‘Our Lord loves us’
SALISBURY — If anyone should know the depths and the riches to be found in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, it is Father John Eckert, pastor of Sacred Heart Church.
He has shepherded the parishioners and families of Sacred Heart Parish and School for the past eight years, sharing with them the great love the Sacred Heart of Jesus has for humanity.
“The Sacred Heart Series” is Father Eckert’s latest labor of love and the fifth series of reflections he has created with Good Catholic™ (an entity of The Catholic Company®). Writer and editor Peter Gohn joins him again in this series, offering articles to accompany Father Eckert’s video reflections.
In this 15-day series of reflections, the two help the faithful to experience the love of Christ – to hear His loving words – and show them how to practice true devotion to the Sacred Heart in a world that desperately needs it.
The series shares the true story and forgotten details behind the Sacred Heart devotion. It helps the listener discover the lesser-known saints who gave us the Sacred Heart devotion before the 17th-century St. Margaret Mary Alacoque did.
The series also covers the exact promises Jesus made to those who practice this devotion and where the Sacred Heart devotion is hidden in the Gospels. It gives practical ways to learn how to devote oneself to the Sacred Heart.
“We can always learn more about our namesake and Our Lord and His Sacred Heart,” says Father Eckert. “The devotion to the Sacred Heart is more than sentimentality. Our Lord loves us and wants to be a part of absolutely everything in our lives.”
He hopes that listeners will come to understand the great treasure we have in the Sacred Heart and that the devotion is rooted in Scripture and supported by the writings of many saints.
“It’s lovely to have this ability to jump online (and delve deeper into the devotion). It’s like having a retreat at home.”
— SueAnn Howell, Senior reporter
Order the series
“The Sacred Heart Series” is a go-at-your-own-pace program. The 15 episodes include both video and text for the participant. The series cost is $14.95. Order online at www.goodcatholic.com.