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Monday, 23 December 2024
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The faithful who, after receiving Communion, recite this prayer before a picture of Christ Crucified may gain a plenary indulgence on any Friday in Lent and a partial indulgence on other days of the year, with the addition of prayers for the Holy Father's intention.


Prayer Before the Crucifix

Behold, O kind and most sweet Jesus,
I cast myself upon my knees in Your sight,
and with the most fervent desire of my soul
I pray and beseech You
that You would impress upon my heart
lively sentiments of faith, hope and charity,
with true repentance for my sins,
and a firm purpose of amendment,
while with deep affection and grief of soul
I ponder within myself and mentally contemplate
Your five most precious Wounds,
having before my eyes
that which David, the prophet, spoke of You:
"They have pierced My hands and My feet;
they have numbered all My bones
."