Just Another Day In Paradise

Act of Consecration to the Most Precious Blood

Blood of Jesus, inebriate me!
O Jesus, my Beloved Savior,
ever present in the Tabernacle,
to be the strength,
the joy and the food of souls,
I come to consecrate myself to Thy Precious Blood,
and to pledge Thee my sincere love and fidelity.
Pierced with sorrow at the remembrance of Thy sufferings,
the contemplation of the Cross,
and the thought of the outrages
and contempt lavished by ungrateful souls
upon Thy dear Blood,
I long, O my Jesus,
to bring joy to Thy Heart,
and to make Thee forget my sins,
and those of the whole world,
by consecrating my body and soul to Thy service.
I desire, my Jesus, to live henceforth,
only by Thy Blood and for Thy Blood.
I now choose It as my greatest treasure
and the dearest object of my love.

O merciful Redeemer,
deign to regard me as a perpetual adorer
of Thy Most Precious Blood,
and be pleased to accept my prayers,
my deeds and my sacrifices,
as so many acts of reparation and love.

Heavenly Wine,
giver of purity and strength,
pour down upon my soul.
Make of my heart a living chalice
from which grace shall constantly flow
on those that love Thee,
and especially on poor sinners that offend Thee.
Teach me to honour Thee
and to make Thee honoured by others.
Give me power to draw to Thee cold and hardened hearts,
that they may feel how infinitely
Thy consolations surpass those of the world.

O Blood of my Crucified Saviour,
detach me from the world,
and the spirit of the world.
Make me love suffering and sacrifice,
after the example of St. Catherine of Sienna,
who loved Thee so much
[and whom I choose again today as my special patroness].

O Precious Blood,
be my strength amid the trials and struggles of exile.
Grant that at the hour of death
I may be able to bless Thee
for having been the comfort
and the sanctification of my soul,
before becoming, in Heaven,
the everlasting object of my love and praise.

Saints of God,
who owe thy happiness to the Blood of Jesus;
Angelic spirits,
who sing Its glory and power,
august Virgin,
who to It owest the privileges
of thine Immaculate Conception
and Divine Maternity,
help me to pay to the Precious Blood of my Redeemer
a perpetual homage of adoration,
reparation and thanksgiving.

Amen. 

Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus

V/ Lord, have mercy.
R/ Lord, have mercy.

V/ Christ, have mercy.
R/ Christ, have mercy.

V/ Lord, have mercy.
R/ Lord, have mercy.

V/ Jesus, hear us.
R/ Jesus, graciously hear us.

V/ God, the Father of Heaven,
R/ have mercy on us.

V/ God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
R/ have mercy on us.

V/ God, the Holy Spirit,
R/ have mercy on us.

V/ Holy Trinity, One God, 
R/ have mercy on us.

 R/ for ff: save us.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father,
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God,
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament,
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony,
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging,
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns,
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross,
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation,
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls,
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy,
Blood of Christ, victor over demons,
Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs,
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors,
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins,
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril,
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened,
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow,
Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent,
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying,
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts,
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life,
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory,
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor,

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world.
R/ spare us, O Lord

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R/ graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world,
R/ have mercy on us.

You have redeemed us, O Lord, in your Blood.
R/ And made us, for our God, a kingdom.

 Let us pray. Almighty and eternal God, you have appointed your only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by his Blood. Grant we beg of you, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation, and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. R/ Amen.

Small Successes vol 25

 

1. I organized our bills cabinet and paid our bills for the month. Now I'm off to Costco this afternoon. Yay!

2. I found a few more baskets at the thrift store and organized our summer reading baskets. I'll post the pictures sometime this week.

3. I finally took a nap with the baby while she nursed. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it feels so good.

Stop by Faith and Family Live to read more of this week's Small Successes.

In Jesus through Mary,

 

1. I organized our bills cabinet and paid our bills for the month. Now I'm off to Costco this afternoon. Yay!

2. I found a few more baskets at the thrift store and organized our summer reading baskets. I'll post the pictures sometime this week.

3. I finally took a nap with the baby while she nursed. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it feels so good.

Stop by Faith and Family Live to read more of this week's Small Successes.

In Jesus through Mary,

Novena to The Most Precious Blood

By the Voice of your Blood, O Jesus,
I would press you, solicit you, importune you.
Though you seem to reject my supplications
I will not leave your bleeding feet until you hear me.
Too many graces, too many mercies
flow from your Blood for me not to hope in its efficacy.

Then, O Jesus,
by the Precious Blood
seven times shed for the welfare of all,
by each drop of that sacred price of our redemption,
by the tears of your immaculate mother,
I imploe you,
hear my earnest prayer.

 (here specify your request)

O Jesus, during all the days of your mortal life
you consoled so many sufferers,
healed so many infirmities,
raised so often a sinking courage,
you will not fail to have pity
on one who cries to you from the depths of anguish. 
Oh!  No, it is impossible.
Another profound sigh from my heart,
and from the wound in your own
there will flow to me upon a wave
of your merciful Blood the grace so ardently desired. 
O Jesus, Jesus,
hasten the moment when you will change my tears into joy,
my sighs into thanksgiving.

Holy Mary,
source of the divine Blood,
I implore you not to lose this occasion
of glorifying the Blood which made you immaculate.

Amen.

The Seven Offerings Of The Precious Blood

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Redeemer, for all those who shall this day pass to another life, that Thou mayest preserve them from the pains of Hell and admit them the more readily to the possession of Thy glory.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was
in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood!

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who are lovers of the Treasure of His Blood, and for all those who join with me in adoring and honoring It, and for all those who try to spread devotion to it.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was
in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood!

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all my wants, spiritual and temporal, for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, and particularly for those most forgotten, the Souls of priests, and for those who in their lifetime were most devoted to this Price of our Redemption, and to the Sorrows and pains of our dear Mother, Most Holy Mary.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was
in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who hath saved us by His Precious Blood!

Keeping baby busy while making dinner

 

Isn't she precious?

Memorial of St. Maria Goretti, virgin and martyr

 

Prayer for Purity

Oh, Saint Maria Goretti, who, strengthened by God's grace, did not hesitate even at the age of twelve to shed your blood and sacrifice life itself to defend your virginal purity, look graciously on the unhappy human race which has strayed far from the path of eternal salvation. Teach us all, and especially youth,with what courage and promptitude we should flee for the love of Jesus anything that could offend Him or stain our souls with sin. Obtain for us from our Lord victory in temptation, comfort in the sorrows of life, and the grace which we earnestly beg of thee (here insert intention), and may we one day enjoy with thee the imperishable glory of Heaven. Amen.

Prayer Before a Dance or Party

Dear Saint Maria Goretti! The world teaches that we must please others in order to be popular. Conscience demands that I please God more than one who asks an evil thing in the name of false love. Teach me by your example to instill into others a real respect for modesty and purity. Through your powerful intercession, help me to make of this evening an occasion for helping others to become spiritually stronger. Grant that others may see in me reason to change their ways, if that be necessary, and that I may have the courage to resist any temptation to sinful conduct. Let others be led closer to Jesus and Mary by my example.

Oh Little Saint who wanted to be popular only with your Divine Master and His Blessed Mother, help me to imitate you. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc.
St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!
 
 
Prayer Before a Date

Dear Little Saint Maria Goretti! Teach me that God must be my first love and that all other love is based on Him and Him alone. Obtain for me the grace to cease toying with the occasions of sin and to remember that my body and the bodies of all in grace are temples of the Holy Spirit, destined someday for a glorious resurrection.

Through your beautiful example, teach me the value and dignity of Christian modesty. Grant that I may never be the occasion of dragging others into Hell, by suggestive words or evil deeds of any kind. Through the merits of your Martyrdom, obtain for me the grace to turn aside from sin, no matter what the cost, so that one day I may enjoy Heaven with you and all the other saints. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc.
St. Maria Goretti, pray for us!

Offering of the Precious Blood

 

Eternal Father,
we offer Thee the precious Blood of Jesus,
shed for us through exceeding love,
and with exceeding pain
from the wound of His right hand;
through the merits and virtues of which,
we beseech Thy divine Majesty
to bestow on us Thy sacred benediction,
that by its efficacy
we may be protected from our enemies,
and delivered from every evil.
For this purpose we say:
May the blessing of Almighty God,
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
descend upon us,
and remain always with us.

Amen.

(Then say Our Father..., Hail Mary..., and Glory be to the
Father.... once, to the Most Adorable Trinity, in
thanksgiving for all the blessings and benefits we
receive.)

Chaplet Of The Most Precious Blood

Hymn
Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
Most Precious Blood, save the world.

Invocation of the Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful and kindle in them the fire of Your love.
L: Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created.
R: And You shall renew the face of the earth.

Let us Pray
O God, Who did teach the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us by the same Spirit to be truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolations, through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Apostles Creed*...
(Bow Your Head)

May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.
L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Our Father*...3 Hail Mary's*...Glory Be*...
(Bow Your Head)
May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.

THE FIRST MYSTERY

The Nailing of the Right Hand of Our Lord Jesus (Pause for brief meditation)
By the precious wound in Your right hand and through the pain of the nail which pierced Your right hand, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there save sinners of the whole world and convert many souls. Amen.

L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Our Father*... Hail Mary*...
L: Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Save us and the whole world. (12 times)

Glory Be*...
(Bow Your Head)
May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.

THE SECOND MYSTERY

The Nailing of the Left Hand of
Our Lord Jesus
(Pause for brief meditation)
By the precious wound in Your left hand and through the pain of the nail which pierced Your left hand, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there save souls in Purgatory and protect the dying against the attack of infernal spirits. Amen.
L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Our Father*… Hail Mary*…
L: Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Save us and the whole world. (12 times)

Glory Be*…
(Bow Your Head)
May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.

THE THIRD MYSTERY

The Nailing of the Right Foot of
Our Lord Jesus
(Pause for brief meditation)
By the precious wound in Your right foot and through the pain of the nail which pierced Your right foot, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there cover the foundation of the Catholic Church against the plans of the occult kingdom and evil men. Amen.

L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Our Father*… Hail Mary*…

L: Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Save us and the whole world. (12 times)
Glory Be*…
(Bow Your Head)
May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.

THE FOURTH MYSTERY

The Nailing of the Left Foot of Our Lord Jesus
(Pause for brief meditation)
By the precious wound in Your left foot, and through the pain of the nail which pierced Your left foot, may the Precious Blood that pours out from there protect us in all our ways against the plans and the attacks of evil spirits and their agents. Amen.

L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Our Father*… Hail Mary*…

L: Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Save us and the whole world. (12 times)

Glory Be*…
(Bow Your Head)
May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.

THE FIFTH MYSTERY

The Piercing of the Sacred Side of
Our Lord Jesus
(Pause for brief meditation)
By the precious wound in Your Sacred Side and through the pain of the lance which pierced Your Sacred Side, may the Precious Blood and water that pour out from there cure the sick, raise the dead, solve our present problems and teach us the way to our God for eternal glory. Amen.

L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Our Father*… Hail Mary*…

L: Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Save us and the whole world. (12 times)

Glory Be*…
(Bow Your Head)
May the Precious Blood that pours out from the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Temple of Divine Wisdom, Tabernacle of Divine Knowledge and Sunshine of heaven and earth, cover us now and forever. Amen.
L: O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ
R: Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. (repeat 3 times)

Hail Holy Queen*…

Let us Pray
O most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, we honor, worship and adore You because of Your work of the everlasting covenant that brings peace to mankind. Heal the wounds in the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Console the Almighty Father on His throne and wash away the sins of the whole world. May all revere You, O Precious Blood, have mercy. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus *have mercy on us
Immaculate Heart of Mary *pray for us
St. Joseph, husband of Mary *
Saints Peter and Paul *
St. John at the foot of the Cross *
St. Mary Magdalene *
All the prayer warriors and intercessors of heaven *
All the great saints of Our Lord *
All the heavenly hosts, Legion of Mary *

The back yard- a work in progress

Eventually, we plan on getting patio furniture for the side of the house. I'm hoping to get two chairs and a small table so my husband and I can sit out here in the evenings to watch the sunset.

 

Bernie is planning on laying these bricks on the concrete steps. Choosing the color will be the hardest part.

 

This area will be a very large patio and will have some sort of pavers. Of course, he will be building a round stone fire pit where we will be spending most of our evenings having a bon fire while praying the Rosary (the kids will sit still, of course) and finally roasting marshmallows. One can dream, right?

 

I had no idea he was taking these pictures. I was on my way to get the laundry off the clothesline. Have I mentioned how much I love my clothesline? : )

 

Enjoy your weekend!

In Jesus through Mary,

I couldn't leave this behind

 

Isn't this plaque just beautiful? I found it at the thrift store this morning for $2.50. It's perfect for the month of  June (The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus) and July (The Most Precious Blood of Jesus). Even though it's a little banged up, I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. Would you have left it or bought it? :) 

I love pink!!!

Small Successes vol. 24

 

1. The kids and I made it to Mass last night even though there was an awful thunderstorm heading our way. We made it to Mass before the storm, but by the time Mass was over, we could hardly open the front doors to the church because of the wind and rain. The kids had a great time playing in the rain. I was drenched by the time I walked to the van.

2. I am completely caught up with laundry, but that's only because I love, love, love my clothesline. I haven't hung a load of laundry in two days. I'm going all over the house looking for things to wash to make a full load. Finally this morning I have a full load, so as soon the washing machine is finished, I'll be outside enjoying the breeze and thanking God for my little blessings.

3. I successfully made another lovely craft this week, thanks to Anne. I am having so much fun making all sorts of crafts to celebrate the Liturgical year with our children.

Stop by Faith and Family Live to read more of this week's Small Successes.

In Jesus through Mary,

 

1. The kids and I made it to Mass last night even though there was an awful thunderstorm heading our way. We made it to Mass before the storm, but by the time Mass was over, we could hardly open the front doors to the church because of the wind and rain. The kids had a great time playing in the rain. I was drenched by the time I walked to the van.

2. I am completely caught up with laundry, but that's only because I love, love, love my clothesline. I haven't hung a load of laundry in two days. I'm going all over the house looking for things to wash to make a full load. Finally this morning I have a full load, so as soon the washing machine is finished, I'll be outside enjoying the breeze and thanking God for my little blessings.

3. I successfully made another lovely craft this week, thanks to Anne. I am having so much fun making all sorts of crafts to celebrate the Liturgical year with our children.

Stop by Faith and Family Live to read more of this week's Small Successes.

In Jesus through Mary,

The Most Precious Blood of Jesus craft

 

July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. Thanks to Anne for coming up with this most beautiful craft in honor of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus today. I could never think of anything so beautiful on my own, so I'm extremely thankful to Anne for sharing so many ideas on her blog. Stop by her blog to get the beautiful tear-shaped prayer and ideas on how to celebrate this great feast through the month of July.

Every morning we will pray the Offering of the Precious Blood for Souls prayer and the children will a "drop of blood" (made out of red paper) in the chalice in reparation for the sins committed against the Precious Blood of Jesus.

Here is the Offering of the Precious Blood for Souls prayer:

O My God, I beg of Thee in union with the Immaculate Heart of Mary, through the merits of the Precious Blood offered Thee in every Mass throughout the world, to grant that this day one mortal sin may be averted, one soul in doubt may be converted to the truth, one soul about to die in sin may receive the grace of repentance a happy death, and the deliverance of that soul in Purgatory which is nearest Heaven. I wish by this offering to console the Heart of Jesus in agony for the souls lost through the teaching of error against the true Church of Christ, Jesus, Our Lord. Amen.

I think I went a little overboard :)

Yesterday I went to Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts store to buy some red velvet fabric for a Precious Blood of Jesus craft I planned on doing today, but instead I found these gorgeous iron on decorative crosses to put on our little chasubles. I ended up buying more felt and made the chasubles over again. Unfortunately, I didn't buy enough crosses to finish them, which is why the green one is missing, but I hope to make it back there again sometime next week. I am having so much fun making these cute little chasubles. My favorite ones are the black one and the red one. What do you think? BTW, I never did end up getting the velvet fabric.

Traditional Feast of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

 

Hail, saving Victim, offered on the gibbet of the cross for me and for the whole human race. Hail, precious blood, flowing from the wounds of our crucified Lord Jesus Christ and washing away the sins of the whole world. Remember, O Lord, Thy creature that Thou hast redeemed by Thy precious blood.

Indulgence of 60 days, once a day, at the elevation during Mass. Leo XIII, June 30, 1893

O Sacrament most holy! O Sacrament divine! All praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine!

Indulgence of 100 days, once during each Mass, when said at the elevation of both species. Pius VII, Dec. 7, 1819

Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, hear us.

Christ graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father, save us.

Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, save us.

Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.

Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony, save us.

Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us.

Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us.

Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us.

Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.

Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.

Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.

Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.

Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.

Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us.

Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us.

Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us.

Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.

Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.

Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.

Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.

Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.

Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.

Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.

Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.

Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us.

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord.

V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood.

R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.

Let us pray: Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven.

Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Wordless Wednesday- from our garden

Our latest visitors- all in one day!

taken by our 11 year old son Joseph during breakfast.

ETA: I can't tell what the last bird is. Any ideas?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happiness is...

 

seeing my baby's dresses hanging on the line.

Consecration of Families to the Sacred Heart

O most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thou didst reveal to the blessed Margaret Mary Thy desire to rule over Christian families; behold, in order to please Thee, we stand before Thee this day, to proclaim Thy full sovereignty over our family. We desire henceforth to live Thy life, we desire that the virtues, to which Thou hast promised peace on earth, may flower in the bosom of our family; we desire to keep far from us the spirit of the world, which Thou hast condemned. Thou art King of our hearts by our love of Thee alone, with which our hearts are on fire and whose flame we shall nourish by frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist. Be pleased, O Sacred Heart, to preside over our gathering together, to bless our spiritual and temporal affairs, to ward off all annoyance from us, to bless our joys and comfort our sorrows. If any of us has ever been so unhappy as to fall into the misery of displeasing Thee, grant that he may remember, O Heart of Jesus, that Thou art full of goodness and mercy toward the repentant sinner. And when the hour of separation strikes and death enters our family circle, whether we go or whether we stay, we shall all bow meekly before Thine eternal decrees. This shall be our consolation, to remember that the day will come, when our entire family, once more united in heaven, shall be able to sing of Thy glory and Thy goodness forever. May the immaculate Heart of Mary and the glorious Patriarch Saint Joseph vouchsafe to offer Thee this our act of consecration, and to keep the memory thereof alive in us all the days of our lives.

Glory to the Heart of Jesus, our King and our Father! Amen.