A Great Catholic Quote!

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"When I was born, my mother laid me on a bed of straw, and I desire no better pallet when I die, asking only to be in the state of grace and worthy of salvation."

-- Anton Slomsek, Austrian Bishop.

July ~ ~ Catholics Honor the Precious Blood of Jesus

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The Chaplet of the Precious Blood

This devotion focuses on seven mysteries on which to meditate on the seven main sheddings of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. It is broken down into into 7 groups that contain 33 beads which honor our Lord's 33 years of life here on earth.

The Our Father is said five times after each mystery except the last, when it is said three times. When finished, 33 Our Fathers are said honoring Christ's life.  While praying this devotion, you are asked to meditate on each of the seven bloodsheddings of Jesus.

Mystery 1

Jesus shed His Blood in the Circumcision.
Let us ask for chastity of soul and body.

Say the Our Father... 5 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Mystery 2


Jesus shed His Blood whilst praying in the Garden of Olives.
Let us ask for the spirit of prayer.

Say the Our Father... 5 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Mystery 3


Jesus shed His Blood in the scourging.
Let us ask for the grace of mortification.

Say the Our Father... 5 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Mystery 4


Jesus shed His Blood in the crowning with thorns.
Let us ask for contempt of worldly honors.

Say the Our Father... 5 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Mystery 5


Jesus shed His Blood while carrying His cross.
Let us ask for patience.

Say the Our Father... 5 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Mystery 6


Jesus shed His Blood in the crucifixion.
Let us ask for contrition for our sins.

Say the Our Father... 5 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Mystery 7


Jesus shed His Blood and water when His side was pierced.
Let us ask for the grace of perseverance.

Say the Our Father... 3 times.

Say the following prayer:

"Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."

Say the Glory Be... 1 time.

Say the following prayer:

V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants."
R. "Whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood."

Conclude this devotion with this final prayer:


Eternal Father,
I offer Thee the most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
in satisfaction for my sins,
for the needs of Holy Church
and for the relief of the souls in purgatory.

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