Author: Fr. Ignatius Britto, SJA Wounded Heart that HealsReflection Date: June 27, 2025 Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary TimeSolemnity of Most Sacred Heart of JesusDaily Readings:Ezekiel 34: 11-16; Romans 5: 5b-11; Luke 15: 3-7
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus- Solemnity
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a profound celebration of the boundless love and mercy of Christ.
We are reminded of the de...
Author: Fr. Ignatius Britto, SJ
A Wounded Heart that Heals
Reflection Date: June 27, 2025 Friday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time
Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Daily Readings:Ezekiel 34: 11-16; Romans 5: 5b-11; Luke 15: 3-7
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus- Solemnity
The Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a profound celebration of the boundless love and mercy of Christ.
We are reminded of the depth of His compassion, symbolized by His Heart pierced for the salvation of humanity. This feast not only deepens our love for Christ but also inspires us to live in a way that honors His Heart, which loves without limits and forgives without end.
The Sacred Heart is the image of love that surpasses human limits. Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). His Heart is a refuge for the broken, a healing balm for the wounded, and a sanctuary for the weary. It is a Heart that loves without measure. Let us find solace and comfort in this Heart that never ceases to love.
The pierced Heart of Jesus symbolizes divine love for humanity—a love that is passionate, sacrificial, and unconditional. From His side flowed blood and water, signifying the Eucharist and Baptism. His Heart was wounded to heal ours: “By His wounds, you have been healed” (1 Peter 2:24).
In tune with today’s readings, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus revolves around the imagery of the shepherd. The Heart of Jesus is the Heart of a shepherd. The shepherd invests all his time and energy to tend his sheep. His commitment, of course, involves taking risks. Thus, His love is a commitment. This Jesus cares for us, seeks the least and the lost. He is filled with courage, diligence, resilience, and—above all—fortitude. It is fortitude that enables Him to go after the one lost sheep until it is found (Luke 15:4).
Devotion to the Sacred Heart impels us to share Christ’s love with others. Just as His Heart burns with compassion, we are called to be witnesses of mercy, bringing hope to a wounded world.
Call to Action:
- You are called to imitate Jesus’ compassion, patience, and forgiving love. Let all your actions reach the poor, the unloved, and the brokenhearted.
- Do you want to be a peacemaker, a healer, or a bridge-builder?
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