My loving Jesus,
out of the grateful love I bear Thee,
and to make reparation for my unfaithfulness to grace,
I give Thee my heart,
and I consecrate myself wholly to Thee;
and with Thy help I purpose to sin no more.
Amen.
Where did this prayer come from? Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus # 6
The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #6 is a special adaptation of the prayer that was developed for the Year of the Priest in 2009-2010. It reflects the spiritual needs and concerns of priests, who are called to model their lives on the example of Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
The prayer includes a specific request for the guidance and protection of the Sacred Heart in the lives of priests, and a call for deeper commitment to the work of evangelization and pastoral care. It also includes a request for forgiveness for the sins of priests and for their spiritual renewal.
The Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #6 was developed as part of the efforts of Pope Benedict XVI to promote a deeper understanding of the priesthood and its importance in the life of the Church. It was also seen as a way of deepening the spiritual lives of priests and promoting unity among them.
Today, the Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus #6 continues to be prayed by priests around the world, especially during the month of June when the Church celebrates the Feast of the Sacred Heart. It is