O Divine
Jesus who has said, "Ask and you shall receive; seek and you shall find, knock
and it shall be opened to you," behold me prostrate at your feet. Animated with
a lively faith and confidence in the promises dictated by your Sacred Heart and
pronounced by your adorable lips. I come to ask your aid. (mention your request)
From whom shall I
ask, O sweet Jesus, if not from you whose heart is an inexhaustible source of
all graces and merits? Where shall I seek if not from the treasure which
contains all the riches of your clemency and bounty? Where shall I knock if it
be not at the door of your Sacred Heart through which God himself comes to us
and through which we go to God?
To you then, O
Heart of Jesus, I have recourse. In you I find consolation when afflicted,
protection when persecuted, strength when overwhelmed with trials and light in
doubt and darkness. I firmly believe you can bestow on me the grace I implore
even though it should require a miracle. You have only to will it and my prayer
will be granted. I know I am most unworthy of your favors, O Jesus, but this is
not a reason for me to be discouraged. You are the God of mercies and you will
not refuse a contrite and humble heart. Cast upon me a look of pity, I conjure
you, and your compassionate Heart will find in my miseries and weakness a
pressing motive for granting my petition.
But, O Sacred
Heart, whatever may be your decision with regard to my request I will never
cease to adore, love, praise and serve you. Deign, O Jesus, to accept my act of
perfect submission to the decrees of your adorable Heart which I sincerely
desire may be fulfilled in and by me and all your creatures forever and ever.
Amen.
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