Prayers for Part 2: Return to the Heart

RADIATING CHRIST
St. John Henry Newman

Dear Jesus, help me to spread Your fragrance wherever I go.
Flood my soul with Your spirit and life.
Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly, that my life may only be a radiance of Yours.
Shine through me, and be so in me that every soul I come in contact with may feel Your presence in my soul.
Let them look up and see no longer me, but only Jesus!
Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as You shine, so to shine as to be a light to others.
The light, O Jesus, will be all from You; none of it will be mine.
It will be you, shining on others through me.
Let me thus praise You the way You love best, by shining on those around me.
Let me preach You without preaching, not by words but by my example, by the catching force of the sympathetic influence of what I do, the evident fullness of the love my heart bears to You.
Amen.

LITANY OF THE WOUNDED HEART
Souls and Hearts

Lord Jesus, you created me in love and for love. Bring me to a place of vulnerability within the safety of your loving arms. Help me today by transforming my wounded heart into a heart that can love you, myself, and my neighbor as you intend.

Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its sufferings.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its doubts.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its hurts.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its fears.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its burdens.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its hope, and all its lack of hope.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its joy, and all its lack of joy.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its love, and all its lack of love.
Jesus, Son of God, have mercy on me.

When I feel unseen, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel unheard, Lord, have mercy.
When I believe I’m not good enough, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel inferior, Lord, have mercy.
When I doubt my worth, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel devalued, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel exposed, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel humiliated, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel discouraged, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel lonely, Lord, have mercy.
When my feelings overwhelm me, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel I’m too much, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel unlovable, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel despair, Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, I know you love me in all my wounds, Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, consoler of my sorrow, open my heart.
Jesus, most tender, open my heart.
Jesus, my dignity, open my heart.
Jesus, my hope, open my heart.
Jesus, you created me in love, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created me for love, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created me to be loved, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you see my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you know my true heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you comfort my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you treasure my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you encourage my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created me as your beloved, hold me in your arms.

Jesus, soothe and comfort my weary heart, I trust in you.
Jesus, see my pain, I trust in you.
Jesus, dispel my despondency, I trust in you.
Jesus, hear my cries, I trust in you.
Jesus, draw close to me, I trust in you.
Jesus, calm my fears, I trust in you.
Jesus, help me see my true worth as a child of God, I trust in you.
Jesus, shine your radiant light on me, I trust in you.
Jesus, hold me in your loving arms, I trust in you.
Jesus, help me love with my whole heart, I trust in you.
Jesus, you created me to love and to be loved, I trust in you.
Jesus, I offer you my heart with all its love, I trust in you.

Lord, you are the healer of my soul and my heart. I ask that through this prayer
you would transform me more and more into the likeness of your precious and
sacred heart. Let your kindness and compassion transform my heart and bring
me always into the security of your loving embrace. Amen.

LITANY OF THE CLOSED HEART
Souls and Hearts

Lord Jesus, you created me in love and for love. Bring me to a place of vulnerability within the safety of your loving arms. Help me today by transforming my closed heart into a heart that can love you, myself, and my neighbor as you intend.

When I’m withdrawn, Lord, have mercy.
When I’m consumed with worry, Lord, have mercy.
When I numb out, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel cynical, Lord, have mercy.
When I lose trust, Lord, have mercy.
When I’m distracted, Lord, have mercy.
When I try to escape my feelings, Lord, have mercy.
When my body holds my stress, Lord, have mercy.
When I’m under pressure, Lord, have mercy.
When I am filled with anger, Lord, have mercy.
When I become obsessed with tasks, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel the urge to act out, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel ashamed, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel unforgiven, Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, I know you love me in all my wounds, Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, my helper, open my heart.
Jesus, light of my mind, open my heart.
Jesus, my guide, open my heart.
Jesus, my teacher, open my heart.
Jesus, bread of life, open my heart.
Jesus, face of mercy, open my heart.
Jesus, my redeemer, open my heart.
Jesus, my life, open my heart.
Jesus, my desire, open my heart.
Jesus, my comforter, open my heart.
Jesus, my trust, open my heart.
Jesus, my safe haven, open my heart.

Jesus, you created me in love, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created me for love, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created me to be loved, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you see my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you know my true heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you comfort my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you treasure my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you encourage my heart, hold me in your arms.
Jesus, you created me as your beloved, hold me in your arms.

Jesus, awaken and restore my stony heart, I trust in you.
Jesus, receive my new heart, I trust in you.
Jesus, draw close to me in my struggles, I trust in you.
Jesus, forgive me, I trust in you.
Jesus, give me new life, I trust in you.
Jesus, hold me, I trust in you.
Jesus, contain my stress, I trust in you.
Jesus, relieve the pressure, I trust in you.
Jesus, comfort my pain, I trust in you.
Jesus, help me see that I’m not defined by what I do, I trust in you.
Jesus, let all my actions flow from your love for me, I trust in you.
Jesus, you give meaning to my life, I trust in you.
Jesus, help me love and forgive others, I trust in you.
Jesus, help me embrace my vulnerability, I trust in you.

Lord, you are the healer of my soul and my heart. I ask that through this prayer you would transform me more and more into the likeness of your precious and sacred heart. Let your kindness and compassion transform my heart and bring me always into the security of your loving embrace. Amen.

LITANY OF THE FEARFUL HEART
Souls and Hearts

Lord Jesus, you created me in love and for love. Bring me to a place of vulnerability within the safety of your loving arms. Help me today by transforming my fearful heart into a heart that can love you, myself, and my neighbor as you intend.

When I feel afraid, Lord, have mercy.
When I don’t know how to feel safe, Lord, have mercy.
When life feels chaotic, Lord, have mercy.
When I’m confused, Lord, have mercy.
When I don’t know how to trust, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel hurt, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel unloved, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel disappointed, Lord, have mercy.
When others fail me, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel let down, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel all alone, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel rejected, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel I don’t belong, Lord, have mercy.
When I feel hopeless, Lord, have mercy.
When I’m afraid of being hurt, Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, help me love others when it is difficult.
Jesus, help me pray for those who have hurt me.
Jesus, I know you love me in all my wounds.

Jesus, most compassionate, open my heart.
Jesus, healer of my wounds, open my heart.
Jesus, my shepherd, open my heart.
Jesus, my protector, open my heart.
Jesus, unspeakable love, open my heart.

Jesus, you are present with me, I trust in you.
Jesus, you bring me close to you, I trust in you.
Jesus, you walk with me, I trust in you.
Jesus, you accept me, I trust in you.
Jesus, you calm all my fears, I trust in you.
Jesus, you protect me from threats, I trust in you.
Jesus, you delight in me, I trust in you.
Jesus, help me trust you, I trust in you.

Lord, you are the healer of my soul and my heart. I ask that through this prayer you would transform me more and more into the likeness of your precious and sacred heart. Let your kindness and compassion transform my heart and bring me always into the security of your loving embrace. Amen.

Litany of the Wounded Heart, Litany of the Fearful Heart, and Litany of the Closed Heart © 2022 Souls and Hearts, Inc (soulsandhearts.com). Used under the doctrine of fair use (17 U.S.C. g 107) for educational, non-commercial purposes in a school publication. All rights remain with the original copyright holder.

LITANY OF HEALING AND REPENTANCE IN THE EUCHARIST
Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B.

Jesus, I believe in you.
Jesus, I believe in your Real Presence in the Eucharist.
Jesus, I believe you are here with me.
Jesus, I believe you are in my heart.
Jesus, I believe in your love for me.
Jesus, I believe your love is greater than every sin.
Jesus, I believe your love is greater than all evil.
Jesus, I believe your love can free me from my sin.

For the times I’ve felt abandoned, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love.
For the times I’ve been betrayed, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been rejected, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been forgotten,Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been disappointed, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been let down by the Church, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been lonely, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been desperate, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been lost, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been dejected, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been used, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been neglected, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been starved for love, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been deprived of affirmation, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve lost my way, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve gone astray, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve made the wrong choice, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve felt abandoned, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love.
For the times I’ve been betrayed, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been rejected, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been forgotten, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been disappointed, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been let down by the Church, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been lonely, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been desperate, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been lost, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been dejected, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been used, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been neglected, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been starved for love, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve been deprived of affirmation, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve lost my way, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve gone astray, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love
For the times I’ve made the wrong choice, Jesus, heal my heart with Your love

Whenever I feel unseen, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel ignored, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel unimportant, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel useless, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel alone, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel abandoned, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel like it would be better if I didn’t exist, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel misunderstood, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel used, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel forgotten, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel angry, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel anxious, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel depressed, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel envious, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel lustful, Jesus, come close to me.
Whenever I feel afraid, Jesus, come close to me.

For the times I’ve used others, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve failed to see, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve hardened my heart to a person in need, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve failed to do the right thing, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve given in to peer pressure, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve lied when someone needed me to tell the truth, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve looked away when someone needed my help, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve closed my ears to the cries of the helpless, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve chosen comfort over courage, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve turned my back on someone who was hurting, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve ignored my feelings, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve silenced the cry of my heart, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I haven’t been Your mercy for others, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve invalidated my own feelings, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve believed the lies of others, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve repeated the lies of others, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve suppressed righteous anger, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve given up in despair, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve failed to share You with someone who needed You, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve wrongly hid my faith from others, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve misrepresented You in my words and actions, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve caused scandal by my words or actions, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve brought hatred instead of love, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve brought division instead of peace, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve brought gossip instead of charity, please forgive me, Jesus.
For the times I’ve torn down when I could have built up, please forgive me, Jesus.

When I doubt the power of Your love, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt Your love for me, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I struggle to trust, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt that I am worthy of love, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt that I have a place in anyone’s heart, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I wonder if I am enough, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt I have what it takes, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I feel helpless, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I feel useless, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt that I have anything to offer, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt that I can make a change, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I doubt that my efforts matter, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I feel hopeless, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I want to give up on my neighbor, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I want to give up on my enemy, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I want to give up on the Church, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I want to give up on myself, Jesus, help me to believe.
When I want to give up on You, Jesus, Jesus, help me to believe.

Jesus, I need You.
Jesus, I trust in You.
Jesus, I love You.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
R. Make my heart like unto Yours.

Let us pray. Lord Jesus Christ, You are the Good Shepherd who rescues the lost. You are the Divine Physician who heals the sick. You are the Savior Who washes away our sin in your Blood. You are the Beloved Son who shares your sonship with us along with the love of the Father. We know that even if we do not feel it, You will continue this work of healing in our hearts. We trust that You love us and desire our wholeness and flourishing. Fill each of our hearts as we worship You and receive You in all Your love in this Holy Eucharist. We make this prayer in Your Name, Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Consecration to the Hearts of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph.

Father Boniface Hicks, OSB

A monk in the service of the Church

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