Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Month of July - Dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus

Precious BloodI don't know if you can see it, but in this picture taken a chapel at the Blue Army Shrine, the Precious Blood of Jesus falls from His sacred body into the Chalice. Actually, click on the picture to see it better.

The following is from St. Michael's Center for the Blessed Virgin Mary:

The month of July is dedicated to Feast of the Precious Blood of Jesus. This is devoted to the precious blood of Christ which was shed for us at the Calvary, the same blood which coursed through the veins of the Risen God, and the same blood which merits the sanctifying grace for us.

According to the old testament, the prophet Isaiah made a vision of a man treading out of grapes. Of which, the trodder of the wine-press is Christ whose garments has been crimsoned by the blood of redemption. The new testament also mentioned on the blood and water which poured out from the side of Jesus at the scourging chamber. As we commemorate the feast, may the precious blood of our Lord sustain us as we journey to our true home, with Mary and the angels as our companions on the way.
Quotable Quote on the Precious Blood of Our Lord

“ What a great mystery is the Blood of Christ! From the dawn of Christianity it has captivated the minds and hearts of so many Christians."
- Pope John Paul II

Prayer on the Precious Blood of Our Lord

Almighty, and everlasting God, who hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son to be the Redeemer of the world, and hast been pleased to be reconciled unto us by His Blood, grant us, we beseech Thee, so to venerate with solemn worship the price of our salvation, that the power thereof may here on earth keep us from all things hurtful, and the fruit of the same may gladden us for ever hereafter in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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