Pope Francis, in the encyclical Dilexit Nos – on the human and divine love of the Heart of Jesus Christ, revisits the tradition and relevance of devotion to the Heart of Jesus.
We share a reflection by Cardinal Tagle, who is the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, highlighting the mission of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network in the Philippines.
“The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is widespread in the Philippines. We are grateful to the many religious orders bearing the name “Sacred Heart”, the Society of Jesus and the Apostleship of Prayer that promote the devotion in dioceses, parishes, schools and families. In addition to vigils and prayers every first Friday of the month, it is customary to have the image of the crowned Sacred Heart in one’s home. We beg the Heart of Jesus to rule and govern our families and nation with His mercy and love. This prayer comes from a people whose hearts have experienced being wounded when injustice, greed, corruption and indifference rule.”
Cardinal Tagle – Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization