Consecration to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human
race, look down upon us humbly prostrate
before your altar. We are yours, and yours
we wish to be, but to be more surely united
with you, behold each of us freely consecrates
himself today to your most Sacred Heart.
Many indeed have never known you; many
too despising your precepts, have rejected you.
Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus,
and draw them to your Sacred Heart. Be you
King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have
never forsaken you, but also of the prodigal child
who have abandoned you, grant that they may
quickly return to their Father's house, lest they
die of wretchedness and hunger. Be you King of
those who are deceived by erroneous opinions,
or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back
to the harbour of truth and unity of faith, so that
soon there may be but one flock and one shepherd.
Grant, O Lord, to your Church assurance of freedom
and immunity from harm, give peace and order to all
nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole
with one cry: Praise to the divine heart that wrought
our salvation. To it be glory and honour forever. Amen