O Sacred Heart of Jesus

~~~ Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus ~~~

 

~~ Ezekiel 34:11-16 ~~ Psalm 23 ~~ Rom 5:5b-11 ~~ Luke 15:3-7 ~~

 

'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.'

 

When something is dear to your heart, as we are to the heart of Jesus,

it is easy too understand the joy in finding the lost.

 

We hold  many people and even material things dear to our heart.

None of which compares to what Jesus holds precious in his heart.

 

Imagine your soul tucked into the heart of Jesus; with every beat of his heart he loves you completely.

He loves you without reservation.

He loves you because he made you into his image.

He holds in his heart all of our joys and sorrows.

There is nothing we can keep from the heart of Jesus.

His precious heart is holding you.

 

He has graciously sent his love into our own hearts.

The love he shares with us is the same love that we share with others.

We are a mirror reflecting Jesus' love out toward others.

 

 

I found this prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus this morning.

I offer it here for your personal prayer on this holy day...

a day we remember with gratitude the heart of Jesus

that unconditionally loves you.

 

Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart of Jesus

In all my temptations,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In all my weaknesses,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In all my difficulties,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In all my trials,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In all my sorrows,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In all my work,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In every failure,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In every discouragement,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In life and in death,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

In time and in eternity,
I place my trust in You,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Amen.

 

The Shepherd loves and protects his sheep.

He finds those who wander away from the flock.

He gently drapes them across his shoulders and carries

 them home to where they belong.

Thus says the Lord GOD:
I myself will look after and tend my sheep.

Only when returned to the safety of the flock does the lost one

realize this is where he truly wants to remain.

 

The Sacred Heart of Jesus

blesses us with every single beat;

shedding every last drop of his blood to grant us salvation.

I place my trust in You, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.