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Devotions |
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| I have always been connected to the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for as long as I can remember. In 1975 Father Brennan consecrated my family and new home to the Sacred Heart. In 1990 I attended the Sacred Heart School of Theology and lived with the charism of the Sacred Heart for four years. As priest I continue to offer that same gift to those who ask for it in the month of June every year since my ordination. |
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus |
| This devotion was given to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1691. It is to be practiced on First Fridays of the month. This is a brief summary of the Promises of this Devotion. For a more thorough book on the devotion read Fr. John Croiset S.J.'s The Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. |
| The Promises of the Sacred Heart |
 A nation that bears the image
of the Sacred Heart shall be blessed. |
| A home shall be blessed where
this image is displayed. |
| An individual will be blessed
with all the love of the Lord. |
| An individual will be
protected from the power of Satan. |
| An individual will know the
peace of Christ. |
| An individual has a
powerful weapon for the conversion of sinners. |
| The Sacred Heart is the
healer of wounded souls. |
| The Sacred Heart will unite
fractured families and bring them peace. |
| The Sacred Heart will keep
religious united in the faith. |
| The Sacred Heart will bring
protection to those in need through Mary and the Saints. |
| The Sacred Heart will
increase your holiness. |
| The Sacred Heart will bring
you to the pure love of God. |
| The Sacred Heart will bless
your native land and family. |
| Preachers will touch the most
hardened hearts and turn them to love. |
| You will come to understand
the value of the Cross through strength & consolation. |
| You will finish the race with
perseverance and attain a holy death. |
| And finally, those suffering
souls in Purgatory will be released to the glory of God. |
