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I'm Father Jim Martin. I'm about to lead you through a traditional Jesuit prayer

that will help you notice where God has been in your day. But first, let's begin with

our weekly reflection, which is released every Sunday. This week we celebrate the beautiful

solemnity of the most sacred heart of Jesus. The main origins of this feast are with the visions

received by St. Margaret Mary Alicocque,

a 17th century visitation nun in a town called Peret Limonial, France.

Her visions of Jesus presenting himself with his heart were initially disbelieved by her fellow

sisters. Then Jesus promised her in prayer that he would send her his

faithful servant and perfect friend.

Shortly afterwards, a Jesuit named Claude La Columbier

showed up at the convent to serve as spiritual director for the sisters.

He saw that Sister Margaret Mary's visions were authentic, and devotion

to the sacred heart spread from there. Some people might be turned off by this devotion,

thanks to kitsy representations of Jesus pulling open his cloak and pointing to his sacred heart.

But if we set this devotion aside,

we will miss out on a great opportunity

to meditate on one of the most important aspects of Jesus' life,

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