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June is Dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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June 2, 2025In the Catholic tradition, June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This month is marked by the solemnity of the Sacred Heart, which is celebrated on the Friday after the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, or the Friday after the second Sunday after Pentecost. This devotion emphasizes God's love for humanity and encourages trust in Jesus' heart.The devotion to the Sacred Heart has deep roots in the 17th century, when St. Margaret Mary Alacoque received visions of Jesus revealing his Sacred Heart. These visions led to the establishment of the Feast of the Sacred Heart, which is a significant celebration in the liturgical calendar.During June, Catholics are encouraged to engage in various devotional practices to honor the Sacred Heart, including:- Attending Mass and receiving Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month in reparation for sins against His Sacred Heart.
- A time of prayer and reflection on Thursday evenings, traditionally observed in commemoration of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
- Praying the Litany of the Sacred Heart or other prayers dedicated to the Sacred Heart.
- Performing acts of charity, kindness, and self-denial in reparation for offenses against the Sacred Heart