The Lord said to me, Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee. And since there is in the Sacred Heart a symbol and a sensible image of the infinite love of Jesus Christ which moves us to love one another,therefore is it fit and proper that we should consecrate ourselves to His most Sacred Heart – an act which is nothing else than an offering and a binding of oneself to Jesus Christ, seeing that whatever honor, veneration and love is given to this divine Heart is really and truly given to Christ Himself. In these latter times especially, a policy has been followed which has resulted in a sort of wall being raised between the Church and civil society. On what foundation this sovereign power rests is made sufficiently plain by the words, "Thou art My Son." Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. And the greatness of this power and the boundlessness of His kingdom is still more clearly declared in these words to the Apostles: "All power is given to me in heaven and on earth" (Matthew xxviii., 18). MAY 25, 1899 To the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, and Bishops of the Catholic World in Grace and Communion with the Apostolic See. Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. Jesus Christ, our God and our Redeemer, is rich in the fullest and perfect possession of all things: we, on the other hand, are so poor and needy that we have nothing of our own to offer Him as a gift. Ask of me and I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession" (Psalm, ii.). The Catechism, quoting Pope Pius XII’s beautiful encyclical on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Haurietis Aquas (1956), states, “[Jesus] has loved us all with a human heart. 14. The overflowing of God’s love through the humanity of Jesus Christ, represented by the sacred heart of Jesus, is a mystery – which by definition means a reality that exceeds our ability to explain – but that shines brightly in our faith. He answered unhesitatingly, "Thou sayest that I am a king" (John xviii. May they by these virtues strive to honor God as they ought, and to win everlasting happiness in heaven. This is why the Son of God thus speaks of Himself through the Prophet: “But I am appointed king by him over Sion, his holy mountain. Lenten Resources; Prayer for Discernment; Prayer Requests; Prayer for Migrants and Refugees; Prayer to End Human Trafficking; First Week of Lent; Get Involved. Meanwhile permission was granted to individual cities which desired it thus to consecrate themselves, and a form of consecration was drawn up. By these words He declares that He has power from God over the whole Church, which is signified by Mount Sion, and also over the rest of the world to its uttermost ends. On the last day the form ofconsecration shall be recited which, Venerable Brethren, We sent to you withthese letters. 7. He also ordered the consecration of the whole of mankind to the Sacred Heart, an … He addressed specific political situations in which the Church's liberties were threatened. Who can He be but Jesus Christ the Only-begotten Son of God? By these words He declares that He has power from God over the whole Church, which is signified by Mount Sion, and also over the rest of the world to its uttermost ends. Catholic Web Design: Hyperdo Media. In the constitution and administration of States the authority of sacred and divine law is utterly disregarded, with a view to the exclusion of religion from having any constant part in public life. Such is the efficacy of the act of which We speak, such is the meaning underlying Our words. The imposing Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (also referred as Church of the Good Shepherd or Sanctuary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus) was built between 14 July 1957 and 21 April 1966, in the civil parish of Ermesinde in north Portugal, and consecrated to the Heart of Christ in fulfillment of the vow made by the nun. 121, et seq. Venerable Brethren: Health and Apostolic Benediction. We now wish, by this increase of the honor paid to the Sacred Heart, that the memory of this great mercy should be brought prominently forward, and Our gratitude be publicly acknowledged. And now, to-day, behold another blessed and heavenly tokenis offered to our sight-the most Sacred Heart of Jesus, with a cross rising fromit and shining forth with dazzling splendor amidst flames of love. The great price He paid was paid for all” (T. 120 on St. John). This world-wide and solemn testimony of allegiance and piety is especially appropriate to Jesus Christ, who is the Head and Supreme Lord of the race. Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. In Le Figaro of October 5, Jean-Marie Guénois writes that it is a “very political” encyclical, and he sees in it a reminder of three themes often addressed by Francis during the seven years of his pontificate: 1. 9. 37). This policy almost tends to the removal of the Christian faith from our midst, and, if that were possible, of the banishment of God Himself from the earth. 3. As a pledge of divine benefits, and in token of Our paternal benevolence, toyou, and to the clergy and people committed to your care We lovingly grant inthe Lord the Apostolic Benediction. 4). On the Sacred Heart. To the Roman Governor who asked Him, “Art thou a king then?” He answered unhesitatingly, “Thou sayest that I am a king” John xviii. But now We have in mind a more signal form of devotion which shall be in a manner the crowning perfection of all the honors that people have been accustomed to pay to the Sacred Heart, and which We confidently trust will be most pleasing to Jesus Christ, our Redeemer.This is not the first time, however, that the design of which We speak has been mooted. As we have already sent messengers of Christ over the earth to instruct them, so now, in pity for their lot with all Our soul we commend them, and as far as in us lies We consecrate them to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. On the last day the form of consecration shall be recited which, Venerable Brethren, We sent to you with these letters. It was thought best at the time to postpone the matter in order that a well considered decision might be arrived at. Haurietis aquas (Latin: "You will draw waters") is a landmark encyclical of Pope Pius XII on devotion to the Sacred Heart. Such an act of consecration, since it can establish or draw tighter the bonds which naturally connect public affairs with God, gives to States a hope of better things. Such is the efficacy of the act of which We speak, such is the meaning underlying Our words. © Copyright 2000-2020 When the Church, in the days immediately succeeding her institution, was oppressed beneath the yoke of the Caesars, a young Emperor saw in the heavens a cross, which became at once the happy omen and cause of the glorious victory that soon followed. Want to be automatically notified of new documents? In the Encyclical, “Annum Sacrum,” Pope Leo XIII declared the Jubilee of the Holy Year 1900. And lastly, for those still more unfortunate, who are struggling in the darkness of superstition, we shall all with one mind implore the assistance of heaven that Jesus Christ, to whose power they are subject, may also one day render them submissive to its exercise; and that not only in the life to come when He will fulfil His will upon all men, by saving some and punishing others, (St. Thomas, ibid), but also in this mortal life by giving them faith and holiness. IN THE new Encyclical on the Sacred Heart, our present Holy Father tells us that this devotion is the most complete profession of the Christian religion.1Before him, Pius XI had stated that this same devotion was the synthesis of our whole religion and the norm of the more perfect life.2Both Supreme Pontiffs but reaffirmed Leo XIIFs words that this devotion was the most excellent form of religion.3 654 were here. ENCYCLICAL LETTER OF POPE PIUS XII ON DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART Haurietis Aquas . We now wish, by this increase of the honor paid to the Sacred Heart, that the memory of this great mercy should be brought prominently forward, and Our gratitude be publicly acknowledged. Such an act of consecration, since it can establish or draw tighter the bonds which naturally connect public affairs with God, gives to States a hope of better things. For He it was who snatched us "from the power of darkness" (Colossians i., 13), and "gave Himself for the redemption of all" (I Timothy ii., 6). And so We greatly desire to bring to the true life those who sit in the shadow of death. For these reasons, We ordain that on the ninth, tenth and eleventh of the coming month of June, in the principal church of every town and village, certain prayers be said, and on each of these days there be added to the other prayers the Litany of the Sacred Heart approved by Our authority. ). In the first Encyclical Letter which We addressed at the beginning of Our Pontificate to the Bishops of the universal Church, We referred to the chief causes of the difficulties under which mankind was laboring. We are, therefore, able to be pleasing to Him by the good will and the affection of our soul. 5. St. Augustine’s words are therefore to the point when he says: “You ask what price He paid? But now We have in mind a more signal form of devotion which shall be in a manner the crowning perfection of all the honors that people have been accustomed to pay to the Sacred Heart, and which We confidently trust will be most pleasing to Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic School, Spreading God's Love Since 1882. In his encyclical "On Devotion to the Sacred Heart" (Haurietis aquas), Pope Pius XII pointed to the moment in Jesus' life where he says: "If any man thirst, let him come to me, and let him drink he who believes in me. Rosary Encyclicals by Pope Leo XIII – Father Thomas Thompson, S.M. ... at the turn of the century, he wrote two encyclicals on Christ (the Sacred Heart, the Redeemer). . The Lord said to me, Thou art my son, this day have I begotten thee. To the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, and Bishops of the Catholic World in Grace and Communion with the Apostolic See. 1. Sacred Heart Church. And since there is in the Sacred Heart a symbol and a sensible image of the infinite love of Jesus Christ which moves us to love one another, therefore is it fit and proper that we should consecrate ourselves to His most Sacred Heart-an act which is nothing else than an offering and a binding of oneself to Jesus Christ, seeing that whatever honor, veneration and love is given to this divine Heart is really and truly given to Christ Himself. . If you would like to be automatically notified of site additions, changes, and when an entry for a Papal or Church document is added, become a fan of our Facebook page. As the Scripture says: 'Out of his heart there shall flow rivers of living waters.' As a pledge of divine benefits, and in token of Our paternal benevolence, to you, and to the clergy and people committed to your care We lovingly grant in the Lord the Apostolic Benediction. Finally, there is one motive which We are unwilling to pass over in silence, personal to Ourselves it is true, but still good and weighty, which moves Us to undertake this celebration. We have gone astray and we must return to the right path: darkness has overshadowed our minds, and the gloom must be dispelled by the light of truth: death has seized upon us, and we must lay hold of life. Mary, give me your heart!, which we know is an Immaculate Heart always perfectly in communion with her Son's Sacred Heart . Twenty-five years ago, on the approach of the solemnities of the second centenary of the Blessed Margaret Mary Alacoque's reception of the Divine command to propagate the worship of the Sacred Heart, many letters from all parts, not merely from private persons but from Bishops also were sent to Pius IX. 10. Encyclicals – P12HAURI.HTM – On Devotion to the Sacred Heart Pope Pius XII ‘Haurietis Aquas’ Promulgated on May 15, 1956. 58. “For there is no other name under heaven given to men whereby we must be saved” (Acts iv., 12). As we have already sent messengers of Christ over the earth to instruct them, so now, in pity for their lot with all Our soul we commend them, and as far as in us lies We consecrate them to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Venerable Brethren, Health and Apostolic Benediction. For having put the question whether His judicial power extends to all men, and having stated that judicial authority flows naturally from royal authority, he concludes decisively as follows: “All things are subject to Christ as far as His power is concerned, although they are not all subject to Him in the exercise of that power” (3a., p., q. For He who is the Only-begotten Son of God the Father, having the same substance with Him and being the brightness of His glory and the figure of His substance (Hebrews i., 3) necessarily has everything in common with the Father, and therefore sovereign power over all things. . Pope St. Pius X decreed that the consecration of the human race, performed by Pope Leo XIII be renewed each year. 100 years after Pope Blessed Pius IX had extended the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to the Universal Church, Pope Pius XII, of most glorious memory, decided to celebrate the occasion with one of the brightest lights of his pontificate, the Encyclical Letter Haurietis Aquas, signed on May 15, 1956. This world-wide and solemn testimony of allegiance and piety is especially appropriate to Jesus Christ, who is the Head and Supreme Lord of the race. Given in Rome at St. Peter's on the 25th day of May, 1899, the twenty-second year of Our Pontificate. Given in Rome at St. Peter’s on the 25th day of May, 1899, the twenty-second year of Our Pontificate. According to the writings of Sister Mary of the Divine Heart, Jesus had made this … THE SACRED HEART. Christ reigns not only by natural right as the Son of God, but also by a right that He has acquired. ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII ON CONSECRATION TO THE SACRED HEART. St. Augustine's words are therefore to the point when he says: "You ask what price He paid? Finally, there is one motive which We are unwilling to pass over in silence, personal to Ourselves it is true, but still good and weighty, which moves Us to undertake this celebration. Last updated February 20, 2020 37).And the greatness of this power and the boundlessness of His kingdom is still more clearly declared in these words to the Apostles: “All power is given to me in heaven and on earth” (Matthew xxviii., 18). library, Kindle, Nook, EPUB Twenty-five years ago, on the approach of the solemnities of the second centenary of the Blessed Margaret Mary Alacoque’s reception of the Divine command to propagate the worship of the Sacred Heart, many letters from all parts, not merely from private persons but from Bishops also were sent to Pius IX begging that he would consent to consecrate the whole human race to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. God, the author of every good, not long ago preserved Our life by curing Us of a dangerous disease. 4). For by the very fact that He is the Son of the King of all, He is also the heir of all His Father's power: hence the words-"I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance," which are similar to those used by Paul the Apostle, "whom he bath appointed heir of all things" (Hebrews i., 2). As he usually did with the greatest themes (the Church, in Mystici Corporis Christi; the Sacred … His empire extends not only over Catholic nations and those who, having been duly washed in the waters of holy baptism, belong of right to the Church, although erroneous opinions keep them astray, or dissent from her teaching cuts them off from her care; it comprises also all those who are deprived of the Christian faith, so that the whole human race is most truly under the power of Jesus Christ. For He who is the Only-begotten Son of God the Father, having the same substance with Him and being the brightness of His glory and the figure of His substance (Hebrews i., 3) necessarily has everything in common with the Father, and therefore sovereign power over all things. To the Roman Governor who asked Him, "Art thou a king then?" But a short time ago, as you well know, We, by letters apostolic, and following the custom and ordinances of Our predecessors, commanded the celebration in this city, at no distant date, of a Holy Year. VATICAN CITY, JUNE 16, 2006 (Zenit) - Here is a Vatican translation of Benedict XVI's letter to the superior general of the Jesuits to mark the 50th anniversary of Pope Pius XII's encyclical "Haurietis Aquas," on devotion to the Sacred Heart. In these latter times especially, a policy has been followed which has resulted in a sort of wall being raised between the Church and civil society. We also beg of Him that He would vouchsafe to receive it from us, though clearly His own. The price was the blood of Christ. © Copyright 1899 - Libreria Editrice Vaticana. To the Venerable Brethren the Patriarchs, Primates, Archbishops, Bishops, and other Ordinaries of Localities having Peace and Communion with the Apostolic See. In this way this act of devotion, which We recommend, will be a blessing to all. This sovereign power of Christ over men is exercised by truth, justice, and above all, by charity. 59, a. Those who knowing Christ, yet neglect His law and its precepts, may still gain from His Sacred Heart the flame of charity. The great price He paid was paid for all" (T. 120 on St. John). In this way this act of devotion, which We recommend, will be a blessing to all. If then all power has been given to Christ it follows of necessity that His empire must be supreme, absolute and independent of the will of any other, so that none is either equal or like unto it: and since it has been given in heaven and on earth it ought to have heaven and earth obedient to it. If then all power has been given to Christ it follows of necessity that His empire must be supreme, absolute and independent of the will of any other, so that none is either equal or like unto it: and since it has been given in heaven and on earth it ought to have heaven and earth obedient to it. Ask of me and I will give thee the Gentiles for thy inheritance and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession” (Psalm, ii.). Almost five years ago, Sacred Heart Parish in Prescott took to heart Pope Francis’ message of “Let us be the Protector of Creation,” the theme of … When the Church, in the days immediately succeeding her institution, wasoppressed beneath the yoke of the Caesars, a young Emperor saw in the heavens across, which became at once the happy omen and cause of the glorious victorythat soon followed. We have gone astray and we must return to the right path: darkness has overshadowed our minds, and the gloom must be dispelled by the light of truth: death has seized upon us, and we must lay hold of life.
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