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Feast of the Sacred Heart

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Today is the Feast of the Sacred Heart.

The post today includes:

  1. Selection of  Readings from TLM Mass for today
  2. St Margaret Mary Alacoque’s role
  3. Invocations to the Sacred Heart
  4. Reading from Book of Truth regarding the urgency of these times. As always, Jesus has advice and consolation for us all

The beautiful prayers from the TLM Mass this morning celebrating this beautiful feast, touched me deeply.

Collect
O God, through Your mercy we possess the treasures of Your love in the Sacred Heart of Your Son, the same Sacred Heart which we wounded by our sins. May our honor, devotion, and love make reparation to Him for our faults. Through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord . . . 

Alleluia, alleluia! V. Matt. 11:29
Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for your souls. Alleluia!

Offertory Antiphon Ps. 68:21
My heart dreaded reproach and misery, and I looked for someone to sympathize with Me, but there was none. I sought for someone to comfort Me, and I found none.

Secret
O Lord, behold the love in the heart of Your beloved Son, which no tongue can describe. Because of that love, accept our gift as an offering in atonement for our sins. Through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord . . .

Preface
It is truly meet and just, … everlasting God; who didst will that Thine only begotten Son should be pierced by the soldier’s lance as He hung upon the Cross: that from His opened heart, as from a sanctuary of divine bounty, might be poured out upon us streams of mercy and grace; and that in His heart always burning with love for us, the devout may find a haven of rest, and the penitent a refuge of salvation. And therefore with angels and archangels

 

  1. St Margaret Mary Alacoque’s role

Jesus appeared to St Margaret Mary Alacoque and wanted her to spread devotion to His Sacred Heart. He told her: ” Behold this Heart, which has so loved men, but is so little loved in return.”

St Margaret Mary  knew suffering. She was one of 7 children. Her father died when she was only 8; after which her father’s relatives moved in and treated them as servants.She was bed-ridden for 4 years with a rheumatic affliction.  as a sister in the visitation order, she was kind and humble, but her fellow sisters saw her as clumsy and slow.

Margaret Mary was inspired to establish a Holy Hour from 11 till midnight on the eve of the first Friday of each month in order to share in the mortal sadness He endured when abandoned by His Apostles in His Agony, and to receive Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month.

Jesus appointed the Friday after the octave of Corpus Christi as the feast of the Sacred heart. Jesus called Margaret Mary “the Beloved Disciple of the Sacred heart” and the heiress of all its treasures.

We are encouraged to practice the Nine First Fridays Devotion in reparation to the Sacred Heart

To those who practice this devotion, Jesus promised:

1. “I will give them all the graces necessary in their state of life.”
2. “I will establish peace in their homes.”
3. “I will comfort them in their afflictions.”
4. “I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death.
5. “I will bestow a large blessing upon all their undertakings.”
6. “Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy.”
7. “Tepid souls shall grow fervent.”
8 “Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection.”
9. “I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored.” 
10. “I will give to priests the gift of touching the most hardened hearts.”
11. “Those who shall promote this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out.”
12.”I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart that My all-powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Friday in nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving the Sacraments; My Divine heart shall be their safe refuge in this last moment.”

The following First Friday devotions are efficacious in honoring the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 

          1. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
          2. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
          3. Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
          4. Act of Reparation 
          5. The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
          6. The Sacrament of Reconciliation

This occurred in the 17th century. Today ,much, much more is needed. There is so much more to atone for. Jesus deserves our love and devotion. There are many many more things we can do.

Invocations to the Sacred Heart

Throughout the day there are many short little invocations that we can offer up to Jesus. They just take a few seconds to say.

These are my favourites:

Sweet Heart of Jesus, I implore, that I may love Thee more and more.

Jesus meek and humble of Heart, make my Heart like unto Thine.

Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my Love; Sweet Heart of Mary, be my Salvation.

Heart of Jesus, once in agony, pity the dying.

Heart of Jesus, burning with Love for me, inflame my heart with love for Thee.

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Reading from the Book of Truth

Sins are breaking My Sacred Heart

12 November 2010 @ 3:00am ; Message 0005
Write this, My daughter. The hours are ticking. Do not ignore My request to publish My Warning to mankind. There is a need now to repent.  My children must hear My Warning now. My daughter, communicate with Christian groups first to impart My pleas.

Stay strong.  I have chosen you for this Work, so that My pleas for redemption will be heard quickly. Write the Book and communicate My messages, using modern communications, such as the internet and the media. While My request is urgent, I will hold your hand so that you can understand the message.

You are stronger than you think.  Pray to me more daily, My Divine Mercy. Fear not. Why are you so frightened? Eternal life, when heaven and earth merge as one, is to be welcomed.

It is what man has strived for since time began. Don’t be fooled by the attractions that earth has to offer. They pale into insignificance when compared with the splendour of My Father’s Kingdom. You will be sent support as soon as your plan begins to unfold.

These last few days have been overwhelming for you, yet, you have accepted in your heart what I am asking of you. It is difficult and perhaps a little frightening for you to take all of this in, but it is important that you trust in Me.

Hold Me in your heart and lean on Me. Surrender any doubts you have and your task will be easier. You must remind people of My promises and refer to My written Word.

Fall back on Scripture to make sense. Never ever be afraid to remind people how their sins are breaking My Sacred Heart and piercing the soul of My Eternal Father.

We, My Mother and all the saints, will hold your hand and give you strength. You will be sent practical guidance and doors will be opened to help you in your work.

Beware of those who create obstacles to delay you in your communications. Pray for them and move on. I know you are tired, but My request has to be responded to quickly.

It is time for rest now, My child. You are responding well and with faith and courage. Never give up.

Your beloved Saviour
Jesus Christ

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sacred Heart, Eucharistic Miracles and Adoration.

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“The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.”

Recent posts on the Eucharist:
” Importance of the Eucharist Part 1″ posted on 6th Sept. and
Importance of the “Eucharist Part 2” posted on 7th Sept.

 The posts listed above include Bp. Schneider; the influence of Vatican II; the apparitions of Our Lady including Fatima, Akita, Garabandal,  Knock, Fr Gobbi and how these reflect the importance of the Eucharist.

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There have been many miracles of the Eucharist in the last 2000 years. The one that might be the most well known is that of the miracle of Lanciano.

In the 8th century AD, a Basilian monk doubted the True Presence. During Mass, at the Consecration, the Host started to bleed. The wine also changed and eventually formed into 5 lumps of coagulated Blood, all different sizes. These can still be seen preserved in the church at Lanciano, Italy today.

In the 1970’s a scientific investigation was carried out, without the scientist knowing where the fragment had come from. The results (and pictures of various stages of the investigation)  can be seen in the church today.

It was conducted by Prof. Odoardo Linoli, eminent Professor in Anatomy and Pathological Histology and in Chemistry and Clinical Microscopy. He was assisted by Prof. Ruggero Bertelli of the University of Siena.

These analyses sustained the following conclusions:

      • The Flesh is real Flesh. The Blood is real Blood.
      • The Flesh and the Blood belong to the human species.
      • The Flesh consists of the muscular tissue of the heart.
      • In the Flesh we see present in section: the myocardium, the endocardium, the vagus nerve and also the left ventricle of the heart for the large thickness of the myocardium.
      • The Flesh is a “HEART” complete in its essential structure.
      • The Flesh and the Blood have the same blood-type: AB (Blood-type identical to that which Prof. Baima Bollone uncovered in the Holy Shroud of Turin).
      • In the Blood there were found proteins in the same normal proportions (percentage-wise) as are found in the sero-proteic make-up of fresh normal blood (although the anaylsis was performed centuries later).
      • In the Blood there were also found these minerals: chlorides, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium and calcium.
      • The preservation of the Flesh and of the Blood, which were left in their natural state for twelve centuries, and exposed to the action of atmospheric and biological agents, remains an extraordinary phenomenon. They remain to this day.

http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/lanciano.html

At Lanciano, there is a side room where Newspaper articles and the various results and pictures of slides from the scientific investigation can be seen.

I have also read elsewhere, that the lumps of Blood, each of a different size, all weighed exactly the same , and when weighed all together, still weighed the same!

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This affirms for us that the Holy Eucharist is the Sacred Heart of Jesus

In actual fact, many other authentic Eucharistic miracles also exist.

When we receive Jesus in Holy Communion, we are filled with His Love and Peace. Our Divine King, humbles Himself to become one with us. Receive Jesus frequently, with a pure heart, in order to obtain great graces and eternal life. He loves us so much!

But he is not loved in return!!!

The Sacred Heart and St Margaret Mary Alacoque (1600’s)

The first revelation occurred on December 27th, 1673, when Sister Margaret Mary, was praying before the Blessed Sacrament. Our Lord revealed to her great secrets of His love, represented by His Sacred Heart.

The 3rd revelation occurred in June, 1674. Sr Margaret Mary was adoring the Blessed Sacrament. He told her how greatly He loved mankind (suffering and dying for them). But then He said that in return for this Great Love, He has only received ingratitude and contempt. The only return He receives for His eagerness to love mankind is rejection and coldness.

The 4th revelation  took place in June, 1675. Again, Margaret Mary was praying before the Blessed Sacrament, when our Lord showed her His Sacred Heart. He said:

“Behold the Heart which has so loved men that it has spared nothing, even to exhausting and consuming Itself, in order to testify Its love; and in return, I receive from the greater part only ingratitude, by their irreverence and sacrilege, and by the coldness and contempt they have for Me in the Eucharist. But what I feel most keenly is that it is hearts which are consecrated to Me that treat Me thus.”

Jesus requested that we honor His Sacred Heart and make reparation to it; and to make reparation for disrespect towards the Blessed Sacrament.

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When we receive Holy Communion –
we receive the True Presence of Jesus
with His Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity.

We receive the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

 

Jesus meek and humble of Heart, make our hearts like unto Thine!

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Let us stay close to Jesus’ Sacred Heart – His Eucharistic Heart in the Blessed Sacrament!

We live in difficult times. Time spent with Jesus before the Blessed Sacrament is vital. On Holy Thursday, Jesus asked 3 of His Apostles to watch and wait with Him, but they fell asleep. Jesus needs us again at this time. We do not want to let Him down. In the following message from the Book of Truth, Jesus tells us of the benefits of Adoration.

Abundant love at adoration makes you stronger and calmer

12 June 2011 @ 7:00pm

“My beloved daughter, the graces received by My children at the Eucharistic Adoration are powerful. They not only give you the graces to cope with life’s suffering, they make you stronger in your love for Me, your devoted and loyal Saviour.

The love that is poured out over souls during the Adoration is given in abundance. The soul feels this flood of My graces in so many different ways. The first Gift is one of peace in your soul. You will feel this instantly after you have completed your time in close union with Me.

So many, many of My children are denying themselves the many Gifts I have to offer at Adoration, where you spend one hour of your time before My Presence on the altar. While Catholics are aware of the Power of the Eucharist many do not acknowledge the importance of this most important time with Me in contemplation. They simply ignore this Gift. It bores them to have to spend this extra time with Me.

Oh, if only you knew how strong this would make them. Their fears and worries would be dissipated were they to just keep Me company in quiet intimate reflection. If My children could see the Light that envelops their souls during this special Holy Hour, they would be astonished.

Children, it is during this hour that you become very, very close to Me. This is where your voice, your pleas, your pledges of love for Me, will be heard. Many wonderful graces are given to you, children, at this time, so please do not ignore My pleas to spend this time in My company.

The rewards will make you free of worry
The rewards will make you free of worry, light of heart, mind and soul, and calmer in yourself. When you receive Me during the Eucharist I will fill your soul. But when you come to Me in Adoration I will envelop you to such an extent, that the floodgates of My Merciful Love will saturate your mind, body and soul. You will feel a strength, which will yield a quiet confidence that you will find difficult to ignore.

Come to Me, children, now. I need your company. I need you to speak with Me when My Divine Presence is at its strongest. I love you and want to pour all My graces on you, so you can infuse your souls to My Sacred Heart.

Your loving Saviour
Jesus Christ”