Do You Believe I Can Do This?
This question Christ asked of St. Margaret Mary, followed by “if you believe, you will see the power of my Heart in the magnificence of my love.” He designated the First Friday of each month for devotion to His Sacred Heart. We are to show our love for Him by assisting at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, receiving Holy Communion, and making reparation for sins against the Most Blessed Sacrament.
The Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque:
1. “I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.”
2. “I will establish peace in their homes.”
3. “I will comfort them in their afflictions.”
4. “I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death.”
5. “I will bestow a large blessing upon all their undertakings.”
6. “Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy.”
7. “Tepid souls shall grow fervent.”
8. “Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.”
9. “I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored.”
10. “I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.”
11. “Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.”
12. “I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Friday in nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving the Sacraments; My Divine heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.”
To fulfill the Nine First Fridays Devotion:
1) Attend the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and receive Holy Communion (in the state of grace) on each First Friday of the month.
2) The nine months must be consecutive.
3) Holy Communion must be received in honor of and in reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
What I Wish Every Catholic Knew: The value of devotion to Our Lord’s Sacred Heart
What I Wish Every Catholic Would Do: Learn about this devotion, and make every effort to practice the First Fridays devotion.
Recommended reading:
The Devotion to the Sacred heart of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion by Fr. John Croiset, S.J.
The Autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my mother: to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
