The Chaplet of the Holy Wounds

The only place of safety in this world is under Precious Blood of Jesus Christ.

This Chaplet is divided into seven groups, containing thirty-three "Our Fathers" in honor of the thirty-three years during which the Precious Blood flowed in the veins of Jesus, before it was poured out on the Cross for our salvation. After each group, the "Glory be to the Father" is recited along with "We pray, You, Lord, help your people whom You have redeemed with Your Precious Blood." in thanksgiving to the Holy Trinity for this great gift of the Precious Blood. While reciting these prayers, you are asked to meditate on each of the seven bloodsheddings of Jesus.

This chaplet is prayed on rosary beads.

On crucifix pray: "O Jesus, Divine Redeemer, be merciful to us and to the whole world. Amen."

On the first 3 small beads pray:

"Strong God, Holy God, immortal God, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen."

"Grace and mercy O my Jesus, during present dangers; cover us with Your Precious Blood. Amen."

Third bead: "Eternal Father, grant us mercy through the Blood of Jesus Christ, Your only Son; grant us mercy, we beseech You. Amen."

On all the large (Our Father) beads pray: "Eternal Father, I offer You the wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ to heal the wounds of our souls."

On all the small (Hail Mary) beads pray: "My Jesus, pardon and mercy through the merits of Your Holy Wounds."

17 Promises of Our Lord for those who are Devoted to His Wounds

(Nihil obstat: Rev. Terry Tekippe, Censor Librorum. Imprimatur: + Most Rev. Francis B. Shulte, Archbishop of New Orleans, 29 December 1989.)