Novena for the Sacred Heart Consecration on July 31

Novena for the Sacred Heart Consecration on July 31

On January 1st, 1872, Father General Pieter Jan Beckx SJ consecrated the Jesuit Order to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. One hundred years later, on June 9th, 1972, Father General Pedro Arrupe SJ renewed this consecration. July 31st is the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola...
The unique value of love

The unique value of love

“Love takes first place: love must never be put at risk, and the greatest danger lies in failing to love.” (Pope Francis, Fratelli Tutti, 92) This invitation to prioritize love moves my heart outward. I realize that God has had that same priority with me and I cannot...
Living in a wounded world

Living in a wounded world

Sin wounds creation, sin wounds relationships, and sin wounds me. The world is beautiful. We can see this beauty all around us. But at the same time, this world is full of painful contradictions. It is a world wounded by war, the ecological crisis, and sin. This...
Sacred Heart appeal from Pope Francis

Sacred Heart appeal from Pope Francis

At the beginning of June, Pope Francis greeted Polish pilgrims at the general audience and gave a Sacred Heart appeal: Today we begin the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, source of love and peace. Open yourselves to this love and bring it “to the...