separateurCreated with Sketch.

Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

SACRED HEART OF JESUS
whatsappfacebooktwitter-xemailnative
Philip Kosloski - published on 06/09/21
whatsappfacebooktwitter-xemailnative
This Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was composed by Pope Leo XIII in 1899.

Help Aleteia continue its mission by making a tax-deductible donation. In this way, Aleteia's future will be yours as well.

Donate with just 3 clicks

*Your donation is tax deductible!

When witnessing the many evils in the world, Pope Leo XIII looked to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

He wrote in his encyclical, Annum Sacrum, "Hence that abundance of evils which have now for a long time settled upon the world, and which pressingly call upon us to seek for help from Him by whose strength alone they can be driven away. Who can He be but Jesus Christ the Only-begotten Son of God? "For there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must be saved" (Acts 4:12).

Pope Leo XIII then went on to write, "today, behold another blessed and heavenly token is offered to our sight-the most Sacred Heart of Jesus, with a cross rising from it and shining forth with dazzling splendor amidst flames of love. In that Sacred Heart all our hopes should be placed, and from it the salvation of men is to be confidently besought."

He then included with his letter an Act of Consecration for all the bishops of the world to recite, offering up the human race to the Sacred Heart.

Here is that prayer, which remains a powerful way to consecrate our own hearts to the Sacred Heart.

Did you enjoy this article? Would you like to read more like this?

Get Aleteia delivered to your inbox. It’s free!

Aleteia exists thanks to your donations

Help us to continue our mission of sharing Christian news and inspiring stories. Please make a donation today! Take advantage of the end of the year to get a tax deduction for 2024.