Wounded Heart of Jesus

From our anonymous poet

Behold the cross, on which Love is crucified—

The tree of salvation where Christ suffered and died.

And rest against His Sacred Side pierced by a sword,

From which life-giving blood and cleansing water is poured.

The chest upon which the beloved disciple reclined,

Is the Heart of the Redeemer that so loved mankind.

Jesus, whose Heart for every sinner is opened,

Brings forth a fountain of grace for all who are broken.

In awe, I adore His Heart that spared nothing of itself,

That forgave, renewed, and darkness expelled.

Pierced by a lance that into His Side was thrust,

Torn for relationships that are failed and crushed.

Hidden scars inflicted by sins of hate and vengeance,

Are held in the Heart of Jesus whose mercy is relentless.

With Divine Love there is hope and healing for family and friends,

He binds up the wounded and gives strength to make amends.

Jesus, the Bridegroom, always bound to His Church,

Knows the intent of our hearts that are examined and searched.

And teaches that eternally – faith, hope, and love remain,

But that love is the greatest and covers our stains.

With all our heart, soul, and mind we should love God the Father,

And as He loved us, we should love one another.

By grace, nothing can ever separate us from God’s love;

Victory through the cross and resurrection of Christ seated in heaven above.

In wonder I kiss the cross that for love Jesus came,

To carry our sins, destroy death, and remove our blame.

Grateful that in Christ, He makes us a new creation,

Transforming hearts of stone for He is good and gracious.

I draw near to the Side of Jesus, who is my stronghold,

And commit to following Him and bring mercy to the world.

I pray, my soul to be enkindled with His Spirit and set on fire,

And evermore console the wounded Heart of Christ with burning desire.