Prayer before a Crucifix
Behold O good and most sweet Jesus, I cast myself upon my knees in Thy sight, and with the most fervent desire of my soul I pray and beseech Thee to impress upon my heart lively sentiments of Faith, Hope and Charity, with true repentance for my sins and a most firm desire of amendment; whilst with deep affection and grief of soul I consider within myself and mentally contemplate Thy five most precious Wounds, having before my eyes that which David in prophecy spoke concerning Thee, O Good Jesus, “They have pierced My Hands and My Feet, they have numbered all My bones.”
Prayer to the Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God’s love commits me here; ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.(from prayer card, possibly Passionist)
Prayer of St. John Fisher
Good Lord, set in thy Church strong and mighty pillars that may suffer and endure great labours, who also shall not fear persecution, or death, but always suffer with a good will, slanders, shame, and all kinds of torments, for the glory and praise of Thy Holy Name. By this manner, good lord, the truth of thy Gospel shall be preached throughout the world. Therefore, merciful Lord, exercise the mercy, show it indeed upon thy Church. Amen. (from CTS prayer card)