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CPPS LITURGICAL CALENDAR DAILY OFFERING PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
CHAPLET OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD SEVEN OFFERINGS LITANY OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD
CHAPLET WITH SCRIPTURE SHORT SEVEN OFFERINGS PRAYERS TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD

 

LITURGICAL CALENDAR THROUGH THE YEAR FOR THE MISSIONSARIES OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD, USC MEMBERS AND FRIENDS

FEBRUARY 4th  Saint Maria de Mattias, memorial
MAY 
12th Mary, Mother of Mercy, memorial
  4th  Mary, Help of Christians, feast
JULY 1st   Most Precious Blood, solemnity
AUGUST 15th the Assumption of Mary, solemnity
OCTOBER
21st Saint Gaspar, solemnity
DECEMBER 3rd  Saint Francis Xavier, feast




DAILY OFFERING
 
Eternal Father,
we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus,
in atonement for our sins,
in supplication for the holy souls in Purgatory,
and for the needs of the Holy Church.

 
 

THE SEVEN OFFERINGS

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for the glory of your name,
for the coming of your kingdom,
for the salvation of all people.

Leader: Glory be to the Father...

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for the spread of the church,
for all those consecrated to you by baptism,
for missionaries and catechists,
for sisters, brothers, deacons, priests and bishops,
for our bishop and for Pope John Paul,
and for the sanctification of all the people of God.

Leader: Glory be to the Father ...

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for the conversion of sinners,
for the loving acceptance of your word,
and for the union of all Christians.

Leader: Glory be to the Father ...

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for our civil authorities,
for the strengthening of public morals,
and for peace and justice among all nations.

Leader: Glory be to the Father…..

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for the sanctification of our work and our suffering,
for the poor, especially the homeless,
for those in prison,
for the sick, for those afflicted in any way,
and for all who rely on our prayers.

Leader: Glory be to the Father…..

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for our own special needs both spiritual and temporal,
for those of our relatives, friends and benefactors,
and also for those of our enemies.

Leader: Glory be to the Father ...

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Loving God,

All: we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar,

for those who are to die this day,
for those who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith,
and for our final union with Christ in glory.

Leader: Glory be to the Father ...

All: As it was in the ...

Leader: Praise and thanksgiving be evermore to Jesus.

All: Who with his Blood has saved us.

Leader: Glory to the Blood of Jesus.

All: Now and Forever. Amen.


 

LITANY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

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 Spirit,                                                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 take away the sins of the world,        spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,

graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,        have mercy on us.

 

V. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in your Blood.

R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.

 
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 the present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord.
 
R. Amen.

 

SEVEN OFFERINGS OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD, SHORT FORMAT

Eternal Father, we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar:

For the glory of your name, for the coming of your kingdom and for the salvation of all.

For the propagation of faith, for Pope N., for bishops, priests, and religious and for the sanctification of all the people of God.

For the conversion of sinners, for the loving acceptance of your Word, and for the union of all Christians.

For civil authorities, for the strengthening of public morals, and for peace and justice among all nations.

For the sanctification of our work and suffering, for the poor, sick and afflicted, and for all who rely on our prayers.

For our own spiritual and temporal needs, for those of our relatives, benefactors, and also for those of our enemies.

For those who are to die this day, for the souls in purgatory, and for our final union with Christ in Glory.

 
 

CHAPLET OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD

Seven "effusions of the Blood of Christ", implicitly or explicitly mentioned in the Gospels, are recalled in a series of biblical meditations and devotional prayers. [1]

This Chaplet is divided into seven groups, containing thirty-three "Our Fathers" in honor of the thirty-three years during which the Precious Blood flowed in the veins of Jesus, before it was poured out on the Cross for our salvation. After each group, the "Glory be to the Father" is recited in thanksgiving to the Holy Trinity for this great gift of the Precious Blood. While reciting these prayers, you are asked to meditate on each of the seven blood shedding of Jesus

V. O God, come to my assistance.

R. Lord, make haste to help me.

V. Glory be to the Father, etc.

R. As it was in the beginning, etc.


1st Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood in the Circumcision

Let us ask for chastity of soul and body.

Our Father five times.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray, You, Lord, help your people,

R. whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood.

 

2nd Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood while praying in the Garden of Olives.

Let us ask for the spirit of prayer.

Our Father five times.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray You, Lord, help your people,

R. whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood.

 

3rd Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood in the scourging

Let us ask for the grace of mortification.

Our Father five times.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray you, Lord, help Your people,

R. whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood

 

4th Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood in the crowning with thorns

Let us ask for contempt of worldly honors.

Our Father five times.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray you, Lord, help Your people,

R. whom You redeemed with Your Precious Blood.

 

5th Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood while carrying the Cross

Let us ask for patience.

Our Father five times.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray You, Lord, help Your people,

R. whom You redeemed with Your Precious Blood.

 

6th Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood in the Crucifixion

Let us ask for contrition for our sins.

Our Father five time.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray You, Lord, help your people,

R. whom You redeemed with Your Precious Blood.

 

7th Mystery - Jesus shed His Blood and water when His side was pierced.

Let us ask for the grace of perseverance.

Our Father three times.

Glory be to the Father, etc.

V. We pray You, Lord, help Your people,

R. whom You redeemed with Your Precious Blood.

 
Closing Prayer

Father, by the blood of your own Son you have set all people free and saved us from death. Continue your work of love within us, that by constantly celebrating the mystery of our salvation, we may reach the eternal life it promises. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.


 

PRAYER TO OUR LADY OF THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD

O Mary, source of the Precious Blood, you are the guardian of this treasure for which my whole being yearns.  The Blood of Jesus, shed in anguish and shame, the Blood which reconciles and purifies us in your keeping to be dispersed to your children as God wills.

O Mother, give to my intelligence the Blood that heals my infirmities and cancels my iniquities; to my will, the generous Blood which wrought the honor of God by the greatest of immolations.

Give to my heart this spotless Blood which gives rise to holiness; and to every faculty of my mind and every sense and member of my body, the indomitable courage and peace which the Passion and Death of your divine Son purchased for me.  Then shall I be armed for the daily combat, and to Jesus crucified shall be given the trophies of my redemption, and by its merits, bring me, Mother, to sing its praises in eternity. Amen.
 
 

CHAPLET OF THE PRECIOUS BLOOD, WITH SCRIPTURE

The Chaplet of the Precious Blood, also known as the Precious Blood Rosary, is a meditation on the generous love of Jesus, who shed his blood for us. Each mystery calls us to meditate on one of the seven times Jesus shed his blood. Each "decade," except the last, consists of five "Our Fathers" followed by one "Glory be" and the verse and response. There are thirty-three Our Fathers in all, recalling the thirty-three years of Jesus' life on earth.

As an aid to meditation, quotations from sacred Scripture are provided for each Our Father. Different members of the group gathered to pray might each read the verses for a different mystery.

The Chaplet was composed in 1809 by Francesco Albertini and officially approved in the same year. Albertini, who founded the ArchConfraternity of the Precious Blood, was the mentor and spiritual director of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood.

Saint Gaspar encouraged the Missionaries to pray this chaplet with the people every morning. It is an excellent way of heightening our awareness of God's presence in difficult and painful situations. It can help us connect our own suffering, the suffering of those we love, and the suffering of our enemies, with the suffering of Christ. Many people who like to pray the rosary every day pray the Precious Blood Rosary on Fridays, the day when we traditionally meditate on the Passion.

Introductory Dialogue

Leader:    O God, come to our assistance.

All:         Lord, make haste to help us.

Leader:    Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

All:         As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever.

Amen.

All:         O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of hell, and lead all souls into heaven, especially those most in need of thy mercy.

 

First Mystery: The Circumcision

When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. (Luke 2:21)   

Our Father

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to ransom those under the law, so that we might receive adoption. (Galatians 4:4-5)

Our Father

"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill." (Matthew 5:17)

Our Father

In Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor lack of it counts for anything; only faith, which expresses itself through love. (Galatians 5:6)

Our Father

At the name of Jesus every knee should bend, of those in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (Philippians 2:10-11)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father.

All:             O my Jesus, forgive us..

Leader: Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:             Bought with the price of your own Blood.

 

Second Mystery: The Agony in the Garden

Jesus prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. He said, "Abba, Father, for you all things are possible; remove this cup from me; yet, not what I want but what you want." (Mark 14:35b-36)

Our Father

Jesus was in such agony and he prayed so fervently that his sweat became like drops of blood falling on the ground. (Luke 22:44)

Our Father

Since he himself was tempted through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are tempted. (Hebrews 2:18)

Our Father

In the days when he was in the flesh, Jesus offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. (Hebrews 5:7)  Our Father

By this will, we have been consecrated through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all. (Hebrews 10:10)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father.

All:             O my Jesus, forgive us...

Leader: Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:             Bought with the price of your own Blood.

 

Third Mystery: The Scourging at the Pillar

I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard; My face I did not shield from buffets and spitting. (Isaiah 50:6)

Our Father

Upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole; by his stripes we were healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

Our Father

So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed him over to be crucified. (Mark 15:15) Our Father

Through his blood, God made Jesus the means of expiation for all who believe. (Romans 3:25)

Our Father

With your blood you purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue, people and nation. (Revelation 5:9)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father...

All: O my Jesus, forgive us...

Leader: Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:             Bought with the price of your own Blood.

 

Fourth Mystery: The Crowning with Thorns

The soldiers then wove a crown of thorns and fixed it on Jesus' head, throwing around his shoulders a cloak of royal purple. (John 19:2)

Our Father

They came to him and said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck him repeatedly. (John 19:3)

Our Father

Pilate had an inscription written and put on the cross. It read, "Jesus the Nazarene, the King of the Jews." (John 19:19)

Our Father

He wore a cloak that had been dipped in blood, and his name was called the Word of God. (Revelation 19:13)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father...

All:             O my Jesus, forgive us...

Leader: Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:             Bought with the price of your own Blood.

 

Fifth Mystery: Jesus Carries the Cross

In the end, Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus, and carrying the cross himself he went out to what is called the Place of the Skull, in Hebrew, Golgotha. (John 19:16)

Our Father

Jesus said to all, "If any wish to come after me, they must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23)

Our Father

For the sake of the joy that lay before him, he endured the cross, despising its shame, and has taken his seat at the right of the throne of God. (Hebrews 12:2)

Our Father

Jesus himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

Our Father

May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Galatians 6:14)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father...

All: O my Jesus, forgive us...

Leader: Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:             Bought with the price of your own Blood.

 

Sixth Mystery: The Crucifixion

Jesus said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed for many." (Mark 14:24)

Our Father

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. (Luke 23:33)

Our Father

It pleased God to make absolute fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile all things in his person, whether those on earth or those in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. (Colossians 1:19-20)

Our Father

But now in Christ Jesus you who were once far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:13)

Our Father

"When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all things to myself." (John 12:32)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father...

All: O my Jesus, forgive us...

Leader: Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:       Bought with the price of your own Blood.
 

Seventh Mystery: The Piercing of Jesus' Side

One of the soldiers thrust his lance into Jesus's side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. (John 19:34)

Our Father

This happened so that the scripture passage might be fulfilled: "They will look upon him whom they have pierced." (John 19:36a, 37b)

Our Father

Jesus Christ it is who came through water and blood, not in water only, but in water and blood. (1 John 5:6a)

Our Father

Glory be to the Father...

All: O my Jesus, forgive us...

Leader:    Come, Lord, and help your people.

All:         Bought with the price of your own Blood.


Closing Prayer

Father, by the blood of your own Son you have set all people free and saved us from death. Continue your work of love within us, that by constantly celebrating the mystery of our salvation, we may reach the eternal life it promises. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.


 
PRAYER TO THE MOST PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS

O Most Precious Blood of Jesus, infinite price of the redemption of sinful humanity, solace and refreshment of our souls, you continuously foster our cause before the throne of Supreme Mercy.  I profoundly adore you and want, as much as possible, to make reparation for the insults and disrespect you receive from human beings, especially from those who dare to blaspheme.

Who will not bless this Blood of infinite value!  Who would not be set aflame with love toward Jesus who shed this Blood?  Who would I be if this Divine Blood had not redeemed me?  Who removed it from the veins of my Lord to the last drop?  Love did it!  O immense love, which bestowed upon us this saving balm!  O immeasurable balm which sprang from a spring of immense love, may all hearts and languages praise you, exult you and give you thanks now and forever. Amen.

[1] Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy