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​Offerings in union with Christ (from Salvifici Doloris)

O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart, in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world, for the salvation of souls, the reparation of sins, the reunion of all Christians, and in particular for the intentions of the Holy Father this month. Amen.​​

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“Lord, I offer my sufferings in union with the sufferings of Your Son, Jesus Christ, for the good of the Church and for all souls.”

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“O my Jesus, I offer You all my sufferings of this day, in union with Your sufferings on the cross, for the conversion of sinners, for the Holy Souls in purgatory, and for the needs of the Church.”

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“In union with Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, I offer my suffering, my life, my joys, my pains for __________. I am confident that the offering up of my suffering… will obtain… graces and divine favors…”

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“O Jesus, I unite my sufferings to Yours on the Cross. May this pain, offered with love, bring healing to hearts, hope to souls, and glory to the Father. Amen.” — Catholic Guidance prayer for offering suffering.

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Eternal Rest prayer

“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen. Eternal Father, I offer You the sufferings of my life in union with the sufferings of Your Son Jesus Christ, for the souls in purgatory.”​

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