SACRED HEART DEVOTION DAY 28

Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in You

Death is a reality which cannot be denied. Holy Bible testifies that through sin, death entered the world. (Romans:5;12). Our divine Creator, created our first parents Adam and Eve and bestowed them with worldly gifts in paradise. They were free to eat from any of the trees of the garden, except the tree of knowledge of good and evil.” When you eat from it you shall die.” (Genesis 2;17), this is what God warned them. Since the first parents represented the whole mankind, their punishment was passed on to all generations to come. Some people live for a long time, others nip in the youth and still others in childhood. Death certainly cannot be evaded. This is a reality from the beginning of the world. Fortune and misfortune result from a lucky or unlucky death. We humans are incapable of determining the exact location or timing of our death. It may happen in our youth or in our old age, in a state of grace or when drowned in sin, at home or away. For Jesus himself has proclaimed, that the day of the lord will come like a thief at night. So the true God Jesus is the one who has knowledge about the time of your death. If He doesn’t disclose this time then none of the creatures can detect it. If you love the Sacred Heart in your lifetime and learn from His virtues, then He will never let you die graceless. Your soul will be delivered from all the pains and sufferings at the hour of death and you will be awarded a throne in your heavenly abode. Sacred Heart will be your solace, shelter and savior at the hour of death when you battle with the thought of full remission of sins. For He has promised to Margaret Mary, that all the devotees will receive the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in His displeasure nor without receiving the Sacraments; His Divine Heart shall be their refuge in the last moment. O my soul! How wary you will be not to lose a friend who always supports you in all your pain and afflictions.

Consider how you will honor a doctor who is capable of curing all your illness and saving you from death. You will spent anything to please him and rely on him! Then why don’t you love the Sacred Heart , who is all powerful, who is the provider , who saves you from evil , is aware of your hour of death, who saves you from a graceless death, loves you and who is the doctor who never errs. Have you ever thought about your lost luck in not loving and serving the Sacred Heart? If you wish to escape eternal damnation, then find your solace in the fragrance of His consolation

INVOCATION (JAPAM)

Jesus, who seeks our salvation! Father, full of grace! Here I am Lord, in Your divine presence, penitent and sorrowful. O sweet Sacred Heart!

You are the only one who is aware of my last hour. Lord! By Your immense grace grant me a happy death and a safe judgement. O Jesus, full of mercy! I readily submit my last hour into Your hands. When I can no longer move my legs, or my hands are shivering and frozen even to touch Your crucifix, when my eyes are darkened by fear of death, and at the hour of my death when I fight with powers of darkness, Jesus full of mercy look kindly upon me. Wash me in Your precious blood, support me in my last hour and in Your great mercy grant a safe lodging, a holy rest and peace.

Grant to Your Church, O Lord, assurance of freedom, protect our Supreme Pontiff and make haste that all may know the haven of truth, and have unity of faith, so that there may soon be one fold and one Shepherd! Lord, be merciful to the unfortunate sinners, console the souls in Purgatory and be merciful to me, your unworthy servant. O Immaculate Heart of Mary, O Mother of all blessings, I firmly believe that through your powerful intercession, all my prayers and petitions will be granted. Amen

[ 3 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary, 3 Glory be..]

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 fullness 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 takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God Who takes 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

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 lives and reigns with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

SHORT INVOCATION

Sacred Heart of Jesus, by virtue of Your agony, passion and death, have mercy on the dying.

GOOD DEED(SALKRIYA)

Say 3 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary and 3 Glory be to … for dying souls.