The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus gained
much popularity after the visions that St. Margaret Mary Alacoque had from Jesus
around the year 1675. The church initially had doubts about the authenticity of
the visions, but approved them almost 100 years later. The feast was first
celebrated in France only but was extended to the universal church in 1856 by
Pope Pius IX. The Sacred Heart is often depicted in Christian art as a flaming
heart shining with divine light, pierced by a lance, surrounded by a crown of
thorns, surmounted by a cross, and bleeding. If we can only comprehend the
sacrifices Jesus made for us, and in spite of our weaknesses and shortcomings,
He loves us unconditionally, even when we tend to take Him for granted. May our
love for Him be just as powerful and intimate. May we appreciate His endless support
and care towards our well-being, represented also in the way the church,
priests, sisters and other people show their affection towards everything that
is Roman Catholic.
Friday 11 June 2021
Feast of the Sacred Heart
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