Good morning boys and girls. I hope you have all had a great weekend and are ready to learn some new things and enjoy some interesting activities.
Let’s start today as usual with our morning prayer.
As you know, June is the month of The Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is when we should focus on praying to and honouring The Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ and try to understand his eternal love for us.
Hundreds of years ago a nun called Margaret Mary had a vision in which she saw Jesus – this is known as The Great Apparition. She received twelve promises from Jesus for those who honour His Sacred Heart. Some of these promises are that Jesus will give devotees comfort, peace, holiness, and “all the graces necessary for their state in life.” In addition, Jesus promised that He would “bless every place where an image of his heart is exposed and honoured’.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is shown as a bright red human heart with flames and a halo of light. The heart is pierced and bleeding, referring to the manner of Jesus’ death on the cross. The heart is surrounded by a crown of thorns, symbolizing his passion. Above the heart is a cross, representing us being saved from sin. The heart is aflame, signifying purification. The whole symbol shines with rays of light, showing the holiness of the Lord.
Here is a very powerful prayer – called a novena – to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. You should try to learn it and say the prayer whenever you need to.
Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
O my Jesus, you have said: “Truly I say to you, ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and it will be opened to you.” Behold I knock, I seek and ask for the grace of…..(here name your request)
Now say an Our Father….Hail Mary….Glory Be to the Father….Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you.
This prayer will bring you closer to Jesus and his generous love.
Boys and girls here is a link to a website which will show you how to make a Sacred Heart medal all by yourselves.
https://www.catholicicing.com/sacred-heart-of-jesus-craft-and-a-linky/
Finally, here is a picture for you to colour. If you cant print the picture then try to copy it. When you have finished it, put it on a wall in your house.
I hope you have a great day boys and girls.
