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Consecration Prayers to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Fri 24th June 2022

Prayers for the Solemnity of Sacred Heart of Jesus PRAYER FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE FAMILY DEDICATION TO THE SACRED HEART (to be recited by families which have the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in their homes)  Lord Jesus Christ, today we renew the dedication of our family to your Sacred Heart. We remember your…

SH Novena 9th Day : Risen Christ, risen Christian!

Risen Christ, risen Christian! Scripture:  We can ponder on any of the appearances of the risen Christ in this time, perhaps particularly the Emmaus Road encounter (Luke 24:13-35) and how, for the two former disciples trudging wearily homewards, their great adventure apparently having failed, something unmistakably marvellous happened in their hearts. This sudden moment of…

SH Novena 8th Day : Jesus as He continues to His cross

Jesus as He continues to His cross Scripture:  These things occurred so that Scripture might be fulfilled, 'None of his bones shall be broken.’ And again, another passage of Scripture says, ‘They will look on the one whom they have pierced.’ (John 19:34). Reflection: One of the soldiers, we hear, pierced the side of Jesus…

SH Novena 7th Day : Jesus moves towards His cross

Jesus moves towards His cross Scripture:  As they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming from the country, and they laid the cross on him, and made him carry it behind Jesus. (Luke 23:26-26). Reflection: Later in the passion account, Jesus was clearly seen and heard to forgive, from…

SH Novena 6th Day : Knowing the person of Jesus

Knowing the person of Jesus Scripture:  He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind,…

SH Novena 5th Day : God’s attitude towards us

God’s attitude towards us Scripture:  He began to shout out and say, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he  cried out even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and said, ‘Call him here.’ (Mark 10:46-52). Reflection: Have you ever…

SH Novena 4th Day : Resistance to God’s call

Resistance to God’s call Scripture:  Jesus straightened up and said to her, ‘Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?’ She said, ‘No one, sir.’ And Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again.’ (John 8:1-11). Reflection: Become as honest as you can be…

SH Novena 3rd Day : God gives Himself to me, to us …

God gives Himself to me, to us ... Scripture: When Jesus turned and saw them following, He said to them, ’What are you looking for?’ They said to Him, ‘Rabbi’ (which means teacher), ‘where are you staying?’ He said to them, ‘Come and see.’ (John 1:35-39). Reflection: Gently think about ways in which you’ve sensed…

SH Novena 2nd Day : God’s faithfulness to me

God's faithfulness to me Scripture: The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters; He restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for His name's sake. (Ps. 23). Reflection: Note any new awareness, or repetition of an awareness…

SH Novena 1st Day : God sustains my life

God sustains my life Scripture: Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! When I look at the heavens, the work of Your hands, the moon and the stars that You have established; what are human beings that You are mindful of them, mortals that You care for them? (Ps. 8).…