The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Discover the profound significance of the four symbols of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, as revealed in the mystical visions of Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque.
Love for Humanity
Jesus told Margaret Mary that his heart was so full of love for humanity that it had to spread. He said, "My divine heart is so inflamed with love for men, and for you in particular, that not being able any longer to restrain within itself the flames of its ardent charity, it must spread them everywhere, through your means".
Heart as a symbol
Jesus called Margaret Mary "the beloved disciple of my Sacred Heart". The heart is a symbol of divine love, and the heart of Jesus signifies the whole Christ.
Heart exchange
Jesus asked Margaret Mary for her heart, which she gave to him. He placed it in his own heart, showed it to her, and then restored it to her. Jesus called Margaret Mary "the beloved disciple of my Sacred Heart". The heart is a symbol of divine love, and the heart of Jesus signifies the whole Christ.
Heart as a Throne
Margaret Mary described Jesus's heart as being on a throne of flames, surrounded by a crown of thorns. The crown of thorns represented the pricks of sin that Jesus endured.