Wednesday in the Octave of the Sacred Heart

Jun 19, 2026 - 04:00
Wednesday in the Octave of the Sacred Heart

Grant, Lord, a blessing. Benediction. May God the Father Omnipotent, be to us merciful and clement. ℟. Amen. Reading 4 From the Encyclical Letter of Pope Pius XI But in what sense can it be said that our expiatory practices can give consolation to Christ, since he is now reigning in heavenly joy? We answer in the words of Saint Augustine (from a passage entirely appropriate to this…

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