NOVENA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS – DAY ONE Theme: Interceding for Justice and Mercy in Kenya Intention of the Day: For all the innocent blood that has been shed in Kenya and those whose cries rise to Heaven for justice. Note: Today is a fasting day. ( If possible) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening Prayer for the Departed Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Prayer of Offering and Surrender O Sacred Heart of Jesus, today we consecrate our hearts and our country Kenya to You. We offer all pain, injustice, confusion, bloodshed, and fear to Your wounded and loving Heart. Conform our hearts to Yours, O Lord—make them merciful, forgiving, and full of divine charity. We believe You are the only one who can transform Kenya and bring true peace. We bring our personal and national needs to You with confidence, believing You will respond with love and mercy. Promises of Jesus (Prayer of Petition) 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 I ask for the grace of Kenya to be Enthroned to Your Sacred Heart. 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." In Your Name, we ask the Father for the grace of Your reign in the hearts of all Kenyans. 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 unchanging Word, I now ask for the grace of: (Mention your personal intentions here) Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You. Prayer of Compassion through Mary 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. SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHAPLET Opening Prayer (Anima Christi) Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me. Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O good Jesus, hear me. Within Your wounds hide me. Permit me not to be separated from You. From the wicked enemy defend me. At the hour of my death call me, and bid me come to You, that with Your saints I may praise You forever and ever. Amen. Our Father… Hail Mary… Glory Be… The Five Mysteries of the Sacred Heart First Mystery: Jesus Turns Water into Wine I love You, Lord. You transformed water into wine, a sign of the transformation that happens through Your Blood. Help me to always treasure Your presence in the Holy Eucharist. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You; be my salvation. (Repeat 6 times) Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours. Second Mystery: Jesus Teaches He is the Bread of Life I love You, Lord. You revealed Yourself as the Bread that gives eternal life. Help me hunger for You daily. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You; be my salvation. (Repeat 6 times) Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours. Third Mystery: Jesus Institutes the Holy Eucharist I love You, Lord. In the Upper Room, You gave us Yourself. May I never receive You unworthily, and may I recognize Your presence always. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You; be my salvation. (Repeat 6 times) Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours. Fourth Mystery: Jesus Dies on the Cross and His Heart is Pierced I love You, Lord. Your pierced Heart is our refuge. Blood and water flowed out for love of us. Cleanse us, O Lord. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You; be my salvation. (Repeat 6 times) Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours. Fifth Mystery: Jesus Reveals Himself in the Breaking of the Bread I love You, Lord. Open our eyes, that we may see You in the Eucharist, in the poor, and in the brokenhearted. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in You; be my salvation. (Repeat 6 times) Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like Yours. Concluding Prayer O Sacred Heart of Jesus, You offer Yourself in the Sacrament of the Altar as a wellspring of mercy and salvation. We thank You for Your loving sacrifice. May it not be made in vain for us, our families, or our nation. Transform our hearts to be more like Yours—compassionate, obedient, and full of truth. Through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, draw us close to You and prepare us for the hour of our death, that we may rejoice with the saints in Your Eternal Glory. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in You. LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God the Father of 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, wellspring of all virtue Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to You Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in You Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in You Have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints Have mercy on us Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, Make our hearts like Yours. Let us pray: Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Your dearly beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers You in the name of sinners. Being pleased with His offering, forgive us our sins and pour into our hearts the grace of Your Spirit, through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.