July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus. It is a symbol of our Redemption by Jesus’ sacrifice and death. It is among the oldest Christian devotions.
One moving scene in Mel Gibson’s epic film, “The Passion of the Christ” depicted Mary and Mary Magdalene taking rags and cleaning up Jesus’ blood after His scourging at the pillar.
There is a special prayer one can say in this devotion.
“Eternal Father, I offer you the Precious Blood or your Divine Son Jesus, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass said throughout the world today, for the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners every where, in the Universal Church, in my own home and within my family.”
The Precious Blood is the symbol of God’s mercy, as it was spilled to pay for our sins. It is part of the Eucharist (whether you partake of the wine at Mass or not, its redemptive and spiritual significance is in the Bread as well).
Imagine yourself swimming in the blood-red sea of God’s mercy.
More on the Precious Blood here.
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Thanks again, I learn more every day. I had been away from the church so long when I saw the “movie” I wondered at the signifigance of that scene and this really brought out the oh yeah I forgot about that!!! Protestants don’t focus as much on things such as that so nobody mentioned it. I do know Mel G. is catholic.Have a great 4th, hope you are feeling betterPam Karcher
Thanks Pam, I am feeling somewhat better. How are you doing???Have a safe 4th!Paul