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O MOST merciful Jesus, lover of souls, I pray Thee by the agony of Thy most Sacred Heart, and by the sorrows of Thy immaculate Mother, wash in Thy Blood the sinners of the whole world who are now in their agony, and are to die this day. Amen. Heart of Jesus, once in agony, have mercy on the dying.

(Ind. of 300 days, each time. — Pius IX. Feb. 2, 1850.)

PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH FOR THE DYING

EVERLASTING Father, for the sake of the love which Thou didst bear to St. Joseph, whom Thou didst choose above all to occupy Thy place on earth, have mercy on us and on those who are dying. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc.

Everlasting Son of God, for the sake of Thy love toward St. Joseph, who didst protect Thee so faithfully on earth, have mercy on us and on those who are dying. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc.

Everlasting Divine Spirit, for the sake of Thy love toward St. Joseph, who so carefully protected Mary, Thy most holy and beloved spouse, have mercy on us and on those who are dying. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc.

(Ind. of 300 days, once a day.— Leo XIII. May 17, 1884.)