This prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus expresses deep adoration and contrition for sins. It petitions for spiritual virtues like humility and obedience while seeking divine protection, health, and comfort. The text emphasizes a desire to live according to God’s holy will in all circumstances.
The devotee places complete trust in Jesus as a refuge, asking for the grace of a holy death. It encourages spreading divine love and making reparation for those who offend God through indifference. The prayer concludes with a profound declaration of faith and reliance on Christ’s mercy.
O MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS,
fountain of every blessing,
I adore You, I love You,
and with lively sorrow for my sins,
I offer You this poor heart of mine.
MAKE ME HUMBLE, PATIENT,
PURE AND WHOLLY OBEDIENT
TO YOUR HOLY WILL.
Grant, good Jesus,
that I may live in You and for You.
Protect me in the midst of danger;
comfort me in my afflictions;
give me health of body,
assistance in my temporal needs,
Your blessing on all that I do,
and the grace of a holy death.
WITHIN YOUR HEART
I PLACE MY EVERY TRUST.
For You are my refuge,
O Most Loving Heart of Jesus,
and from You I hope all things.
HELP ME TO SPREAD YOUR LOVE
EVERYWHERE I GO
and to make reparation
for the ingratitude
and indifference of so many
who offend You.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS,
I place all my trust in You.
JESUS, I TRUST IN YOU!
Source: Catechists of St. Francis Xavier
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