Today, June 12, 2026, is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

This solemn day coincides with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, and thus, on June 11, the eve of the Solemnity, U.S. Bishops gathered in Orlando, Florida, to consecrate our nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, emphasizing Christ’s love and mercy.

Oh, children of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, rejoice!

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy

God our Father in heaven have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, 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 Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise, have mercy on us.