IMAGE OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE SACRED HEART
The
Devotion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the first Catholic Devotion specifically requested and established by JESUS CHRIST, HIMSELF through
His explicit instructions with the now famous "12 PROMISES" in two years
of revelations to the French Nun, St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
These
were compiled in a book written by Father John Croiset, S.J. which was
published one year after her death in 1691. Their authenticity has
been officially acknowledged by the Church, which strongly supports and
encourages the practice of the Devotion.
Our
Lord made the request, because of His ardent desire to be known, loved,
honored and adored by all Catholics and to establish His reign in the
hearts of all through our Consecration to the Devotion and love of His
Sacred Heart.
A
true love of Jesus Christ, special respect and the veneration for the
Blessed Sacrament are the hallmarks of the Devotion and all its
exercises. This Devotion is so pleasing to Jesus Christ that He can
refuse nothing to those who practice it. He made this faithful promise to St.
Margaret Mary, whom He tasked to propagate the practice of this Devotion.
