The “Prayer for the Sacred Heart of Jesus” is a devotional prayer in the Catholic tradition that seeks to honor and invoke the love and compassion of Jesus Christ. The prayer is centered around the imagery and symbolism of the Sacred Heart, which represents Jesus’ immense and unconditional love for humanity.
At its core, the prayer is a heartfelt plea to Jesus, acknowledging his ultimate sacrifice on the cross and surrendering one’s own troubles and burdens to his sacred heart. It is a way of seeking solace and comfort in times of distress or seeking guidance and strength in one’s spiritual journey.
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Most sacred Heart of Jesus, pour down Your blessings abundantly on Your holy Church, on the Supreme Pointiff, and on all the clergy. Grant perseverance to the just, convert sinners, enlighten infidels, bless our parents, friends, and benefactors, assist the dying, free the souls in purgatory, and extend over all hearts the sweet empire of Your love.
– Indulgence of 300 days, once a day – Pope Pius X, 16 June 1906
O most holy heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore you, I love you, and with lively sorrow for my sins, I offer you this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to your will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in you and for you.
1. Prayer for Humility
Dear Jesus, help me to be humble in all that I do. Teach me to put others before myself and to always seek your will above my own. Grant me the grace to let go of my pride and to embrace humility as you did during your time on earth. Amen.
2. Prayer for Patience
Lord Jesus, grant me the patience to endure the trials and tribulations of life with grace and fortitude. Help me to remember that all things happen according to your plan, and that I need to trust in your timing. Give me the strength to be patient in all circumstances. Amen.
3. Prayer for Purity
Dear Lord, purify my heart and soul from all sin and wrongdoing. Help me to live a life of purity and holiness, free from the temptations of the world. Guide me in making choices that honor you and lead me closer to your love. Amen.
4. Prayer for Obedience
Jesus, my Savior, grant me the grace to be wholly obedient to your will. Help me to listen to your voice and follow your commands, even when it’s difficult. Strengthen my faith so that I may trust in your plan for my life and obey without hesitation. Amen.
5. Prayer for Living in Christ
Lord Jesus, help me to live in you and for you every day. Guide my steps and lead me on the path of righteousness. Fill me with your love and compassion so that I may reflect your light to the world around me. Amen.
6. Prayer for Love of Jesus
Sweet Jesus, I adore you and love you with all my heart. Help me to deepen my love for you each day and to grow closer to you in prayer and devotion. May my heart be filled with love for you, my Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
7. Prayer for Forgiveness
Lord Jesus Christ, forgive me for my sins and shortcomings. Help me to turn away from sin and to seek reconciliation with you and with others. Grant me the grace to forgive those who have wronged me, just as you have forgiven me. Amen.
8. Prayer for Strength
Dear Jesus, give me the strength to face the challenges of life with courage and faith. Be my rock and my fortress in times of trouble, and fill me with your peace that surpasses all understanding. Help me to trust in your divine providence and to lean on you for strength. Amen.
9. Prayer for Guidance
Lord Jesus, guide me in all that I do, so that I may walk in your ways and fulfill your purpose for my life. Lead me by your Holy Spirit and grant me wisdom and discernment to make choices that honor you. May I always seek your will above all else. Amen.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6
Daily Devotion to the Sacred Heart
In order to devote oneself to the Sacred Heart, we must first acknowledge Him as Creator and Redeemer, as well as King of Kings, and acknowledge that He has full rights over us. Additionally, we must repent and make a commitment to serve Him.
We are making amends for the indifference and ingratitude with which He is treated, as well as for the fact that humanity has abandoned Him.
These general goals of consecration and reparation can be accomplished through the use of devotions that are sanctioned by the Church. These devotions are highly particular.
The devotions attached to these promises are:
1.Receiving Communion frequently
2.First Fridays: going to Confession and receiving the Eucharist on the first Friday of each month for nine consecutive months. Many parishes will offer public First Friday devotions; if they do, you must perform First Fridays publicly. If it isn’t so offered in your parish, you can do this privately, going to Confession, receiving the Eucharist, and offering your prayers for the intention of the Holy Father.
3.Holy Hour: Eucharistic Adoration for one hour on Thursdays. (“Could you not watch one hour with me?”) Holy Hour can be made alone or as part of a group with formal prayers.
4.Celebrating of the Feast of the Sacred Heart
Feast of the Sacred Heart
The Friday that follows the Second Sunday after Pentecost is the Feast of the Sacred Heart which brings to mind all the attributes of His Divine Heart mentioned above. Many Catholics prepare for this Feast by beginning a Novena to the Sacred Heart on the Feast of Corpus Christi, which is the Thursday of the week before. On the Feast of the Sacred Heart itself, we can gain a plenary indulgence by making an Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart.
Powerful Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus embodies divine love, compassion, and mercy. When seeking solace or guidance, a powerful prayer to the Sacred Heart can evoke immense spiritual strength. One such potent prayer is:
The Great Prayer to the Sacred Heart, which Saint Gertrude carries out:
Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, the source of eternal life, the heart of yours is a blazing inferno of love.
You are the safe haven and sanctuary that I want.
To my adoring and loving Savior, I pray that you will consume my heart with the raging fire that is a part of yours.I pray that the graces that come from your love would be poured down upon them.
Please let my heart to become one with yours.
Allow my will to be shaped in accordance with yours in every aspect.
Your will should be the guiding principle for all of my aspirations and deeds. Thank you.
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Caroline Perkins, Member of the Church of Pop Saint Margaret A. Alacoque, Mary A Prayer to the Sacred Heart:
Lord Jesus, I pray that my heart will never stop searching for you, for you are the center of my heart, the source of my love, and the source of my pleasure.
Please forgive me for the sins that I have committed, whether they were committed out of malice or out of bad impulses, due to the wound that is in Your heart.
I pray that you will take my feeble heart and place it in your own divine heart, where it will remain under your constant protection and guidance, so that I may prevail in doing good.
and in evading evil until the very bottom of my lungs.
Thank you.
Miguel Pro
The Church of Pop’s Caroline Perkins
God be praised Prayer for the Sacred Heart of Jesus, recited by Miguel Pro:
Heart of Jesus, I turn over my heart to you; yet, I pray that you will enclose it in such a way that it will never be separated from you. To the heart of Jesus, I am completely yours; yet, I ask that you take care of my pledge so that I may be able to put it into effect even if it means sacrificing my life in its whole. Thank you.
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The Church of Pop’s Caroline Perkins
In honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Please Remember:
It is important to keep in mind, Jesus, that no one who has ever sought the assistance of Your Sacred Heart, pleaded for its assistance, or pleaded for mercy has ever been abandoned. Having been filled and animated by this same confidence, O holy Heart, Ruler of all hearts, I fly to You, and because I am oppressed by the weight of my crimes, I prostrate myself before You. I pray that you will not look down on your unworthy child, but rather that you will allow me to enter inside Your Sacred Heart. Be with me now and at all times, but especially in the hour of my death, provide me with support in all of my battles, and be with me at all times. Jesus, you are very nice! Please, Jesus, be kind! Those who love Jesus! Thank you.
This concludes the Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which is as follows:
Short Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
In moments of brevity yet profound devotion, a concise prayer to the Sacred Heart can bring solace:
“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You.”
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the Family
For families seeking divine guidance, unity, and blessings, a heartfelt prayer to the Sacred Heart can foster familial harmony:
“O Sacred Heart of Jesus, we place our family in Your care. Pour out Your blessings upon us, protect us from all harm, and help us grow in love, understanding, and forgiveness. May Your grace be the bond that unites us, and may Your love guide our actions every day. Amen.”
Daily Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
To foster a daily connection and seek guidance, a prayer to the Sacred Heart can be a steadfast companion:
“Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, I offer You my day. May Your love guide my thoughts, words, and actions. Help me to live in Your will, find strength in Your grace, and spread Your love to all I encounter. Amen.”
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Prayer
The Litany of the Sacred Heart is a powerful series of invocations expressing devotion and seeking intercession:
“Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, one with the infinite majesty of God, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, sacred temple of God, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of Heaven, have mercy on us. … (continue with the Litany)
Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Mary
Honoring the Sacred Heart of Mary is a profound expression of devotion:
“O most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of mercy, and refuge of sinners, I consecrate myself to your Immaculate Heart. I entrust myself to you, and I beg for your maternal love and guidance. May your Heart, so full of love and compassion, intercede for me before your Son, Jesus. Amen.”
The Litany of the Sacred Heart
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Formed by the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Substantially united to the Word of God,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Of Infinite Majesty,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Holy Temple of God,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Burning Furnace of charity,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Vessel of Justice and love,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Full of goodness and love,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Abyss of all virtues,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Most worthy of all praises,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, In Whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, In Whom dwelleth all the fulness of the Divinity,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father is well pleased,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Of Whose fullness we have all received,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Desire of the everlasting hills,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Patient and abounding in mercy,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Rich unto all who call upon Thee,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Fountain of life and holiness,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Atonement for our sins,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Filled with reproaches,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Bruised for our offenses,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Made obedient unto death,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Pierced with a lance,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Source of all consolation,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Our Life and Resurrection,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Our Peace and Reconciliation,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Victim for our sins,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Salvation of those who hope in Thee,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Hope of those who die in Thee,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Delight of all the Saints,
Have mercy on us.
Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Let us pray.
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thine most-beloved Son, and upon the praises and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and appeased by worthy homage, pardon those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy Great Goodness in the name of the same Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.