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 means cause a reconciliation between them, grant me not to fear the designs of my enemies, but to profit by their persecutions and follow Thy example. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, who wouldst be despoiled of Thy garments, and stripped naked, and scourged for my sake; grant me, by a naked confession of my sins, to put off the old man with all his acts, and never to appear naked of virtue in Thy sight. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, who for me wouldst be bound unto a pillar, and there cruelly whipped, give me grace willingly to bear the rods of Thy paternal correction, and never to scourge Thee more by my transgressions. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, who for my sake wouldst be so cruelly crowned with thorns, pierce me so thoroughly with the thorns of penance, that I may have a right to be crowned by Thee in heaven. Amen.