Lesson 3: Loving Sacrifices

When we make a sacrifice with love in our hearts and Sanctifying Grace in our souls, our loving sacrifice is united to the Loving sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. Through these sacrifices God does many beautiful things.

1. What is a sacrifice?
A sacrifice is a good action that I offer to God to show Him that I love Him. These actions are often difficult to do.  All the saints made many loving sacrifices.

2. What day of the week are we required to make some sacrifice?

It is good to make sacrifices every day, … Read more

Lesson 2: Acts of Mercy

1. What is an act of mercy?
An act of mercy is an act of love for our neighbor.
Acts of mercy please God very much. We cannot love God without loving our neighbor. All the saints did many acts of mercy.

2. Why do we want to do acts of mercy?
We want to do acts of mercy because:
-Acts of mercy please and console the Heart of Jesus. Whenever we do an act of mercy for another person, we are actually doing this act of mercy to Jesus: Whatever you do unto the … Read more

1. What is prayer?
Prayer is talking to God
Prayer is listening to God
Prayer is loving God

2. Is prayer necessary to get to heaven?
Yes, prayer is necessary to get to heaven.
He who prays much will certainly be saved. He who does not pray will certainly be damned.

St John Bosco
St. John Bosco was a priest who worked and prayed to lead young people to heaven. He founded a school for them. Jesus and Mary spoke to him through many dreams in his life. In one of these dreams he and some boys were in a … Read more

“Listen, put it into your heart, my youngest and dearest son, that the thing that disturbs you, the thing that afflicts you, is nothing. Do not let your countenance, your heart be disturbed. Do not fear this sickness of your uncle or any other sickness, nor anything that is sharp or hurtful. Am I not here, I, who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Am I not the source of your joy? Are you not in the hollow of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms? Do you need anything more? Let nothing else … Read more

The love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is burning passionately for every one of us! In all times, in all places, and in all circumstances, no matter how difficult and challenging they may be—the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus beckons us to rest in Him.

From the very depths of the Sacred Heart of Jesus issues forth these most consoling words, words that offer us consolation, comfort, security and strength: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for … Read more