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OFFERINGS

O most sweet Jesus * who in your desire to redeem the world.

Deigned to be born, circumcised * mocked by the Jews.

To fall into the hands of your enemies, * through the treacherous kiss of Judas.

To be bound * and brought to the place of sacrifice * like a meek lamb.

Brought before Caiaphas, Pilate and Herod

spat on and accused * and condemned with false witnesses.

To be slapped * and have your sacred body covered with wounds from the cruel scourging.

To be crowned with thornsa * your face covered with a purple cloth in mockery.

Stripped of your garments * nailed and elevated on the cross * between two thieves

as if Thou were one of them.

Offered gall and vinegar to drink * and to be pierced in Thy side with a lance.

Deliver O Lord * the soul of ______________from great sufferings

Through your most bitter passion * bring her to your glory

and deliver her from the pains of hell * through the merits of your holy passion

and death on the cross * so that she may be worthy to enter that kingdom

where you brought the good thief * who was crucified with you

who lives and reigns * with the Father and the Holy Spirit * Forever.

AMEN

Fortunata