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Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A powerful nine-day devotion to the Sacred Heart, seeking Christ's compassion and mercy for those who suffer. One of the most beloved novenas in the Catholic tradition.

15 min

Duration

9 days

Commitment

Beginner-Friendly

Level

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Patron Saint

How to Pray

Pray once daily for nine consecutive days. Begin with the Sign of the Cross, pray the daily prayer, then close with the Sacred Heart Litany (optional). Best prayed at the same time each day.

Prayer Text

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You, and with lively sorrow for my sins I offer You this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure and wholly obedient to Your will. Grant, Good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You. Protect me in the midst of danger. Comfort me in my afflictions. Give me health of body, assistance in my temporal needs, Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death. Amen.

Recommended For

Illness & HealthGrief & LossMental HealthGeneral Intention
Feast Day: Friday after Corpus Christi