What is 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget?
12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget is a Catholic prayer that is attributed to Saint Bridget of Sweden. It is said that the prayer was revealed to her by Jesus himself in a vision. The prayer consists of fifteen prayers that are recited every day for twelve years. The prayer is also known as the Fifteen Prayers of Saint Bridget.
How to Recite 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget?
To recite the 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget, you need to recite 15 prayers every day for 12 years. The prayer is divided into 15 parts, and each part is recited once a day. The prayer is recited in the following manner:
1. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. 2. Recite the Apostles’ Creed. 3. Recite one Our Father. 4. Recite one Hail Mary. 5. Recite one Glory Be to the Father. 6. Recite the first prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus Christ, Eternal Sweetness to those who love Thee, joy surpassing all joy and all desire, Salvation and Hope of all sinners, Who hast proved that Thou hast no greater desire than to be among men, even assuming human nature at the fullness of time for the love of men, recall all the sufferings Thou hast endured from the instant of Thy conception and especially during Thy Passion, as it was decreed and ordained from all eternity in the Divine plan. Remember, O Lord, that during the Last Supper with Thy disciples, having washed their feet, Thou gavest them Thy Most Precious Body and Blood, and while at the same time Thou didst sweetly console them, Thou didst foretell them Thy coming Passion. Remember the sadness and bitterness which Thou didst experience in Thy Soul as Thou Thyself bore witness saying: “My Soul is sorrowful even unto death.” Remember all the fear, anguish and pain that Thou didst suffer in Thy delicate Body before the torment of the Crucifixion, when, after having prayed three times, bathed in a sweat of blood, Thou wast betrayed by Judas, Thy disciple, arrested by the people of a nation Thou hadst chosen and elevated, accused by false witnesses and unjustly judged by three judges during the flower of Thy youth. Remember that Thou wast despoiled of Thy garments and clothed in those of derision; that Thy Face and Eyes were veiled, that Thou wast buffeted, crowned with thorns, a reed placed in Thy Hands, that Thou wast crushed with blows and overwhelmed with affronts and outrages. In memory of all these pains and sufferings which Thou didst endure before Thy Passion on the Cross, grant me before my death true contrition, a sincere and entire confession, worthy satisfaction and the remission of all my sins. Amen."
7. Recite the second prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! True liberty of angels, Paradise of delights, remember the horror and sadness which Thou didst endure when Thy enemies, like furious lions, surrounded Thee, and by thousands of insults, spits, blows, lacerations and other unheard-of-cruelties, tormented Thee at will. In consideration of these torments and insulting words, I beseech Thee, O my Savior, to deliver me from all my enemies, visible and invisible, and to bring me, under Thy protection, to the perfection of eternal salvation. Amen."
8. Recite the third prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Creator of Heaven and earth, Whom nothing can encompass or limit, Thou Who dost enfold and hold all under Thy loving power, remember the very bitter pain Thou didst suffer when the Jews nailed Thy Sacred Hands and Feet to the Cross by blow after blow with big blunt nails, and not finding Thee in a pitiable enough state to satisfy their rage, they enlarged Thy Wounds, and added pain to pain, and with indescribable cruelty stretched Thy Body on the Cross, pulled Thee from all sides and dislocated Thy Limbs. I beg of Thee, O Jesus, by the memory of this most loving suffering of the Cross, to grant me the grace to fear Thee, to love Thee and to keep Thy Commandments. Amen."
9. Recite the fourth prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Heavenly Physician, raised aloft on the Cross to heal our wounds with Thine, remember the bruises which Thou didst suffer and the weakness of all Thy Members which were distended to such a degree that never was there pain like unto Thine. From the crown of Thy Head to the soles of Thy Feet there was not one spot on Thy Body that was not in torment, and yet, forgetting all Thy sufferings, Thou didst not cease to pray to Thy Heavenly Father for Thy enemies, saying: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.” Through this great mercy, and in memory of this suffering, grant that the remembrance of Thy most Bitter Passion may effect in us a perfect contrition and the remission of all our sins. Amen."
10. Recite the fifth prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Mirror of eternal splendor, remember the sadness which Thou experienced when contemplating in the light of Thy Divinity the predestination of those who would be saved by the merits of Thy Sacred Passion, Thou didst see at the same time, the great multitude of reprobates who would be damned for their sins, and Thou didst complain bitterly of those hopeless lost and unfortunate sinners. Through this abyss of compassion and pity, and especially through the goodness which Thou displayed to the good thief when Thou saidst to him: “This day, thou shalt be with Me in Paradise.” I beg of Thee, O Sweet Jesus, that at the hour of my death, Thou wilt show me mercy. Amen."
11. Recite the sixth prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Beloved and most desirable King of all hearts, remember the tender love Thou didst have for Thy most holy Mother, from whom Thou didst receive the Body and Blood, enclosed in her virginal womb, and the milk of her breasts. Recollect the most sweet embraces which Thou didst receive from this loving Mother, the reverence and obedience which Thou didst show her. Obeying willingly her every wish and command, Thou didst work with her at Nazareth, and on her knees Thou didst receive the adoration of the Magi, and of St. Joseph when he returned to Thee the scepter of Thy royal lineage, and when, having lost Thee, he sought Thee diligently in the temple among the doctors. O what sorrow Thou didst feel when Thou didst lose Thy dear Mother, and after having found Her again in the temple, Thou didst see Her plunged in a sea of sorrow, and then in Thy mercy Thou didst console Her. In memory of these works of mercy, I beg of Thee, O Sweet Jesus, that at the hour of my death, Thou wilt show me Thy mercy. Amen."
12. Recite the seventh prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Mighty King! Lover of virtue, remember the lively faith of the thief on the Cross; and remember his glorious confession to Thee, when in punishment for his crimes he said: “Lord, remember me when Thou shalt come into Thy Kingdom.” With the same love and confidence, I also beg of Thee, O Sweet Jesus, that at the hour of my death, Thou wilt show me mercy. Amen."
13. Recite the eighth prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Deep abyss of mercy, I beg of Thee, in memory of Thy Wounds which penetrated to the very marrow of Thy Bones and to the depth of Thy being, to draw me, a miserable sinner, overwhelmed by my offenses, away from sin and to hide me from Thy Face justly irritated against me; hide me in Thy Wounds, until Thy anger and just indignation shall have passed away. Amen."
14. Recite the ninth prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Mirror of Truth, symbol of unity, link of charity, remember the multitude of wounds with which Thou was afflicted from head to foot, torn and reddened by the spilling of Thy adorable Blood. O great and universal pain which Thou didst suffer in Thy virginal Flesh for love of us! Sweetest Jesus! What is there that Thou couldst have done for us which Thou hast not done? May the fruit of Thy sufferings be renewed in my soul by the faithful remembrance of Thy Passion, and may Thy love increase in my heart each day, until I see Thee in eternity, Thou Who art the treasury of every real good, and the supreme and eternal happiness of souls. Amen."
15. Recite the tenth prayer of Saint Bridget, which is as follows:
"O Jesus! Strong Lion, Immortal and Invincible King, remember the pain which Thou didst endure when all Thy strength, both moral and physical, was entirely consumed by the extreme violence of the blows Thou didst receive, particularly by the blows to Thy Face and to Thy Sacred Heart. Thou didst faint under the weight of the Cross, which was so heavy that Thou didst almost die under its weight. I beseech of Thee, my Savior, to hold me always in Thy loving embrace, so that I may have strength to bear the trials of this life, and to resist the temptations of the devil, who is ever ready to devour the souls of men. Amen."
FAQs
Q: What is the significance of reciting the 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget?
A: The 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget is believed to bring many blessings to those who recite it. It is said to help sinners achieve true contrition, receive forgiveness for their sins, and attain eternal salvation.
Q: How did the 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget come to be known?
A: The 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget is attributed to Saint Bridget of Sweden, who is said to have received the prayer in a vision from Jesus himself.
Q: Can the 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget be recited by anyone?
A: Yes, the 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget can be recited by anyone who wishes to do so. It is a powerful prayer that is said to bring many blessings to those who recite it with faith and devotion.
Conclusion
The 12 Year Prayer Saint Bridget is a powerful prayer that is believed to bring many blessings to those who recite it. It is a prayer that is attributed to Saint Bridget of Sweden, who is said to have received it in a vision from Jesus himself. The prayer consists of fifteen prayers that are recited every day for twelve years. The prayer is said to help sinners achieve true contrition, receive forgiveness for their sins, and attain eternal salvation. So, if you want to experience the power of this prayer, start reciting it today with faith and devotion.
