These prayers are attributed to 16th century French mystic St. Margaret Mary Alocoque who widely promoted devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion is especially fitting for our parish family as the St. Columban community originated from St. Margaret Mary Church in McKenna.
The nine-day Sacred Heart Novena is a deeply cherished Catholic devotion centered on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which symbolizes His boundless love, mercy, and compassion for humanity. It’s traditionally prayed for nine consecutive days leading up to the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which falls on the Friday after the second Sunday after Pentecost—but it can be prayed any time of year.
I. O my Jesus, you have said: ‘Truly I say to you, ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you. ‘ Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of (here name your request) Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be to the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
II. O my Jesus, you have said: ‘Truly I say to you, if you ask anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. ‘ Behold, in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of (here name your request) Our Father… Hail Mary…Glory Be To the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
III. O my Jesus, you have said: ‘Truly I say to you, heaven and earth will pass away but my words will not pass away. ‘ Encouraged by your infallible words I now ask for the grace of (here name your request) Our Father… Hail Mary…Glory Be to the Father…Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender Mother and ours.
Say the Hail, Holy Queen and add: St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, pray for us.
Source: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 17th-century French nun and mystic best known for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Daily Intentions
Day 1 (6/18): For a deeper love of God and trust in His divine will. Ask for the grace to surrender your heart more fully to Christ’s l love and guidance.
Day 2 (6/19): For healing—physical, emotional, or spiritual. Lift up your own wounds or those of loved ones, trusting in the compassion of the Sacred Heart.
Day 3 (6/20): For peace in families and reconciliation in broken relationships.
Pray for unity, forgiveness, and understanding where there is division.
Day 4 (6/21): For strength in times of trial or uncertainty. Ask for courage and perseverance when life feels overwhelming.
Day 5 (6/22): For the conversion of sinners and those who have drifted from faith. Intercede for those who are spiritually lost or struggling to believe.
Day 6 (6/23): For vocations to the priesthood, religious life, and holy marriages. Pray that more hearts respond to God’s call with generosity and joy.
Day 7 (6/24): For protection from evil and temptation. Entrust yourself and your loved ones to the Sacred Heart’s shelter and strength.
Day 8 (6/25): For the souls in purgatory and the dying. Offer your prayers for those in need of mercy at the hour of death.
Day 9 (6/26): For peace in the world and an end to the war between Israel and Iran and Ukraine and Russia.