Act of Contrition.
FIRST DECADE.
The Archangel Gabriel makes known to the Blessed Virgin Mary the Incarnation of the Divine Word in her pure womb. Hail Mary.
1. The Son of God made man is born of Mary the Virgin in a stable. Our Father.
2. The angels rejoice, and sing Gloria in excelsis Deo. Our Father.
3. The shepherds hear the angels' tidings, and come and adore him. Our Father.
4. He is circumcised the eighth day, and called by the most holy name of Jesus. Our Father.
5. Is adored by the Magi with offerings of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Our Father.
6. Is presented in the Temple, and foretold to be the Saviour of the world. Our Father.
7. Flies from the persecution of Herod, and is earned into Egypt. Our Father.
8. Herod finds him not, and murders the innocents. Our Father.
9. He is carried back by Joseph and his Mother into Nazareth his home. Our Father.
10. Disputes in the Temple with the doctors, being twelve years old. Our Father.
Add Eternal rest, &c. if said for the departed.
SECOND DECADE.
Jesus is most obedient to the Blessed Virgin his Mother, and to St. Joseph. Hail Mary.
1. When thirty years old, he is baptised by John in Jordan. Our Father.
2. Fasts forty days in the desert, and overcomes the tempter. Our Father.
3. Practises and preaches his own holy law, whereby is life eternal. Our Father.
4. Calls his disciples, who forthwith leave all and follow him. Our Father.
5. Works his first miracle of changing water into wine. Our Father.
