Marriage Articles

Family Prayer and Devotion – The Sacred Heart

Eight Promise – “Fervent Souls shall speedily rise to great perfection”

In St Matthew we are told “Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matthew 5:48) We know that of ourselves we can do nothing, let alone become perfect, and yet Christ desires this perfection of us so that we can enter into Heaven where nothing imperfect may enter.

Christ saves sinners first by bringing them to repentance and then by leading them in the ways of perfection. Remember Peter’s denial, Thomas’s doubting, St Paul’s persecution of Christ. Yet these men became great Saints.… Read the rest

Family Prayer and Devotion – The Sacred Heart

Peace for Families

In the previous article we covered the first two of the twelve promises normally associated with the Sacred Heart Devotion as given to St Margaret Mary Alacoque. I also recommended this devotion to families, particularly on account of the second promise which promises peace to the families of those who practice this devotion. In our own family we have found that the practice of a particular devotion provides a focus for family prayer. In our home we gather in front of the Sacred Heart picture most mornings for a short prayer where we consecrate our day to His Heart and ask His blessings on all our endeavours.… Read the rest

Here in Ireland, I write a column on marriage for a Catholic fortnightly paper called ‘The Catholic Voice’.  I am hoping to make all of these articles available on the website and I managed to post another three today.  You can download those posted so far in .pdf format from the ‘marriage articles’ link at the top of the page.

I have also managed to put a few more sacred art pictures up for sale.  These are available as photographic quality prints via the webshop

May God bless you

John… Read the rest