A Powerful Lent Devotion: Meditate on Christ's 5,480 Wounds with St. Bridget

At the tender age of seven, St. Bridget of Sweden began receiving visions of Christ crucified, revealing to her that Jesus endured 5,480 wounds during His Sacred Passion.

The Fifteen Prayers of St. Bridget: A Daily Offering

Christ asked St. Bridget to encourage the faithful to recite these prayers daily, completing the cycle 24 times annually, meditating on all 5,475 wounds detailed in the prayers.

The Physical Sufferings of Jesus

The wounds Christ endured during His Passion can be categorized into fifteen key events, from the slap across the face by Annas’s servant to the lance piercing His Sacred Side.

Embracing the Devotion

Christ desires an earnest response to His love, not perfection in completing prayers.

If this devotion moves your heart, you can start by incorporating a single prayer or meditation into your day. Download the Tabella App to connect with a community of believers.