The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most profound signs of God’s love for humanity. In it, we see the pierced heart that beats with love, that suffers for our sins, and that desires to embrace us with His mercy.
The Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most beloved devotions among Catholic faithful, especially recommended for those who wish to entrust their concerns, families, illnesses, or important decisions to the Heart of Christ.
Praying it is to enter into the mystery of divine love, to meditate on His wounds, and to draw near to that heart that “has loved mankind so much.” Whether you pray it before its liturgical feast (the Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost) or at any time of the year, this novena is a path of faith, reparation, and hope.
This Novena to the Sacred Heart is usually prayed for the 9 days preceding its feast day. However, the Novena can be prayed at any time during the month of June (month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) or throughout the year, whenever one needs to ask a favor from the Sacred Heart of Jesus in times of difficulty.
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Prayers for Every Day
Initial Prayer
Act of Contrition
My Lord, Jesus Christ! True God and true Man,
Creator, Father, and my Redeemer; because You are who You are, infinite Goodness, and because I love You above all things, I am heartily sorry for having offended You; I am also sorry because You can punish me with the pains of hell.Aided by Your divine grace, I firmly resolve never to sin again, to confess, and to fulfill the penance that may be imposed on me.
Amen
Preparatory Prayer
O Most Divine Heart of my beloved Jesus, in whom the Holy Trinity deposited immense treasures of celestial graces! Grant me a heart like yours, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your sacred worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer of the Day
Final Prayer
O Eternal Father! Through the Heart of Jesus, my life, my truth, and my way, I come to Your Majesty; through this adorable Heart, I adore You for all men who do not adore You; I love You for all who do not love You; I know You for all who, willfully blind, do not want to know You.
Through this most divine Heart, I wish to satisfy Your Majesty for all the obligations that all men have to You; I offer You all the souls redeemed by the precious blood of your divine Son, and I humbly ask for the conversion of all through the same sweetest Heart. Do not allow my beloved Jesus to be ignored by them any longer; make them live for Jesus, who died for all.
I also present to Your Majesty, upon this most holy Heart, your servants, my friends, and I ask You to fill them with His spirit, so that, being the protector of the same deific Heart, they may deserve to be with You eternally.
(Make here the petition you wish to obtain with this novena)
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O Most Divine Heart of Jesus, most worthy of the adoration of men and angels! O ineffable and truly lovable Heart, worthy of being adored with infinite praises, for being the source of all good, for being the origin of all virtues, for being the object in whom the Most Holy Trinity is most pleased among all creatures!
O Sweetest Heart of Jesus! I profoundly adore You with all the spirits of my poor heart, I praise You, I offer You all the praises of the most loving seraphim and of all Your heavenly court and all that the Heart of Your Most Holy Mother can give You.
Amen.
Prayer for the First Day
O most sacred and honeyed Heart of Jesus, who, with fervent desires and ardent love, wish to correct and banish the dryness and lukewarmness of our hearts! Inflame and consume the wickedness and imperfections of mine, so that it may be set ablaze in your love. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O most loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Second Day
O most lovable Heart of Jesus, heavenly gate through which we approach God and God comes to us! Deign to be open to our desires and loving sighs, so that, entering through you to your Eternal Father, we may receive His heavenly blessings and abundant graces to love you. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Third Day
O Most Holy Heart of Jesus, path to the eternal mansion and fountain of living waters! Grant me to follow your most righteous paths to perfection and to heaven, and to drink from you the sweet and salutary water of true virtue and devotion, which quenches the thirst for all temporal things. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Fourth Day
O most pure Heart of Jesus, crystal mirror in which all perfection shines! Grant that I may contemplate you perfectly, so that I may aspire to form my heart in your likeness, in prayer, in action, and in all my thoughts, words, and deeds. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Fifth Day
O sweetest Heart of Jesus, organ of the venerated Trinity, through whom all our works are perfected! I offer you my works, though so imperfect, so that you, making up for my negligence, may make them appear very perfect and pleasing before the divine presence. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Sixth Day
O most expansive Heart of Jesus, sacred temple where you command me to dwell with all my soul, faculties, and senses! I thank you for the inexplicable quietude, serenity, and joy that I have found in this beautiful temple of peace, where I will rest contentedly for eternity. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Seventh Day
O most clement Heart of Jesus, divine propitiatory, through which the Eternal Father offered that He would always hear our prayers, saying: “Ask me through the Heart of my most loving Son Jesus; through this Heart I will hear you, and you will obtain what you ask for”. I present all my petitions to your Eternal Father through you, to obtain the fruit I desire. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Eighth Day
O most loving Heart of Jesus, fiery and most luminous throne, inflamed in the love of men, whom you desire to be mutually ablaze in your love! I wish to live always breathing flames of divine love in which I may burn, and with which I may set the whole world on fire, so that it may respond to you lovingly and obediently. Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, O loving Heart!, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Prayer for the Ninth Day
O most sorrowful Heart of Jesus, who, to soften our hardness and make more evident the love with which you suffered so many pains and sorrows to save us, wanted to represent them on the cross, crown of thorns and wound of the lance, with which you showed yourself patient and loving at the same time! Grant me the grace to make amends for the injuries and ingratitude committed against you, responding gratefully to your love, and the grace I ask for in this novena, if it is for the greater glory of God, your worship, and the good of my soul.
Amen.
Consecration Prayer for the Feast
Lord Jesus Christ, Redeemer of mankind, we turn to Your Most Sacred Heart with humility and confidence, with reverence and hope, with a deep desire to give You glory, honor, and praise.
Lord Jesus Christ, Savior of the world, we thank you for all that you are and all that you do for the little flock and the twelve million people who live in this archdiocese of Delhi, which includes also those who have been entrusted with the administration of this nation.
Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, we praise you for the love you have revealed through your sacred heart, which was pierced for us and has become the source of our joy, the wellspring of our eternal life. Gathered together in your Name, which is above every other name, we consecrate ourselves to your most sacred heart, in which dwells the fullness of truth and charity.
In consecrating ourselves to you we renew our fervent desire to correspond with love to the rich outpouring of your merciful and full love.
Lord Jesus Christ, King of love and Prince of peace, reign in our hearts and in our homes. Overcome all the powers of the evil one and lead us to participate in the victory of your sacred heart. May we all proclaim and give glory to you, the Father and the Holy Spirit, the only God who lives and reigns forever and ever!
Amen.
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Each day of the novena is an opportunity to draw closer to the Heart of Jesus and unite ourselves with His intentions. It is not a simple repetition of words, but an act of trust, surrender, and love. Those who pray it with faith and perseverance discover that Jesus does not remain indifferent to our pleas: He listens, comforts, and transforms.
May this novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus renew your faith, strengthen your soul, and remind you that we are never alone: the Heart of Jesus is always open for us.
On What Day is the Sacred Heart of Jesus Celebrated?
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is celebrated each year on the Friday following the second Sunday after Pentecost. It is a liturgical solemnity that invites the faithful to contemplate and adore the infinite love of Christ manifested in His pierced Heart.
What Can be Asked of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
One can ask the Sacred Heart of Jesus for consolation, mercy, conversion, healing, and strength in trials. It is also common to entrust family, world peace, and the desire to have a heart more united to His.
What is the Meaning of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus represents Christ’s divine and human love for all humanity. It is a symbol of His mercy, His total surrender on the cross, and His desire for all to approach His open Heart, the source of grace and salvation.
What Can be Asked of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
You can ask the Sacred Heart of Jesus for your spiritual and material needs, for the conversion of sinners, and for the protection of your home. Difficult intentions are also entrusted to Him, because He is a heart full of compassion that never abandons those who trust in Him.
