J.M.J.
CHRIST THE KING
Consecration of
the Human Race
to the Sacred
Heart of Jesus
Most Sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the
Human Race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thy altar. We are Thine
and Thine we wish to be; but, to be more surely united with Thee, behold each
one of us freely consecrates himself today to Thy most Sacred Heart. Many,
indeed, have never known Thee; many, too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected
Thee. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy Sacred
Heart.
Be Thou King, Oh Lord, not only of
the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also of the prodigal children
who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s
house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger. Be Thou King of those who are
deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back
to the harbor of truth and unity of faith, so that soon there may be but one
flock and one Shepherd. Be Thou King of all those who are still involved in the
darkness of idolatry or of Islamism, and refuse not to draw them all into the
light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy toward the children of that
race once Thy chosen people. Of old they called down upon themselves the Blood
of the Savior; may it now descend upon them a layer of redemption and of life.
Grant, Oh Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give
peace and order to all nations; and make the earth resound from pole to pole
with one cry, “Praise to the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation; to It be
glory and honor forever. Amen.”
Pope
Pius XI
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