Prayer to the Heart of Jesus

O Jesus, we know you are gentle

and that you gave your Heart for us.

It was crowned with thorns through our sins.

We know that even today you are praying for us

so that we will not be lost.

Jesus, remember us when we fall into sin.

Through your most Sacred Heart,

make us all love one another.

Cause hatred to disappear among men.

Show us your love.

We all love you

and we want you to protect us

with your Heart of the Good Shepherd.

Come into each heart, Jesus!

Knock at the door of our hearts.

Be patient and persistent with us.

We are still closed up in ourselves

because we have not understood your will.

Knock continuously, O Jesus,

make our hearts open to you,

at least in remembering the Passion you have suffered for us.

Amen.