The Sacred Heart Spiritual Tradition
Drawing from the wealth of our spiritual tradition.Stained glass window of St. Madeleine Sophie from Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart in Houston, Texas. Photo by Juliet Mousseau rscj.
May 20, 2025
Happy Feast of Madeleine Sophie 2025
Claire Castaing, the Superior General, has written this letter for the feast of Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat on May 25 and the centenary of her canonization on May 24, 1925.
May 9, 2025
A Novena to Saint Madeleine Sophie, Drawing from the Heart of Christ
The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Jesus invite you to join them in an online prayer novena using Hozana. This nine-day journey will help you deepen your relationship with Christ, inspired by Madeleine Sophie Barat.
November 21, 2024
Happy Birthday to the Society from the General Council
The General Council would like to share this message to celebrate the Feast of the Birthday of the Society.
November 21 – Foundation Day of the Society
Today we celebrate the founding of the Society on November 21, 1800, in a chapel on the Rue de Touraine, Paris. You can find resources regarding the Society’s founding here.
November 15, 2024
Resources for the Feast of Philippine on November 18
Would you like to learn more about Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, whose feast day we celebrate on November 18? Here is a list of resources
October 30, 2024
Celebrating Mater in Cuba
On Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Sancti Spíritus, Cuba, a retreat of the Sacred Heart Family was convened in preparation for the feast of Mater Admirabilis. For those who attended this day of prayer and fellowship, it was a true oasis of hope and trust in God.
October 29, 2024
Celebrating Mater in the Province of Uganda / Kenya
The celebration of the Feast of Mater Admirabilis in Karen Community UGK province was a truly uplifting experience that brought our community together in faith and gratitude.
October 18, 2024
“Generational Mater” Painting Competition at the Sacred Heart School in Mexico City
Every year at the Sacred Heart School in Mexico City, a contest is held for high school seniors to paint a new version of Mater to represent their graduating class at the end of the school year. You can see the winning paintings here.
Celebrating Mater in the UGK Postulancy Community
In honor of the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, the Postulancy Community in Mbikko, Uganda has composed a song venerating her.
A prayer to prepare for the Feast of Mater
This presentation, in preparation for the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, offers some prayers along the lines of various invocations from the Litany of the Blessed Mother.