The Our Father is said five times after each mystery except the last, when it is said three times ; in all, thirty three times in honor of the thirty-three years of Our Lord life on earth.
- mystery: Jesus shed his blood in the circumcision. Let us ask for chastity in body and soul. (5x Our Father)
- mystery: Jesus shed his blood in the agony while praying in the Garden of Olives. Let us ask for the spirit of prayer. (5x Our Father)
- mystery: Jesus shed his blood in the scourging at the pillar. Let us ask for patience and self-control. (5x Our Father)
- mystery: Jesus shed his blood in the crowning with thorns. Let us ask for humility to atone from pride. (5x Our Father)
- mystery: Jesus shed his blood while carrying His cross to Calvary. Let us ask for acceptance of our daily crosses. (5x Our Father)
- mystery: Jesus shed his blood in the terrible crucifixion. Let us ask for contrition. (5x Our Father)
- mystery: Jesus shed blood and water from His side pierced by the lance. Let us ask for perseverance. (3x Our Father)
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