SACRED HEART DEVOTION DAY 8

What the Sacred Heart of Jesus want from us.

Let us contemplate for a moment what the Sacred Heart of Jesus who is God Almighty, who created all things visible and invisible from nothingness and who is Our Father, the Creator who is being constantly and gloriously praised and worshipped by angels and heavenly hosts requires us to do. This Divine Heart, overflowing with charity gives itself fully to us. Sacred Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and well spring of all virtues is always accessible to bless us and to provide all necessary graces. My soul, what does this bountiful God desire from you? He does not desire wealth or respect. He just desires one thing and that is your heart. As long as you don’t surrender your heart fully to Him it is not possible to please Him. Once Jesus asked St.Lutgardis, “What do you desire from me?” The saint’s reply was, “The only thing I desire from You is Your Sacred Heart”. Then our divine Lord said,” I desire your heart much more than you desire mine. So give your heart fully to me.”

Let us listen carefully to what our Lord and Father desires. Let us earnestly fulfill His desire at the earliest. He knocks at our heart to fill us with His divine blessings. He desires to shower upon us both spiritual and material gifts. So let us get rid of all evil deeds in us, wash and purify ourselves in tears of repentance and then enter into His divine presence.

INVOCATION  ‍

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, my comforter, my solace and consoler of my heart, I worship you. O my Savior, full of love and pity towards me! Lord of my heart! The only thing I desire is to love You. Since you have given yourself fully to me, it is ingratitude that I do not give my heart fully to You. O Father, full of goodness and love! King of my heart! It is true that until today I have placed my interest in material things. Going forth be You King and Father of my heart. Be You Lord and Friend of my soul. Let all material things become sour to me. Lord Jesus, full of mercy! I desire only You.

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.

EJACULATORY PRAYER

O Divine Heart of Jesus! Make myself completely your own.