Novena in Honour of the Wounds of Jesus

Hail, wound of the right hand of my crucified Lord Jesus Christ, supremely blessed, trickling with ruddy blood for my salvation and that of all mankind. Shield me, O Lord, and save me with Thy right hand; and let it smite my enemy Satan, lest he say: “I have prevailed against him whom Thou didst redeem with Thy blood.” Let Thy right hand lead me marvellously, that all my thoughts, words, and deeds may ever be directed unto Thee as their aim and end. Grant me ever to carry my lamp burning, and supplied with the oil of charity, that so I may be accounted worthy to be admitted with Thee to Thy heavenly marriage feast; and when Thou comest to judge the world, be set at Thy right hand, and hear with Thy elect, “Come, ye blessed of my Father; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, to the Father, &c.

Hail, blissful wound of the left hand of my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, purple with most precious blood! O Lord, with Thy mighty hand and stretched out arm, bring to nought all the unjust and perverse designs which my enemies intend against me. Destroy the strength of them that hate me, and take counsel against my soul. Defend me, and stand by me in all my troubles and adversities; and in all evils, past, present, or to come, graciously defend me. Deliver me from the hand of them that persecute me, and hate me without a cause. Say unto my soul, I am thy salvation; let them perish that are eager to destroy me; but let me, being delivered out of the hand of my enemies, serve Thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of my life. Amen, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, &c.

Hail, gracious blood-sprinkled wound of the right foot of my Lord Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb that taketh away the sins of the world! Make my feet, O Lord, to run unweariedly in the way of Thy commandments, that I may go from strength to strength, till I see Thee the God of Gods in Sion. Be Thy word a light to my feet, and a lantern to my paths, that I may be to my neighbours also an example of light; and that Thou my God, mayest be glorified in all and above all, now, henceforth, and for ever. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, &c.

Hail, venerable wound of the left foot of my Lord Jesus Christ, all wet with purple blood! Draw my feet, O Lord, out of the net that my enemies have laid for me; keep my soul from falling, that they make me not their prey. Let not the foot of pride be my portion; let me not be high-minded; but in simplicity of heart let me walk before Thee for ever. Lead me, O Lord, in the paths of righteousness, and teach me Thy ways, that I may at all times know what is pleasing in Thy sight, and gladly perform all that Thou commandest me. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, &c.

Hail, most health-bringing wound of the side and heart of my Lord Jesus Christ, inflicted by the soldier’s cruel spear, and running with a copious stream of blood and water, to wash away our sins! Wound my heart, I beseech Thee, with the shaft of Thy love, that it may in all, and above all things worship, venerate, and honour Thee. Cleanse my heart with that most pure blood and health giving water, so that, free from all spot of sin, I may be found worthy, O God my Saviour, to behold Thee, whom the pure in heart alone shall see throughout all eternity. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be, &c.