two thieves, to be given gall and vinegar to drink, and then pierced with a lance; do Thou, O Lord, by these most sacred sufferings, which I, unworthy as I am, yet dare to contemplate, by Thy holy Cross and by Thy bitter Death, free me from the pains of hell, and vouchsafe to bring me to Paradise, whither Thou didst lead the thief who was crucified with Thee, my Jesus, who with the Father and the Holy Ghost livest and reignest God forever and ever. Amen. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father, etc., five times.
(Ind. of 300 days. — Pius VII. Aug. 25, 1820.)
Invocation of St. Thomas Aquinas
THE cross is my sure salvation; the cross I ever adore; the cross of my Lord is with me; the cross is my refuge.
(Ind. of 300 days, once a day. — Pius IX. Jan. 21, 1874.)
SATURDAY
The Blessed Virgin Mary
ANT. O glorious Mother of God, Mary, ever virgin, who alone wast found worthy to bear the Lord of all, and though a virgin, to nurse the King of angels; be graciously mindful of us, we beseech thee, and pray to Christ for us, that we, being upheld by thy care, may deserve to attain to the heavenly kingdom.
- V. Holy Mary, Mother of Christ.
- R. Hear thy humble servants who implore thee.
