When we think of the human heart, we call to mind the admirable qualities of love and devotion, as well as courage, faithfulness and sacrifice. When we think of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we see all these virtues and many others raised to perfection. At the same time, the image of the Sacred Heart is not intimidating; rather it draws us toward itself. Though perfect, Our Lord’s heart remains a human heart, and an accessible bridge between God and humanity.
For centuries, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been central in the life of the Church, focusing on the divine love of our Savior expressed in familiar human qualities of the heart.
This image to the left is the most famous depcition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni and now venerated in the Church of Gesu in Rome — the mother church of the Society of Jesus. – Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight
2025 – November 18, 2025, Council 4902 was Blessed to have the icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to display in the Church of St. Bridget for the week from Nov. 18 – 25. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 18 we held a Sacred Heart Holy Hour prayer service in the presence of the exposed Blessed Sacrament. Following the holy hour, Fr. Bala celebrated a Mass of the Sacred Heart. Thanks to all who attended and prayed the holy hour with the Council.
