Question About Devotion to the Sacred Heart

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I want to partake in the devotion to the Sacred Heart! But. . I am not Catholic yet. .

Is it possible for me partake in this devotion before I actually become Catholic?

When I was reading about this, I assumed no. . ; but, something nudged me to ask you guys, here on the forums. I assumed that I could not yet partake in this devotion because I cannot partake of the Eucharist. At least, not yet! 👍 (As soon as I find out if my Priest has in-processed, I’m going to ask him about RCIA on my installation.)
 
YES! Devotion to the Sacred Heart means just that…devotion to Jesus! Anyone, sincere, may do that and in a variety of ways. Maybe in the back of your mind you’ve got this confused with the idea of the Sacraments, for which you need to be received into the Church.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart (for which June is the special month) may be something as simple as praying a chaplet (such as 10 beads) with the words, “Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.”

It might mean you pause once in a while during the day and pray, “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine.”

There are many more traditional prayers, and history of the devotion, etc, so I won’t go on, as you can look up online to your taste. Just make sure you’re at a good, solid Catholic website.

You have done an excellent service to us to open this topic on June 1. Maybe others can share ideas for prayers, devotions, readings or books.

“May the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament be praised, adored and glorified, with grateful affection, in all the tabernacles of the world, now and unto the end of time.”

(This is a prayer I say when driving past a Catholic Church, to honor the Sacrament inside. I cannot bow or genuflect, obviously, so I cross myself - if traffic allows - and say this prayer.)
 
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YES! Devotion to the Sacred Heart means just that…devotion to Jesus! Anyone, sincere, may do that and in a variety of ways. Maybe in the back of your mind you’ve got this confused with the idea of the Sacraments, for which you need to be received into the Church.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart (for which June is the special month) may be something as simple as praying a chaplet (such as 10 beads) with the words, “Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.”

It might mean you pause once in a while during the day and pray, “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine.”

There are many more traditional prayers, and history of the devotion, etc, so I won’t go on, as you can look up online to your taste. Just make sure you’re at a good, solid Catholic website.

You have done an excellent service to us to open this topic on June 1. Maybe others can share ideas for prayers, devotions, readings or books.

“May the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament be praised, adored and glorified, with grateful affection, in all the tabernacles of the world, now and unto the end of time.”

(This is a prayer I say when driving past a Catholic Church, to honor the Sacrament inside. I cannot bow or genuflect, obviously, so I cross myself - if traffic allows - and say this prayer.)
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Lady Marchmain,

I had no idea that June was for the Sacred Heart until I watched something on EWTN this morning! When I desired this devotion, I didn’t even stop to think about what month it was. . 😊 And you know what is really cool. . . ?

I started praying the Rosary regularly in May. . Just yesterday, I learned that May is a special month, one for Our Lady. I also learned about the Mass of the Queenship; and on Memorial Day, I heard some very encouraging things about Our Blessed Mother on EWTN. It seems right on time for me.

I feel so hopeless sometimes, and my life has been in utter peril. I know that there are worse things and that there are people suffering worse than I, but. . to be completely honest. . personal safety is a big issue in my home because. .there are people in my home who suffer from mental afflictions and have suicidal tendencies. . We’ve been under a lot of stress, and it is almost as though someone’s life is hanging in the balance. . .often. 😦

We are an isolated Military family. The only place in our community that we have been accepted in and have associated with is our church, both Protestant and Catholic congregations. We are stationed far from home. . far from everything we knew. Like everyone in this world, we struggle daily, and with great pain. .

So, when I learned all this stuff about Mother Mary and the Sacred Heart yesterday, I was overjoyed. I was so happy. The time of the year wouldn’t have mattered to me, but it makes this all the more wonderful. : )
 
I converted to the faith last year, and during the time I was studying Catholicism, I discovered the devotion to the Sacred Heart; I immediately fell in love with this particular devotion. I think that the Sacred Heart of Jesus will most certainly be beneficial for you, and will increase your longing for the Eucharist so that communion will be a moment of joy for you for years to come (it so far has been for me). I find it funny in a way, I was born in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

A prayer I have recently been saying (it just popped into my head the other day, so I do not know if it is a creation of my mind or something I have read before; probably the first, as it is slightly different everytime) is:

“O Sacred Heart of Jesus, enflame the hearts of Your priests; instill in them a passion for the salvation of souls so that, even when besieged by the Enemy, they may follow You and proclaim Your Truth to all those in darkness.”

So yes. Here is a webpage with numerous devotions to the Son, with Latin and English; the Sacred Heart devotions are about halfway down. My only word of caution is that the Little Office (which is designed as a limited imitation of the Liturgy of the Hours) does not have a complete English translation for Compline.

Additionally, I do not want to derail the thread here, but I wish to consecrate myself to the Sacred Heart either this month or on the feast of the Sacred Heart (1st of July this year); does anyone know how to go about doing so, and some advice, please? Thank you.
 
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I converted to the faith last year, and during the time I was studying Catholicism, I discovered the devotion to the Sacred Heart; I immediately fell in love with this particular devotion. I think that the Sacred Heart of Jesus will most certainly be beneficial for you, and will increase your longing for the Eucharist so that communion will be a moment of joy for you for years to come (it so far has been for me). I find it funny in a way, I was born in June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

A prayer I have recently been saying (it just popped into my head the other day, so I do not know if it is a creation of my mind or something I have read before; probably the first, as it is slightly different everytime) is:

“O Sacred Heart of Jesus, enflame the hearts of Your priests; instill in them a passion for the salvation of souls so that, even when besieged by the Enemy, they may follow You and proclaim Your Truth to all those in darkness.”

So yes. Here is a webpage with numerous devotions to the Son, with Latin and English; the Sacred Heart devotions are about halfway down. My only word of caution is that the Little Office (which is designed as a limited imitation of the Liturgy of the Hours) does not have a complete English translation for Compline.

Additionally, I do not want to derail the thread here, but I wish to consecrate myself to the Sacred Heart either this month or on the feast of the Sacred Heart (1st of July this year); does anyone know how to go about doing so, and some advice, please? Thank you.
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Thank you, ZDHayden. 🙂

I will be devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Thank you for your kindness and your (name removed by moderator)ut.
 
lareinatortura said:
I want to partake in the devotion to the Sacred Heart! But. . I am not Catholic yet. .

Is it possible for me partake in this devotion before I actually become Catholic?

When I was reading about this, I assumed no. . ; but, something nudged me to ask you guys, here on the forums. I assumed that I could not yet partake in this devotion because I cannot partake of the Eucharist. At least, not yet! 👍 (As soon as I find out if my Priest has in-processed, I’m going to ask him about RCIA on my installation.)
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Hi, 🙂 welcome to the Church! 🙂

well there are several ways to participate in this devotion… the main one is receiving Communion on the first Friday of each month for 9 consecutive months. This can’t be done until you are Catholic. However - there are other ways to practice this devotion as well, until that time 🙂

for example:
I was drawn to this devotion before I became Catholic too…
God bless! 🙂
 
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