Leader:
Souvereign Lord,
in whom it is proper to be merciful,
through the intercession of St. Michael, the archangel,
and by the sorrow of your Blessed Mother
who suffered when the soldier pierced your side with a lance,
have mercy on the soul of __________
for whom we are offering this novena
and bring him/her to your eternal rest in heaven,
for the better glory and honour of your name.
All: AMEN.
Leader: Jesus, through your blood on the cross,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through the blow you received on your sacred face,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through the cruel scourging you endured,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through the crown of thorns that pierced your head,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through your carrying of the cross,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through your face covered with blood which you allowed to be imprinted on the veil of Veronica,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through your garments which were cruely removed from your wounded body,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through your holy body nailed on the cross,
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Leader: Jesus, through your side pierced with a lance and from which flowed blood and water.
Response (All): Have mercy on the soul of ...
Amen