The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a living expression of the infinite love of God made flesh. Inspired by the revelations given to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (17th century) and confirmed by the magisterium of the Church, this novena prepares for the feast of the Sacred Heart —the Friday following the solemnity of Corpus Christi— and seeks to repair the offenses to the Heart of Christ, implore His mercy, and allow ourselves to be transformed by His redeeming charity.
Pray this novena during the nine days leading up to the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. Each day: 1) Sign of the Cross and Act of Contrition; 2) Initial prayer to the Heart of Jesus; 3) Reading of the intention and reflection specific to the day; 4) Prayer of the day; 5) (optional) Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be; 6) Daily final prayer; 7) Litany of the Sacred Heart with its verse and concluding prayer. Try to receive Communion and go to the Sacrament of Reconciliation during the novena to experience it with greater spiritual benefit.
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