Prayer for Prisoners
To THE DIVINE PRISONER For a Visit
O JESUS, DIVINE PRISONER, present always in the
Tabernacle as a ransom for my sins, look on me a
prisoner too, bound by my own guilt. O, relieve me
from the shackles of my sins that I may give myself
to the service of Thy Love.
Deliver me from the shackles of my pride, Sweet Jesus,
from my vanity, sloth and anger; melt the stiffness
of my will, break the tyranny of my passions, open
wide the door of my dungeoned soul and dispel the
darkness of my sins and ignorance.
Have pity, O Divine Prisoner! Have pity on this poor
prisoner. Help me to escape from sin so that I may
always be with Thee, forever Thy prisoner! My mind
chained by Thy Truth! My will chained by Thy Law!
My heart chained by Thy Love! Chain me to Thee,
living and dying. And may I die, dear Jesus, a prisoner in Thy Sacred Heart.
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So many in prison are longing to know God
and learn the Catholic Faith. These are the books
that would be an incredible help:
THE IMITATION OF CHRIST
MY MEDITATION ON THE GOSPEL
MY DAILY BREAD and
MY WAY OF LIFE
We need your help to provide these excellent books to the
prisoners who will cherish them. The HARVEST is RIPE!
PATTI MELVIN, Director - ULRA
Amen.
We pray Thee, O my Sweet Jesus, for all those who are incarcerated
and for those who are affected by or involved in their imprisonment.
Break the bonds of fear and isolation that exist between them.
Support with Thy Love, the prisoners, their families, friends, prison
staff and all who care for them. Heal those who have been wounded
by the activities of others, especially the victims of crime. Help us
to forgive and love one another, to act justly, and walk humbly
together with Christ, in His strength and in His Spirit, now and
every day of our lives. Amen.