The Prayer Seven Thanksgiving For The Seven Shedding Of Our Lord's Blood

I O most humble Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because at the tender age of eight days, You willingly shed Your precious and innocent blood for our sake, and as a faithful Son of Abraham, you endured the pain of circumcision. Through this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I seek from You the grace of humility against all pride and worldly vanity. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord. II. O You who love us as a pelican loves her young, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because in the Garden, due to the profound anguish of Your Heart, You poured forth a sweat of blood, and, fully surrendering to death, You offered it to Your Father. By this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I ask from You the grace of generosity against all covetousness and avarice. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord. III. O most pure Spouse, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because You allowed Yourself to be harshly bound in Pilate’s court, and Your sinless flesh to be mercilessly scourged and torn apart. By this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I plead with You for the grace of chastity against all sensuality and lust. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord. IV. O most gentle Lamb, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because You permitted Your sacred Head to be crowned with sharp thorns and struck fiercely with a reed. By this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I pray for the grace of meekness against all anger and desire for retaliation. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord. V. O most compassionate Jesus Christ, Model of temperance and self-control, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because You allowed Your garments to be torn from Your bleeding body, both before and after carrying Your Cross, which reopened Your wounds and caused them to bleed anew. By this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I implore of You the grace of temperance and abstinence against all greed and gluttony. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord. VI. O good and faithful Samaritan, Jesus Christ, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because out of great love for us, You allowed Your sacred Hands and Feet to be pierced and nailed to the Cross for our salvation. By this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I beg You for the grace of brotherly love against all envy and jealousy. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord. VII. O most zealous High Priest, true God and true Man, eternal praise and gratitude be unto You, because You suffered Your sacred side to be pierced, opened, and wounded by a spear. By this most holy shedding of Your Blood, I fervently pray for the grace of holy zeal and fervor against all sloth and weariness in Your service, and in every act of devotion. Our Father... O Saviour of the world, who by Your Cross and precious Blood have redeemed us: save us, and assist us, we humbly implore You, O Lord.