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 all, most  merciful  Jesus,  and  draw  them  to Thy  sacred  Heart. Be Thou  King,  O  Lord, not only  of  the  faithful  who  have  never  forsaken Thee,  but  also  of  the  prodigal  children who have  abandoned  Thee;  grant  that  they may quickly  return  to  their  Father's  house, lest they  die  of  wretchedness  and  hunger. Be Thou  King  of  those  who  are  deceived  by erroneous  opinions,  or  whom  discord  keeps aloof, and  call  them  back  to  the  harbor  of truth  and  unity  of  faith,  so  that  soon  there may be  but  one  flock  and  one  shepherd. Be Thou  King  also  of  all  those  who  sit  in  the ancient superstition  of  the  Gentiles,  and  refuse not  Thou  to  deliver  them  out  of  darkness into the  light  and  kingdom  of  God. Grant, O Lord,  to  Thy  Church,  assurance  of  freedom and immunity  from  harm;  give  peace  and order to  all  nations,  and  make  the  earth  resound from  pole  to  pole  with  one  cry:  Praise to the  divine  Heart  that  wrought  our  salvation; to it  be  glory  and  honor  forever. Amen.

MOST compassionate  Jesus! Thou alone art our  salvation,  our  life,  and  our  resurrection. We implore  Thee,  therefore,  do  not forsake us  in  our  needs  and  afflictions,  but