01/09/2023
First Friday Words of Wisdom and Faithful Prayer -
Today, together with the five sensible bridesmaids, we light our lamps and offer all to the love, mercy and compassion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus-
Let us pray,
Divine Jesus, you have said,
"Ask, and you shall receive; seek and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."
Behold me kneeling at your feet, filled with a lively faith and confidence in the promises dictated by your sacred heart and pronounced by your adorable lips.
I come to ask this favor:
(say your petition/s)
To whom can I turn to if not to you whose heart is the source of all graces and merits?
Where should I seek if not in the treasure which contains all the riches of your kindness and mercy?
Where should I knock if not at the door through which God gives himself to us and through which we go to God?
I have recourse to you, Heart of Jesus. In you I find consolation when afflicted, protection when persecuted, strength when burdened with trials, and light in doubt and darkness.
Dear Jesus, I firmly believe that you can grant me the grace I implore, eventhough it should require a miracle. You have only to will it and my prayer will be granted.
I admit that I am most unworthy of your favors, but this is not a reason for me to be discouraged. You are the God of Mercy and you will not refuse a contrite heart.
Cast upon me a look of mercy, I beg of you, and your kind heart will find in my miseries and weaknesses a reason for granting my prayer.
O Sacred Heart, whatever may be your decision with regard to my request, I will never stop adoring, loving, praising and serving you. My Jesus, be pleased to accept this my act of perfect resignation to the decrees of your adorable heart which I sincerely desire may be fulfilled in and by me and by all your creatures forever.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I know that there is but one thing impossible to you: to be without pity for those who are suffering or in distress. Look upon me, I beg of your dear Jesus, and grant me the grace for which I humbly implore you through the Immaculate Heart of your most sorrowful mother. You have entrusted me to her as her child, and her prayers are all-powerful with you.
Amen.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, we trust in you.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, make our hearts like yours.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Amen.
Faithfulness Fridayππ»π