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Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Thine altar (outside a church or oratory say: in Thy presence). 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 Thy 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 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 draw them into the light and kingdom of God. Turn Thine eyes of mercy towards the children of the 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.
The faithful who on the Feast of our Lord Jesus Christ the King take part in an act of dedication of the human race to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, according to the above formula (See also the Encyclical Letter of Piux XI, “Quas Primas”, Dec 11, 1925), in any church, public or semi-public oratory (if they may lawfully use the latter), and in addition recite the Litany of the Sacred Heart in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament solemnly exposed, may gain:
An indulgence of 7 years;
A plenary indulgence on condition of Confession and Holy Communion.
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Iosephus,
I see you found the prayer. Thanks for posting it on your blog! I heard from an acquaintance of mine today that during the previous 2 years, an old priest lead the congregation in that prayer at St. Alphonsus Church in Baltimore, without any politically-correct ommissions.
This was the work of Iacobus, not me, Matthew. That’s wonderful to hear about the priest at St. Alphonsus’.
Iacobus and I were at a wonderful, beautiful Mass today in Scranton, PA for the Feast of Christ the King. The celebrating priest, Fr Magiera, FSSP, a former opera singer, sang teh solemn preface: it was out of this world. I had never heard the solemn preface sung before. Between his skill and the music itself, it was almost too beautiful, almost a distraction.
Having heard Mass at St. Alphonsus Church in Baltimore, I can positively assert that the fine aged priest who said Mass today led the congregation in that prayer, in its entirety. It was VERY impressive.
He also condemned the Renaissance and attacked Freemasons in his homily, by the by.
That is, I heard Mass there this morning.
Another one to invite for a good time with this Cornell society?
I can’t wait to tell you about Singer Father and “the Archbishop”. It was memorable. It might be a little too hot to handle on this blog, though. ;)
I was quite fortunate to attend Fr. Magiera’s first Mass after his ordination, at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul in Philadelphia earlier this year. Many from the FSSP were there, as well as many traditional Catholics from the region. They had a professional choir sing. Fr. Magiera really does have a great voice. I took some pictures during the Mass, but unfortunately, due to the lighting, the distance involved, and my unprofessional camera, not too many came out well.
That’s quite cool that you were able to be at Fr. Magiera’s first Mass. Is that cathedral church quite nice?
The cathedral is nice, and if you get a chance, you should visit it. There is one “side chapel” that was done in a modern style, but overall, it’s nicely done.