Novena to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart

I was introduced to an image of Mary today that I found very endearing:

And a simple prayer:

Remember, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, what ineffable power thy Divine Son hath given thee over His Own adorable Heart. Full of trust in thy merits, we come before thee and beg thy protection. O heavenly Treasurer of the Heart of Jesus, that Heart which is the inexhaustible source of all graces, which thou mayest open to us at thy good pleasure, in order that from it may flow forth upon mankind the riches of love and mercy, light and salvation, that are contained therein; grant unto us, we beseech thee, the favors which we seek . . . We can never, never be refused by thee, and since though art our Mother, O our Lady of the Sacred Heart, graciously hear our prayers and grant our request. Amen.

And a Novena Prayer for private devotion (for the 31 August – 8 September):

NOVENA PRAYER

Remember, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart,

the great things the Lord has done for you.

He chose you for His Mother

He wanted you close to His cross

He gives you a share in His Glory

He listens to your prayer.

Offer Him our prayers of praise and thanksgiving.

Present our petition to Him.

(Share your petitions silently with Our Lady)

Let us live like you in the love of your Son so that His Kingdom may come.