Pope Francis has issued a new encyclical “Dilexit Nos” (He Loved Us) about the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is the fourth encyclical of his pontificate, after “Lumen Fidei,” (co-written with Pope Benedict XVI), “Laudato Si’” and “Fratelli Tutti.”
In Dilexit Nos, Pope Francis suggests that: “The heart is the dwelling-place of love in all its spiritual, psychic and even physical dimensions” (No. 21). It is a reminder to us to stay in touch with the feeling and knowledge and faith that we are loved by God and there are many biblical references to reflect on to understand more about the nature of God’s love for us. He reminds us that such love calls us to action to love others. Next month’s HB will have more on Dilexit Nos; Have you read the encyclical yet? There is a link HERE. What do you think? Do you have a devotion to or a special image of the Sacred Heart you would like to share? You are invited to contribute your understanding and response to Pope Francis encyclical, by letter or email to be included in November Hallam Bridge edition.
A reflection on love by Pedro Aruppe S.J.
Nothing is more practical than
finding God, than
falling in Love
in a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.
It will decide
what will get you out of bed in the morning,
what you do with your evenings,
how you spend your weekends,
what you read, whom you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.
Fall in Love, stay in love,
and it will decide everything.
