Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

1. Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You.

You know my worries, my hopes, and my needs.

Hold me close to Your Heart and fill me with Your peace.”

2. Prayer of Reparation

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love,

I offer You my prayers, my works, and my small sacrifices today

in reparation for sin and for the healing of hearts.

Make my heart gentle, patient, and merciful like Yours.”

3. Prayer for Families

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, bless our homes.

Bring peace where there is tension,

hope where there is discouragement,

and love where there is division.

Be the Heart of our family.”

4. Prayer for Strength

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, give me strength when I am tired,

courage when I am afraid,

and patience when I am tested.

Let Your Heart be my refuge.”

5. Short Aspirations (easy for daily use)

• “Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.”

• “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like Yours.”

• “Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You.”

• “Heart of Jesus, burning with love, inflame my heart with Your love.”

6. Prayer of Consecration (bulletin‑friendly wording)

“Sacred Heart of Jesus, I give You my heart, my thoughts, and my life.

Shape me according to Your will.

Teach me to love as You love,

to forgive as You forgive,

and to serve with joy.

May Your Heart be my home forever.”

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 fulness 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 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.
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 liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

Special Year of St. Francis

Pope Leo XIV has declared a Special Year of St. Francis to mark 800 years since the saint’s death. Until January 10, 2027, the faithful may obtain a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions—confession, Communion, and prayer for the Holy Father—by visiting any Franciscan church or place dedicated to St. Francis. The indulgence is also available to the elderly, the sick, and those unable to leave home, who may participate spiritually through prayer and the offering of their daily challenges.

In a world marked by conflict and division, this Jubilee invites us to follow the example of St. Francis—living simply, seeking peace, and reflecting Christ’s love in daily life. The Franciscan family hopes this year will inspire all of us to become witnesses of peace and holiness