Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

This is a beautiful feast that the Church celebrates today!!! I am pastor to three parishes in Washington County, Kansas. One of those parishes is dedicated, in Greenleaf, is dedicated to the Sacred Heart. We are blessed that all three parishes have statues to the Sacred Heart. No matter the size of the statues, we know that the heart of our Lord is overflowing with unconditional love, mercy, and compassion. The life of Jesus is a beautiful example for all of us. He taught us to love God and to love our neighbor as ourself and he backed up his words with actions. You and I are called to do the same. Our parish calendars also had listed that today is the World Day of Prayer for Priests. As priests, we are to provide an example for the people of God. We are called to share the love, mercy, compassion of Christ with our brothers and sisters. We need to live by example, practice what we preach. In a special way today, along with everyday, let us pray for our priests, that their faith will be strong, that they will remain dedicated to their ministry, and proclaiming the Good News. We thank God for the gift of His Son and for the beauty of his Sacred Heart. May the heart of Jesus become our heart as we live in his love and share his love with others. Have a blessed day!!!