Sacred Heart Prayers

LITANY TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

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 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 Virgin Mother’s womb, 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, glowing 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 praise, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, wherein are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, wherein dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead, 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 rich in mercy, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, rich unto all who call upon Thee, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fount of life and holiness, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our offenses, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with reproaches, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our iniquities, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, obedient even 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.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart,
R. Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let us pray
Almighty and everlasting God, look upon the Heart of Thy well beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction which He offers unto Thee in the name of sinners; and do Thou, of Thy great goodness, grant them pardon when they seek Thy mercy, in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee for ever and ever. R. Amen.

ACT OF CONSECRATION TO
THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Most sweet Jesus, redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thy 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 the unity of Faith so that soon there may be but one flock and one shepherd.

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.

Another Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honoring and glorifying Thee. This is my irrevocable will, to belong entirely to Thee, and to do all for Thy love, renouncing with my whole heart all that can displease Thee.

I take Thee, O Sacred Heart, for the sole object of my love, the protection of my life, the pledge of my salvation, the remedy of my frailty and inconstancy, the reparation for all the defects of my life, and my secure refuge at the hour of my death.

Be Thou, O Most Merciful Heart, my justification before God Thy Father, and screen me from His anger which I have so justly merited. I fear all from my own weakness and malice, but placing my entire confidence in Thee, O Heart of Love, I hope all from Thine infinite Goodness.

Annihilate in me all that can displease or resist Thee. Imprint Thy pure love so deeply in my heart that I may never forget Thee or be separated from Thee.

I beseech Thee, through Thine infinite Goodness, grant that my name be engraved upon Thy Heart, for in this I place all my happiness and all my glory, to live and to die as one of Thy devoted servants. Amen.

PRAYERS OF ST. PADRE PIO OF PIETRELCINA

Stay with me, Lord
Prayer of St. Pio of Pietrelcina after Holy Communion

Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have You present so that I do not forget You. You know how easily I abandon You.

Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Your strength, that I may not fall so often.

Stay with me, Lord, for You are my life, and without You, I am without fervor.

Stay with me, Lord, for You are my light, and without You, I am in darkness.

Stay with me, Lord, to show me Your will.

Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Your voice and follow You.

Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love You very much, and always be in Your company.

Stay with me, Lord, if You wish me to be faithful to You.

Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is, I want it to be a place of consolation for You, a nest of love.

Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes; death, judgment, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength, so that I will not stop along the way and for that, I need You.

It is getting late and death approaches, I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows.

O how I need You, my Jesus, in this night of exile!

Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all its dangers. I need You.

Let me recognize You as Your disciples did at the breaking of the bread, so that the Eucharistic Communion be the Light which disperses the darkness, the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart.

Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to You, if not by communion, at least by grace and love.

Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it, but the gift of Your Presence, oh yes, I ask this of You!

Stay with me, Lord, for it is You alone I look for, Your Love, Your Grace, Your Will, Your Heart, Your Spirit, because I love You and ask no other reward but to love You more and more.

With a firm love, I will love You with all my heart while on Earth and continue to love You perfectly during all eternity. Amen.

Same Prayer but the "THEE" & "THOU" version
Prayer of St. Pio of Pietrelcina after Holy Communion

Stay with me, Lord, for it is necessary to have Thee present so that I do not forget Thee. Thou knowest how easily I abandon Thee.

Stay with me, Lord, because I am weak and I need Thy strength, that I may not fall so often.

Stay with me, Lord, for Thou art my life, and without Thee, I am without fervor.

Stay with me, Lord, for Thou art my light, and without Thee, I am in darkness.

Stay with me, Lord, to show me Thy will.

Stay with me, Lord, so that I hear Thy voice and follow Thee.

Stay with me, Lord, for I desire to love Thee very much, and always be in Thy company.

Stay with me, Lord, if Thou wishest me to be faithful to Thee.

Stay with me, Lord, for as poor as my soul is, I want it to be a place of consolation for Thee, a nest of love.

Stay with me, Jesus, for it is getting late and the day is coming to a close, and life passes; death, judgment, eternity approaches. It is necessary to renew my strength, so that I will not stop along the way and for that, I need Thee.

It is getting late and death approaches, I fear the darkness, the temptations, the dryness, the cross, the sorrows.

O how I need Thee, my Jesus, in this night of exile!

Stay with me tonight, Jesus, in life with all its dangers. I need Thee.

Let me recognize Thee as Thy disciples did at the breaking of the bread, so that the Eucharistic Communion be the Light which disperses the darkness, the force which sustains me, the unique joy of my heart.

Stay with me, Lord, because at the hour of my death, I want to remain united to Thee, if not by Communion, at least by grace and love.

Stay with me, Jesus, I do not ask for divine consolation, because I do not merit it, but the gift of Thy Presence, oh yes, I ask this of Thee!

Stay with me, Lord, for it is Thee alone I look for, Thy Love, Thy Grace, Thy Will, Thy Heart, Thy Spirit, because I love Thee and ask no other reward but to love Thee more and more.

With a firm love, I will love Thee with all my heart while on Earth and continue to love Thee perfectly during all eternity. Amen.

Perpetual Novena of St. Padre Pio
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

(This novena prayer was recited every day by Padre Pio for all those who asked his prayers)

1. O my Jesus, You have said, “Truly I say to you, ask and it will be given you, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold, I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of…

Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be to the Father…
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

2. O my Jesus, You have said, “Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, He will give it to you.” Behold, in Your name, I ask the Father for the grace of…

Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be to the Father…
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

3. O my Jesus, You have said, “Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away.” Encouraged by Your infallible words, I now ask for the grace of…

Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory be to the Father…
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us poor sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of You, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate heart of Mary, Your tender Mother and ours. Amen.

Hail, Holy Queen… St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us

Prayer of St. Padre Pio to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, filled with infinite love, broken by my Ingratitude, pierced by my sins, yet loving me still; accept the consecration that I make to Thee of all that I am and all that I have. Take every faculty of my soul and body and draw me, day by day, nearer and nearer to Thy Sacred Heart, and there, as I can understand the lesson, teach me Thy blessed ways. Amen.

ACT OF REPARATION TO
THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

O most sweet Jesus, Whose overflowing charity for men is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Thy 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 such 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 holidays, 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, that 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.

MISCELLANEOUS PRAYERS

A Prayer Asking for the Fires of Love

Send forth Thy Spirit, O Lord, and enkindle in me the fire of Thy burning love. Set my heart afire with a spark of Thy eternal love; inflame my heart with Thy love, so that I might burn all my sins and failings in the blazing furnace of Thy charity. Let Thy divine flames of love penetrate all my thoughts, words and actions so that they may bring warmth and zeal to whomever I may encounter. Let my whole life be consumed in the flames of Thy love, so that I may avoid both the flames of Purgatory and the fires of Hell. May my love for Thee burn brightly and eternally in Heaven. Amen.

A Prayer to the Sacred Heart

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, my divine model and teacher, what can I do when I see Thee, the Son of the Eternal Father, full of glory and honor, laden with the cross, walking the awful road to death, especially when thereby Thou showest me the way to salvation without selfishness, but only for my benefit?

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, what can I do but have faith in Thee and return Thy love by at least bearing my trials in patience and humility. And this, particularly, my God, because I have so often experienced the great power that my passions have over me, and how seldom I can withstand the temptations of the world. How hard do I not find it to deny myself the pleasure to mortify my desires and to renounce the false splendor of the world, although I know full well that all these things so easily lead me into sin.

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, give me strength to resist my passions and close my eyes to the allurements and charms of the world, help me to imitate Thy poverty, purity and humility, and send me trials with the strength to bear them humbly. Though I fear them, they are necessary for me. But I wish to follow Thee and become like Thee. Therefore, permit me to drink all of Thy chalice of suffering. Heart of Jesus, burning for love of me, inflame my heart with love for Thee. Amen

Please Put Things RIght

I fly to Thee Sacred Heart of my Savior, for Thou art for my refuge, my only hope. Thou art the remedy for all my miseries, my consolation in all my wretchedness, the reparation for all my infidelities, the supplement for all my deficiencies, the expiation for all my sins, and the hope and end of all my prayers.

Thou art the only one Who is never weary of me and Who can bear with my faults, because Thou lovest me with an infinite love. Therefore, O my God, have mercy on me according to Thy great mercy, and do with me, and for me, and in me, whatever Thou wilt, for I give myself entirely to Thee, divine Heart, with full confidence that Thou will never reject me. Amen.

Prayer for Health

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I come to ask of your infinite mercy the gift of health and strength that I may serve you more faithfully and love you more sincerely than in the past. I wish to be well and strong if this be your good pleasure and for your greater glory. Filled with high resolves and determined to perform my tasks most perfectly for love of you, I wish to be enabled to go back to my duties. Amen.

Prayer for Someone Special

May the grace of the Sacred Heart be with you, The peace of the Sacred Heart encompass You; The Merits of the Sacred Heart plead for you; The love of the Sacred Heart inflame you; The sorrows of the Sacred Heart console you; The zeal of the Sacred Heart animate you; The virtues of the Sacred Heart shine forth in your word and work; And may the joys of the beatific vision be your eternal reward. Amen.

Confiding Worries, Needs & Doubts

Compassionate Jesus, I remember your gentle invitation to "Come and be refreshed." I bring you now all my worries, fears, needs and doubts, and those of my world. I entrust to you my loved ones, both living and deceased. Enfold us all in your love, now and evermore. Amen.

Prayer for Perseverance

Eternal Father, Who through Thy beloved Son dost teach us ever to pray, "Thy kingdom come," grant us, O Lord, through His most Sacred Heart, the grace of final perseverance in Thy love, that having with entire devotion promoted the glory of that Sacred Heart on earth, we may share the more intimate favors of its love for all eternity. Amen.

Nothing is Impossible

Help me to remember that nothing is impossible to prayer. Because when I pray, I bring You close and when You are close, I am not alone or afraid. I call on You, and the world eases around me. There is comfort for my hurt and peace from my worries. As one door closes, I see another open wide before me. So, let my whispered voice start each day with the promise of prayer, certain that with Your name on my lips and Your love in my heart all things are ever possible. Amen.

Golden Arrow

May the most holy, most sacred, most adorable, most mysterious and unutterable Name of God be always praised, blessed, loved, adored and glorified in Heaven on Earth and under the Earth, by all the creatures of God, and by the Sacred Heart of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the most Holy Sacrament of the altar.

The Golden Arrow prayer was revealed by Our Lord to a Carmelite Nun of Tours, in 1843, as a reparation for blasphemy. "This Golden Arrow will wound My Heart delightfully," He said, "and heal the wounds inflicted by blasphemy."

Plea to the Eucharistic Jesus

O Sacred and Eucharistic Heart of Jesus! Come to us and be our Ruler. All that we have and are is Thine to command, for all that we have is Thine. If our hearts are poor, enrich them with Thy Grace. If they have been wretched and stained, accept them purged and cleansed through the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

SUFFERING HEART of Jesus! To Thee we confide all the trials of our souls.

SWEET HEART of Jesus! To Thy care we confide our weaknesses and ask Thee to accept our sincere repentance.

COMPASSIONATE HEART of Jesus! We confide our souls to Thee, tormented by our suffering conscience.

GENTLE HEART of Jesus! We confide to Thee the peace and salvation of our families.

EUCHARISTIC HEART of Jesus! The world, worried unto death, finds a refuge in Thy Heart, where the lance once opened for us the source of Life.

Come, O Jesus! Be our Brother in the pure joy of Christian love!
Come, O Jesus! Be our Friend in the depths of this world's sorrows. Amen.

Offering to the Sacred Heart of Jesus