Inspirational Talks – Sisters of the Society Devoted to the Sacred Heart

24 Sep 2018

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The Miracle of God’s love!

I am sure we will be amazed in heaven when we will know the fullest story of our vocations and God’s tender loving care in calling us. It is truly a marvel and miracle how God gave us life, and how He tended this life for such a long time and made it grow. All […]

24 May 2018

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We are one body in Christ

The comments and prayer below are from the first General Chapter in 1976. We are one body in Christ, not because we chose it but because we were chosen. Christ chose us, He called us, and He is sending us to fulfill His mission: “Who is going to tell about the Father? Who is going […]

The origin of our 5 Step Illustrated Method for teaching religion

24 Oct 2017

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The origin of our 5 Step Illustrated Method for teaching religion

It is not just what we say but who we are that preaches to the people and is the source of apostolic action. We are being sent on a mission. Jesus said, “I send you.” (John 20:21). Being sent on a mission is not a work we assume on our own. Apostolate is not just […]

15 Nov 2015

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What is our original inspiration?

“What is our original inspiration?It is to honestly convey the message that there is a God who is real, who is alive, and He loves you and cares for you and He is very close. And that it isn’t true that you have to “measure up” through your own efforts or doing to be worthy […]

7 Oct 2014

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You are the Beloved!

Really, who are we? What does the world say? The world says, “You are what people say about you.” “You are what you do.” “You are what you have.” What does God say? God says, “You are the beloved.” It does not matter to God the Father what people say about you, or what you […]

10 May 2014

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The Joy of the Resurrection

The joy of the Resurrection must be part of our lives. The world can look at John Paul II and believe him. He is a Resurrection person. We each have to be a Resurrection person: we have to do all we can to learn what it means to not only live in the shadow of […]

15 Nov 2013

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Our Blessed Mother’s place in our life

Our Blessed Mother has a place in our life which we do not have to make for her. All we have to do is discover what her role is, and who she really is in our life. God chose Mary from all eternity for a very special role. She had real freedom to say “Yes” […]

3 Apr 2013

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God makes His home in you

Jesus says, “If you love me, I will make my home in you.” What is a home? It is a place where you are loved, cared for, missed, accepted as you are, home is where you belong. This home is offered to each of us in the Heart of Christ. Jesus said, “Where two or […]

The Holy Trinity is very specially present among us during a Chapter

17 Oct 2012

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The Holy Trinity is very specially present among us during a Chapter

The Holy Trinity is very specially present among us during a Chapter. I was praying over the letter that Cardinal Pironio from the Congregation for Consecrated Life wrote about General Chapters of religious congregations. He is saying very strongly that the Chapter is a penitential celebration. Why? He explains and he brings this out clearly: […]

4 Apr 2012

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There is no one more charming than Jesus Christ

There is no one more charming than Jesus Christ. He is most human, not in the sense of having weaknesses and defects, but in the sense of understanding and loving human nature. He is real God and real man. He has a real Heart with real emotions, real sentiments of love. No one understands human […]

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