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 Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8C-9; Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19; and John 19:31-37. The Responsorial Psalm is from Isaiah 12 (Isaiah 12:2-6). 

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

YouTube: Responsorial Psalm (Isaiah 12:2-6)

Today's Gospel reading is as follows: 

Since it was preparation day, in order that the bodies might not remain on the cross on the sabbath, for the sabbath day of that week was a solemn one,  the Jews asked Pilate that their legs be broken  and they be taken down. So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and then of the other one who was crucified with Jesus. But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs, but one soldier thrust his lance into his side, and immediately blood and water flowed out. An eyewitness has testified, and his testimony is true; he knows that he is speaking the truth, so that you also may come to believe.For this happened so that the Scripture passage might be fulfilled: "Not a bone of it will be broken."And again another passage says: "They will look upon him whom they have pierced."

Reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

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

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

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

YouTube: Scott Hahn 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