Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The assigned readings are Ezekiel 34:11-16, Romans 5:5B-11, and Luke 15:3-7. The Responsorial Psalm is from Psalm 23 (Psalm 23:1-6).

For one version of the Responsorial Psalm set to music, please visit:

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm - Psalm 23 "The Lord, the Good Shepherd"

Today's Gospel reading is as follows:

Jesus addressed this parable to the Pharisees and scribes: "What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he sets it on his shoulders with great joy and, upon his arrival home, he calls together his friends and neighbors and says to them, 'Rejoice with me because I have found my lost sheep.' I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance."

Reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus: 

Fr. Burke Masters: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 8, 2018) 

YouTube: Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Gospel Luke 15:3–7 - JMT Gospel Reflection 

Ignitum Today: The Heart of Jesus… Sacred and Human (28 JUN 19)

YouTube: Fr. James Kubicki on the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Background information:

Annun Sacrum: Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on Consecration to the Sacred Heart

Haurietis Aquas: Encyclical of Pope Pius XII on Devotion to the Sacred Heart