Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - 5pm Word Service
Entrance Processional Hymn - To Jesus Christ, Our Sovereign King
To Jesus Christ, our sov'reign King,
Who is the world's salvation,
All praise and homage do we bring
And thanks and adoration.
Christ Jesus, Victor!
Christ Jesus, Ruler!
Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer!
2. Your reign extend, O King benign,
To ev'ry land and nation;
For in your kingdom, Lord divine,
Alone we find salvation.
3. To you, and to your Church, great King,
We pledge our hearts’ oblation
Until before your throne we sing
In endless jubilation.
Text: Martin B. Hellrigel, 1891-1981, alt., © 1941, Irene C. Mueller
1st Reading
Psalm 25 - Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel
Homily
Intercessions
Prayer of Consecration
All together say:
O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus:
You know the longings of our hearts,
and you desire that we enjoy friendship with you.
From your pierced side,
you have poured out the wellspring of
life, for which we thirst.
Your heart burns with a love for all people to return to a right
relationship with you.
We celebrate the abundant gifts you have given this nation,
founded on the self-evident truths
that our Creator has endowed all people
with the right to life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.
We make reparation for the offenses against you
and against human dignity
that have taken place in this nation.
May our hearts be united to yours,
so that our families and communities
enjoy peace and happiness;
may broken relationships be reconciled,
injustices repaired,
and the wounds of our land be healed.
May your holy Catholic Church serve as a sign,
pointing all people to your infinite love.
O Desire of Nations and Center of History,
we ask you to bless these United States of America.
Who live and reign with God the Father
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
Recessional Hymn - Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Love divine, all loves excelling,
Joy of heaven, to earth come down,
Fix in us your humble dwelling,
All your faithful mercies crown.
Jesus source of all compassion,
Love unbounded, love all pure;
Visit us with your salvation,
Let your love in us endure.
Text: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, alt.
Adoration will immediately follow the Consecration Word Service
O Salutaris Hostia
1. O salutáris Hóstia,
Quae caeli pandis óstium:
Bella premunt hostília,
Da robur fer auxílium.
2. Uni trinóque Dómino
Sit sempitérna glória,
Qui vitam sine término
Nobis donet in pátria.
Amen.