During the General Audience on Wednesday, 28 May 2025, Pope Leo XIV draws our attention to our beloved Jesus, who, like the Good Samaritan, heals our wounds and restores our hope. He invites us to turn to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the model of true humanity, and to ask him to make our hearts ever more like his.
In The Book of Signs, St George Preca sets out the marks of those who are truly devoted to the Heart of Jesus.
One who is truly devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
- Delights in its image.
- Spreads devotion to it among friends.
- Lives always in a spirit of humility.
- Trains himself in performing humble acts of service for his neighbour.
- Places great trust in it.
- Finds refuge in his sorrows in this Heart—a true refuge for sinners.
- Speaks with charity about his neighbour.
- Offers help to his neighbour whenever possible.
- Takes pleasure in hearing others speak about the Heart of Jesus.
- Rejoices with inner sweetness in the Eucharist.
- Feels compassion for the sufferings of his neighbour.
- Prays for the conversion of sinners.
- Cherishes a quiet and recollected life.
- Sees Jesus Christ in every person.
- Shows patience towards those who trouble his heart.
Prayer:
Lord God, You have commanded me to give you my heart; grant me, therefore, your grace, that I may indeed offer it to You, for without You, we can do nothing.
