Fish Eaters: The Whys and Hows of Traditional Catholicism


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Chaplets


 



A chaplet is a string of beads used to keep count of prayers. The word is also used for the set of prayers counted on those beads. Thus one can "pray a chaplet" without having the beads themselves.

Technically, the Rosary is a "chaplet," but typically, the word is used in Catholic circles to refer to prayers and beads other than those related to the Rosary. There are all sorts of various chaplets, and the sets of beads that often accompany them can consist of any number of beads, depending on number of prayers said. A St. Andrew's Christmas Novena chaplet set of beads, for example, will consist of fifteen beads since fifteen prayers are prayed each day from St. Andrew's Day to Christmas Eve. The Chaplet to St. Michael consists of a nine prayers -- one to each choir of angels. Therefore, a set of beads making up the St. Michael's chaplet will consist of nine groupings of beads, each offset by the single beads marking the Glory Be, Our Father, and Hail Mary. The chaplet called Rosary of the Seven Sorrows will have seven groupings of seven beads each. And so on.

Sometimes a set of Rosary beads is used to keep count of prayers in other chaplets, such as the Divine Mercy Chaplet, in which the the "
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world" prayer replaces the Hail Marys, and the Eternal Father prayer replaces the the prayers said on the large beads when praying the Rosary.

A chaplet's beads can be strung in a circle, as they are in the Rosary, or they might be simply strung in a straight line of chain or rope. They may have medals on them, or they might not have. They're almost as varied as Catholics themselves are, and they can easily be made at home out of any materials one likes -- even by simply making knots in a length of rope.

Below is a small sampling of chaplets for you to consider. If you're attracted to a particular chaplet and want the beads to keep count of your prayers, make your own, or visit most any Catholic bookstore. Remember to begin and end prayer with the Sign of the Cross.


Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament
Chaplet of St. Michael the Archangel
Chaplet of St. Raphael the Archangel
Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception
Jesus Prayer Chaplet
Chaplet of the Dead
Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows (or "Seven Dolors"), or "The Servite Rosary"
Chaplet of the Five Wounds
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy
Chaplet of the Holy Name
The Chaplet of St. Anthony
Chaplet of the Precious Blood






Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament

The physical chaplet consists of 33 beads, one for each year of Our Lord's earthly life.

On the medal or crucifix, make a spiritual communion by praying, "As I cannot now receive Thee, my Jesus, in Holy Communion, come, spiritually into my heart, and make it Thine own forever."

On each of the 33 beads, pray, "Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, have mercy on us! "



Chaplet of St. Michael

The physical chaplet consists of nine sets of three beads, each set separated by a stand-alone bead. Like on a Rosary, a small line of beads and a medal hang off the circle.

On the medal, pray "O God, come to my assistance! O Lord, make haste to help me! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."

Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys on the first four beads.

For each subsequent set of beads, salute one of the choirs of angels on the stand-alone beads, and follow it with one Our Father and three Hail Marys on the four smaller beads in between:

First set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect charity. Amen." Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Second set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Third set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit of humility. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Fourth set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses
and subdue our unruly passions. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Fifth set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil, an suffer us not to fall into temptation. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Sixth set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Seventh set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Principalities,may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Eighth set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

Ninth set: "By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen."
Pray one Our Father and three Hail Marys.

End by saying four Our Fathers, one each for SS Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel, and for your Guardian Angel.

Concluding prayer:

O glorious Prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.

Pray for us, O Glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ. That we may be made worthy of His Promises.

Almighty and everlasting God, who by a prodigy of Goodness and a merciful desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered by his powerful protection from all our enemies, that none of them may harass us at the hour of our death, but that we may be conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.



Chaplet of St. Raphael the Archangel

This Chaplet consists of a circlet of nine beads to which is attached a pendant of three beads that terminates in a medal of St. Raphael. The reverse side of the medal usually says “Pray for us”, while the obverse side depicts the angel. There is no centerpiece to connect circlet and pendant but only a joining. Those who do not have such a pendant could tie nine knots in a string, followed by a bit of space and then by three more knots.

Begin by saying an invitatory:

P. Incline + unto my aid, O Lord.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me.

On the medal, make this invocation:

Thou art Raphael the Healer,
Thou art Raphael the Guide,
Thou art Raphael the Companion,
Even at human sorrow’s side.

On each of the three pendant beads, say an Ave to honour our Lady Queen of Angels.

On each bead in the circlet, say the following prayer in honour of the nine angelic choirs in their ranks of seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominions, powers, virtues, principalities, archangels and angels:

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts.
Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory.
Glory be to the Father, Glory be to the Son, Glory be to the Holy Ghost. Amen.

At the end of the circlet, close the devotion with this invocation:

St. Raphael, angel of health, of love, of joy and light, pray for us!



Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception

The physical chaplet consists of three sets of four beads in a circlet, separated by stand-alone beads. Hanging off of them are a single stand-alone bead and a Miraculous Medal.

On each stand-alone bead, pray one Our Father, four Hail Marys, and one Glory Be.

On each of the four beads making up the three sets of beads, pray ""Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary."



Jesus Prayer Chaplet

This is prayed using a chaplet or rope with a certain number of knots or beads, typically 33, 50, 100, or 150 of them, usually with a marker bead or knot in between a certain number of them. In the East, the physical chaplet is made of rope and called a "chotki" (see footnotes for a video that teaches you how to make one).

Simply pray on each bead or knot, "Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner."



Chaplet of the Dead

This chaplet consists of four sets of ten beads in a circle -- representing the forty hours Christ spent in the tomb and in Hell -- with stand-alone beads in between each set. Hanging off of the circle is a Crucifix and five beads.

Begin with the De Profundis, Psalm 129 (Psalm 130 in Bibles with Masoretic numbering):

Out of the depths I have cried to thee, O Lord:  Lord, hear my voice. Let thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities: Lord, who shall stand it.  For with thee there is merciful forgiveness: and by reason of thy law, I have waited for thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on his word:  My soul hath hoped in the Lord. From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy: and with him plentiful redemption. And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

On the large beads, make an Act of Faith, Hope, and Charity:

O my God! I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three Divine persons, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy Divine Son became man, and died for our sins, and that he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe these and all the truths which the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou hast revealed them, who canst neither deceive nor be deceived.

O my God! relying on Thy infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.

O my God! I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul, because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love. I love my neighbor as myself for the love of Thee. I forgive all who have injured me, and ask pardon of all whom I have injured.

On each small bead: "Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation."

Conclude each group of 10 beads with "Eternal rest grant unto him/her (them), O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him/her (them). May he/she (they) rest in peace. Amen."

Conclude overall with, "Eternal rest grant unto him/her (them), O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him/her (them). May he/she (they) rest in peace. May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless us and console us and gently wipe every tear from our eyes. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen."



Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows (or "Seven Dolors"), also known as "The Servite Rosary"

This physical chaplet consists of a circle of seven sets of seven beads, one set for each of Mary's Seven Sorrows. In between each set is a separating bead. Hanging off this circle are three beads and a Crucifix or medal (sometimes the separating beads are medals which depict Mary's Sorrows).

On the Crucifix or main medal, make an Act of Contrition:

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

On the first three beads, pray a Hail Mary.

On the separating beads (or medals), pray an Our Father and focus on one of Mary's Seven Sorrows.

On each of the small beads, pray a Hail Mary.

Conclude with:

Lord Jesus, we now implore, both for the present and for the hour of our death, the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Thy Mother, whose holy soul was pierced at the time of Thy Passion by a sword of grief. Grant us this favour, O Saviour of the world, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.



Chaplet of the Five Wounds

This chaplet, approved by the Holy See on 11 August 1823 (coincidentally, the anniversary of St. Clare's death), consists of five groups of five beads -- each group representing one of the Five Wounds of Christ. The first group of beads honors the Wound on His left foot; the second, the Wound on His right foot; the third, the Wound on His left Hand; the fourth, the wound on His right Hand; and the fifth, the Wound in His Side. Sometimes a medal will be attached depicting Our Lord's Wounds on one side, and His Sorrowful Mother on the other.

While meditating on the appropriate Wound at each group, one Gloria is said on each bead, and between the groups, an Ave is said in honor of Mary's sorrows. The Blessing of the Beads used to count these prayers is reserved to the Passionist Order.




Chaplet of the Divine Mercy

The chaplet of the Divine Mercy is prayed on the Dominican Rosary.

On the Cross: Kiss the Cross, make the Sign of the Cross, say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed
.

On each large bead, pray:
"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Thy dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and for the sins of the whole world."

On each small bead, pray:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Conclude with:

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy upon us and on the whole world.

Optionally add:

O Blood and Water, which hast gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, we trust in Thee.

O Blood and Water, which hast gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, we trust in Thee.

O Blood and Water, which hast gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a Fount of Mercy for us, we trust in Thee.



Chaplet of the Holy Name

The Chaplet of the Holy Name is prayed on a 33 bead chaplet (3 decades of 1 large bead followed by ten small beads). 33-bead "rosaries" or 33-knot "chotki" of the Eastern tradition can be used for this devotion. To pray the Chaplet of the Holy Name:

Make an Act of Contrition (i.e., pray this prayer earnestly):

O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.

And pray:

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

First Decade:

On the first large bead: 
Lord, Thou hast said: "Ask and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you," I seek, I knock, I ask this favor [name your intention].

On each of the first group of ten small beads:
Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Second Decade:

On the second large bead:
"Amen, I say unto you, if ye ask the Father anything in My Name it shall be given unto you." It is of the Father and in Thy Name, Lord, I ask this favor.
 
On each of the second group of 10 small beads:
Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.

Third Decade:

On the third large bead:
Lord, Thou hast said: "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Word shall not pass away," Thou wilt grant me this favor because Thou hast said it and Thy word is true.

On each of the third group of 10 small beads:
Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.


Chaplet of St. Anthony

The chaplet of St. Anthony consists of 13 sets of 3 beads, for a total of 39 beads. On the first bead of each set, pray one Our Father; on the second, pray a Hail Mary, and on the third, pray a Glory Be. At the end, St Bonaventure's Responsory to St. Anthony is prayed. The text:

If then you ask for miracles,
Death, error, all calamities,
The leprosy and demons fly,
And health succeeds infirmities.

The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures lost are found again,
When young and old thine aid implore.

All dangers vanish at thy prayer,
And direst need doth quickly flee;
Let those who know thy power proclaim,
Let Paduans say: “These are of thee.”

The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures lost are found again,
When young and old thine aid implore.

To Father, Son, may glory be,
And Holy Spirit eternally.

The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures lost are found again,
When young and old thine aid implore.

Optionally, you may meditate on one of St. Anthony's virtues at each set of beads, and implore Anthony to pray that you, too, will receive the same virtue. Thirteen meditations, one for each set of beads:

The First Set of Beads: Faith

St. Anthony was open to the guidance and enlightenment of God’s Holy Spirit. In his heart and mind he grew in a strong and deep faith in God’s goodness and love.

St. Anthony, sanctuary of heavenly wisdom, obtain for me a firm persevering and active faith that directs
my words and deeds.

The Second Set of Beads: Hope

St. Anthony brought hope and comfort to the needy and outcast people of his day. He viewed
problems positively as opportunities to grow and to share his gifts with those in need.

St. Anthony, heavenly guide, obtain for me the grace to seek union with God in all that I think, say and do,
and to walk with hope each day in the pathways of virtue and goodness.

The Third Set of Beads: Charity

St. Anthony selflessly focused on the good and the well-being of others. He counted no sacrifice too great to make for the welfare and benefit of his neighbor, especially those who sought his help.

St. Anthony, flame of charity, help me refrain from saying or doing anything to hurt others, and inspire me
to great generosity and true charity.

The Fourth Set of Beads: Love of Jesus

St. Anthony loved Christ and was beloved by Our Lord. The Blessed Mother placed the Infant
Jesus in his arms.

St. Anthony, friend of Jesus and Mary, help me to live a worthy Christian life each day, and to express my
love of Our Lord in all that I say and do.

The Fifth Set of Beads: Prudence

St. Anthony did his very best to avoid temptation and sin, and warned others against the
wickedness and snares of the devil.

St. Anthony, guard me against all temptations, and obtain for me the grace to overcome sin.

The Sixth Set of Beads: Peace

St. Anthony steadfastly worked for peace among families and towns that were feuding. His actions
helped move many minds and hearts to healing and reconciliation.

St. Anthony, grant me peace of mind and heart, help me to live in peace with my family and friends, and to
work for harmony, unity and goodwill among all people.

The Seventh Set of Beads: Patience

Like Jesus, St. Anthony accepted difficulties with patience and sought to understand God’s will in all the events of his life.

St. Anthony, assist me with my problems and suffering, and obtain for me patience and the acceptance of
God’s holy will in all matters.

The Eighth Set of Beads: Penance

St. Anthony voluntarily fasted and offered penance for the sins of others. Often, in holy solitude, he prayed for the salvation of all people.

St. Anthony, man of penance, help me to sacrifice for the spiritual good of others, and to be faithful to the
penitential practices of our faith.

The Ninth Set of Beads: Humility

Beloved by many during his lifetime, St. Anthony was deeply humble. At all times, he was quick to attribute his eloquence, knowledge and wisdom to God, the source of all goodness.

St. Anthony, pattern of humility, obtain for me the grace to know and truly value myself, and to attribute to
God alone the graces and blessings that have been given to me in this life.

The Tenth Set of Beads: Purity

St. Anthony lived in such a way that his purity of mind and heart made him a clear instrument of
God’s love and compassion to others. His life radiated with the brightness of God’s caring presence.

St. Anthony, lily of purity, obtain for me the grace to accept the challenge of keeping my soul and body a
pure dwelling place for God’s Holy Spirit.

The Eleventh Set of Beads: Obedience

From his youth, St. Anthony deeply respected his parents, teachers, and all who helped guide
him later in life. In his mind and heart he looked for and listened to God’s voice in others.

St. Anthony, mirror of perfect obedience, help me to see God’s presence in all those who lead and direct
me. Grant me a spirit of respectful listening to others out of love for God.

The Twelfth Set of Beads: Poverty

St. Anthony, endowed with wealth and the qualities of worldly success, left all and became a beggar in order to depend only on God, and to rely on nothing more that God’s Divine Providence.

St. Anthony, prince of poverty, obtain for me the grace to place my trust totally in God’s goodness, and to
refrain from an excessive attachment to material possessions and earthly wealth.

The Thirteenth Set of Beads: Spirit of Prayer and Union with God

St. Anthony lives in the midst of storm and danger and was exposed to evil, yet he maintained a prayerful spirit.

St. Anthony, amidst the difficulties in my life, guide me each day so that my words and actions are a constant prayer to God.



Chaplet of the Precious Blood


This Chaplet consists of seven Mysteries concerning the seven times in which Jesus Christ shed his Blood for us; at each Mystery except the last we say Pater five times, and Gloria once; and at the last, we pray the Pater three times, and Gloria once, thus making up the number of 33, in remembrance of the thirty-three years of our Lord's life.



V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.


First Mystery

The first time our loving Saviour shed his Precious Blood for us was on the eighth day after His birth, when he was circumcised in order to fulfil the law of Moses. While, then, we reflect that Jesus did this to satisfy the justice of God for our lax ways, let us rouse ourselves to sorrow for them, and promise, with the help of His all-powerful grace, to be henceforth truly chaste in body and in soul.

Say five Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.


Second Mystery

Next, in the Garden of Olives, Jesus shed his Blood for us in such quantity that it bathed the earth around. He did this at the sight of the ingratitude with which men would meet His love. Let us, then, repent sincerely that we have hitherto corresponded so ill with the countless blessings of God, and resolve to make good use of his graces and inspirations.

Say five Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.


Third Mystery

Next, in his cruel scourging, Jesus shed his Blood when his flesh was so torn that streams of Blood flowed from every part of his body, all of which he offered all the time to his Eternal Father in payment of our impatience and our softness. How comes it, then, that we do not curb our anger and love of self? Henceforth we will try our best to bear our troubles well, and, despising self, take peacefully the injuries which men may do us.

Say five Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.


Fourth Mystery

Again, from the sacred Head of Jesus, Blood poured down when it was crowned with thorns, in punishment of our pride and evil thoughts. Shall we, then, continue to nurture haughtiness, foster foul imaginations, and feed the wayward will within us? Henceforth let there be ever before our eyes our utter nothingness, our misery, and our weakness; and with generous hearts let us resist all the temptations of the devil.

Say five Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.


Fifth Mystery

What streams of Precious Blood did not our loving Lord pour forth from His veins when laden with the heavy Cross on that most grievous journey to Calvary! The very streets and ways of Jerusalem, through which He passed, were watered with it! This He did in satisfaction for the scandals and bad example by which His own creatures had led others astray. Who can tell how many of us are of this unhappy number? Who knows how many he himself alone has, by his own bad example, brought down to hell? And what have we done to remedy this evil? Henceforth let us at least do all we can to save souls by word and by example, making ourselves a pattern to all of goodness and a holy life.

Say five Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.


Sixth Mystery

More, and still more Precious Blood did the Redeemer of mankind shed in his barbarous Crucifixion; when, his veins being rent and arteries burst, there rushed forth in a torrent, from his hands and his feet, that saving balm of life eternal, to pay for all the crimes and enormities of a lost world. Who, after this, would continue in sin, and so renew the cruel crucifixion of the Son of God? Let us weep bitterly for our bad deeds done, and detest them before the feet of the sacred minister of God; let us amend our evil ways, and henceforth begin a truly Christian life, with the remembrance ever in our hearts of all the Blood which our salvation cost the Savior of men.

Say five Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.


Seventh Mystery

Last of all, after his death, when his sacred Side was opened by the lance, and his loving Heart was wounded, Jesus shed Blood, and with it there came forth water, to show us how his Blood was all poured out to the last drop for our salvation. Oh, the great goodness of our redeeming Lord! Who will not love Thee, Saviour of my soul? What heart will not consume itself away for love of Thee, who hast done all this for our redemption? The tongue wants words to praise Thee; so let us invite all creatures upon earth, all angels and all saints in Paradise, and most of all our dear Mother Mary, to bless, praise, and celebrate thy most Precious Blood. Glory to the Blood of Jesus!

Say three Paters and one Gloria

V. We beseech Thee, therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.

Most Precious Blood of life eternal! price and ransom of the world ! drink and bath of the soul! ever pleading the cause of man before the throne of Mercy; I adore Thee most profoundly; I would, if I were able, make Thee some compensation for the outrages and wrongs Thou dost ever suffer from men, and especially from those who dare in their rashness to blaspheme Thee. Who will not bless this Blood of value infinite? who does not feel himself on fire with the love of Jesus, who shed it all for us? What should I be but for this Blood, which hath redeemed me? And what drew Thee, Thou Precious Blood, from the veins of my Lord, even to the last drop? It was love. O boundless love, which gave to us this saving balsam! O balsam beyond all price, streaming forth from the fount of immeasurable love! Give to all hearts, all tongues, power to praise, celebrate, and thank Thee, now and ever, and throughout all eternity. Amen.

V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, with Thy Blood,
R. And hast made us a kingdom to our God.

Almighty and everlasting God, who hast appointed thine only-begotten Son the Saviour of the world, and hast willed to be appeased by his Blood; grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate this Blood, the price of our salvation, and so to be defended on earth by its power from the evils of this present life, that in heaven we may be made glad by its everlasting fruit. Who liveth and reigneth, etc. Amen.






See also The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin.


Footnotes:

To make a chotki:

 
This video comes from Mitchell Willie's Youtube channel.


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