54. Prayer for the Conversion of Scandinavia

300 Days, once a day. (See Instructions, p. 1.) GOOD Jesus, prostrate at thy feet, we humbly implore Thee, by thy most sacred wounds and by the Precious Blood which Thou didst shed for the salvation of the whole world, that Thou wouldst deign to cast a look of pity on the peoples of Scandinavia, seduced from the Faith for so many centuries, and plunged in the darkness of heresy, separated from thy Church, deprived of the participation of the adorable Sac- rament of thy Body and Blood, and of the other sacraments instituted by Thee, as the refuge of souls in life and in death. Remember, O REDEEMER 54 Leo XIII, April 18, 1885. _ E 50 JESUS CHRIST of the world, that for these souls too Thou didst suffer bitter death, with the loss of all thy blood. Bring back, O good Shepherd, these wandering sheep of thine to the one fold and to the healthy pastures of thy Church, so that they may form with us one flock, tended by Thee, and by thy. Vicar on earth, the supreme Pontiff, whom, in the person of the Apostle St Peter, Thou didst com- mission to feed thy sheep and thy lambs. Graciously hear, O good Jrsus, the prayers which we offer Thee with the most lively trust in the love of thy Sacred Heart, and to thy most holy Name be praise, glory, and honour, world without end. Amen