One of the most powerful and miraculous prayers to the Sacred Heart is the Novena of Confidence. This novena is a nine-day prayer that is often said in times of great need or distress, when we feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and need Jesus’ assistance and guidance.
The Novena of Confidence was composed by Saint Claude de la Colombière, a French Jesuit who was a spiritual director to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, the visionary who received the revelations of the Sacred Heart. It is a prayer of trust, surrender, and faith in Jesus’ unfailing mercy and love.
Here is the full text of the Novena of Confidence:
O Lord Jesus Christ, to your most Sacred Heart, I confide this intention [insert your intention here]. Only look upon me, then do what your love inspires. Let your Sacred Heart decide. I count on you. I trust in you. I throw myself on your mercy. Lord Jesus, you will not fail me.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in you.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in your love for me.
Sacred Heart of Jesus, your kingdom come.
O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I have asked for many favors, but I earnestly implore this one. Take it, place it in your open heart. When the Eternal Father sees it, he will cover it with your precious blood. It will no longer be my prayer but yours, O Jesus. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. let me not be disappointed. Amen.
The beauty of this prayer lies in its simplicity and profound trust in Jesus’ love and providence. By entrusting our needs and desires to his Sacred Heart, we acknowledge that we are not in control of our lives, but that Jesus is the one who holds the key to our happiness and salvation.
Through the Novena of Confidence, we learn to surrender our will to Jesus’, to let go of our fears, doubts, and worries, and to trust that he will answer our prayers according to his divine plan. We also learn to deepen our devotion to his Sacred Heart, to meditate on his sufferings and immense love for us, and to ask for his grace to follow him more closely.
The Novena of Confidence has brought comfort, consolation, and miracles to countless souls over the centuries. It has accompanied the sick and dying, comforted the grieving, and helped the lost find their way back to God. Its power lies not in the words themselves, but in the faith and love that animates them.
If you are struggling with a difficult situation or need a miracle in your life, consider praying the Novena of Confidence to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Trust in his love, seek his guidance, and place all your hopes in his infinitely loving Heart. You may be surprised at the grace and peace that come into your life as a result.