A Prayer in Honour of the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ

O God, Come unto my assistance. R. O Lord, make haste to help me.
V. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; R. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

My dearest Lord Jesus Crucified, bending low before Thee, with Mary most holy and with all the Angels and Saints in paradise, I adore the most holy Wound in Thy right Hand. I give Thee thanks for the infinite love, wherewith Thou didst will to suffer so many bitter pains because of my sins which I detest with all my heart; I implore Thee to grant graciously to Thy holy Church victory over all her enemies, and to all her children grace to walk in holiness in the way of Thy commandments.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…
My dearest Lord Jesus Crucified, bending low before Thee, with Mary most holy and with all the Angels and Saints in paradise, I adore the sacred Wound in Thy left Hand, and I beseech Thee for grace for all poor sinners, for the dying, and especially for those who will not be reconciled to Thee.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…

My dearest Lord Jesus Crucified, bending low before Thee, with Mary most holy and with all the Angels and Saints in paradise, I adore the sacred Wound in Thy right Foot, and I beg of Thee this grace, that countless flowers of holiness may blossom among the clergy and all those who are consecrated to Thee.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…

My dearest Lord Jesus Crucified, bending low before Thee, with Mary most holy and with all the Angels and Saints in paradise, I adore the sacred Wound in Thy left Foot, and implore Thee to deliver the holy souls in purgatory, and especially those who in life were most devout toward Thy sacred Wounds.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…

My dearest Lord Jesus Crucified, bending low before Thee, with Mary most holy and with all the Angels and Saints in paradise, I adore the sacred Wound in Thy most holy Side, and I pray Thee to bless and graciously hear all those who have recommended themselves to my prayers.

Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…

V. O Virgin most sorrowful, R. Pray for us (to be repeated three times).
My Crucified Jesus, confirm these prayers by the merits of Thy Passion; give me holiness of life, the grace to receive Thy holy Sacraments at the hour of my death, and glory everlasting.

Amen.

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The origins of A Prayer in Honour of the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ

“A Prayer in Honour of the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ” is a Catholic prayer that is a form of devotion focused on the five wounds of Jesus Christ. It is also known as the “Golden Arrow” prayer.

The origins of the prayer are unclear, but it is believed to have been written in the late 19th century by a French nun named Sr. Marie of St. Peter.

The prayer became associated with the Holy Face of Jesus, an image of Christ with the Crown of Thorns, which was venerated by Sr. Marie and the Carmelite Order to which she belonged.

The prayer was later popularized by a French soldier named Leo Dupont, who became known as the “Holy Man of Tours” for his devotion to the Holy Face and his promotion of the prayer.

The prayer is a supplication to Jesus Christ and asks for forgiveness and mercy in honor of his wounds. The prayer ends with a powerful expression of love and devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The prayer has become a popular form of devotion among Catholics and is often recited as a daily prayer or as part of a novena to the Holy Face or the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is also celebrated each year on the Friday before Palm Sunday in honor of the Holy Face.