Behold, O good and sweetest Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul, I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of Faith, Hope and Charity, true repentance for my sins and a most firm purpose of amendment: Whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I consider within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds, having before my eyes that which David, the prophet, long ago spoke in Thy own person concerning Thee, my Jesus, “They have pierced my hands and my feet; they have numbered all my bones.”

During Lent, a plenary indulgence is granted to those who attend Friday Mass and recite the “Prayer Before a Crucifix”, under the typical conditions (communion, prayer for the Pope’s intentions that Friday, confession 21 days before/after). Copies of the plenary indulgence can be found in the Narthex.

St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Remember, most pure spouse of Mary, ever Virgin, my loving protector, Saint Joseph, that no one ever had recourse to your protection or asked for your aid without obtaining relief. Confiding, therefore, in your goodness, I come before you and humbly implore you. Despise not my petitions, foster-father of the Redeemer but graciously receive them. Amen.