In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Our Father, Who art in Heaven,
hallowed be Thy name;
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with Thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners—now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit! As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

I believe in God,
the Father Almighty,
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried;
He descended into hell;
on the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the Holy Catholic Church,
the communion of Saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting.

Amen.

Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God’s love commits me here.
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard,
To rule and guide.
Amen.

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
thrust into hell Satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl through the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

Lent is a call to follow Jesus. He was driven by the Holy Spirit into the desert to pray, fast, and prepare to give his life for the ransom of many.

He calls each one of us to also pray, fast, and give alms for those in need. This liturgical season is the time of year our Church intentionally grows in these practices and the mysteries of our faith.

As we enter into this penitential season we especially remember the sacrifice of Christ on the Cross. That makes these 40 days of Lent a great time to focus on the last seven words of Jesus before he died.

As one way of making a sacrifice for others, you are encouraged to pray the Lenten Chaplet for someone. It is customary to pray it for whoever first comes to mind when you receive the chaplet. Or you may pray for anyone you choose.

Sometime between Holy Thursday and Easter it is recommended you give the Lenten Chaplet to the one for whom you prayed. This is a gesture of charity and brings to closure your intended lenten sacrifice.

For those who do the Lenten Chaplet, you will have carried the cross for someone by recalling the last words of Jesus and offering your prayers as a sacrifice. May God grant you an eternal dip in his ocean of mercy and grace.

Holding the Cross

Sign of the Cross & Apostles Creed

Prayer of Intention
Oh my good Jesus, you are completely holy. Thank you for washing me with your Precious Blood. Please teach me how to pray from my heart to your Heart and grant your blessing to __________, for whom I pray. Then as I remember the last seven words you spoke upon the Cross, through my sorrow, give me hope in your Resurrection. Amen!

Meditate on the last seven words of Christ.
• My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matt 27:46, Mark 15:34)
  Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be on three knots following each meditation.

• Father, forgive them, they know not what they do. (Luke 23:33)

• Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise. (Luke 23:43)

• Father, into your hands I commend my spirit. (Luke 23:46)

• Woman, behold, your son … Behold, your mother. (John 19:26-27)

• I thirst. (John 19:28)

• It is finished. (John 19:30)

Holding the Cross—Say and strike your breast three times.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me, a sinner!

Sign of the Cross

O My God, I am heartily sorry for having offended You, and I detest all my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and the pains of hell, but most of all because they offend You my God Who are all good and deserving of my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Your grace to confess my sins, to do my penance, and to amend my life.
Amen.

Gracious God, we pray for our entire families and for all who have influenced our lives, for the happiness of good memories and for the healing of sad ones, for the forgiveness of those who have wronged us, and for peace of heart with those to whom we did not or could not say, “I’m sorry.”

• For all deceased members of our families who, in Your great mercy, Lord, You may forgive their sins and welcome them into eternal life with You.

• For those of us with children and grandchildren and all other family members with whom we have experienced times both rewarding and challenging and with whom we have shared events both enriching and painful.

• For all those we know and love and for whom we may be presently anxious or concerned—for their return to You, dear God, and to the sacraments.

• For those who are ill and in need of healing, for those who are out of school or unemployed, for those burdened with worries, fears, disappointments, addictions, and mental illness.

In your great mercy, Lord, hear our prayers and grant our petitions for peace of mind and heart for all in need of Your blessings, compassion, wisdom, and saving grace.

Amen.