Homily for the Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today's Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus commemorates God's choice to come among us as a human being, experiencing all aspects of life except sin. Jesus had a human heart that felt the same emotions and struggles that we do. He experienced pity, distress, and pain, ultimately succumbing to death on the Cross.

The significance of this lies in that when God chose to manifest as a human, He did not take the easy path. Jesus endured the same trials and tribulations that we face, demonstrating profound empathy. By doing so, God reveals His deep understanding of our human condition, drawing us closer to Him.

The Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus invites us to reflect on how we perceive Jesus in our prayers. Do we see Him as a distant, abstract figure, or do we envision the man who lived among us and shared in our experiences?

As we pray to Jesus, let us recognize Him as one who deeply loves us and desires closeness, as someone we can truly relate to. Doing this allows our hearts to unite with Jesus' Most Sacred Heart.