A DEVOTION TO
The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Matthew 11, 28 – 30
In His infinite mercy for all mankind, Jesus suffered until death, leaving us with His abundant
love through His most Sacred Heart. Today, this Sacred Heart is personally inviting you to find the
rest and comfort you so often desire and need. By sharing a few minutes of your day with Him,
through this devotion, a special and memorable opportunity is offered for you to find the peace and
strength that will help you carry your burdens, however overwhelming or trivial to others they may
seem. This devotion will also provide a unique occasion for you to grow spiritually, morally and
intellectually. Softly, He will reveal the secrets of His loving Heart through the silence of your heart.
Luke 12 : 34
A Daily Invitation:
The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus consists of seven consecutive days of short thoughtful
prayers. Each set of prayers contained in this binder is based on a distinct spiritual theme and differ
every day. A contemplative prayer opens the daily devotion and is followed by one or two suggested
readings from the bible. Afterwards, there is a moment of reflection ensued by a meditative prayer of
trust in Jesus – ‘Trust in the Sacred Heart’. One or two ‘Prayer Poems’ chosen by yourself from each
day’s collection of prayers concludes the daily devotion.
Your devotion can also be a source of blessing for others. You may wish to invite family
members or a dear friend to join you so that through the grace of the Holy Spirit they may deepen or
renew their relationship with Jesus.
Matthew 18 : 20
A Peaceful and Inviting Setting:
As Jesus is gently inviting you to pray and meditate His Sacred Heart, it is important that you
welcome Him into your home, as you would graciously greet a family member or a special friend.
Preparing a calm and comfortable setting will create a receptive ambiance. You may wish to do so
by choosing a special room which could include a table covered with a white cloth, a lit candle, your
bible, and perhaps some flowers. The picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus resting on the easel,
provided with this devotion, should serve as a centerpiece to your setting as it will give you a greater
sense of His presence while contributing to a blessed and peaceful experience.
John 10: 27 – 30
A Welcoming Prayer:
To better prepare yourself to greet Him in your heart on the first day, you may wish to recite
the Apostle Creed followed by our Father, one Hail Mary and the Glory Be. The welcoming prayer
below can also be said before beginning your devotion.
Others Are Also Longing To Spend Time With The Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Once you have completed your seven-day devotion, we ask that you promptly return the
binder along with the picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the easel to the office. If you are
unable to do so, at your very earliest convenience, please inform the personnel at the office as
others are also longing to spend time with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Thank you.
‘Our Lady Queen of the World’ office number: (905) 884 – 7006
DAY 1
Heart of the Child
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested readings:
Select one or two of the readings below from the bible.
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John: 1 .1-14 and Psalm 139,
Matthew: 12: 25-27 Praise of the Father,
Matthew: 18:10-1 4, 19.13-15
Psalms: 63, 66, 96, 100,104, 131
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion ‘Heart of the Child’. Read it slowly in the first person.
Reflection:
What touches you, stands out, moves you?
Silently focus on this phrase, a word or a feeling from this phrase and as you desire, repeat it
to increase your focal point. As you focus, your distracting thoughts will subside and your
experience of His Heart will deepen. Quietly listen for His Words in your heart.
Contemplation:
As you peacefully experience a sense of the Lord’s Presence and slowly disengage your
thoughts through this contemplative prayer or any prayer movement, you are invited to open
your heart to Him and allow Him to lead you where He desires.
1.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
1.2
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘HEART OF THE CHILD’
My Precious Child
1.3
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘HEART OF THE CHILD’
A Child’s Heart
1.4
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘HEART OF THE CHILD’
Sheltered In Your Love O Sacred Heart
1.5
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘HEART OF THE CHILD’
Love Medley
1.6
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘HEART OF THE CHILD’
The Storms
1.7
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘HEART OF THE CHILD’
As The Child
1.8
DAY 2
The Surrendering Heart
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested readings:
Select one or two of the readings below from the bible.
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John: 12: 24-26
Luke: 9: 23-26
Matthew: 11: 25-30
Matthew: 16: 24-28
Psalm: 62
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion - ‘The
Surrendering Heart’. Read it slowly in the first person.
Reflection:
Silently focus on a sentence, a word or a feeling and repeat it to increase your centre of
attention on this reflection. As you focus, your distracting thoughts will subside and your
experience of His Heart will deepen. Quietly listen for His Words in your heart.
Contemplation:
As you peacefully experience a sense of the Lord’s Presence and slowly disengage your
thoughts through this contemplative prayer or any prayer movement, you are invited to open
your heart to Him and allow Him to lead you where He desires.
2.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
2.2
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE SURRENDERING HEART’
I Am Here
2.3
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE SURRENDERING HEART’
The Vine
2.4
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE SURRENDERING HEART’
A Resting Place
2.5
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE SURRENDERING HEART’
Because I Ask …
2.6
DAY 3
Heart's Presence
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested readings:
Select one or two of the readings below from the bible.
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John: 6 – ‘Bread of Life Discourse’
John: 4: 10-15 – ‘Living Water’
Psalms: 23, 27, 63
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion ‘Heart’s Presence’. Read it slowly in the first person and sense His Presence.
Reflection:
If you are in the Presence of the Eucharist, allow yourself to come into His Awesome
Presence and let Him surround your heart and soul. Listen for His words in your heart; but
mostly, simply give Him your heart, which is His desire.
If you are not in the Presence of the Eucharist, but have received the Sacred Host today or
within the last day, focus on His Presence in your heart, His tabernacle.
If neither of these conditions is present, quietly centre your attention on the last time you
received Him, or in anticipation of the next time you will receive Holly Communion, calling
upon a greater faith and experience of His presence.
Contemplation:
As you peacefully experience a sense of the Lord’s Presence and slowly disengage your
thoughts through this contemplative prayer or any prayer movement, you are invited to open
your heart to Him and allow Him to lead you where He desires.
3.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
3.2
PRAYER POEM FOR THE ‘HEART’S PRESENCE’
Son Behind The Clouds
3.3
PRAYER POEM FOR THE ‘HEART’S PRESENCE’
Envy of Angels
(A Communion Prayer Reflection)
3.4
PRAYER POEM FOR THE ‘HEART’S PRESENCE’
Enthroned
3.5
PRAYER POEM FOR THE ‘HEART’S PRESENCE’
Lamb’s Heart
3.6
DAY 4
The Struggling Heart
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested readings:
Select one or two of the readings below from the bible.
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Matthew: 5: 3-12 – ‘The Beatitudes’
Matthew: 6: 9-14 – ‘The Lord’s Prayer’
Matthew: 6: 25-34 – ‘Dependence on God’
Matthew: 7: 7-11 – ‘Answer to prayers’
Matthew: 8: 1-4 – ‘The cleansing of the leper’
Psalms: 86, 91, 121, 123, 130, 138, 141, 142.
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion - ‘The
Struggling Heart’. Read it slowly in the first person and sense His Presence.
Reflection:
You are invited to meditate on the images or words that seem most meaningful to you from
the prayer poems in this section of the devotion - ‘The Struggling Heart’. Allow the Spirit to
lead your prayer. Finish by reading Psalm 23, if you wish.
4.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
4.2
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE STRUGGLING HEART’
Adoration
4.3
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE STRUGGLING HEART’
My Light in Darkness
4.4
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE STRUGGLING HEART’
Lantern in the Night
4.5
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE STRUGGLING HEART’
The Pebbles
4.6
DAY 5
The Passion of the Sacred Heart and the Way of the Cross
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested readings:
Select and meditate on a section in one of the readings below from the bible that relates to
the Passion.
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Matthew: 26:20 – 27:66
Mark: 14:17 – 15:47
Luke: 22:14 – 23:56
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John: chapter 13 – 19
Psalms: 142, 143
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion - ‘The
Passion of the Sacred Heart’. Read it slowly and enter into His Passion as though you are
there experiencing His Sacrifice. Let His Heart touch your heart in your own special way, and
draw you to Him.
Reflection:
Silently focus on a sentence, a word or a feeling and repeat it to increase your centre of
attention on this reflection. As you focus, your distracting thoughts will subside and your
experience of His Heart will deepen. Quietly listen for His Words in your heart.
5.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
5.2
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE PASSION OF THE SACRED HEART AND THE WAY OF THE CROSS’
Floodgate of Love
5.3
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE PASSION OF THE SACRED HEART AND THE WAY OF THE CROSS’
Gethsemane of the Heart
5.4
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE PASSION OF THE SACRED HEART AND THE WAY OF THE CROSS’
Your Blessing Hands
5.5
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE PASSION OF THE SACRED HEART AND THE WAY OF THE CROSS’
Crown of Thorns
5.6
DAY 6
Gift of the Heart
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested readings:
Select one or two of the readings below from the bible.
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Luke: 24: 36-53
Acts of the Apostles: 2: 5, 12-16
Acts of the Apostles: 7: 54-60
Acts of the Apostles: 10: 44-49
Letters of St. Paul to the Romans: 8: 28-39
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Letters of St. Paul to the Romans: 12: 1-21
Letters of St. Paul to the Corinthians: 12: 4-30
Letters of St. Paul to the Corinthians: 13: 1-13
Letters of St. Paul to the Ephesians: 4: 1-16
Psalms: 145, 146, 148, 150
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion - ‘Gift
of the Heart’. Read it slowly in the first person.
Reflection:
Silently focus on a sentence, a word or a feeling and repeat it to increase your centre of
attention on this reflection. As you focus, your distracting thoughts will subside and your
experience of His Heart will deepen. Quietly listen for His Words in your heart.
Contemplation:
As you peacefully experience a sense of the Lord’s Presence and slowly disengage your
thoughts through this contemplative prayer or any prayer movement, you are invited to open
your heart to Him and allow Him to lead you where He desires.
6.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
6.2
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘GIFT OF THE HEART’
The Dawning of the Light
6.3
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘PRAYER POEM FOR ‘GIFT OF THE HEART’
Heart Unveiled
6.4
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘PRAYER POEM FOR ‘GIFT OF THE HEART’
Stepping Closer
6.5
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘PRAYER POEM FOR ‘GIFT OF THE HEART’
You Lift My Soul
6.6
DAY 7
The Consecration to His Heart
Contemplative prayer:
Begin with the Sign of the Cross to pray in His Name.
Suggested reading:
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John: 15
Response:
Choose a prayer poem from one of the following pages in this section of the devotion - ‘The
Consecration to His Heart’. Read it slowly in the first person.
Reflection:
Silently focus on a sentence, a word or a feeling and repeat it to increase your centre of
attention on this reflection. As you focus, your distracting thoughts will subside and your
experience of His Heart will deepen. Quietly listen for His Words in your heart.
7.1
Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart
ln all my temptations, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my weaknesses, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my difficulties, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my trials, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my sorrows, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln all my work, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every failure, i place my trust in you. O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln every discouragement, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln life and in death, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
ln time and in eternity, I place my trust in you, O Sacred Heart of Jesus.
7.2
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE CONSECRATION OF HIS HEART’
Consecration to the Sacred Heart
7.3
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE CONSECRATION OF HIS HEART’
Make Me Your Own
7.4
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE CONSECRATION OF HIS HEART’
Gathered Together
7.5
PRAYER POEM FOR ‘THE CONSECRATION OF HIS HEART’
At the Threshold
7.6