Matthew 11:25-30, Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dear Jesus,
I come to you today,
with my bended knees.
I recognize your Presence
in my life – that without you,
I’m nothing but a passing wind.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and adorable.
come to me now in haste,
and hear my heart’s desire.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and honorable.
Give me a GRATEFUL HEART,
ever ready to give glory to your Name.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild, faithful and true.
Give me an OPEN JOYFUL HEART,
ever ready to accept your precepts.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and always brave.
Give me a COURAGEOUS HEART,
ever ready to brace the unexpected.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and compassionate.
Give me an UNDERSTANDING HEART,
ever ready to seek light in life’s darkness.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and ever forgiving.
Give me a FAITHFUL LOVING HEART,
ever ready to forgive heartless people.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and ever sensitive.
Give me a GENEROUS HEART,
ever ready to share my blessings.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and ever spontaneous.
Give me a TRUSTFUL PLAYFUL HEART,
ever ready to relax when pressure comes.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and ever hopeful.
Give me a FIGHTING HEART,
Ever ready to rise from my failures.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and defender of life.
Give me a STURDY STABLE HEART,
ever ready to brace the challenges of life.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and obedient to God’s will.
Give me a HUMBLE LISTENING HEART,
ever ready to meditate your Holy Words.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and humble.
Give me a SIMPLE HOLY HEART,
ever ready to be formed by your hands.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild, selfless and true.
Give me a BURNING HEART LIKE YOURS,
ever ready to love others without reward.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
meek, mild and ever trustful.
I do not know what lies ahead of us;
DISPOSED me to EMBRACE all in your name.
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus,
accept my life as my offering.
Mold my heart like yours,
for your greater glory.