Consolation Prayer – 1
May Christ support us all the day long, till the shadows lengthen, and the evening comes, and the busy world is hushed, and the fever of life is over and our work is done. Then in his mercy may he give us a safe lodging, and holy rest and peace at the last.
Amen.
Consolation Prayer – 2
We promise for the future that We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the forgetfulness and ingratitude of men, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the way Thou art neglected in Thy holy tabernacle, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the crimes of sinners, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the sacrileges which profane Thy Sacrament of Love, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the irreverence displayed in Thy presence, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the coldness on the part of Thy children, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For their contempt of Thy loving invitations, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the faithlessness of those who call themselves Thy friends, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the bad example we have given, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For the abuse of Thy grace, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For our long delay in loving Thee, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For our past sins, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For our own unfaithfulness, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For our indifference in Thy service, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For keeping Thee waiting at the door of our hearts, We will console Thee, O Lord.
For Thy sighs and tears, We will console Thee, O Lord. Amen.