Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America
"...We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness..."
Declaration of Independence
The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus- June 11th Consecration
Watch the Consecration of the Nation on June 11th
Consecration of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
On June 11th at 4:00pm, the United States Catholic Bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida.
This historic event commemorates the nation's 250th anniversary in anticipation of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 12th.
You can tune into public sessions and Mass broadcasts by checking USCCB.org for schedule updates or by accessing Mary, Queen of the Universe for local streaming.
Enthronement of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Home
Rooted in the Church’s early meditations on the pierced side of Christ, devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus gained significant momentum in the 17th century when Jesus revealed his Heart, burning with love for humanity, to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.
The ceremony of enthronement contained in this booklet, which can be used by families to dedicate themselves and their homes to the Sacred Heart, is based on a version widely promoted in the early 20th century through the work of Father Mateo Crawley-Boevey, SS.CC., who emphasized the role of enthronement in fostering a Christ-centered family life.
By enthroning the Sacred Heart, families commit to living according to Christ’s teachings and embrace a way of life rooted in his love, mercy and blessings.
