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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