Second Mystery
NEXT, in the Garden of Olives, Jesus shed His Blood for us in such quantity that it bathed the earth around. He did this at the sight of the ingratitude with which men would meet His love. Let us, then, repent sincerely that we have hitherto corresponded so ill with the countless blessings of God, and resolve to make good use of His graces and inspirations. Our Father (five times), and Glory be to the Father, etc. (once).
V. We beseech Thee therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.
Third Mystery
NEXT, in His cruel scourging, Jesus shed His Blood when His flesh was so torn that streams of blood flowed from every part of His body, all of which He offered all the time to His eternal Father in payment of our impatience and our softness. How comes it, then, that we do not curb our anger and love of self? Henceforth we will try our best to bear our troubles well, and, despising self, take peacefully the injuries which men may do us. Our Father (five times), and Glory be to the Father, etc. (once).
V. We beseech Thee therefore, help Thy servants, whom Thou hast redeemed with Thy Precious Blood.
