February 20, 2026 Reflection – “Live the passion of Jesus in prayer”…

“Live the passion of Jesus in prayer”…

February 20, 2026
Friday after Ash Wednesday

Dear Family of Mary,

Every Friday we remember Jesus’ Passion and Death on the Cross. And Lent is the time to deepen our reverence for the Cross, because it was through His Crucifixion that Jesus saved each one of us. Our Lady has encouraged us to meditate on the Passion and Death of Jesus in Lent. Here is one message in which she calls us to “live the passion of Jesus in prayer”…

March 25, 1991 

“Dear children!

Again today I invite you
to live the passion of Jesus in prayer,
and in union with Him.

Decide to give more time to God
who gave you these days of grace.

Therefore, dear children, pray and in a special way
renew the love for Jesus in your hearts.

I am with you
and I accompany you
with my blessing and my prayers.

Thank you for having responded to my call.”

When Our Lady mentions “these days of grace…”, she is referring to Lent. Lent is indeed a time of grace! And Mother Mary wants us to renew our love for Jesus during Lent. One way to grow in love for Jesus is by remembering how much He loves us! Here is a litany we can pray today to “renew the love for Jesus in our hearts”!

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, united substantially with the Word of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, sacred temple of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, King and center of all hearts, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in Whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in Whom dwells all the fullness of Divinity, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father is well pleased, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of Whose fullness we have all received, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, patient and rich in mercy, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fount of life and holiness, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, made obedient unto death, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in You, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all Saints, have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart.
R. Make our hearts like unto Yours.

Let us pray:
Almighty and everlasting God, look upon the Heart of Your most-beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers You in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Your mercy, in Your great goodness, grant forgiveness in the Name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You forever and ever.  R. Amen.

God bless you all!! We are on our way to a glorious Easter, one day at a time!!

In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
Mary TV