As the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, the bishops of the United States have chosen to consecrate the country to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Consecration took place in the context of a Votive Mass on June 11th, in Orlando, FL, with all the bishops gathered in Plenary Assembly for this extraordinary event.
The Mass was livestreamed. To watch a videotape, go to: Click here for the livestream The Mass begins at 19:25 minutes into the YouTube video.
For a wealth of printed and video resources surrounding devotion to the Most Sacred Heart and the place of Catholicism in the life and history of the United States, click here.
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is most often linked to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, a 17th century Sister of the Visitation, and it gained prominence at a time when Catholic devotion to Christ’s humanity and his ardent love for the world had grown somewhat tepid. In revealing himself to St. Margaret Mary, Jesus gave much-needed emphasis to his burning love for us, his mercy toward the sinful, and his passionate desire that all should share in the salvation he won for us.
Prayer on the Occasion of the U.S. Bishops Consecrating the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
