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Devotion to the Sacred Heart
Devotion to the Sacred Heart is a powerful little booklet filled with many of the treasures to be found in the veneration of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Besides containing an explanation of the symbolism found within the Image of the Sacred Heart, it also includes explanations of the 9 First Fridays devotion, known as The Great Promise, the miraculous cure of St. Gemma Galgani as well as many profound exhortations to offer reparation to the Sacred Heart.
Authoritative and moving, Our Lord instituted this devotion Himself, saying: " I set neither limit nore measure to My gifts of grace for those who seek them in My heart."
Authoritative and moving, Our Lord instituted this devotion Himself, saying: " I set neither limit nore measure to My gifts of grace for those who seek them in My heart."
82 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2010
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Lukas Etlin
3 books1 followerThe Rev. Father Lukas Etlin, O.S.B., was born in 1864 at Sarnen, Switzerland. While studying at Engelberg College, he responded to a call to the religious life and became a Benedictine monk in 1886. Upon the completion of his novitiate, he subsequently received Holy Orders in 1891. A year later, he began serving as chaplain of the Benedictine Nuns of Clyde, Missouri, and also founded a program called Caritas, which brought relief to those impoverished during the First World War. Besides releasing a considerable amount of pamphlets, including The Holy Eucharist: Our All, Father Etlin also published the Tabernacle and Purgatory periodical. He died in 1927 from an automobile accident, clutching his Rosaries.
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March 8, 2014
Fr. Louis Verheylezoon’s Devotion to the Sacred Heart has been on my shelves for many years. Although I’d referenced it on occasion, this was the first time I actually read it. My first discovery was all the struggles which ensued upon the death of the visionary Sr. (St.) Mary Margaret in getting this devotion approved and implemented.
Growing up I was surrounded by pictures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—in churches, family homes, and books. I have an especially vivid memory of larger than life sized prints of the Sacred Heart (of Jesus) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary in my paternal grandmother’s home. They fascinated me as a young girl—yet I never heard tell of any difficulties or controversy involving the devotion. By then it was a fait accompli. The author, Fr. Louis Verheylezoon, S.J., explains Our Lord appeared to the little Visitation nun in response to Jansenism which was widespread in France in the 1600s. As this heresy spread throughout Europe it also infected this devotion with the idea that one must earn God's love through/by extreme actions, the very opposite of the Sacred Heart (and GOSPEL!) message. (If the evil one cannot destroy from without, he infiltrates.)
On a more positive note, it was wonderful to discover that the Bishops of Poland* were the ones who finally succeeded in obtaining the institution of the feast in honor of the Sacred Heart. They made a new attempt based on the writings of predecessor Father Galliffet in this effort and on February 6, 1765 under Clement XIII the Decree of 1765 was issued. This cleared the way for future actions in a constructive direction. Less than 30 years later Pope Pius the VI issued the Bull Auctorem fidei which condemned the decrees of a diocesan synod, convoked by a Jansenist bishop. Pope Leo XIII consecrated mankind to the Sacred Heart on the occasion of the Holy Year 1900 in the Encyclical Annum sacrum.
In addition to the History, there are the sections, Ends of the Devotion and Practice of the Devotion which are both pious and informative. The aim is to encourage trust in Our Lord, which has been steadily on the decline and which hurts His Heart more than anything else. Well, I suppose I don’t even need a saint to tell me that as I feel the same way towards those I love.
Excellent reference, devotional and source of inspiration for prayer.
*I'm sure JPII must have been very happy about this!
Growing up I was surrounded by pictures of the Sacred Heart of Jesus—in churches, family homes, and books. I have an especially vivid memory of larger than life sized prints of the Sacred Heart (of Jesus) and the Immaculate Heart of Mary in my paternal grandmother’s home. They fascinated me as a young girl—yet I never heard tell of any difficulties or controversy involving the devotion. By then it was a fait accompli. The author, Fr. Louis Verheylezoon, S.J., explains Our Lord appeared to the little Visitation nun in response to Jansenism which was widespread in France in the 1600s. As this heresy spread throughout Europe it also infected this devotion with the idea that one must earn God's love through/by extreme actions, the very opposite of the Sacred Heart (and GOSPEL!) message. (If the evil one cannot destroy from without, he infiltrates.)
On a more positive note, it was wonderful to discover that the Bishops of Poland* were the ones who finally succeeded in obtaining the institution of the feast in honor of the Sacred Heart. They made a new attempt based on the writings of predecessor Father Galliffet in this effort and on February 6, 1765 under Clement XIII the Decree of 1765 was issued. This cleared the way for future actions in a constructive direction. Less than 30 years later Pope Pius the VI issued the Bull Auctorem fidei which condemned the decrees of a diocesan synod, convoked by a Jansenist bishop. Pope Leo XIII consecrated mankind to the Sacred Heart on the occasion of the Holy Year 1900 in the Encyclical Annum sacrum.
In addition to the History, there are the sections, Ends of the Devotion and Practice of the Devotion which are both pious and informative. The aim is to encourage trust in Our Lord, which has been steadily on the decline and which hurts His Heart more than anything else. Well, I suppose I don’t even need a saint to tell me that as I feel the same way towards those I love.
Excellent reference, devotional and source of inspiration for prayer.
*I'm sure JPII must have been very happy about this!
November 29, 2014
Another fantastic devotional booklet. Clear and concise explanation of the devotion along with prayers at the end. This devotion needs to be spread!
April 12, 2020
Until Good Friday, I wasn't even aware that I owned this title. TAN Books slipped it at the end of a Kindle copy of another book. Though I had never heard of Father Etlin before, I was moved by his sanctity of life and his total acceptance of God's Will in his death.
His book is likewise impressive, exhorting the reader on to 1) a confidence in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and 2) spread this devotion that promises so many helps against damnation. He also links intimately the Sacred Heart with what He instituted in the most Holy Eucharist.
It was a beautiful little read--even if somewhat unintentional. I plan to read Father Etlin's other book soon.
His book is likewise impressive, exhorting the reader on to 1) a confidence in the Sacred Heart of Jesus and 2) spread this devotion that promises so many helps against damnation. He also links intimately the Sacred Heart with what He instituted in the most Holy Eucharist.
It was a beautiful little read--even if somewhat unintentional. I plan to read Father Etlin's other book soon.
May 30, 2022
I read this in preparation for June which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a short and sweet introduction to devotion to Christ's Sacred Heart. I will definitely be honoring his heart more and more and be offering Holy Communion for sins and ingratitude committed against his Sacred Heart. Thank you Father, for this beautiful writing.
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, save us! Amen. +
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, save us! Amen. +
October 15, 2023
Amazing Book
This is an amazing book. It opened my eyes to see that we are hurting Jesus when we do not go to church and especially on Fridays on the day of the month. I wished I would read this decades ago.
This is an amazing book. It opened my eyes to see that we are hurting Jesus when we do not go to church and especially on Fridays on the day of the month. I wished I would read this decades ago.
November 30, 2019
One the best booklets I've read in a long time
November 9, 2025
Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, .have .mercy on us!
December 5, 2019
78/100 (= 4.3/6) ≈ 4 Stars
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