First Friday Devotion
 
The First Fridays Devotion, also called the Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is a Catholic devotion to offer reparations for sins and which had its origin in the apparitions of Christ at Paray-le-Monial, France, reported by Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in the 17th century. This devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was fully approved by the Roman Catholic Church and several promises were made to those who practice the First Fridays Devotion. 
 
1.  I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.
 2. I will establish peace in their homes.
 3. I will comfort them in all their afflictions.
 4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all, in death.
 5. I will bestow abundant blessings upon all their undertakings.
 6. Sinners will find in My Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.
 7. Lukewarm souls shall become fervent.
 8. Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.
 9. I will bless every place in which an image of My Heart is exposed and honored.
 10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.
 11. Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart.
 12. I promise you in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all powerful love will grant to all those who receive Holy Communion on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months the grace of final perseverance; they shall not die in My disgrace, nor without receiving their sacraments. My divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.
 
According to this devotion, the first Friday of each month was designated by Jesus himself as consecrated to honoring his Sacred Heart, to increase our love for him, and to make reparation for past and present offenses against his love.
 
The practice of the nine Fridays is very pleasing to Our Lord since he promises such great reward, and that all Catholics should endeavor to make the nine Fridays.