Praying to the Sacred Heart of Mary is a deeply spiritual Catholic devotion that invites believers to turn to the immaculate heart of the Virgin Mary, the symbol of her pure and immeasurable love. This heart, united with that of Jesus, reflects infinite compassion and closeness to God, offering those who pray an inexhaustible source of peace, comfort and graces.
1. Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Mary
"O Immaculate Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners and path to God, I consecrate myself entirely to you.
Accept my heart, my soul, my life and all that I possess.
Purify my thoughts, my words and my actions, and make me a faithful witness to the love of your Son.
Guide me each day so that I faithfully follow God's will.
Loving Heart of Mary, I entrust to you my joys, my sorrows and my concerns.
Protect me in trials, strengthen me in faith and lead me to eternal life.
Amen."
2. Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Mary
"O Sacred Heart of Mary, pierced by the sins of humanity,
I come to you with a contrite heart to make reparation for the offences and ingratitude committed against your love.
Receive my prayers and sacrifices as an act of love and consolation.
Learn me to love as you do, with a humble and pure heart.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, be my refuge in times of doubt and suffering.
I offer you my life so that, through you, I may always be united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Amen."
3. Prayer for Peace to the Sacred Heart of Mary
"Immaculate Heart of Mary, you who are the Queen of Peace,
We come to you to entrust our hearts, our families and our world to you.
And help us to be peacemakers in our relationships and our communities.
O Mother of tenderness, soothe troubled hearts and bring back lost souls.
Give us inner peace, peace in our families and peace between nations.
Heart of Mary, intercede for us with your Son, Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace.
Amen."
4. Prayer of Request to the Sacred Heart of Mary
"O Sacred Heart of Mary, I come to you with confidence to present my needs.
You know my weaknesses, my worries and my hopes.
Intercede with your beloved Son that I may receive the graces I need.
Help me to grow in faith, hope and love.
Give me the strength to follow the path God has laid out for me, even in trials.
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, I entrust all that I am to you.
Accept my prayers and keep me always under your protection.
Amen."
5. Prayer of the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows of Mary
The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows is a meditation on the sufferings of Mary. Each pain is accompanied by the following prayer:
"Immaculate Heart of Mary, united to the suffering of your Son,
I contemplate your pain with love and gratitude.
Help me to offer my own sufferings for the glory of God
And the conversion of sinners.
Pray for me now and at the hour of my death.
Amen."
6. Novena to the Sacred Heart of Mary
The novena is a prayer repeated for nine consecutive days. Here is a short version:
"Immaculate Heart of Mary, during these nine days, I come to you with confidence.
Learn me to pray with perseverance and abandon.
I entrust to you this particular intention (name your intention).
Accept my prayers and obtain for me the grace I ask for, if this is God's will.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, be my refuge and consolation.
Amen."
7. Prayer for Families to the Sacred Heart of Mary
"O Sacred Heart of Mary, Mother of tenderness and mercy,
We entrust our family to you.
Protect our relationships, strengthen our love and keep us united in faith.
Help us to forgive, serve and support one another.
Immaculate Heart of Mary, watch over our children and guide them on the path of holiness.
May our hearts always be open to God's love and the needs of others.
We consecrate our home to you, that it may become a dwelling place of peace and joy.
Amen."
8. Prayer of Trust in the Sacred Heart of Mary
"Immaculate Heart of Mary, I place my trust in you.
You are my heavenly Mother, always attentive to my needs.
Help me to remain faithful to God and to walk the path of holiness.
When I fall, lift me up. When I doubt, enlighten me.
When I am weak, strengthen me.
O loving Mother, I entrust myself entirely to you.
Keep me always close to your heart.
Amen."
These prayers, rich in meaning and love, allow us to immerse ourselves in the tenderness of Mary's Immaculate Heart and draw from it the spiritual strength we need to move forward with faith and hope.
