known Thee; many, too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy Sacred Heart. Be Thou King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger. Be Thou King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd. Be Thou King of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them all into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy toward the children of that race, once Thy chosen people. Of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may It now descend upon them a laver of redemption and of life. Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to It be glory and honor forever. Amen.

Lord have mercy on us,

Lord, have mercy on is

Christ, have mercy on us,

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us,

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Pray for us.

Saint Joseph, Pray for us.

Illustrious scion of David, Pray for us.

Light of Patriarchs, Pray for us.

Spouse of the Mother of God, Pray for us.

Chaste Guardian of the Virgin, Pray for us.

Foster-father of the Son of God, Pray for us.

Diligent Protector of Christ, Pray for us.

Head of the Holy Family, Pray for us.

Joseph most just, Pray for us.

Joseph most chaste, Pray for us.

Joseph most prudent, Pray for us.

Joseph most strong, Pray for us.

Joseph most obedient, Pray for us.

Joseph most faithful, Pray for us.

Mirror of patience, Pray for us.

Lover of poverty, Pray for us.

Model of workers, Pray for us.

Glory of family life, Pray for us.

Guardian of virgins, Pray for us.

Pillar of families, Pray for us.

Solace of the afflicted, Pray for us.

Hope of the sick, Pray for us.

Patron of the dying, Pray for us.

Terror of demons, Pray for us.

Protector of Holy Church, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

℣. He made him lord of His house, ℟. And prince over all His possessions.

Let us pray: O God, Who in Thine ineffable providence didst vouchsafe to choose blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother; grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be made worthy to have him for our intercessor in Heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector. Who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen.

Lord have mercy on us,

Lord, have mercy on is

Christ, have mercy on us,

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us,

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, Pray for us.

Holy Virgin of Virgins, Pray for us.

Mother of Christ, Pray for us.

Mother of divine grace, Pray for us.

Mother most pure, Pray for us.

Mother most chaste, Pray for us.

Mother inviolate, Pray for us.

Mother undefiled, Pray for us.

Mother most amiable, Pray for us.

Mother most admirable, Pray for us.

Mother of good counsel, Pray for us.

Mother of Our Creator, Pray for us.

Mother of our Savior, Pray for us.

Virgin most prudent, Pray for us.

Virgin most venerable, Pray for us.

Virgin most renowned, Pray for us.

Virgin most powerful, Pray for us.

Virgin most merciful, Pray for us.

Virgin most faithful, Pray for us.

Mirror of justice, Pray for us.

Seat of wisdom, Pray for us.

Cause of our joy, Pray for us.

Spiritual vessel, Pray for us.

Vessel of honor, Pray for us.

Singular vessel of Devotion, Pray for us.

Mystical rose, Pray for us.

Tower of David, Pray for us.

Tower of ivory, Pray for us.

House of gold, Pray for us.

Ark of the covenant, Pray for us.

Gate of Heaven, Pray for us.

Morning star, Pray for us.

Health of the sick, Pray for us.

Refuge of sinners, Pray for us.

Comforter of the afflicted, Pray for us.

Help of Christians, Pray for us.

Queen of Angels, Pray for us.

Queen of Patriarchs, Pray for us.

Queen of Prophets, Pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, Pray for us.

Queen of Martyrs, Pray for us.

Queen of Confessors, Pray for us.

Queen of Virgins, Pray for us.

Queen of all Saints, Pray for us.

Queen conceived without original sin, Pray for us.

Queen assumed into Heaven, Pray for us.

Queen of the most holy Rosary, Pray for us.

Queen of peace, Pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

Let us pray: Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow, and enter into the joy of eternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us,

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us,

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us,

Jesus, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, Son of the living God, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, splendor of the Father, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, brightness of eternal light, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, King of glory, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, sun of justice, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, most amiable, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, most admirable, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, mighty God, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, father of the world to come, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, angel of great counsel, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, most powerful, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, most patient, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, most obedient, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, lover of chastity, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, lover of us, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, God of peace, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, author of life, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, model of all virtues, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, zealous for souls, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, our God, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, our refuge, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, father of the poor, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, treasure of the faithful, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, good Shepherd, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, true light, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, eternal wisdom, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, infinite goodness, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, our way and our life, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, joy of angels, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, King of patriarchs, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, master of apostles, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, teacher of evangelists, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, strength of martyrs, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, light of confessors, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, purity of virgins, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, crown of all saints, Have mercy on us.

Be merciful, Spare us, O Jesus,

Be merciful, Graciously hear us, O Jesus,

From all evil, Jesus, deliver us.

From all sin, Jesus, deliver us.

From Thy wrath, Jesus, deliver us.

From the snares of the devil, Jesus, deliver us.

From the spirit of fornication, Jesus, deliver us.

From everlasting death, Jesus, deliver us.

From the neglect of Thine inspirations, Jesus, deliver us.

Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy nativity, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thine infancy, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy most divine life, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy labors, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thine agony and passion, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy cross and dereliction, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy sufferings, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy death and burial, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy resurrection, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thine ascension, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thine institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy joys, Jesus, deliver us.

Through Thy glory, Jesus, deliver us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Jesus.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us, O Jesus.

℣. Jesus, hear us, ℟. Jesus, graciously hear us.

Let us pray: O Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast said, “Ask, and you shall receive; seek, and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you;” mercifully attend to our supplications, and grant us the gift of Thy divine charity, that we may ever love Thee with our whole hearts, and never desist from Thy praise.

Give us, O Lord, a perpetual fear and love of Thy Holy Name, for Thou never ceasest to direct and govern by Thy grace those whom Thou instructest in the solidity of Thy love. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us,

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us,

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us,

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, Save us.

Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, Save us.

Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, Save us.

Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, Save us.

Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, Save us.

Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, Save us.

Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, Save us.

Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, Save us.

Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, Save us.

Blood of Christ, victor over demons, Save us.

Blood of Christ, courage of martyrs, Save us.

Blood of Christ, strength of confessors, Save us.

Blood of Christ, bringing forth virgins, Save us.

Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, Save us.

Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, Save us.

Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, Save us.

Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, Save us.

Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, Save us.

Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, Save us.

Blood of Christ, pledge of Eternal Life, Save us.

Blood of Christ, freeing souls from Purgatory, Save us.

Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, Save us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

℣. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in Your Blood. ℟. And made us a kingdom for our God.

Let us pray: Almighty and Eternal God, You have appointed Your only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by His Blood. Grant, we beg of You, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation, and through Its power be safeguarded from the evils of this present life, so that we may rejoice in Its fruits forever in Heaven. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us,

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us,

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us,

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mother, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in Whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in Whom dwells the fullness of divinity, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father was well pleased, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, of Whose fullness we have all received, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, victim for sin, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us.

℣. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart ℟. Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let us pray: O Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy dearly beloved Son, and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners and for those who seek Thy mercy; be Thou appeased, and grant us pardon in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, world without end. Amen.

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 with this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee 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.

Look down upon me, good and gentle Jesus, while before Thy face I humbly kneel, and with burning soul I pray and beseech Thee to fix deep in my heart lively sentiments of faith, hope, and charity, true contrition for my sins, and a firm purpose of amendment; while with deep affection and grief of soul I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious wounds, having before my eyes the words which David the prophet put on Thy lips concerning Thee, O good Jesus: “They have pierced My hands and My feet, they have numbered all my bones.”

My dearest lady, well you know by your own life how a sinful soul can be reconciled with its Creator, what counsel a soul in misery needs, what medicine will restore the sick to health.

It is enough for us to understand, dear friend of God, to whom were many sins forgiven, because she loved much.

Most blessed lady, I who am the most evil and sinful of men do not recall your sins as a reproach, but call upon the boundless mercy by which they were blotted out.

Come, Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.

℣. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created. ℟. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.

Let us pray: O God, who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

O my God, I offer Thee all my prayers, works, and sufferings in union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus, for the intentions for which He pleads and offers Himself in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, in thanksgiving for Thy favors, in reparation for my offenses, and in humble supplication for my temporal and eternal welfare, for the wants of our holy Mother the Church, for the conversion of sinners, and for the relief of the poor souls in purgatory. I wish to gain all the indulgences attached to the prayers I shall say and to the good works I shall perform this day.