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THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Inspired by Pope Francis Papacy

To transform our hearts into the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  To respond to our call to be Missionary Disciples.

Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful

Lk: 6,35

"To Jesus, whose side was pierced by us, let us open our hearts. Let's put our trust in him. May the stream of blood and water that flowed from his side bathe, purify and transform us. May it make us passionate prophets of the Gospel and intrepid witnesses of hope."  Pope Francis WYD 2023

We are called to promote a culture of mercy based on the rediscovery of the encounter with others, a culture in which no one looks at the other with indifference... The works of mercy affect a person's entire life. For this reason, we can set in motion a true cultural revolution, starting with simple gestures capable of reaching the body and spirit, the very life of people... God's Word constantly calls us to leave behind the temptation to hide behind indifference and individualism in order to lead a comfortable and trouble-free life. Jesus says to his disciples: "You have the poor with you always" (Jn 12:8). There is no alibi that justifies not committing oneself to the poor when Jesus has identified himself with each one of them.  (20)

Year of Misery

Christian service represents a unique opportunity for growth and openness to God’s gifts of faith and charity. Many young people are attracted by the possibility of helping others, especially children and the poor. Often this service is the first step to a discovery or rediscovery of life in Christ and the Church. Many young people grow weary of our programmes of doctrinal and spiritual formation, and at times demand a chance to be active participants in activities that benefit others.  (225)

Christus Vivit - Popa Franciscp

...because the important thing is to live well, to love our neighbour? It is true that the quality of Christian life is measured by the capacity to love, as Jesus said: “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (Jn 13:35); but how can we practice the Gospel without drawing the energy necessary to do so, one Sunday after another, from the inexhaustible source of the Eucharist? We do not go to Mass in order to give something to God, but to receive what we truly need from him....

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Papa Francisco Audiencia General

Our Lady of Mercy

OUR LADY OF MERCY

Our Lady said, "Mercy and not justice."  These words of Mary remind us of the Gospel of Jesus": "Be merciful, as your Father is merciful...”   cf LK. 6, 27-38

"Mary, give me your Heart: so beautiful, so pure, so immaculate; your Heart so full of love and humility that it can receive Jesus in the Bread of Life and love Him as you love Him and serve Him in the anguished disguise of the poor.".--St. Theresa of Calcutta

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Characteristics:

  • Leading a Sacramental Life

  • Getting to know Mary Mother of Mercy

  • Living evangelical charity

  • Having Saints as Models of Missionary Disciples

  • Grow in prayer

In Practice:

  1. Participate in the Eucharistic Celebration and meditate on the Word of God

  2. Pray the Rosary

  3. Do Acts of Charity

  4. Meet our patron saints: St. Gemma Galgani, St. Joseph Sanchez del Rio, Saint Carlo Acutis and Blessed Chiara Luce Badan.

  5. Pray for the Holy Father, ecclesial and civil leaders, and the Holy Father's monthly intention

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