Cardinal John Foley

June 8, 2018

Dear Parent/Guardian,

         Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in you!

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Emotionally, the heart has long been a symbol of true love. Physically, it is the central organ of the circulatory system essential for maintaining life. We often make decisions based on what we feel in our heart.

Our heart is vital to us in so many ways. It gives us courage when we thought we did not have any, it gives us wisdom when we thought we did not know what to do, and it gives us affirmation when we thought we were making the wrong decision. How do we nurture this heart that is central to our emotional and physical well-being?

Devotion to the Sacred Heart is one way to nurture our own heart. The above aspiration reminds us of the love Jesus has for us. When we pray this short prayer, we hand over the anxieties, doubts, and worries that accompany life. We are saying to Jesus, life is hard but I trust that you love me and will help me to navigate what comes my way.

This week try not to take your heart for granted. Listen to it, feel it, and trust in Jesus’ care!