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The Problem of Hell She is the world’s first love To Sing of His Mercy “Let us not lose a moment of suffering, for one cannot love without it.” The Suffering Heart of Love

The Problem of Hell

How can anyone be truly happy in Heaven if they have a loved one in hell? Wouldn’t that just tarnish the experience? I’ve really struggled...

She is the world’s first love

(an excerpt from “The World’s First Love” by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen) Like unhatched eggs, some of us refuse to be warmed by the Divine...

To Sing of His Mercy

An excerpt from the book “What Is Heaven” by Mother Angelica: The first Christians sang all the time, sometimes even as they were in the...

“Let us not lose a moment of suffering, for one cannot love without it.”

A letter from Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque to Sister Félice-Madeleine de la Barge (on January 5, 1689): I am satisfied, most beloved dear Sister, that...

The Suffering Heart of Love

(an excerpt from “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Heaven… But Never Dreamed of Asking!” by Dr. Peter Kreeft) The more you love, the...

Welcome to Consecrated Hearts!

"My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, You will not scorn." (Psalm 51:19)

A Childlike Spirit

A Childlike Spirit
An excerpt from “Marian Consecration for Children” by Dr. Carrie Gress: Several times in the Bible, we hear how much Jesus loved children and how...
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So we can grow to be His true messengers

So we can grow to be His true messengers
From the writings of Thomas à Kempis: A good and safe journey they have who carry Jesus and Mary in their hearts; who have them...
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Conversation of the Merciful God with a Perfect Soul

Conversation of the Merciful God with a Perfect Soul
(an excerpt from the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska #1489-1490) Soul: My Lord and Master, I desire to converse with You. Jesus: Speak, My...
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"Love Me, and you will be happy; and the more you love Me, the happier you will be! Even when you will find yourself in utter darkness, love will produce light, love will produce strength, and love will produce joy!" (from private revelation given to Sister Consolata Betrone on March 15, 1934)

“Be then very courageous amid temptation”

“Be then very courageous amid temptation”

(from “Introduction to the Devout Life” by Saint Francis de Sales) Picture to yourself a young princess beloved of her husband, to whom some evil wretch should send a messenger to tempt her to infidelity. First, the messenger would bring forth his propositions. Secondly, the princess would either accept or…

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consecratedhearts January 28, 2017 January 28, 2017Hearts Ablaze

Through the Devil’s envy, death entered the world

Through the Devil’s envy, death entered the world

(from the book “The Hidden Power of Kindness” by Father Lawrence G. Lovasik) St. John says, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the…

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“Suffering completed the work of divine grace in my soul”

“Suffering completed the work of divine grace in my soul”

(from private revelation given to Sister Mildred Mary Ephrem Neuzil of the Contemplative Sisters of the Indwelling Trinity) On October 7, 1957: My beloved daughter, what I am about to tell you concerns in a particular way my children in America.  Unless they do penance by mortification and self-denial and…

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To Be Consecrated in Truth

To Be Consecrated in Truth

I’m emotionally unable to let go of an encounter from a few weeks ago… with a woman named Dawn, and her dog, Spirit… she’s one of the homeless in Downtown L.A. As we presented her with items (lunch, grooming kit, etc.), she became a little overwhelmed. I asked if I…

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consecratedhearts October 29, 2016 October 29, 2016Hearts Ablaze

Reclaim the Rainbow (with Father Mike Schmitz)

Reclaim the Rainbow (with Father Mike Schmitz)

I felt that this is a really wonderful video (despite the low volume). I transcribed some quotes that really struck me: “They could have a loving relationship. They could be committed to each other. They can have a mutual upbuilding, all these kinds of things… exclusive. But it’s not marriage…

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The Calming of the Storm

The Calming of the Storm

(from private revelation given to Maria Valtorta on January 30, 1944) This is what I saw. A sailing boat, not excessively large, nor very small, a fishing boat, on which five or six people can move comfortably, is ploughing the water of the beautiful deep blue lake of Gennesaret. Jesus…

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consecratedhearts August 31, 2016 August 31, 2016Ocean of Mercy

“I am dying of longing for You”

“I am dying of longing for You”

From the Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska, #841: O my Creator, I long for You! You understand me, O Lord of mine! All that is on earth seems to me like a pale shadow. It is You I long for and desire. Although You do so inconceivably much for…

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To Learn Patience

To Learn Patience

(from a reflection by Father Henri J.M. Nouwen) While Jesus brought great comfort and came with kind words and a healing touch, He did not come to take all our pains away. Jesus entered into Jerusalem in His last days on a donkey, like a clown at a parade. This…

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To Live in the Divine Will

To Live in the Divine Will

(Jesus, in private revelation given to Luisa Piccarreta on May 21, 1900) My daughter, do you know what My design is upon you, and the state I want from you? (And pausing a little, He added:) The design I have upon you is not of prodigious things, and of many things…

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consecratedhearts May 30, 2016 May 30, 2016Spiritual Lights

Prayer in the Midst of Heartache

Prayer in the Midst of Heartache

Sorry, I haven’t written a personal post in a while. So many things have been going on in my life that it takes real effort to settle down all the noise. I found some peace today while stopping by the Blessed Sacrament chapel. This was crucial, prior to engaging in…

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consecratedhearts April 29, 2016 December 22, 2016Hearts Ablaze
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