Agony3Last Night as I was praying before Blessed Sacrament I found a wonderful prayer from the Precious Blood Prayer Book, entitled "To Obtain A Special Request." I can think of no more special request than Terri Schiavo. Please join me in praying to our Lord on this day when his Precious Blood was shed for us.

By the Voice of your Blood, O Jesus,

we would press you, solicit you, importune you.

Though you seem to reject our supplications

we will not leave your bleeding feet until you hear us.

So many graces, so many mercies have come forth from your Blood
that we shall not cease to hope
even to the end, in its efficacy.

Then, O Jesus,
by your 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,

we entreat you to hear our prayers.

[Save Terri O Lord, save her in your mercy]

O Lord, who during all the days of your mortal life

consoled so many sufferings,

healed so many infirmities,

encouraged so many who were disheartened,

you will not fail to have pity
on a soul
who cries to you from the depths of anguish.
No, it is impossible.

Another sigh from our wounded heart,

and from the wound in your own,

will flow to us upon a wave
of your Precious Blood
the graces we so ardently desired.

O Jesus,
hasten the moment
when you will change our tears into joy,

our sighs into thanksgiving.

Holy Mary,
source of the divine Blood,

we entreat you not to lose this occasion
of glorifying the Blood
which made you immaculate.

Amen.

Image of the Agony in the Garden from St. Charles Borromeo Church (Image Gallery)