Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Devotion to the Sacred Heart
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Posted by Matthew

"Let us remember that the Heart of Jesus has called us not only for our own sanctification, but also for that of other souls. He wants to be helped in the salvation of souls" (St. Padre Pio)

It is vitally important to not only meditate on the Sacred Heart of Jesus during June, the Month of the Sacred Heart, but throughout the whole year.

When did devotion to the Sacred Heart begin?

Devotion to the Sacred Heart was approved for specified dioceses by Pope Clement XIII in 1765 and extended to the whole Church by Pope Pius IX in 1856. Pope Leo XIII dedicated the whole world to the Sacred Heart in 1899.

Feast of the Sacred Heart

See here for more information.

Documents on the Sacred Heart:
Devotions:
"Behold this Heart which has loved men so much, and yet men do not want to love Me in return. Through you My divine Heart wishes to spread its love everywhere on earth." - Jesus to Saint Margaret Mary

Our Lord also made 12 promises to St. Margaret Mary for those that are devoted to His Sacred Heart.
  1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.
  2. I will give peace in their families.
  3. I will console them in all their troubles.
  4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of death.
  5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings.
  6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and infinite ocean of mercy.
  7. Tepid souls shall become fervent.
  8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection.
  9. I will bless the homes in which the image of My Sacred Heart shall be exposed and honoured.
  10. I will give to priests the power to touch the most hardened hearts.
  11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their name written in My Heart, and it shall never be effaced.
  12. The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under My displeasure, nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Heart shall be their assured refuge at the last hour.

at 6/06/2006 01:39:00 PM

3 comments:

del_button June 6, 2006 at 11:28 PM
DilexitPrior said...

Perfect. Just what I was looking for. I was told to make an effort to draw close to the Sacred Heart during this month of June but I didn't know any devotions. You saved me the searching.

del_button June 7, 2006 at 7:08 AM
Moneybags said...

I'm glad my post helped!

del_button August 12, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Jan, RN said...

My Enthronement is tonight. I am a member of the Legion of Mary. This devotion came to my attention because of my assiciation with the Legion. Bless you for this Blog. It was very helpful.
Jan

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