devotion_seven_offerings

In him we have redemption through his Blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace which he lavished upon us. Ephesians 1:7-8

Sacred Scripture mentions seven specific instances in Jesus' life where He shed His Precious Blood, relating to our salvation. Mother Church promotes a devotion to these "Seven Blood sheddings" of Christ. They are:

The Circumcision: "And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb." (Luke 2:21)
The Agony in the Garden: "And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of Blood falling down upon the ground." (Lk 22:44)
The Scourging: "Then Pilate took Jesus and scourged him." (John 19:1)
The Crowning with Thorns: "And the soldiers plaited a crown of thorns, and put it on his head." (John 19:2)
The Carrying of the Cross: "So they took Jesus, and he went out, bearing his own cross, to the place called the place of a skull, which is called in Hebrew Gol'gotha." (John 19:17)
The Crucifixion: "There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them." (John 19:18)
The Piercing of His Side: "But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out Blood and water." (John 19:34).

Offerings of the Precious Blood

Eternal Father, I offer You the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Your Beloved Son and my Redeemer, for the propagation and exaltation of my dear Mother the Holy Church, for the safety and prosperity of her visible Head, the Holy Roman Pontiff, for the cardinals, bishops and pastors of souls and for all the ministers of the sanctuary.

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 You the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Your Beloved Son and my Redeemer, for the peace and concord of nations, for the conversion of the enemies of our holy Faith, and for the happiness of all Christian people.