The Qualities of the Scared Heart of Jesus

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 12th Week - Friday*

*❤️The Qualities of the Scared Heart of Jesus❤️*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 15:3–7*

*FIRST READING - Ez 34:11–16*

*SECOND READING - Rom 5:5b–11*

*❤️Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus❤️*

*1) Heart of Jesus and the Parable of the Lost Sheep*

Today as we celebrate the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we have the parable of the Lost Sheep to reflect 

We can very well analyse this parable of the lost sheep with the Sacred Heart of Jesus and draw the various qualities of the Heart of Jesus 

*2) Heart of Jesus and the Lost Sheep*

The heart of Jesus has the quality of searching for the Lost one 

In the parable we see only one is lost and rest 99 are safe. Yet Jesus goes in serach of the One which is lost 

For the Heart of Jesus one lost sheep is more important than anything else  

*3) Heart of Jesus and the Sensitivity towards Lost Sheep*

The heart of Jesus is so sensitive, it can't bear the loss of any sheep

The concept of losing does not go along with the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sacred heart of Jesus always thinks about gaining the lost one, and bringing back the one which has gone away 

*4) Sacred Heart of Jesus and the place of lost sheep*

It is only with Jesus we find that, the lost sheep gets the place of  Shoulder to come back 

Shoulder is very near to the heart, so the lost one takes the place in the heart of Jesus and comes back comfortably 

*5) Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Joyful Heart*

When the lost Sheep is found, the heart becomes joyful and there is a mood of celebration everywhere. 

Jesus' heart is such, that it rejoices when a lost sheep is found and gets back to the Fold. 

*6) Sacred Heart of Jesus and sharing of the happiness*

Sacred Heart rejoices not only with the lost sheep but with many those who are around the situation 

So heart of Jesus is the one which shares the joys and happiness with others 

Sacred Heart of Jesus and Sharing of the happiness with others always go together 

*7) Sacred Heart of Jesus and Repentance*

Sacred Heart rejoices with repentance. 

One need not achieve great things in Life, but to  practice the repentance or to understand the importance is the greatest achievement in Life. 

So Sacred Heart of Jesus expects this great thing, that is the repentance of Heart and nothing else 

*8) Sacred Heart of Jesus and My Heart*

Sacred Heart of Jesus is the Model for our hearts. 

That is why we pray, Jesus meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like yours 

Heart is a symbol of Love ❤️. When there is Love Everything else is found. 

Am I serious about the prayer *Jesus make my Heart like Yours?*

What are the ways I practice to inculcate the spirit of Sacred Heart of Jesus? 

Forgiveness, compassion, Happiness, Helping others, Giving right guidance, Humility, sacrifice? 

Do i practice the above qualities to create a sacred heart in me like that of Jesus' Sacred Heart?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*