prayer to the sacred heart of jesus
in the light of the ‘desecration of the image of the sacred heart of jesus’ controversy by the tamil daily, makkal osai, i would like to post here the consecration prayer to the sacred heart of jesus, a prayer which we prayed during mass on every first friday of the month (the first friday is devoted to the sacred heart). also today being a sunday… prayer time!
i feel the prayer is meaningful in this time. i have highlight some points which i feel relevant.
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ACT OF CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before You. We are yours, and yours we wish to be; but to be more surely united with You, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to your Most Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known You; many, too, despising your precepts, have rejected You. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to your Sacred Heart.
Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken You, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned You; grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s house, lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.
Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and the unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd.
Grant, O Lord, to your Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give tranquillity of order to all nations; 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.
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on August 26th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
I have to say a hearty amen to that prayer as well.
on August 26th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
A most beautiful and touching prayer.. Amen !
on August 27th, 2007 at 2:06 am
thanks bob and laura. glad you like the prayer. yes it is a beautiful prayer which i pray out and loud proudly every first friday in church. simple yet full of meaning.
on August 27th, 2007 at 2:20 am
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