POWERFUL NOVENA TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS: DAY 6

INTRODUCTION: The veneration of the Precious Blood of Our Divine Saviour dates back to the time of the Passion when it was shed. It is rooted in the fundamental doctrine of the Incarnation, which teaches that the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity assumed a human nature, uniting it with His divine nature in what is known as the hypostatic union. Thus, every aspect of Christ’s human nature, including His Precious Blood, is inseparably united with the second divine Person. Consequently, the Precious Blood is worthy of the same adoration, known as Latria, that is given to God Himself. This devotion to the Precious Blood is not reliant on private revelations but finds its firm foundation in the deposit of the Faith. Moving into more recent times, St. Gaspar Buffalo, the founder of the Congregation of the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, played a significant role in promoting devotion to the Precious Blood. During Pope Pius IX’s exile from Rome in 1849, his companion, Don Giovanni Merlini, the third general of the Congregation, suggested that if the Pope were to regain the papal territory, he should make a vow to extend the Feast of the Precious Blood to the entire Church. This Feast had already been celebrated by the Fathers of the Most Precious Blood on the Friday after the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Ultimately, it was Pope Pius IX who officially instituted a special feast in honor of the Precious Blood. Later, Pope St. Pius X moved the feast from the first Sunday of July to July 1st. Finally, in commemoration of the 19th centennial of the mystery of the Redemption, Pope Pius XI elevated the rank of the feast day. This highlights the enduring significance and importance of devotion to the Precious Blood throughout the history of the Church.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Day 6

Opening Prayer: Gracious God, as we gather on this sixth day of the Novena to the Most Precious Blood, we contemplate the boundless love revealed through the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus Christ. His Precious Blood was poured out for our salvation, and we are eternally grateful for the gift of redemption. On this day, we pray for the grace of perseverance in faith, that we may remain steadfast in our devotion to Your Son’s Precious Blood (State your intentions). Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, may this Novena deepen our commitment to following Christ and strengthen us to endure all trials and challenges that come our way. Amen.

Scriptural Reading/Meditation: (Romans 5:6-11)

“6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. 7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person, someone might possibly dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9 Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him! 10 For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life! 11 Not only is this so, but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”

The Word of the Lord…

During the Precious Blood Novena, let us meditate on the immeasurable love and grace of God, displayed through the sacrificial death of Jesus. His precious blood justifies us, reconciles us to God, and grants us the hope of eternal life. May we embrace this gift of salvation with gratitude and humility, recognizing that it is by God’s grace alone that we are saved. Let us boast in the Lord, placing our faith and trust in Jesus Christ, who is the source of our reconciliation and the giver of abundant life.

Litany of the Precious Blood

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, save us.

Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, save us.

Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, save us.

Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.

Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.

Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.

Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us.

Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us.

Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us.

Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.

Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.

Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.

Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.

Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.

Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.

Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.

Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Concluding Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, on this sixth day of the Novena, we reflect on the power of Your Precious Blood to transform lives and bring about conversion. Your Blood speaks of forgiveness, mercy, and reconciliation with the Father. As we strive to follow You, grant us the grace to be instruments of peace and unity in a divided world. Strengthen us to stand firm in our faith, even in the face of challenges and opposition, knowing that You have conquered sin and death through Your Precious Blood. We seek the intercession of Mary, our Mother, and all the saints, as we continue to journey through this Novena, growing in love and devotion to Your Precious Blood. Amen.

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Shalom!
Compiled by Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com
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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today?