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The Heart of Jesus: A Prayer

God’s Heart has many qualities, and it was fully revealed to us through the incarnation of Jesus. The Heart of Christ is the Heart of God. Let us take a moment to reflect upon the qualities of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Infant Heart of Jesus, Innocent and Pure, Sanctify Us. Childhood Heart of Jesus, Attentive and Obedient, Listen to Us. Baptized Heart of Jesus, Righteous and Beloved, Prepare Us. Tempted Heart of Jesus, Fortified and Steadfast, Strengthen Us. Professed Heart of Jesus, Wise and Compassionate, Guide Us. Miraculous Heart of Jesus, Powerful and Healing, Cure Us. Betrayed Heart of Jesus, Abandoned and Alone, Support Us. Scourged Heart of Jesus, Wounded and Scarred, Perfect Us. Crucified Heart of Jesus, Exhausted and Dying, Redeem Us. Risen Heart of Jesus, Restored and Living, Renew Us. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pray For Us. Amen Click the player below to hear a song composed by Jeff Jones of Sunknight Music  based upon this prayer.

Mary Poppins and The Mighty Wind

“Guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.” ~ 2 Timothy 1:14 As Bert, the beloved chimney sweep in Mary Poppins, feels the winds change in the opening scene of the movie he chants; “ Winds in the east, there's a mist comin' in, like somethin' is brewin' and 'bout to begin. Can't put me finger on what lies in store, but I feel what's to happen all happened before .” He alludes to the arrival of the world’s most famous nanny - who soon floats onto the doorstep of the Bank’s home to animate the lives of Jane and Michael and answer the plea of their father George for a qualified and diligent caretaker. Her unexpected arrival is a pleasant surprise to almost everyone involved. She solves problems with a touch of magic and routinely suspends the laws of reality, to provide those whom she comes in contact with a reality check. Her iconic bag is filled with a unique combination of advocacy, orderliness and spontaneity. With