Flagellation

Combating my evil passions
Break through the symbolic
Rise above my limits
Through this ascetic lesson

Visualize the suffering of Christ
Pain is temporary
Passion stays forever!

Execute this painful exercises
Pain is temporary
Passion stays forever!

I fall down to my knees
After the matins and the lauds for Mary!
Psalm 6 on my lips
Extinguish the candles!

The flagellation begins

The Miserere and the Gloria Patri
De profundis and Requiem aeternam
The introit of the Requiem liturgy
Being prayed

The rope clasped between those fingers
I swing it backwards!
As the rope hits, it splits the skin
One swing follows the other!

I imitate the suffering of Christ
I pray for relief of my sins and salvation!
This sacrifice will purify
Will wash me clean from my earthly desires!

Combating my evil passions
Break through the symbolic
Rise above my limits
Through this ascetic lesson

Visualize the suffering of Christ
Pain is temporary
Passion stays forever!

Execute this painful exercises
Pain is temporary
Passion stays forever!