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 Indulgence of 1  year,  each  time;  of  2  years,  when said  publicly  after  Mass  or  Benediction. — Pius  VII, July  23,  1801;  Pius  IX,  Aug. 8, 1847;  Leo  XIII, Feb. 2, 1897.

HEN we  recall  the  blasphemies  which  ever  have been, and  are  now  more  than  ever,  uttered against the  holy  and  saving  name  of  Jesus,  it  would seem unnecessary  to  suggest  any  form  of  reparation to those  who  love  Our  Lord,  and  who  are  animated with zeal  for  His  glory. Nevertheless, even  among such, a  certain  negligence  will  insinuate  itself  which, if not  guarded  against,  will  become  habitual,  until  at length  a  coldness  will  gradually  and  almost  imperceptibly take  possession  of  hearts  that  once  were  loving and devoted. Let us  suffer  no  occasion  to  pass  of making  reparation  to  that  sacred  name,  for  in  doing so we  shall  console  the  Sacred  Heart.

esus,  admirable   above    all    names,   holiest  of all  that  are  holy,  and  sweeter  than  that  of  all names most  beloved  by  men;  I  offer  Thee  the  praise, adoration, love,  and  every  kind  of  homage  that  has ever been  offered  Thee  in  heaven  or  upon  earth,  all that is  now  rendered  Thee,  and  will  be  rendered Thee throughout  eternity,  in  reparation  for  the  blasphemies  and  the  insults  Thou  receivest  from  the  impious. I offer  Thee  the  love  with  which  faithful  and consecrated souls  constantly  pronounce  Thee  with their lips  and  in  their  heart,  the  innocence  with  which little children  lisp  Thee,  and  the  trusting  confidence