“Let the Sacred Heart of Jesus Remind You of the Mystery of the Love of God”, Bishop Urge Devotee

By Sr. Henriette Anne FSSA

On the occasion of Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Devotee across CDTY have been called to let the Sacred Heart of Jesus remind them of the mystery of the love of God for the people of all times and as His followers are called to do the same.

In his homily he said, “St. Louis de Montfort said of our Blessed Mother’s Immaculate Heart, “If you put all the love of all the mothers into one heart, it still would not equal the love of the heart of Mary for her children.” When we honor the Immaculate Heart, we give ultimate honor to Jesus”.

He added, “The Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio has a great devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and indeed a very strong devotional group who are very energetic and huge empowerment for the diocese”.

The devotee of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in CDTY are over 5000 members in all 35 parishes they hold special celebrations as they all make devotional promises for one year to practice the true love of God.

Referring to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, he said, “The Sacred Heart is the actual heart of Christ and also indicates His love for humanity. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says, “The prayer of the Church venerates and honors the Heart of Jesus just as it invokes his most holy name. It adores the incarnate Word and his Heart which, out of love for men, he allowed to be pierced by our sins.” (CCC 2669).

Associated with St. Margaret Mary Alacoque who saw multiple visions of the Sacred Heart between 1673 and 1675, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been celebrated all over the world since 1856 during the time of Pius IX where devotees honor the heart of Jesus as a symbol of “God’s boundless and passionate love for humankind.”