Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus # 5

Most loving Jesus,
I consecrate myself today anew
and without reserve to Thy divine Heart.

I consecrate to Thee my body with all its senses,
my soul with all its faculties,
and in short, my entire being.

I consecrate to Thee all my thoughts, words and deeds;
all my sufferings and labours;
all my hopes, consolations and joys;
and chiefly do I consecrate to Thee this poor heart of mine,
to the end that it may love nothing save only Thee,
and may be consumed as a victim in the fire of Thy love.

Accept, O Jesus,
thou dearest Spouse of my soul,
the desire which I have of consoling Thy divine heart,
and of belonging to thee for ever.

Take possession of me in such wise
that from this day forth I may have no other freedom,
save that of loving Thee,
and no other life,
save that of suffering and dying for Thee;
I put my trust in Thee without reserve,
and I hope for the remission of my sins
through Thine infinite bounty.

I place within Thy hands all my cares and anxieties,
especially as touching my eternal salvation.

I promise to love Thee and honour Thee
to the last moment of my life,
and to spread, as much as I can,
the worship of Thy most Sacred Heart.

Dispose of me, my Jesus,
according to Thy good pleasure;
I would have no other reward save Thy greater glory and Thy holy love.
Grant me grace to find my home in Thy divine Heart;
here would I pass every day of my life;
here would I breathe forth my last breath;
only do Thou establish in my heart Thy dwelling place,
the seat of Thy rest,
in order that we may thus remain inseparably united;
and so may I one day be able to praise Thee,
love Thee and possess Thee for ever in the kingdom of heaven,
where I shall sing without end
the infinite mercies of Thy Sacred Heart.

Amen.

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History of Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus # 5

The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #5 is a more recent variation of the prayer that was developed in response to the spiritual needs of the 21st century. It reflects the themes of mercy and compassion that are central to Pope Francis’ papacy.

The prayer includes a specific request for God’s mercy on the world and a call for deeper commitment to the Gospel message of love and compassion. It also includes a request for the grace to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and to imitate His example of humility and service.

The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #5 was developed as part of the Year of Mercy in 2016, which was promoted by Pope Francis as a way of highlighting the importance of mercy and forgiveness in the life of the Church and in the world. It was also seen as a way of deepening devotion to the Sacred Heart as a symbol of God’s love and compassion for all humanity.

Today, the Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #5 continues to be prayed by Catholics around the world, especially during the month of June when the Church celebrates the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It is seen as a powerful way of promoting mercy and compassion in the world, and of deepening our understanding of Christ’s love for all people.