Devotion Resources

A collection of spiritual resources to aid in your devotion

The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart

As given by Our Lord to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

The Twelve Promises

1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life.

2. I will give peace in their families.

3. I will console them in all their troubles.

4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.

5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings.

6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.

7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.

8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.

9. I will bless the homes in which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honored.

10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.

11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their name written in My Heart, and it shall never be effaced.

12. I promise thee in the excess of the mercy of My Heart, that its all-powerful Love will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of Nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving the Sacraments; My Heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour.

Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart

Act of Consecration

Lord Jesus Christ, today I renew my dedication to your Sacred Heart. I remember your love for me. I pledge my love in return, placing You at the center of my heart and my family. I wish to live my life in union with You and to share in Your mission of love to all. Lord, accept this dedication and keep me always in your Sacred Heart. Amen.

Novena to the Sacred Heart

Prayed in May or June, nine days before the Solemnity

Novena to the Sacred Heart

Lord Jesus Christ, today I renew my dedication to your Sacred Heart. I remember your love for me. I pledge my love in return, placing You at the center of my heart and my family. I wish to live my life in union with You and to share in Your mission of love to all. Lord, accept this dedication and keep me always in your Sacred Heart.

(Here make your petition)

Leader: Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, inspire many young hearts to consecrate themselves to You for the service of the Church in the priesthood and religious life.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: Heart of Jesus, glowing furnace of charity, draw us ever closer to Yourself and to each other through the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You, grant to all our deceased family, relatives and friends, and to the forgotten souls in Purgatory, the joy of eternal life.
All: Lord, hear our prayer.

Leader: Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
All: Make our hearts like unto Thine. Amen.

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

We suggest you pray this at the end of the rosary.

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lord, have mercy,
R. Christ, have mercy,

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us,
R. Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven, R. have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God, the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God,
Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, R. have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,
Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty,
Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God,
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven,
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom dwells all the fullness of the divinity,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father is well pleased,
Heart of Jesus, of Whose fullness we have all received,
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee,
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,
Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death,
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection,
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation,
Heart of Jesus, victim for sin,
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in You,
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You,
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the Saints,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, R. spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, R. graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, R. have mercy on us, O Lord.
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 Your most beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction which He offers You in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Your mercy, do You in Your great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who with You lives and reigns world without end
R. Amen.

Holy Rosary: Drawing Closer to the Heart of Christ

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will
give you rest. Learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and
you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11: 28-30)

Print out these special reflections to pray the Rosary with us to grow in a deeper love for His Heart!

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