Precious Blood Devotions

The Chaplet of the Precious Blood 1

This devotion consists of seven mysteries in which we meditate on the seven main sheddings of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ. The Our Father is said five times after each mystery except for the last, when it is said three times------in all thirty-three times in honor of the thirty-three years of Our Savior's life on earth.

V. O God, come to my assistance!
R. 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

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 once.

V. We pray Thee, Lord, help Thy servants!
R. Whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood!

This invocation to the Precious Blood is said
after the Our Father and Glory be of each mystery.

SECOND MYSTERY

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


THIRD MYSTERY

Jesus shed His Blood in the Scourging at the Pillar.
Let us ask for patience and self control.


FOURTH MYSTERY

Jesus shed His Blood in the Crowning with Thorns.
Let us ask for humility to atone for pride.


FIFTH MYSTERY

Jesus shed His Blood while carrying His Cross to Calvary.
Let us ask for acceptance of our daily crosses.


SIXTH MYSTERY

Jesus shed His Blood in the terrible Crucifixion.
 Let us ask for contrition.


SEVENTH MYSTERY

Jesus shed Blood and water from His side pierced by the Lance.
Let us ask for perseverance.

The Chaplet of the Precious Blood 2

Begin with the Apostles' Creed. Then say the following invocation:

May the Precious Blood that flows out from the Sacred head of Our Lord Jesus Christ cover us now and forever. Amen.

THE FIRST MYSTERY
The Nailing of the Right Hand of Our Lord Jesus... (Pause) PRAYER: By the Precious Wound in Thy Right Hand and through the pain of the nail which pierced Thy Right Hand, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there, convert many souls and save sinners of the whole world. Amen.

Our Father (once), Hail Mary (once)---both on white bead. On the twelve beads. Say,
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
 Save us and the whole world.

Glory be, etc.

THE SECOND MYSTERY
The Nailing of the Left Hand of Our Lord Jesus... (Pause) PRAYER: By the Precious Wound in Thy Left Hand and through the pain of the nail which pierced Thy Left Hand, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there relieve Souls in Purgatory and protect the dying against the attacks of evil spirits. Amen.

Our Father (once), Hail Mary (once)---both on white bead. On the twelve beads. Say,
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
 Save us and the whole world.

Glory be, etc.

THE THIRD MYSTERY
The Nailing of the Right Foot of Our Lord Jesus... (Pause) PRAYER: By the Precious Wound in Thy Right Foot and through the pain of the nail which pierced Thy Right Foot, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there cover the foundation of the Catholic Church against the plans of the evil spirit and evil men. Amen.

Our Father (once), Hail Mary (once)---both on white bead. On the twelve beads. Say,
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
 Save us and the whole world.

Glory be, etc.

THE FOURTH MYSTERY
The Nailing of the Left Foot of Our Lord Jesus... (Pause) PRAYER: By the Precious Wound in Thy Left Foot, and through the pain of the nail which pierced Thy Left Foot, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there protect us from the plans and the attacks of evil spirits and their minions. Amen.

Our Father (once), Hail Mary (once)---both on white bead. On the twelve beads. Say,
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
 Save us and the whole world.

Glory be, etc.

THE FIFTH MYSTERY
The Piercing of the Sacred Side of Our Lord Jesus... (Pause) PRAYER: By the Precious Wound in Thy Sacred Side and through the pain of the lance which pierced Thy Sacred Side, may the Precious Blood and Water that pours out from there cure the sick, bring repentance to the dying, and bring us to eternal happiness with God. Amen.

Our Father (once), Hail Mary (once)---both on white bead. On the twelve beads. Say,
Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
 Save us and the whole world.

Glory be, etc.

Conclude with:

HAIL, HOLY QUEEN

Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy; our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the Blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
 Pray for us, Oh holy Mother of God;
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

LET US PRAY .

O Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, we honor, worship and adore Thee Heal the wounds our souls and wash away the sins of the whole world. O Precious Blood, have mercy. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
Have mercy on us.
 Immaculate Heart of Mary,
Pray for us.
 St. Joseph,
Pray for us.
Ss. Peter and Paul,
 Pray for us.
 St. John at the foot of the Cross,
 Pray for us.
 St. Mary Magdalen,
 Pray for us.
All ye Saints and Angels,
 Pray for us.

The above image is a texturized version of Detail from The Crucifixion by Velasquez, 1632.