Act of Consecration to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

Act of Consecration to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament

O my Jesus, I believe that You are truly present in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. I adore You from the depths of my heart.

I give myself entirely to You, and I consecrate to You my thoughts, words, actions, and entire being.

May Your love transform me, may Your grace guide me, and may Your Sacred Heart reign in me forever.

I desire to live in union with You, to serve You faithfully, and to honor You in all things.

Jesus, in the Blessed Sacrament, I love You, I trust You, I give myself to You. Amen.

An Act of Consecration to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament is a prayer or devotion through which an individual dedicates themselves, their family, or even a larger community to Jesus Christ, specifically recognizing His Real Presence in the Eucharist. This act is rooted in the belief that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.

The core of this consecration involves a profound declaration of faith in the Real Presence and a commitment to live a life centered on the Eucharist. It often includes expressions of love, adoration, and gratitude for Christ's continued presence in the Blessed Sacrament.

Key elements commonly found in an Act of Consecration to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament include:

• Belief in the Real Presence: A clear affirmation that Jesus is truly present—Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity—in the Most Holy Eucharist.

• Love and Adoration: Expressions of deep love, worship, and adoration for Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.

• Thanksgiving: Gratitude for Jesus giving Himself and remaining with humanity in the Eucharist.

• Self-Surrender: A complete and unreserved consecration of oneself to Jesus, surrendering one's will, plans, and entire being to His goodness and divine mercy.

• Commitment to Eucharistic Life: A resolution to prepare for and receive Holy Communion with reverence and love, often through the practice of the Catholic faith and frequent reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It may also include a commitment to fulfilling Sunday obligations and frequently receiving Communion on weekdays or making Spiritual Communions when physical reception is not possible.

• Devotion to Eucharistic Adoration: A pledge to devote oneself to Eucharistic and perpetual adoration, including visiting and adoring Jesus in tabernacles and exposed in monstrances, and making holy hours.

• Missionary Spirit: A desire to be a missionary of the Eucharist, living a Eucharistic life, and inviting others to Mass and adoration, and to embrace the fullness of the true faith.

• Intercession of Mary: Often, the consecration is made through the intercession of Mary, recognized as the Mother of the Eucharist and the Mother of the individual, seeking her help to receive her Son devoutly in the Eucharist and to become more like His Eucharistic Heart.

Examples of Consecration Prayers:

There are various forms of consecration prayers, ranging from short declarations to more extensive ones. For instance, a short form might state: "Jesus, my Lord and my God, truly present – Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Most Holy Eucharist, I believe in Thy Real Presence. I love Thee above all things... I wholeheartedly consecrate myself entirely to Thee today through Mary, Mother of the Eucharist and my mother, Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament. Amen."

Longer forms elaborate on these themes, detailing commitments to frequent reception of sacraments, adoration, and living a Eucharistic life, often invoking the aid of Mary to achieve these spiritual goals. Some acts of consecration also extend to dedicating families or even nations to the Eucharist.

The practice of consecration is a significant act of devotion within Catholicism, aiming to deepen one's relationship with Christ through the central mystery of the Eucharist.