Sacred Heart of Jesus is a model of humility.

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the fullness of all goodness and a miraculous model of deep humility. Jesus selected the little-known village of Nazareth as His hometown. He did not opt for the opulence of palaces in the big city of Jerusalem. And the woman who bore him was a poor ordinary Jewish village girl, full of virtues and grace. His foster father Joseph was a poor, not so popular carpenter whose only asset was executing equity. For thirty years He lived obediently under the care of these very ordinary people. Up to this day nobody has clearly understood the mystery behind this private life of the one who came to redeem us.

The disciples of Jesus were neither well educated nor affluent. St. Peter who was selected as the first Pope betrayed Jesus thrice. Our divine Lord loved sinners and the poor and worked amidst them. He proclaimed the celestial mysteries which the world cannot apprehend to the poor fishermen. Through all these He proved the significance of humility. Throughout His sermons He stressed on humility.” Learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart...Unless you change and become like little children you will never enter the kingdom of heaven...God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” All these bible verses are intended to hone the understanding of humility. Arrogance is the beginning of all wickedness and the mother of all evil. According to St. Bernard, though purity is a valuable virtue humility is the most necessary virtue. A humble soul ascertains himself as a sinner and believes that without God’s grace he cannot accomplish anything. He rejoices at the spiritual and physical blessings of others and accepts the crosses and trials in life submitting to the will of God.

My soul, bruised with arrogance! Why do you put on a mask? Let us contemplate the fall of angels and that of Adam and Eve. It was all because of pride. Let the humble life of our Lord be our path to follow

INVOCATION (JAPAM)

Jesus, King of Kings and Lord of all creations! I adore You. From Your heavenly abode You descended to earth, taking human form and suffered indescribable humiliation and painful crucifixion, all for love towards us. I present my proud self before Your unfathomable humility. Bless me, so that the radiance of Your humility will touch my heart.

Grant to Your Church, O Lord, assurance of freedom, protect our Supreme Pontiff and make haste that all may know the haven of truth, and have unity of faith, so that there may soon be one fold and one Shepherd! Lord, be merciful to the unfortunate sinners, console the souls in Purgatory and be merciful to me, your unworthy servant. O Immaculate Heart of Mary, O Mother of all blessings, I firmly believe that through your powerful intercession, all my prayers and petitions will be granted. Amen

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The Litany of the Sacred Heart

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us. God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us.

God the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, one God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Formed by the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mother, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Substantially united to the Word of God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Of Infinite Majesty, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Holy Temple of God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Burning Furnace of charity, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Vessel of Justice and love, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Full of goodness and love, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Abyss of all virtues, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Most worthy of all praises, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, In whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,

Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, In Whom dwelleth all the fullness of the Divinity,

Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Of whose fullness we have all received, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Desire of the everlasting hills, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Patient and abounding in mercy, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Rich unto all who call upon Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Fountain of life and holiness, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Atonement for our sins, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Filled with reproaches, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Bruised for our offenses, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Made obedient unto death, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Pierced with a lance, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Source of all consolation, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Our Life and Resurrection, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Our Peace and Reconciliation, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Victim for our sins, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Salvation of those who hope in Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Hope of those who die in Thee, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Delight of all the Saints, Have mercy on us.

Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God Who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let us pray.

Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thine most-beloved Son, and upon the praises and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and appeased by worthy homage, pardon those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy Great Goodness in the name of the same Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who lives and reigns with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen.

SHORT INVOCATION

Jesus, meek and humble of heart,

Make our hearts like unto Yours

GOOD DEED(SALKRIYA)

If you suffer humiliation today, patiently offer it for the praise of Sacred Heart of Jesus.