“The Church intends the devotion of the Forty Hours, just before Lent, to be dedicated as a particular time of prayers to appease the anger of GOD, and indemnify in a solemn manner the Heart of our dear Lord for the many outrages offered to him at that season of festivity, hence, it should be for us and every faithful soul a period of special devotion.” Mother Maddalena, 1892 Omaha Custom Book