Songs for the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Here are some song suggestions from across GIA's catalog to help celebrate this momentous occasion.
On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart.
-USCCB
All Ye Who Seek a Comfort Sure
“All Ye Who Seek a Comfort Sure” (Quicumquae certum quaeritis) is a Latin hymn first published in a Franciscan breviary in 1786 in Lisbon. Traditionally appointed for Vespers in the Office of the Sacred Heart, the text was later translated into English by Edward Caswall (1814–1878). -Chaz Bowers
* The recording uses the “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” text.
O Sacred Heart!
“O Sacred Heart!” is an addition to all the wonderful pieces attributed to this sacred solemnity and may be used during any of the processionals in the Mass to draw us closer to the person of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. It is composed in a simple hymn style with additional Latin text asking Jesus’s heart to have mercy on us (Cor Jesu sacratissimum, miserere nobis). -Lourdes C. Montgomery
Sacred Heart Prayer
O Christ, Your Heart, Compassionate
A stirring concertato on ELLACOMBE with a text that prays that our hearts may beat in time with the compassionate heart of Christ. Masterfully arranged for organ, trumpet, congregation and choir, with a stirring instrumental intro, re-echoed in the interlude before the final stanza.
Heart of Christ Jesus
The Heart of God
The rhythmic and melodic makeup of this piece will appeal to all, but especially to a contemporary music ensemble. The message of backing up our faith with our actions can inspire the members of the assembly to work for the kingdom by working with the least among them.
