Today the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of
Jesus. The assigned readings are Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8-9; Ephesians 3:8-12,
14-19; and John 19:31-37. The Responsorial Psalm is from Isaiah
12 (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."
Reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus:
Fr. Burke Masters: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (June 8, 2018)
YouTube: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - JMT Gospel Reflection
Ignitum Today: Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (8 JUN 18)
A Concord Pastor Comments: Pause for Prayer: FRIDAY 6/7 (6 JUN 13)
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
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