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June, the month that beats to the rhythm of divine love
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June has arrived! For many, it means longer days and vacations on the horizon. But this month carries another meaning as well: it is the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Although this devotion has ancient roots, it received new impetus in the 17th century thanks to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque. Jesus himself asked her to spread devotion to his Sacred Heart, the source of infinite love for humanity. From that moment on, Saint Margaret’s mission was to spread a message that places Jesus’ divine and human love at the center.
But why June in particular? Because the feast of the Sacred Heart is often celebrated during this month, usually on the third Friday after Pentecost.
The Heart of Jesus. A Love That Still Speaks Today
Perhaps you think of this devotion as something “old-fashioned.” It is true that its roots run deep, but its message is more relevant than ever in an age marked by individualism and uncertainty.
The Heart of Jesus is the center of Christ’s human person, from which love for every man and woman flows. It is a heart that has known human joys and sorrows, that offered itself for the salvation of all. A heart that continues to beat in unison with ours, capable of understanding, accompanying, and sharing in every beat of the human heart: joy, sorrow, loneliness, success, failure.
It is the great sign of God’s love for every person and of his redeeming mercy. In a world that often forgets the importance of selfless love, devotion to the Sacred Heart reminds us that at the center of our faith is a heart that beats for us, inviting us to love as He loved: unreservedly.
June. A concrete opportunity to rediscover Love
Living the month of the Sacred Heart is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our lives, our relationships, and how we live our daily lives. It is not merely a “religious practice,” but an opportunity to rediscover universal values such as empathy, forgiveness, and solidarity. It is an invitation to respond to Jesus’ love with our hearts, with our lives, with our ability to love and to let ourselves be loved.
A school of humanity
Meditating on the Heart of Jesus is like entering a school of authentic humanity. It is a school where we learn from Him, who is “gentle and humble in heart.” Spending this month with the Heart of Jesus invites us to intimacy with Him. If we give Him space, He can perform a true “heart transplant.” He can remove our “heart of stone” – closed in resentment, bitterness, and pain – and give us a “heart of flesh” like His, capable of love, compassion, forgiveness, gentleness, humility, kindness, and generosity.
This “new” heart will truly be free! Free from anger, fear, and insecurity. It will experience a joy that no one can take away from us.
June is the month of love. Love of God, love of our neighbor, love of life. It is an invitation to rediscover love as our fundamental vocation. Let yourself be won over!
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is a source of love that never stops flowing. It means discovering that we are loved with a love that never retreats and never betrays.
This June, why not accept the invitation? “Come to my Heart and you will have peace!” Begin this journey of love and faith. Let yourself be won over by the Heart of Jesus and discover the joy of living in communion with Him.
Create a sacred space at home: an image of the Sacred Heart with a candle or some flowers can be a daily spiritual point of reference. And devote time each day to spiritual reading. A Month with the Sacred Heart of Jesus could help you.
What do you think, is it time to put yourself on the line together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
