Sacred Heart of Jesus

| Article posted on the USCCB website | On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart.

| By Pro Ecclesia Sancta | In one of her letters to her spiritual director, St. Margaret Mary of Alacoque wrote that God desired that His Divine Heart “be honored under the symbol of [Jesus’] Heart of flesh, Whose Image He wished to be publicly exposed. He wanted me to carry it on my person, over my heart, that He might imprint His Heart there, fill my heart with all the gifts with which His own is filled, and destroy all inordinate affection. Wherever this Sacred Image wou

June 22, 2022 | Anna Wilgenbusch | The Catholic Spirit - St. Paul, MN | It is an unassuming badge, not measuring more than an inch-and-a-half wide, featuring the exposed Heart of Jesus surrounded by the words, “Halt, the Heart of Jesus is with me. Thy kingdom come.” Every day, these small ovals pass from the hands of the members of Pro Ecclesia Sancta to those they encounter. But these light, paper badges have a tremendous weight in prayer. The PES community — based in P

May 06, 2026 | Katie Hollcraft | Catholic Herald Magazine - Sacramento, CA | Noise has become a regular part of modern life. Car horns, radios turned-up and constant phone notifications keep us busy and moving. But at St. Lawrence Parish, the priests and religious sisters encourage a quieter rhythm — one that listens for Christ’s heartbeat. For the priests, religious and lay people who belong to Pro Ecclesia Sancta (PES), that heartbeat is the foundation for their missio

Pro Ecclesia Sancta | Together in Christ Newsletter | Love, notes St. Ignatius of Loyola in his Spiritual Exercises, consists in a sharing of goods between lover and beloved. The greater the love, the greater the goods that are shared. Of course, the greatest good any lover can share is his own self. Therefore, the perfection of love lies in mutual self gift, resulting in union. In biblical language, this is expressed as the gift of one’s heart: “My son,” says the Lord, “g

Pro Ecclesia Sancta | Together in Christ Newsletter | One could say that devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus was first conceived the moment the Blessed Virgin became aware of the unborn Child within her, even before the divine Heart of the tiny Savior began to beat. It might be said, as well, that the devotion was born that first Christmas night, when Mary beheld her newborn Son, whose heart even then pulsated with love for mankind. It could also be argued that devotion

The Sacred Heart of Jesus symbolizes the profound love and mercy of God. Several encyclicals have been written to help the faithful deepen their understanding of this devotion. Here are five significant encyclicals that invite us to reflect on the Sacred Heart and its importance in our lives. Each of them offers unique insights and encourages a deeper embrace of this spirituality. Annum sacrum by Pope St. Leo XIII Miserentissimus Redemptor by Pope Pius XI Haurietis aquas by P