Few things touch the human heart as deeply as the gift of a child. For some, that gift arrives with joy and wonder. For others, it comes with worry, sleepless nights, and difficult pregnancies. And for many couples, the longing for a child stretches on month after month, year after year, carried quietly and often in tears.
Wherever you find yourself on that road, the Church offers you a mother who understands: Our Lady of La Leche.
From Bethlehem to Spain
It began two thousand years ago in a quiet cave in Bethlehem, where the Holy Family took shelter from Herod’s soldiers. As Mary nursed the Infant Jesus, a few drops of her milk fell and turned the dark stones chalky white. That place, known as the Milk Grotto, has drawn mothers and hopeful couples for centuries, sparking a devotion that eventually reached Spain.
There, tradition tells of a pious man in Madrid who brought a statue of the nursing Virgin home to his expectant wife, whose illness threatened both her life and her child’s. Through her prayers before the image, she recovered and delivered a healthy baby. Word spread, and a shrine was built in Madrid in her honor.
A Mother Who Understands
In Spain the devotion took on a title that captures its heart: Nuestra Señora de La Leche y Buen Parto, or “Our Lady of the Milk and Happy Delivery.”
The imagery itself bridges the Heaven and the everyday. It shows something every mother knows well: a nursing mother, smiling as she tenderly holds her Son.
Our Lady of La Leche
It is a striking picture of the Mother of God. Before Jesus preached, healed, or carried His Cross, He was an infant who depended entirely on His mother’s care. Mary fed Him, held Him, and kept Him close. That tenderness is exactly what draws mothers to her today.
America’s First Marian Shrine
Spanish settlers carried this devotion across the ocean, and it found a permanent home on American soil. On the grounds of Mission Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine, Florida, stands the oldest Marian shrine in the United States, near the spot where the nation’s first permanent parish Mass was celebrated on the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, September 8, 1565.
The shrine has endured war, occupation, and hurricanes; yet the devotion never died.
Walking With You in Every Season
Whether you make the pilgrimage to St. Augustine, Florida or pray quietly from your own living room, Our Lady meets you precisely where you are in your journey:
If You Are Trying to Conceive: Waiting is hard, and each month can bring hope followed by disappointment. You do not have to carry that waiting alone. Many couples ask Our Lady to present their desire for a child to her Son.
Pray together as husband and wife, letting your longing become a prayer rather than a burden you hide.
If You Are Expecting: Pregnancy brings great joy alongside quiet anxiety. Will the baby be healthy? Will the delivery go well? Our Lady of La Leche has long been invoked for a safe and happy delivery.
Place your pregnancy under her mantle and ask her to intercede for you and your child from this day until the moment you hold your baby in your arms.
If You Are a Mother: Motherhood is beautiful, but it is also exhausting. Nursing struggles, sick children, and the endless demands of the day can leave you feeling depleted. Our Lady knows the weight of caring for a little one.
Bring her your tiredness and your fears, asking her to help you love your children with patience and bring them closer to her Son.
If You Are Facing Infertility: Perhaps you have heard difficult news from a doctor, or years of trying have left you weary. Your sorrow is real, and God sees it. Our Lady does not dismiss your pain; she stood at the foot of the Cross and knows grief intimately. Turning to her is not a magic formula, and not every prayer is answered as we hope, but no prayer offered in faith is wasted. Some receive the child they prayed for; others discover that God is calling them to fruitfulness through adoption, spiritual parenthood, or a deeper love for each other. In every case, Mary’s intercession draws us closer to her Son.
Bringing Your Needs to Our Lady of La Leche
We invite you in joining us in a Prayer to Our Lady of La Leche by clicking on the link below, or by going to our website or YouTube channel by searching — The Catholic Crusade.
Whether your arms are full, your womb is carrying new life, or your heart is still waiting, Our Lady of La Leche is a mother to you. Bring her your joys, your worries, and your deepest desires. She will bring them to Jesus.
The Litany of St. Padre Pio is a prayer honoring St. Pio of Pietrelcina, the stigmatist priest of San Giovanni Rotondo. Known for his tireless ministry in the confessional, he also held deep devotion to Our Lady and the Holy Rosary, and cared for the sick and suffering through the hospital he founded. Composed by The Catholic Crusade, this litany draws on the true details of his life to offer praise and seek his intercession for those who turn to him in prayer.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father in 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.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, Capuchin friar of Pietrelcina, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, marked with the wounds of Christ Crucified, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, victim soul for sinners, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, devoted son of St. Francis, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, tireless minister of confession, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, reader of hidden hearts, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, offerer of daily Mass with burning love, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, devoted son of Our Lady of Grace, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, ardent lover of the Holy Rosary, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, comforter of the sorrowful, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, friend of the poor, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, intercessor for the sick in body and soul, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, founder of the House for the Relief of Suffering, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, father to those who called upon you, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, patient bearer of ridicule and suspicion, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, obedient son of Holy Mother Church, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, guardian of souls entrusted to your prayer, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, teacher of humility and trust in God, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, intercessor for priests, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, hope of the suffering, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, glory of the Capuchin Order, pray for us. St. Padre Pio, faithful servant now crowned in Heaven, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, St. Padre Pio, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, You blessed Your servant St. Padre Pio with the gifts of the Spirit and marked his body with the wounds of Your Son’s Passion, as a witness to Your mercy for a suffering world. Grant that through his intercession we may embrace our own crosses with faith, seek You with humble and contrite hearts, and one day share in the glory of the Resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Novena to St. Monica is a 9-day prayer devotion for the conversion of loved ones and friends who have strayed from the faith. It is prayed through the intercession of St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, whose years of persevering prayer led to her son’s conversion — and his rise to become one of the great Doctors of the Church.
St. Monica is the patron of mothers, wives, and wayward children, and her story offers hope to anyone praying for a loved one’s return to God. Pray this novena for nine consecutive days, entrusting your petitions to her, and trusting — as she did — in God’s perfect timing.
O God, who didst console Thy servant Monica in her tears and didst turn her sorrow into joy through the conversion of her son, Augustine, we come before Thee, trusting in her powerful example of persevering prayer.
St. Monica, faithful wife and devoted mother, for years you wept and prayed for the conversion of those you loved, never losing hope even when every sign pointed to despair. You turned to God alone in your affliction, and He heard you in His time. Teach me that same patient trust.
Obtain for me the grace to keep praying for those I love who have wandered from the faith, and the strength to wait on God’s timing without growing weary or bitter.
Above all, obtain for me the particular intention I bring before you this day: (mention your intentions now).
St. Monica, you showed that no soul is beyond the reach of a mother’s prayer and God’s mercy. Pray for me that I may love as steadfastly as you loved, and trust as unshakably as you trusted, now and at the hour of my death. Amen.
A Prayer for a Happy Death (Through the Intercession of Jesus and Mary) is a prayer for the grace of dying reconciled with God, with perfect contrition, and strengthened by the last sacraments. The faithful have long sought the Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession for final perseverance and protection against despair in the final moments of life, a devotion formally established in 1648 and granted papal approval by Pope Alexander VII in 1655. The prayer on this page is drawn from three venerable Catholic sources: the Raccolta, the Church’s traditional collection of indulgenced prayers; the writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor of the Church; and Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman, the beloved English theologian and cardinal.
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to you.
O Refuge of sinners, Mother of the dying, do not forsake me at the hour of my death. Obtain for me the grace of perfect sorrow, sincere contrition, the pardon and remission of my sins.
O my Mother, I beg you, by the love you bear my God, to help me at all times, but especially at the last moment of my life. Do not leave me, I beseech you, until you see me safe in Heaven, blessing you and singing your mercies for all eternity.
O my Lord and Savior, support me in my final hour by the strong arms of your sacraments and the fragrance of your consolations. Let your absolving words be said over me, and the holy oil sign and seal me; and let your own body be my food and your blood my sprinkling; and let your Mother Mary come to me, and my angel whisper peace to me, and your glorious saints and my own dear patrons smile on me, that in and through them all, I may die as I desire to live, in your Church, in your faith, and in your love. I ask this through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
The Memorare(Remember O Most Gracious Virgin Mary) is a traditional Catholic prayer of confident petition, in which the faithful call upon Our Lady as a loving mother and powerful intercessor. Drawing on centuries of lived devotion, it begins with a bold act of trust — recalling that no one who has ever sought Mary’s protection, help, or intercession has been left without her aid. From that foundation of faith, the one praying approaches her humbly as a sinner in need, addressing her as Virgin of virgins and Mother of the Word Incarnate, and asking that she hear and answer their prayer with maternal mercy.
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 to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do 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.
This powerful Prayer to St. Charbel for urgent needs invites us to seek the intercession of one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints — a humble monk and hermit whose life of poverty, silence, and deep union with God made him a radiant witness to the power of faith. Whether you are facing illness, suffering, uncertainty, or any urgent need, St. Charbel stands ready to bring your intentions before the throne of God. Celebrated on July 24, this great saint of Lebanon continues to pour out miracles and graces upon all who call upon him with trust and humility.
St. Charbel, friend of God and friend of sinners, you spent your life in poverty, hiddenness, and continuous prayer, seeking only the glory of God and the salvation of souls. You walked the path of the cross with wholehearted love and humility.
I turn to you now, confident in your powerful intercession before the throne of God. You who worked so many miracles on earth and never cease to intercede for those who call upon you, look with mercy upon my needs:
[Mention your petitions now]
You who drew your strength from the Lord in the silence of the hermitage, obtain for me the grace to love Jesus in the Holy Eucharist as you did, to accept God’s will with peace, and to live a life rooted in faith, hope, and charity. Amen.
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for St. Charbel, whose intercession continues to draw souls closer to You. May his example kindle in my heart a deeper love for You, a greater trust in Your providence, and a firm resolve to seek You above all things. I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
St. Charbel, patron of the sick and suffering, pray for us. St. Charbel, model of prayer and penance, pray for us. St. Charbel, lover of the Holy Eucharist, pray for us. St. Charbel, humble servant of God, pray for us. St. Charbel, instrument of God’s healing power, pray for us.
The 7 Glory Be’s to the Holy Spirit is a beautiful devotional prayer honoring the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit — Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord. Each Glory Be is prayed in thanksgiving and praise to the Blessed Trinity, calling upon the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with His divine gifts.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created, and you shall renew the face of the earth.
The First Glory Be — Wisdom
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Second Glory Be — Understanding
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Third Glory Be — Counsel
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Fourth Glory Be — Fortitude
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Fifth Glory Be — Knowledge
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Sixth Glory Be — Piety
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Seventh Glory Be — Fear of the Lord
Glory be to the Father, and of the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Let Us Pray:
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
The prayer of “Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary” serves as a formal renewal of baptismal promises and a complete surrender of one’s life, works, and merits to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion constitutes a total self-offering of body and soul, granting Our Lady the full right to dispose of one’s interior and exterior goods for the greater glory of God. By making this act of consecration, the faithful seek the protection of the Immaculate Heart and the grace to carry their cross with greater fidelity to the Incarnate Wisdom, in time and in eternity.
I, (your name), a faithless sinner, renew and ratify today in thy hands, O Immaculate Mother, the vows of my Baptism. I renounce forever Satan, his pomps and works, and I give myself entirely to Jesus Christ, the Incarnate Wisdom, to carry my cross after Him all the days of my life, and to be more faithful to Him than I have ever been before.
In the presence of all the heavenly court, I choose thee this day for my Mother and Mistress. I deliver and consecrate to thee, as thy slave, my body and soul, my goods, both interior and exterior, and even the value of all my good actions, past, present and future, leaving to thee the entire and full right of disposing of me, and all that belongs to me, without exception, according to thy good pleasure, for the greater glory of God, in time and in eternity. Amen.
The Litany of Humility is a beautiful and deeply moving prayer that invites us to surrender our pride, our desire for recognition, and our fear of being forgotten — placing everything in the hands of Jesus. Prayed by saints and souls throughout the centuries, this litany challenges us to go deeper — to not only accept humility but to truly desire it. To want others to be chosen before us. To find peace in being unknown, unnoticed, and set aside — all for the love of God.
The “15 Prayers of St. Bridget” is a devotion revealed to St. Bridget by Christ Himself, who disclosed that He suffered exactly 5,280 blows during His Passion. To honor each of those blows, Our Lord gave St. Bridget of Sweden fifteen prayers to be prayed daily for one full year — with each Our Father and Hail Mary honoring one of those 5,280 wounds.
To those who faithfully complete this one-year devotion, Our Lord attached extraordinary promises of grace: 1. Our Lord will deliver fifteen souls of his/her lineage from Purgatory. 2. Fifteen souls of his/her lineage will be confirmed and preserved in grace. 3. Fifteen sinners of his/her lineage will be converted. 4. He/she will attain the first degree of perfection. 5. Fifteen days before death, he/she will receive the Precious Body and Precious Blood of Our Lord. 6. Fifteen days before death, he/she will feel deep contrition and perfect knowledge of all his/her sins. 7. Our Lord will place before him/her the sign of His Victorious Cross as defense against his/her enemies. 8. Before death, Our Lord will come with His Dearest Beloved Mother. 9. Our Lord will graciously receive his/her soul and lead it into eternal joy. 10. He/she will receive a special draught from the fountain of Our Lord’s Deity. 11. Even a sinner of 30 years who recites these Prayers devoutly will be forgiven. 12. He/she will be protected from strong temptations. 13. His/her five senses will be preserved and guarded. 14. He/she will be preserved from sudden death. 15. His/her soul will be delivered from eternal death. 16. He/she will obtain all that is asked of God and the Blessed Virgin. 17. If he/she is to die the next day, his/her life will be prolonged. 18. Each time these Prayers are recited, he/she gains 100 days indulgence. 19. He/she is assured of being joined to the supreme Choir of Angels. 20. Whoever teaches these Prayers to another will have continuous joy and merit eternally. 21. Wherever these Prayers are said, God is present with His grace.
The Fifteen Prayers of St. Bridget
One-Year DevotionTo Honor the 5,480 Blows Jesus Received During His Sacred Passion
O Jesus Christ! Eternal Sweetness to those who love Thee, joy surpassing all joy and all desire, Salvation and Hope of all sinners, Who hast proved that Thou hast no greater desire than to be among men, even assuming human nature at the fullness of time for the love of men, recall all the sufferings Thou hast endured from the instant of Thy conception, and especially during Thy Passion, as it was decreed and ordained from all eternity in the Divine plan.
Remember, O Lord, that during the Last Supper with Thy disciples, having washed their feet, Thou gavest them Thy Most Precious Body and Blood, and while at the same time Thou didst sweetly console them, Thou didst foretell them Thy coming Passion. Remember the sadness and bitterness which Thou didst experience in Thy Soul as Thou Thyself bore witness saying: “My Soul is sorrowful even unto death.”
Remember all the fear, anguish and pain that Thou didst suffer in Thy delicate Body before the torment of the Crucifixion, when, after having prayed three times, bathed in a sweat of blood, Thou wast betrayed by Judas, Thy disciple, arrested by the people of a nation Thou hadst chosen and elevated, accused by false witnesses, unjustly judged by three judges during the flower of Thy youth and during the solemn Paschal season.
Remember that Thou wast despoiled of Thy garments and clothed in those of derision; that Thy Face and Eyes were veiled, that Thou wast buffeted, crowned with thorns, a reed placed in Thy Hands, that Thou was crushed with blows and overwhelmed with affronts and outrages.
In memory of all these pains and sufferings which Thou didst endure before Thy Passion on the Cross, grant me before my death true contrition, a sincere and entire confession, worthy satisfaction and the remission of all my sins. Amen.
Second Prayer Our Father… Hail Mary…
O Jesus! True liberty of angels, Paradise of delights, remember the horror and sadness which Thou didst endure when Thy enemies, like furious lions, surrounded Thee, and by thousands of insults, spits, blows, lacerations and other unheard-of-cruelties, tormented Thee at will.
In consideration of these torments and insulting words, I beseech Thee, O my Savior, to deliver me from all my enemies, visible and invisible, and to bring me, under Thy protection, to the perfection of eternal salvation. Amen.
Third Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Creator of Heaven and earth Whom nothing can encompass or limit, Thou Who dost enfold and hold all under Thy Loving power, remember the very bitter pain Thou didst suffer when they nailed Thy Sacred Hands and Feet to the Cross by blow after blow with big blunt nails, and not finding Thee in a pitiable enough state to satisfy their rage, they enlarged Thy Wounds, and added pain to pain, and with indescribable cruelty stretched Thy Body on the Cross, pulled Thee from all sides, thus dislocating Thy Limbs.
I beg of Thee, O Jesus, by the memory of this most Loving suffering of the Cross, to grant me the grace to fear Thee and to Love Thee. Amen.
Fourth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Heavenly Physician, raised aloft on the Cross to heal our wounds with Thine, remember the bruises which Thou didst suffer and the weakness of all Thy Members which were distended to such a degree that never was there pain like unto Thine. From the crown of Thy Head to the Soles of Thy Feet there was not one spot on Thy Body that was not in torment, and yet, forgetting all Thy sufferings, Thou didst not cease to pray to Thy Heavenly Father for Thy enemies, saying: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Through this great Mercy, and in memory of this suffering, grant that the remembrance of Thy Most Bitter Passion may effect in me a perfect contrition and the remission of all my sins. Amen.
Fifth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Mirror of eternal splendor! Remember the sadness which Thou experienced when, contemplating in the light of Thy Divinity the predestination of those who would be saved by the merits of Thy Sacred Passion, Thou didst see at the same time, the great multitude of reprobates who would be damned for their sins, and Thou didst complain bitterly of those hopeless lost and unfortunate sinners.
Through this abyss of compassion and pity, and especially through the goodness which Thou displayed to the good thief when Thou saidst to him: “This day, thou shalt be with Me in Paradise.” I beg of Thee, O Sweet Jesus, that at the hour of my death, Thou wilt show me mercy. Amen.
Sixth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Beloved and most desirable King, remember the grief Thou didst suffer, when naked and like a common criminal, Thou was fastened and raised on the Cross, when all Thy relatives and friends abandoned Thee, except Thy Beloved Mother, who remained close to Thee during Thy agony and whom Thou didst entrust to Thy faithful disciple when Thou saidst to Mary: “Woman, behold thy son!” and to St. John: “Son, behold thy Mother!” I beg of Thee, O my Savior, by the sword of sorrow which pierced the soul of Thy holy Mother, to have compassion on me in all my afflictions and tribulations, both corporal and spiritual, and to assist me in all my trials, and especially at the hour of my death. Amen.
Seventh Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Inexhaustible Fountain of compassion, Who by a profound gesture of Love, said from the Cross: “I thirst!” suffered from the thirst for the salvation of the human race.
I beg of Thee, O my Savior, to inflame in my heart the desire to tend toward perfection in all my acts; and to extinguish in me the concupiscence of the flesh and the ardor of worldly desires. Amen.
Eighth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Sweetness of hearts, delight of the spirit, by the bitterness of the vinegar and gall which Thou didst taste on the Cross for love of us, grant me the grace to receive worthily Thy Precious Body and Blood during my life and at the hour of my death, that they may serve as a remedy and consolation for my soul. Amen.
Ninth Prayer Our Father… Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Royal virtue, joy of the mind, recall the pain Thou didst endure when, plunged in an ocean of bitterness at the approach of death, insulted, outraged, Thou didst cry out in a loud voice that Thou was abandoned by Thy Father, saying: “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?”
Through this anguish, I beg of Thee, O my Savior, not to abandon me in the terrors and pains of my death. Amen.
Tenth Prayer Our Father… Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Who art the beginning and end of all things, life and virtue, remember that for my sake Thou was plunged in an abyss of suffering from the soles of Thy Feet to the crown of Thy Head.
In consideration of the enormity of Thy Wounds, teach me to keep, through pure love, Thy Commandments, whose way is wide and easy for those who love Thee. Amen.
Eleventh Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Deep abyss of mercy, I beg of Thee, in memory of Thy Wounds which penetrated to the very marrow of Thy Bones and to the depth of Thy being, to draw me, a miserable sinner, overwhelmed by my offences, away from sin and to hide me from Thy Face justly irritated against me. Hide me in Thy wounds until Thy anger and just indignation shall have passed away. Amen.
Twelfth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Mirror of Truth, symbol of unity, link of charity, remember the multitude of wounds with which Thou wast covered from Head to Foot, torn and reddened by the spilling of Thy adorable Blood. O Great and Universal Pain, which Thou didst suffer in Thy virginal Flesh for love of us!
Sweetest Jesus! What is there that Thou couldst have done for us which Thou has not done! May the fruit of Thy Sufferings be renewed in my soul by the faithful remembrance of Thy Passion, and may Thy Love increase in my heart each day, until I see Thee in eternity. Thou Who art the treasure of every real good and every joy, which I beg Thee to grant me, O Sweetest Jesus, in Heaven. Amen.
Thirteenth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Strong Lion, Immortal and Invincible King! Remember the pain which Thou didst endure! When all Thy strength, both moral and physical, was entirely exhausted, Thou didst bow Thy Head, saying: “It is consummated!”
Through this anguish and grief, I beg of Thee, Lord Jesus, to have mercy on me at the hour of my death when my mind will be greatly troubled and my soul will be in anguish. Amen.
Fourteenth Prayer Our Father… Hail Mary…
O Jesus! Only Son of the Father, Splendour and Figure of His Substance, remember the simple and humble recommendation Thou didst make of Thy Soul to Thy Eternal Father, saying: “Father, into Thy Hands I commend My Spirit!” And with Thy Body all torn, and Thy Heart Broken, and the bowels of Thy Mercy open to redeem us, Thou didst Expire.
By this Precious Death, I beg of Thee, O King of Saints, comfort me and help me to resist the devil, the flesh and the world, so that being dead to the world I may live for Thee alone. I beg of Thee at the hour of my death to receive me, a pilgrim and an exile returning to Thee. Amen.
Fifteenth Prayer Our Father…Hail Mary…
O Jesus! True and fruitful Vine! Remember the abundant outpouring of Blood which Thou didst so generously shed from Thy Sacred Body as juice from grapes in a wine press.
From Thy Side, pierced with a lance by a soldier, blood and water issued forth until there was not left in Thy Body a single drop; and finally, like a bundle of myrrh lifted to the top of the Cross, Thy delicate Flesh was destroyed, the very Substance of Thy Body withered, and the Marrow of Thy Bones dried up.
Through this bitter Passion and through the outpouring of Thy Precious Blood, I beg of Thee, O Sweet Jesus, to receive my soul when I am in my death agony. Amen.
Closing Prayer O Sweet Jesus! Pierce my heart so that my tears of penitence and love will be my bread day and night. May I be converted entirely to Thee, may my heart be Thy perpetual habitation, may my conversation be pleasing to Thee, and may the end of my life be so praiseworthy that I may merit Heaven and there, with Thy saints, praise Thee forever. Amen.
