Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
- Hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
- Have mercy on us, O Jesus.
Jesus hear us; Jesus graciously hear us.
PRAYER OF ST. ALPHONSUS DE LIGUORI TO THE SACRED HEART.
O ADORABLE Heart of Jesus, heart created expressly for the love of men! Until now I have shown towards thee only ingratitude. Pardon me, O my Jesus. Heart of my Jesus, abyss of love and of mercy, how is it possible that I do not die of sorrow when I reflect on thy goodness to me and my ingratitude to thee? Thou, my Creator, after having created me, hast given thy blood and thy life for me; and, not content with this, thou hast invented a means of offering thyself up every day for me in the holy Eucharist, exposing thyself to a thousand insults and outrages. Ah, Jesus, do thou wound my heart with a great contrition for my sins, and a lively love for thee. Through thy tears and thy blood give me the grace of perseverance in thy fervent love until I breathe my last sigh. Amen.
