June 11, 2025

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is not simply an image or a symbol – it is an invitation to experience Christ’s divine and human love in a transformative way. Through this devotion, we are invited to contemplate the depths of Jesus’ love for humanity, a love that is both infinite and deeply personal. The Sacred Heart is the ultimate symbol of Jesus’ sacrificial love, which was revealed to us on the Cross, and it continues to speak to us today with an invitation to love in return.

At the heart of the devotion is the recognition that Christ’s love is not abstract – it is personal, concrete, and sacrificial. The heart of Jesus, pierced for our sins, is a symbol of God’s great mercy, compassion, and love. It is a love that suffers for us, that forgives our sins, and that invites us to be transformed by its power. This love is not only meant to be admired from a distance but is meant to be received and shared.

The Sacred Heart devotion also carries with it a call to reparation. This means making amends for the many ways that humanity has neglected or rejected Christ’s love. Jesus, in His revelations to St. Margaret Mary, expressed His sorrow over the ingratitude and sins of the world, asking for acts of reparation. Reparation is a way of responding to God’s love by offering our own love, our sacrifices, and our prayers to repair the damage caused by sin.

Living the devotion to the Sacred Heart calls us to become more like Christ, to embrace His love, and to embody that love in our relationships with others. As we contemplate the Sacred Heart, we are invited to allow His love to purify our own hearts, enabling us to love more deeply, to forgive more freely, and to serve others selflessly. Through the Sacred Heart, we are reminded that love is not just a feeling – it is a choice, a commitment, and an action.