Sacred Heart of Jesus Reminder of God's Love to Humanity

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season: Ninth Week : Friday*

*Gospel : Jn 19:31-37*

*First Reading : Hos 11:1, 3-4, 8c-9*

*Feast : Sacred Heart of Jesus*

*1) Sacred Heart is the reminder of God's Love*

Heart is the symbol of Love. The sacred heart of Jesus reminds us the depth of God's love for the Human being 

*God Loved the World so much that he gave his only Son* This is the foundation of God's love 

Sacred Heart reflects, God's Mercy, care, concern, affection, sympathy and relationship

*2) Sacred Heart Reflects the sacrifice of Jesus*

This feast is the reflection of Jesus' Life and Sacrifice for the entire humanity 

The Gospel of the day speaks about the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and the opening of His heart for the salvation of the mankind 

The Water and blood which came from the Heart of Jesus is the streams of salvation to wipe away the sin and pain 

*3) Sacred Heart is the reminder to Follow Jesus*

This feast invites all of us to imbibe the qualities of the scared heart 

We have a popular prayer *Lord Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like yours*

This shows the heart of Jesus is the model for all of us to follow. It is the heart of Jesus that we need to put on 

*4) Sacred Heart is the reminder of New Life*

Heart is also the symbol of life 

If heart stops functioning then life can't sustain. 

Life hinges on Heart

Sacred Heart of Jesus gives us new life 

Our spiritual Life is sustained by the sacred heart of Jesus 

Heart is life and Jesus' Sacred Heart is New life for us to love God and one another  

 *5) The Qualities of the Sacred Heart*

Sacred heart is the Symbol of 

Compassion

Care

Concern 

God's Love

Forgiveness

Sympathy

Sharing the pain 

God's Mercy 

Humility 

Relationship 

Sacrifice

We need to cultivate these qualities in our life 

*6) Sacred Heart and My Life*

How do I see the sacred heart of Jesus in my life? 

Does the sacred heart of Jesus makes me to grow as the person of Heart? 

Jesus is the Person of Heart. What about me? Am I a person of heart or not? 

Does the qualities of the sacred Heart reflect in my life? 

What can I do to reflect the sacred Heart of Jesus in my life? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*