In the communion of saints, the Church teaches us to pray with words tested by time. Make this prayer your own, and entrust your needs to God’s mercy. Filed under Sacred Heart & Divine Mercy, it is presented in a traditional English form drawn from public-domain sources. The Prayer O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, trials, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth only be employed in loving, honoring, and g

Repeat these traditional Sacred Heart aspirations throughout the day. The Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. All for Thee, most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Sources: Traditional Sacred Heart aspirations; classic devotionals, public domain.

Handed down in classic Catholic prayer books, this devotion still speaks to the heart. Let its familiar lines draw you closer to Our Lord. Filed under Sacred Heart & Divine Mercy, it is presented in a traditional English form drawn from public-domain sources. The Prayer Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee. Amen. Sources: Traditional Sacred Heart aspiration; public domain.

The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a devotion prayed on Rosary beads, asking God’s mercy for ourselves and for the whole world. It is especially associated with the hour of mercy and with trust in Jesus. This post gives only a brief structural overview so you can learn the pattern of the beads. For the prayer texts themselves, please use an authorized source such as the USCCB page linked below—we do not reproduce copyrighted Diary material here. How the Chaplet is structured On o