40 Days of Preparation for the Consecration of the Croatian People to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

40 Days of Preparation for the Consecration of the Croatian People to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Bishops of the Republic of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have determined that the Croatian people will consecrate themselves to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 27, 2025 – on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Let us prepare for this magnificent and salvific act over 40 days, commencing 18 May to 26 June 2025, by praying the Litany to the Sacred Heart of Jesus each day (see below). Naturally, you may add any other prayers that will help with this devotion.

Following the example of the numerous biblical events associated with the number “40”, let us also make an effort to prepare our hearts through prayer, fasting and receiving the Sacraments of Confession and Eucharistic Communion, so that we can truly receive this saving Consecration. In that way, we will enter the Promised Land of God’s love, through the Heart of Jesus.

Let us persevere! Let us not be deceived by any temptations or wiles of the evil one if he tries to discourage us in any way.
We await the day of Consecration with faith, hope, love, prayer, and without fear because we know that the Glorious Triumph of the Two Hearts – Jesus and Mary – is surely coming!

May the Holy Spirit lead us in all this! Bog i Hrvati

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The Litany of the Sacred Heart

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Formed by the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Heart of Jesus, Substantially united to the Word of God,
Heart of Jesus, Of Infinite Majesty,
Heart of Jesus, Holy Temple of God,
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven,
Heart of Jesus, glowing Furnace of charity,
Heart of Jesus, Vessel of Justice and love,
Heart of Jesus, Full of goodness and love,
Heart of Jesus, Abyss of all virtues,
Heart of Jesus, Most worthy of all praise,
Heart of Jesus, King and centre of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, wherein are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Heart of Jesus, wherein dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead,
Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father is well pleased,
Heart of Jesus, Of Whose fullness we have all received,
Heart of Jesus, Desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, Patient and rich in mercy,
Heart of Jesus, Rich unto all who call upon Thee,
Heart of Jesus, Fountain of life and holiness,
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our offenses,
Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with reproaches,
Heart of Jesus, Bruised for our iniquities,
Heart of Jesus, obedient even unto death,
Heart of Jesus, Pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, Source of all consolation,
Heart of Jesus, Our Life and Resurrection,
Heart of Jesus, Our Peace and Reconciliation,
Heart of Jesus, Victim for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, Salvation of those who hope in Thee,
Heart of Jesus, Hope of those who die in Thee,
Heart of Jesus, Delight of all the Saints,

Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
R. Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, look upon the Heart of Thy well-beloved Son, and upon the praises and satisfaction He offers unto Thee in the name of sinners; and do Thou of Thy great goodness grant them pardon when they seek Thy mercy, in the name of the same Thy Son, Jesus Christ, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, for ever and ever. Amen.