Today’s Scripture

Jesus defined his mission in his hometown of Nazareth.
‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free.’
( Luke 4:18-19)
(NRSV)

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Reflection for the FIFTHDay

Jesus works today in the eyes and hands of the many people who come into our lives, to see our needs and teach us, heal us, protect us, need us, feed us, pick us up, sing to us, make us laugh and love us.

Today’s Prayer

Help me today to be in some way your eyes to see how you see, your hands to do what you do, your heart to feel the compassion you feel, and to love as you love me. Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you.

Daily Invocation

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

Novena Prayer

You can use the novena prayer below or open your personalised novena prayer.

Lord work on my heart
until it becomes like your Sacred Heart.
Give me hope.
Then I can love you and all my sisters and brothers
with the respect, compassion, and forgiveness
that you have for everyone.
I ask this in your name.
Amen.

I ask you to grant
my special request during this novena
(here mention your intention).

If what I ask is not for my own good
and the good of others,
grant me what will most help
to build up your kingdom of justice, love and peace.
I make this prayer with confidence in your love.
Amen

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Sixth Day : ‘Caution, God at work!’ Tuesday 16 shnovena2009_06 The Sixth Day of a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the theme, ‘Christ is close to me and gives me hope.’ This day is entitled, ‘‘Caution, God at work!’’ The audio includes music from Traditional, K. Hine Stuart Public Domain Manna Music/James Kilbane.

Today’s Scripture

Once Jesus cured a man on the Sabbath and he was criticised. He replied that he was only doing what he saw his Father doing.
Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly, I tell you, the Son can do nothing on his own, but only what he sees the Father doing; for whatever the Father does, the Son does likewise. The Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing; and he will show him greater works than these, so that you will be astonished. Indeed, just as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whomsoever he wishes. The Father judges no one but has given all judgement to the Son.’
( John 5:19-22)
(NRSV)

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Reflection for the Sixth Day

Cynically a writer thought that God must get bored with nothing to do all day. He could not imagine God being so involved in the lives of his people, God getting his hands dirty. St Ignatius said God labours constantly, but the word ‘labour’ here means to

Today’s Prayer

Lord, thank you for being so involved in our world, for bringing hope. Help me to see your hands at work in my days. Grant that all I do and all that I suffer may work with you to help and encourage all those in need of your love and compassion. Sacred Hear

Daily Invocation

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

Novena Prayer

You can use the novena prayer below or open your personalised novena prayer.

Lord work on my heart
until it becomes like your Sacred Heart.
Give me hope.
Then I can love you and all my sisters and brothers
with the respect, compassion, and forgiveness
that you have for everyone.
I ask this in your name.
Amen.

I ask you to grant
my special request during this novena
(here mention your intention).

If what I ask is not for my own good
and the good of others,
grant me what will most help
to build up your kingdom of justice, love and peace.
I make this prayer with confidence in your love.
Amen

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SeventhDay : God is close to all who are in any kind of need. Wednesday 17 The SeventhDay of a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the theme, ‘Christ is close to me and gives me hope.’ This day is entitled, ‘God is close to all who are in any kind of need.’ The audio includes music from Sounds True.

Today’s Scripture

Jesus identified himself with those in need, and warned, ‘What you do to the least of these, who are members of my family, you do to me.’
“Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” Matthew 25:40
( Jesus cares particularly for the many who suffer loss today, whether it be the loss of employment, of their home, of the means to provide for their families; the loss of their loved ones, their health, their peace of mind, or even their hope. He wants to t)
(NRSV)

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Reflection for the SeventhDay

Lord, give me a heart of compassion and teach me to treat all who suffer losses with respect and understanding. Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you.

Today’s Prayer

Lie you still

Daily Invocation

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

Novena Prayer

You can use the novena prayer below or open your personalised novena prayer.

Lord work on my heart
until it becomes like your Sacred Heart.
Give me hope.
Then I can love you and all my sisters and brothers
with the respect, compassion, and forgiveness
that you have for everyone.
I ask this in your name.
Amen.

I ask you to grant
my special request during this novena
(here mention your intention).

If what I ask is not for my own good
and the good of others,
grant me what will most help
to build up your kingdom of justice, love and peace.
I make this prayer with confidence in your love.
Amen

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EightDay : Pray for the world that feels betrayed. Thursday18 shnovena2009_08 The EightDay of a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the theme, ‘Christ is close to me and gives me hope.’ This day is entitled, ‘Pray for the world that feels betrayed.’ The audio includes music from R. Loveland. Brendan Graham.

Today’s Scripture

As his passion was beginning Jesus knew how it would devastate his disciples, so he told Peter, ‘I have prayed for you.’ Peter found the strength to come through it and support the others.
‘Simon, Simon, listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death!’ Jesus said, ‘I tell you, Peter, the cock will not crow this day, until you have denied three times that you know me.’
( Luke 22:32 )
(NRSV)

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Reflection for the EightDay

The theologian Chardin speaks of the two hands of God: with one hand God holds you carefully, with the other he shapes your life and the whole universe. Notice how his wounded hand works to restore the damage done to us, like a painter carefully restoring a damaged masterpiece – remember you are that work of art!

Today’s Prayer

Imagine Jesus leaning forward, speaking your name and saying: ‘I have prayed for you.’ Feel the support of that prayer. Jesus might add, ‘When you pray for people you care about, I am praying beside you.’ We pray together for the whole world to have the strength to come through hard times knowing you are with us. Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you.

Daily Invocation

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

Novena Prayer

You can use the novena prayer below or open your personalised novena prayer.

Lord work on my heart
until it becomes like your Sacred Heart.
Give me hope.
Then I can love you and all my sisters and brothers
with the respect, compassion, and forgiveness
that you have for everyone.
I ask this in your name.
Amen.

I ask you to grant
my special request during this novena
(here mention your intention).

If what I ask is not for my own good
and the good of others,
grant me what will most help
to build up your kingdom of justice, love and peace.
I make this prayer with confidence in your love.
Amen

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NinthDay : Lord, make me grateful for your goodness. Friday 1 shnovena2009_09 The NinthDay of a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the theme, ‘Christ is close to me and gives me hope.’ This day is entitled, ‘Lord, make me grateful for your goodness.’ The audio includes music from Liam Lawton.

Today’s Scripture

Jesus cured ten lepers but only one returned to thank him. Jesus was hurt, and asked: ‘Has no one returned to give thanks to God except this Samaritan?’
On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he said to them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And as they went, they were made clean. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus asked, ‘Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they? Was none of them found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well.’
( Luke 17:11-19)
(NRSV)

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Reflection for the NinthDay

St. Ignatius liked to say that God is good. He is like a lover, wanting to give everything including himself to his beloved. According to Jewish Tradition, God will ask us only one question when we meet him after death: ‘Did you enjoy my creation?’ Don’t wait till then to say ‘Thanks!’ Appreciate the now.

Today’s Prayer

Thank you Lord for your love, which will guide us through the darkest days and help us to bring hope and inspiration to others. Sacred Heart of Jesus I place all my trust in you.

Daily Invocation

Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.

Novena Prayer

You can use the novena prayer below or open your personalised novena prayer.

Lord work on my heart
until it becomes like your Sacred Heart.
Give me hope.
Then I can love you and all my sisters and brothers
with the respect, compassion, and forgiveness
that you have for everyone.
I ask this in your name.
Amen.

I ask you to grant
my special request during this novena
(here mention your intention).

If what I ask is not for my own good
and the good of others,
grant me what will most help
to build up your kingdom of justice, love and peace.
I make this prayer with confidence in your love.
Amen

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