The SACRED HEART OF JESUS
What’s the Sacred Heart of Jesus All About?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most powerful reminders that even in a world full of darkness, Jesus’ love is still burning bright. It’s not just a symbol—it’s a reflection of how far He’s willing to go to love us, forgive us, and bring us back when we’ve drifted.
When we talk about the “Sacred Heart,” we’re really talking about Jesus' deep, personal love for each of us. His heart is a sign of His mercy, His suffering for our sake, and His invitation for us to come close, no matter what we’ve been through.
Where Did This Devotion Come From?
Even though people have loved and worshiped Jesus for centuries, the devotion to His Heart really started to grow around the 11th and 12th centuries. But it went next-level in the 1600s, when Jesus started showing up in visions to a young nun named St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in France.
Between 1673 and 1675, she had several powerful encounters with Jesus where He revealed His Heart—on fire, wounded, and full of love—for a world that often forgets Him. Through these visions, Jesus asked for something simple but life-changing: that we show love back through prayer, trust, and making space for Him in our lives.
Why It Matters Today?
Let’s be real—life can get dark. There’s confusion, hurt, division, and a lot of noise pulling us in different directions. The Sacred Heart is like a light in the chaos—a reminder that Jesus sees us, knows our struggles, and still chooses to love us with everything He’s got.
Spending time with the Sacred Heart of Jesus—whether through prayer, worship, or just taking a moment to reflect—helps us reconnect with the truth: we’re loved, we’re seen, and we’re called to be light in the world too.
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously 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 Spirit 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, Sacred 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, abode 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, in whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was 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 most merciful, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, obedient to 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 our reconciliation, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust 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 taketh away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, O Lord.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
R. Make our hearts like to Thine.
Let us pray:
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee forever and ever. Amen.
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, O Lord.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
R. Make our hearts like to Thine.
Let us pray:
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee forever and ever. Amen.