09/06/2026
*DAY 7*
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
A Merciful Heart
Readings: (Luke 15:11-32; Matthew 8:2-3; Matthew 9:13, 36; Matthew
15:32; Matthew 20:30-34; Matthew 23:37; Mark 6:34)
Reflection:
This story is more about the prodigal Father than the prodigal son!
Jesus reveals what his father is like. Through our baptism we have
been adopted into God's family with the privilege of calling God,
Father. Which of us has not gone our own way or misused our
gifts? Our heavenly Father is continually watching out for us,
longing for our return, so he can clasp us in his arms.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, may I never doubt your patience with me. I believe
through the twists and turns of life you are drawing me home to
my real self, my true home which is your Father's household. Give
me the courage to experience the joy of receiving your forgiveness
in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and you will
receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to
you.” Behold I knock; I seek and ask for the grace of……
(Mention your Intention Here)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, if you ask
anything of the Father in my name, he will give it to you.” Behold,
in your name, I ask the Father for the grace of………..…(Mention your intention Here)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, heaven and earth
will pass away but my words will not pass away.” Encouraged by
your infallible words I now ask for the grace of……....…
(Mention your Intention Here)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, for whom it is impossible not to have
compassion on the afflicted, have pity on us miserable sinners and
grant us the grace which we ask of you, through the Sorrowful and
Immaculate Heart of Mary, your tender Mother and ours. Amen.
Novena Prayer:
Lord Jesus Christ, your heart was moved with love for the men
and women who came for help in their need. You healed the sick,
you fed the hungry, you forgave sinners, you cried over Jerusalem.
Above all, you showed to those who were prepared to listen the
way to true life, for you are the Way the Truth and the Life.
Lord, your heart is still moved today by your people and their
many needs. Open our hearts to hear your word, to accept your
love, and to respond to your call. In particular, I beg you to grant
me the favour I ask during this novena (make you request
silently), provided that it will contribute to my own eternal good
and to the building up of your Kingdom of justice, peace and love
here on earth. Amen.
Sweet Heart of Jesus, *be my love, }
Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation. } Say three times
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
