Prayer Before A Crucifix
This prayer is usually said while kneeling before a crucifix. It is often said by Roman Catholics after Communion or after Mass.
The faithful receive a partial indulgence if they recite the prayer after Communion before a crucifix. On the Fridays of Lent, the indulgence is a plenary indulgence.
Read more about this topic: Roman Catholic Prayers To Jesus
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