At 8 o'clock.
Jesus makes his last discourse after the Supper, and then goes to the Garden of Olives.
Adore the sacred Heart of Jesus, all inflamed with the love of men, and giving to his disciples the food of his holy doctrine.
Blessed be the hour, O my Lord Jesus Christ, in which thou gavest thy last instructions, which only breathed the most tender charity, and which were followed by the admirable example of the sacrifice of thyself. I unite all my actions and all my sufferings to this adorable mystery; I beseech thee through thy divine merits, O Jesus, to vouchsafe to remember me at the hour of my death, and to grant me pardon and mercy.
At 9 o'clock.
Jesus prays with his face on the ground: "O my Father," says he, "if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me; nevertheless, not my will, but thine be done."
Admire the perfect submission of Jesus.
Blessed be the hour, O my Lord Jesus Christ, in which
thou didst accept with so much love the chalice of thy
Passion. I unite all my actions and all my sufferings to
this adorable mystery; I beseech thee through thy divine
merits, O Jesus, to vouchsafe to remember me at the
hour of my death, and to grant me pardon and mercy.
At 10 o'clock.
Jesus begins his agony, and sweats blood and water.
Adore the sacred Heart of Jesus as the source of eternal life.
Blessed be the hour, O my Lord Jesus Christ, in which thou didst vouchsafe for our sakes to be seized with fear and filled with anguish. I unite all my actions and all my sufferings to this adorable mystery; I beseech thee, through thy divine merits, O Jesus, to vouchsafe to remember me at the hour of my death, and to grant me pardon and mercy.
At 11 o'clock.
Jesus is strengthened by an angel.
Adore the divine Saviour as the truth that enlightens the world, and the life that animates it.
Blessed be the hour, O my Lord Jesus Christ, in which
