POWERFUL NOVENA TO THE PRECIOUS BLOOD OF JESUS: DAY 7

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 7

Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, as we gather on this seventh day of the Novena to the Most Precious Blood, we approach Your throne of grace with hearts filled with awe and reverence. Your Son, Jesus Christ, poured out His Precious Blood for the salvation of all humanity. On this day, we pray for the grace of gratitude, that we may always remember the immeasurable gift of His sacrifice (State your intentions). May our hearts overflow with thanksgiving for the love that led Him to lay down His life for us. Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, may this Novena deepen our love for Your Son and His Precious Blood. Amen.

Scriptural Reading/Meditation: (Ephesians 2:11-16)

“11 Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called ‘uncircumcised’ by those who call themselves ‘the circumcision’ (which is done in the body by human hands)— 12 remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. 13 But now in Christ Jesus, you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. 14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, 15 by setting aside in his flesh the law with its commands and regulations. His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, 16 and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross, by which he put to death their hostility.”

The Word of the Lord…

During the Precious Blood Novena, let us meditate on the unifying power of Christ’s blood. His sacrifice has broken down the walls that once separated us from God and from one another. Through His blood, we are reconciled to God and find true peace in our hearts. As we reflect on the transformative effects of Christ’s precious blood, may we also strive to promote unity and reconciliation among all people, celebrating our shared identity as children of God, redeemed by the love of Jesus Christ.

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 seventh day of the Novena, we contemplate the power of Your Precious Blood to reconcile and unite all people. You have broken down the walls of hostility and made us one in You. As we reflect on the unity You desire for Your Church, may we be fervent in our prayers for the conversion of all souls. Help us to recognize the dignity of every human person, created in Your image and redeemed by Your Blood. Through the intercession of Mary, our Mother, and all the saints, may Your Precious Blood flow into the hearts of those who are distant from You, drawing them to the fullness of faith in Your saving love. 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?