Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O sweet Jesus, Whose overflowing charity for me is requited by so much forgetfulness, negligence and contempt, behold us prostrate before Your altar (in Your presence) eager to repair by a special act of homage the cruel indifference and injuries, to which Your loving Heart is everywhere subject.

Mindful alas! that we ourselves have had a share in such great indignities, which we now deplore from the depths of our hearts, we humbly ask Your pardon and declare our readiness to atone by voluntary expiation not only for our own personal offenses, but also for the sins of those, who, straying far from the path of salvation, refuse in their obstinate infidelity to follow You, their Shepherd and Leader, or, renouncing the vows of their baptism, have cast off the sweet yoke of Your Law.

We are now resolved to expiate each and every deplorable outrage committed against You; we are determined to make amends for the manifold offenses against Christian modesty in unbecoming dress and behavior, for all the foul seductions laid to ensnare the feet of the innocent, for the frequent violations of Sundays and holidays, and the shocking blasphemies uttered against You and Your Saints.

We wish also to make amends for the insults to which Your Vicar on earth and Your priest are subjected, for the profanation, by conscious neglect or terrible acts of sacrilege, of the very Sacrament of Your Divine Love; and lastly for the public crimes of nations who resist the rights and teaching authority of the Church which You have founded.

Would, O divine Jesus, we were able to wash away such abominations with our blood. We now offer, in reparation for these violations of Your divine honor, the satisfaction You once made to Your eternal Father on the cross and which You continue to renews daily on our altars; we offer it in union with the acts of atonement of Your Virgin Mother and all the Saints and of the pious faithful on earth; and we sincerely promise to make recompense, as far as we can with the help of Your grace, for all neglect of Your great love and for the sins we and others have committed in the past.

Henceforth we will live a life of unwavering faith, of purity of conduct, of perfect observance of the precepts of the gospel and especially that of charity. We promise to the best of our power to prevent others from offending You and to bring as many as possible to follow You.

O loving Jesus, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our model in reparation, deign to receive the voluntary offering we make of this act of expiation; and by the crowning gift of perseverance keep us faithful unto death in our duty and the allegiance we owe to You, so that we may one day come to that happy home, where You with the Father and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, God, world without end. Amen.

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Details about Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a Catholic prayer that is intended to make amends for sins committed against Jesus. The prayer is based on the belief that Jesus suffered greatly for the sins of humanity, and that we have a responsibility to make amends for those sins.

The origins of the prayer are unclear, but it is believed to have been written in the 17th or 18th century. The prayer has a long history in the Catholic Church and is still recited today.

The prayer is addressed directly to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and asks for forgiveness for sins committed against him. Catholics believe that by making this act of reparation, they are expressing their love and devotion to Jesus, and seeking to make amends for the harm caused by sin.

The prayer serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and taking responsibility for our sins, and seeking forgiveness from God. It is a powerful tool for Catholics who wish to deepen their relationship with God and seek to live a life of holiness and virtue.

The Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been translated into many languages and is recited by Catholics around the world. It is a testament to the enduring influence of the Catholic faith and its emphasis on repentance, forgiveness, and love.