Novena 4, Day 7, THANKSGIVING
Consecration of the Human Race to the
Sacred Heart
Pope Leo
XIII
Most sweet
Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before
Thy altar. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united
with Thee, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy Most
Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known Thee; many too, despising Thy precepts,
have rejected Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them
to Thy Sacred Heart.
Be Thou
King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also
of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly
return to their Father's house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger.
Be Thou King
of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof;
call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that soon there may
be but one flock and one Shepherd.
Be Thou King
of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of Islamism;
refuse not to draw them all into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes
of mercy toward the children of that race, once Thy chosen people: of old they
called down upon themselves the Blood of the Savior; may it now descend upon
them a laver of redemption and of life.
Grant, O
Lord, to Thy 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
Honor forever. Amen.
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