Sacred Heart of Jesus

The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus honours the love of Christ for all people, which the heart symbolises.

A long tradition

It is rooted in the writings of the Fathers of the Church and the medieval mystics. It spread widely from the seventeenth century, notably through the visions of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque at Paray-le-Monial, in France.

When it is celebrated

The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is celebrated on the Friday after the second Sunday after Pentecost. The month of June is traditionally dedicated to this devotion, and many communities also keep the first Friday of each month.

A short prayer

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like yours.

Join the celebrations

The times of the celebrations are published in the programme of the congregation.