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Deepen your devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with these meditations and quotes from the saints, including St Thérèse of Lisieux, St John Henry Newman, St John Eudes and others.

What is Eucharistic Adoration and why do Catholics practice it? Discover the meaning behind this devotion and what you can expect if you go to Adoration in this blog.

In 17th-century France, St Margaret Mary received a series of visions of Jesus, revealing to her His Sacred Heart which symbolised his love for mankind, and was so often rejected. He asked her to spread devotion to this Heart throughout the whole Church, as reparation for the many sins and offenses it endured. As part of this devotion, Jesus made twelve promises, including a promise which began the First Fridays' devotion.

Discover the meaning and the significance of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, of its origins at Christ's Crucifixion, and what it means for us today.

What happened when Jesus appeared to a 17th-century French nun? Read about the beginnings of the Sacred Heart devotion as we know it with this description of the apparitions of Jesus to St Margaret Mary Alacoque.

We often say: I do not have time to pray, I am unable to carry out a service in the parish, to respond to the requests of others…But we must not forget that the Baptism and Confirmation we have received has made us witnesses, not because of our ability, but as a result of the gift of the Spirit.