Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus # 4

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,
honouring and glorifying Thee.

This is my irrevocable will,
to belong entirely to Thee,
and to do all for Thy love,
renouncing with my whole heart all that can displease Thee.

I take Thee, O Sacred Heart,
for the sole object of my love,
the protection of my life,
the pledge of my salvation,
the remedy of my frailty and inconstancy,
the reparation for all the defects of my life,
and my secure refuge at the hour of my death.
Be Thou, O Most Merciful Heart,
my justification before God Thy Father,
and screen me from His anger
which I have so justly merited.

I fear all from my own weakness and malice,
but placing my entire confidence in Thee,
O Heart of Love,
I hope all from Thine infinite Goodness.
Annihilate in me all that can displease or resist Thee.
Imprint Thy pure love so deeply in my heart
that I may never forget Thee or be separated from Thee.
I beseech Thee, through Thine infinite Goodness,
grant that my name be engraved upon Thy Heart,
for in this I place all my happiness
and all my glory,
to live and to die as one of Thy devoted servants.

Amen.

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Deeper understanding of Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus # 4

The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #4 is a variant of the prayer that was developed in response to the spiritual needs of the 20th century. It reflects the themes of reparation and devotion that were central to the spirituality of the time.

The prayer includes a specific request for forgiveness for the sins of the world and for the conversion of sinners. It also includes a call for deeper commitment to the Gospel message and for a greater dedication to the work of evangelization.

The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #4 was developed as part of the “Sacred Heart of Jesus Jubilee” in 1956, which was promoted by Pope Pius XII as a way of renewing devotion to the Sacred Heart. It was also seen as a way of highlighting the importance of reparation for sin as a means of deepening one’s relationship with Christ.

Today, the Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #4 continues to be prayed by Catholics around the world, especially during the month of June, which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. It is seen as a powerful way of promoting devotion to the Sacred Heart and of deepening our understanding of Christ’s love for us and for all humanity.