June, Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Sacred Heart of Jesus

By Pompeo Batoni (Public Domain)

Pompeo Batoni, 1767

June, The Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

1. John 3:16 (CPDV): "For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believes in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting."

2. 1 John 4:8 (CPDV): "Whoever does not love, does not know God. For God is love."

3. Romans 5:8 (CPDV): "But God commends his charity toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

4. 1 John 4:19 (CPDV): "Let us, therefore, love God, because God first loved us."

5. Jeremiah 31:3 (CPDV): "I have loved you with an everlasting charity; therefore have I drawn you, taking pity on you."

6. Psalm 36:7 (CPDV): "How great is your mercy, O God! And the sons of men will hope under the protection of your wings."

7. Romans 8:38-39 (CPDV): "For I am certain that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, will be able to separate us from the charity of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

8. Ephesians 2:4-5 (CPDV): "But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his exceedingly great charity, with which he loved us, even when we were dead in sins, has brought us to life together in Christ, by whose grace you are saved."

9. Zephaniah 3:17 (CPDV): "The Lord your God is in your midst, the Mighty One who will save. He will rejoice over you with gladness. In his love, he will be silent. He will exult over you with praise."

10. Lamentations 3:22-23 (CPDV): "The mercies of the Lord are not utterly consumed, nor are his compassions lacking. They are renewed in the morning. Great is your faithfulness."

11. Galatians 2:20 (CPDV): "And I live, no longer I, but Christ lives in me. And I live that which is now in the flesh, in the faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

12. Hosea 11:4 (CPDV): "I will draw them with the ropes of Adam, with the chains of love. And I will be to them like one who takes off the yoke from their jaws. And I will offer food to him who is eating."

1. Annum Sacrum (1899) by Leo XIII: On Consecration to the Sacred Heart

2. Miserentissimus Redemptor (1928) by Pius XI: On Reparation to the Sacred Heart

3. Haurietis Aquas (1956) by Pius XII: On Devotion to the Sacred Heart

4. Dilexit Nos (2024) by Francis: On the Human and Divine Love of the Heart of Jesus Christ

Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O Sacred Heart of Jesus, to Thee I consecrate and offer up my person and my life, my actions, joys, prayers, and sufferings, that my entire being may henceforth be devoted to nothing but to loving, serving, and glorifying Thee. This is my unchanging purpose, namely, to be all Thine, and to do all things for Thy love, renouncing with my whole heart all that is displeasing to Thee.

I take Thee, O Sacred Heart, for the sole object of my love, the protection of my life, the pledge of my salvation, the remedy of my frailty and inconstancy, the reparation for all the defects of my life, and my secure refuge at the hour of my death. Be Thou, O most merciful Heart, my justification before God the Father, and ward off from me the strokes of His just wrath. O loving Heart, I place all my confidence in Thee. I fear all things from my own weakness, but I hope for all things from Thy goodness and mercy.

Consume in me all that can displease Thee or resist Thy holy will. Let Thy pure love so absorb me as to make me one with Thee, so that I may no longer live, but Thou alone mayst live in me. Amen.

Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore Thee, I love Thee, and with a lively sorrow for my sins, I offer Thee this poor heart of mine. Make me humble, patient, pure, and wholly obedient to Thy will. Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in Thee and for Thee. Protect me in dangers, comfort me in afflictions, assist me in all my undertakings. Give me the grace of Thy holy love, the forgiveness of Thy sins, perseverance unto death, and union with Thee in heaven. Amen.

Explore prayers and meditations related to the Sacred Heart on the Amen App:

• Consecration to the Sacred Heart (Amen App) - A short audio prayer.
• Sacred Heart Novena (Amen App) - Pray the Sacred Heart Novena.
• Download the Amen App (Augustine Institute) - Link to download the app for more content.

May these resources draw you closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus!

Deepen your understanding of the Sacred Heart with these recommended books:

• Devotion To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus by Fr. John Croiset S.J. - A foundational text on the devotion, highly recommended by St. Margaret Mary.
• Secrets of the Sacred Heart: Twelve Ways to Claim Jesus' Promises in Your Life by Emily Jaminet - A contemporary approach to the promises of the Sacred Heart.
• The Imitation of The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Fr. Peter J. Arnoudt, S.J. - A classic spiritual work often compared to *The Imitation of Christ*.
• The Autobiography of Saint Margaret Mary by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque - Her own words on the revelations that initiated the modern devotion.
• The Spiritual Direction of Saint Claude de la Colombière by St. Claude de la Colombière - Insights from the spiritual director of St. Margaret Mary.
• Make Our Hearts Like Yours: Daily Meditations on the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Thomas J Kronholz - A comprehensive collection of daily meditations.

These books offer various perspectives, from historical and theological to practical and mystical, to enrich your devotion.

Explore significant artworks depicting the Sacred Heart of Jesus (click the title to perform a Google search for the image):

• 1. The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Pompeo Batoni (1767)

  One of the most iconic and widely recognized depictions, often serving as the standard image for the devotion.

• 2. The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Jean-Baptiste de La Fosse (after Batoni, 18th Century)

  A popular print version that helped disseminate Batoni's influential image across Europe.

• 3. The Sacred Heart of Jesus (Spanish School, 18th Century)

  An example of the devotion's rich artistic expression within the Spanish Baroque tradition.

• 4. Christ with the Sacred Heart by Giovanni Battista Salvi (Sassoferrato, 17th Century)

  Characterized by Sassoferrato's serene and devotional style, emphasizing Christ's tender love.

• 5. The Sacred Heart of Jesus (French School, 18th Century)

  Reflects the French origins of the modern devotion through St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

• 6. Christ with the Sacred Heart by Carlo Dolci (17th Century)

  Dolci's meticulous detail and intense devotional focus bring a profound solemnity to the image.

• 7. Christ and the Sacred Heart by Jean-Léon Gérôme (19th Century)

  A later academic painting, showing the continued artistic interpretation of the devotion.

• 8. The Sacred Heart of Jesus (Italian School, 18th Century)

  Represents the widespread adoption of the Sacred Heart imagery across Italian art.

• 9. The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Anton Raphael Mengs (18th Century)

  A Neoclassical rendition, emphasizing classical ideals of beauty and devotion.

• 10. The Sacred Heart of Jesus by Johann Michael Rottmayr (18th Century)

  A vibrant Baroque interpretation, characteristic of Central European religious art.

• 11. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús by José de Alcíbar (Mexican, 18th Century)

  An important example of the devotion's spread and artistic interpretation in colonial Mexico.

• 12. Sagrado Corazón de Jesús by Ignacio Allende (attributed, Mexican, 18th Century)

  Another significant work from the Mexican school, demonstrating the devotion's global reach.

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