Sacred Heart

O sweet Jesus, Whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Thine altar eager to repair by a special act of homage the cruel indifference and injuries to which Thy loving Heart is everywhere subject.

Mindful alas! that we ourselves have had a share in such great indignities, which we now deplore from the depths of our hearts, we humbly ask Thy pardon and declare our readiness to atone by voluntary expiation, not only for our own personal offenses, but also for the sins of those, who, straying far from the path of salvation, refuse in their obstinate infidelity to follow Thee, their Shepherd and Leader, or, renouncing the vows of their baptism, have cast off the sweet yoke of Thy law.

We are now resolved to expiate each and every deplorable outrage committed against Thee; we are determined to make amends for the manifold offenses against Christian modesty in unbecoming dress and behavior, for all the foul seductions laid to ensnare the feet of the innocent, for the frequent violation of Sundays and holydays, and the shocking blasphemies uttered against Thee and Thy Saints. We wish also to make amends for the insults to which Thy Vicar on earth and Thy priests are subjected, for the profanation, by conscious neglect or terrible acts of sacrilege, of the very Sacrament of Thy divine love; and lastly for the public crimes of nations who resist the rights and the teaching authority of the Church which Thou hast founded.

Would, O divine Jesus, we were able to wash away such abominations with our blood. We now offer, in reparation for these violations of Thy divine honor, the satisfaction Thou didst once make to Thine eternal Father on the cross and which Thou dost continue to renew daily on our altars; we offer it in union with the acts of atonement of Thy Virgin Mother and all the Saints and of the pious faithful on earth; and we sincerely promise to make recompense, as far as we can with the help of Thy grace, for all neglect of Thy great love and for the sins we and others have committed in the past. Henceforth we will live a life of unwavering faith, of purity of conduct, of perfect observance of the precepts of the Gospel and especially that of charity. We promise to the best of our power to prevent others from offending Thee and to bring as many as possible to follow Thee.

O loving Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary our model in reparation, deign to receive the voluntary offering we make of this act of expiation; and by the crowning gift of perseverance, keep us faithful unto death in our duty and the allegiance we owe to Thee, so that we may all one day come to that happy home, where Thou, with the Father and the Holy Ghost, livest and reignest God, world without end. Amen.

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us, humbly prostrate before Thine altar, We are Thine and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy Most Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known Thee; many, too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy Sacred Heart. Be Thou King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger. Be Thou King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd. Be Thou King of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them all into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy toward the children of that race, once Thy chosen people. Of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may It now descend upon them a laver of redemption and of life. Grant, O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to It be glory and honor forever. Amen.

Lord, have mercy on us,

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, 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 Ghost, 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, abode 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 praise, 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 dwells the fullness of divinity, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father was 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 most merciful, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, 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 sin, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust 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 ℟. Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let us pray: O Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy dearly beloved Son, and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners and for those who seek Thy mercy; be Thou appeased, and grant us pardon in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, world without end. Amen.

O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I fly, I come to Thee, throwing myself into the arms of Thy tender mercy. Thou art my sure refuge, my unfailing and only hope. Thou hast a remedy for all my evils, relief for all my miseries, reparation for all my faults, Thou canst supply for what is wanting in me in order to obtain fully the graces that I ask for myself and others. Thou art for me, and for us all, the infallible, inexhaustible source of light, of strength, of perseverance, peace and consolation. I am certain that my importunity will never weary Thee; certain, too, that Thou wilt never cease to aid, to protect, to love me, because Thy love for me, O Divine Heart, is infinite.

Dearest Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer Thee this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to Thy Will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in Thee and for Thee. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Thy blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.

Have mercy on me then, O Heart of Jesus, and on all whom I recommend to Thee, according to Thy own mercy, and do with us, for us, and in us, whatsoever Thou will, for we abandon ourselves to Thee with the full, entire confidence and conviction that Thou will never abandon us either in time or eternity.

Amen.