June, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Nothing is more founded on reason, nothing is more conformed to the

doctrines of the Faith than the adoration of the Heart of Our Lord Jesus

Christ.

The heart of Jesus is what there is most profound in creation. It is the

noblest part of the holy human nature of the Word made Flesh. In our very

physical nature, the heart is everything: when it functions in an irregular

manner, life is in danger; when it ceases to beat man immediately ceases to

live. Likewise in the moral order: it is through the heart that we are

something. It is the heart which gives to thoughts, to actions, to

intentions, their value, good or bad. The good is what comes out of the

good treasure of our heart (Lk.6:45). What constitutes evil is the bad

dispositions of the heart (Mt.15:19). Also, while the eye of man takes hold

and fixes on exterior appearances, God looks only at the heart (1Kgs.16:7).

In the language of all peoples . . ., the heart has always signified

courage, virtue, and especially love. After the grave has snatched away a

cherished being from us, we believe that we still hold him completely if we

possess his heart. This part, separate from the rest of the body, seems to

remain essential.

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Taken from: THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS CHRIST

Cardinal Pie
From OEuvres Sacerdotales du Cardinal Pie, Choix de Sermons et 
d'Instructions
de 1839 A 1849
["Homily for the Closing of a Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus," VI,
609-614].

The above is taken from "The Angelus" - May 2004 (1-800-966-7337)
www.angelusonline.org/

Deus propitius esto mihi peccatori.

Jesus, Mary, I love You; Save Souls!

Jesu mitis et humilis corde, Fac cor nostrum secundum Cor tuum. (ter)

[picture above shows Jesus appearing to St Margaret Mary Alacoque at Paray-le-monial]