Litanies

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

"Come to Me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."

— Matthew 11:28

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,

have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,

have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit,

have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, one God,

have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, obedient to death,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our peace and our reconciliation,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in You,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You,have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the Saints,have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart.

R. Make our hearts like unto Yours.

Closing Prayer

Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Your most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers You in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Your mercy, in Your great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You forever and ever. Amen.

About the Sacred Heart Devotion

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus recognizes Christ's burning love for humanity, symbolized by His physical heart, often depicted as wounded and encircled by thorns. This litany was approved by Pope Leo XIII in 1899.

Jesus revealed His desires for this devotion to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century, asking for the establishment of a feast in honor of His Sacred Heart and promising great graces to those who honor it, especially through the practice of receiving Communion on First Fridays.

The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart, and First Fridays throughout the year are traditionally devoted to this practice. Many parishes celebrate Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and recite this litany on these occasions.

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