Traditional Act of Consecration of the Human Race
Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us
humbly
prostrate before Thy altar. We are Thine, and Thine we wish to be; but
to be more surely united with Thee, behold each one of us freely
consecrates
himself today to Thy most Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known
Thee;
many too, despising Thy precepts, have rejected Thee. Have mercy on
them
all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Thy Sacred Heart. Be Thou
King,
O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken Thee, but also
of the prodigal children who have abandoned Thee; grant that they may
quickly
return to their Father's house lest they die of wretchedness and
hunger.
Be Thou King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom
discord
keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbor of truth and unity of
faith,
so that soon there may be but one flock and one Shepherd. Be Thou King
of all those who are still involved in the darkness of idolatry or of
Islamism,
and refuse not to to draw them all into the light and kingdom of God.
Turn
Thine eyes of mercy towards the children of that race, once Thy chosen
people: of old they called down upon themselves the Blood of the
Savior;
may It now descend upon them, a laver of redemption and of life. Grant,
O Lord, to Thy Church assurance of freedom and immunity from harm; give
peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to
pole with one cry: "Praise be to the Divine Heart that wrought our
salvation;
to It be glory and honor for ever." Amen.
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