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A presentation of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary.
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GROUP 2
Sacred Heart of
Jesus
SACRED HEARTThe Sacred Heart (also
known as Most Sacred
Heart of Jesus is one of the
most widely practiced and
well-known devotions,
taking Jesus physical heart
as the representation of his
divine love for humanity.
The image of Sacred Heart
has traditionally been
understood as a symbol of
God’s love for humanity in
the Christ, and also to
symbolize the heart of Jesus
wounded by sin.
The Sacred Heart is often represent in Christian art as a flaming heart shining with divine light, pierced by the wound, encircled by the crown of thorns. The wounds and crown of thorns allude to the manner of Jesus death, while the fire represents the transformative power of divine love.
WHAT KIND OF HEART DOES JESUS
HAVE?
• The love of the heart
of Jesus is essentially
merciful.
• His role on earth was
not to condemn but to
forgive, not to avoid
those who suffer but to
comfort them.
• The love of the heart
of Jesus is the exact
opposite to the spirit
of the evils of our
times.
QUICK FACTS:
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus falls on June
7, 2013.
Other Names for the Feast: The Solemnity of the Most
Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Readings: Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-
6; Ephesians 3:8-12; John 19:31-37
The Feast of the Sacred Heart reminds us that we are
called to the fullness of life through the love of Jesus.
It is celebrated 19 days after Pentecost Sunday, which
falls on the 50th day of Easter.
HISTORY OF THE FEAST
The feast of the Sacred Heart was celebrated on
August 31, 1670, in Rennes, France, through the efforts
of Fr. Jean Eudes (1602-1680). From Rennes, the
devotion spread, but it took the visions of St. Margaret
Mary Alacoque (1647-1690) for the devotion to become
universal.
>St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690)• Experienced visions in which Jesus asked for a
special devotion to his Sacred Heart.• He was chosen by Christ to reveal the desires of his
heart and to confide the task of inspiring new life to the devotion.
>After she received the Vision of the Sacred Heart, which popularized the devotion, she was scorned by her mother superior who thought her to be delusional.
. Under the guidance of her spiritual director, St. Claude Colombiere. St. Margaret was able to promote the devotion. Several books have been published on her extensive letters, sayings and the revelations given to her by Our Lord.
The Devotion became quite popular after St. Margaret Mary’s death in 1690 because the Church initially had doubts about the validity of St. Margaret Mary’s vision. It wasn’t until 1765 that the feast was celebrated officially in France.
The feast is celebrated on the day requested by our Lord-the Friday after the octave of Corpus Christi, or 19 days after Pentecost Sunday
GOD’S PROMISES IN RESPONSE TO THOSE WHO CONSECRATE THEMSELVES AND MAKE
REPARATIONS TO H IS SACRED HEART:
He will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.
He will establish peace in their homes.
He will comfort them in all their afflictions.
He will be their secure refuge during life, and above all, in death.
He will bestow abundant blessings upon all undertakings.
Sinners will find in His heart the source and infinite ocean of
mercy.
Lukewarm souls shall become fervent.
Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.
He will bless every place in which an image of His
Heart is exposed and honored.
He will give to priests the gift of touching the most
hardened hearts.
Those who shall promote this devotion shall have
their names written in his Heart.
THE DEVOTIONS ATTACHED TO THESE PROMISES ARE:
Receiving Communion frequently
First Fridays: going to CONFESSION and
receiving the Eucharist on the first Friday of
each month for nine consecutive months.
Holy Hour: Eucharistic Adoration for one
hour on Thursdays. Holy Hour can be made
alone or as part of a group with formal
prayers.
THE END