After the Consecration — What Catholics Do Next with the Sacred Heart – Emily Jaminet - 06/17/2026

What Happened on June 11, 2026 At the U.S. bishops' spring plenary assembly in Orlando, Florida, over 270 bishops prayed a formal act of consecration, entrusting the United States — its people, wounds, and future — to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This coincided with the feast of the Sacred Heart and the nation's 250th anniversary. The full prayer remains available on the USCCB website. Historical Context — Why the Sacred Heart? Jesus appeared to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque in 17th-century France, revealing his heart and lamenting indifference and ingratitude from humanity. He offered 12 promises to those devoted to his Sacred Heart and asked for a great feast in his honor. Emily noted that the consecration is not a nostalgic gesture but a forward-looking act of faith over fear, inviting new graces for a new era. What the U.S. Bishops Are Asking Catholics to Do 250 hours of Eucharistic Adoration 250 hours of Works of Mercy First Friday Devotion — Receive Holy Communion on the first Friday of nine consecutive months; rooted in Jesus's promise of the grace of final repentance and a sacred refuge at the last hour Morning Offering — Daily consecration of all actions, joys, and sorrows to the heart of Jesus Enthronement of the Sacred Heart in the home — Welcoming Christ as King of the household; visit WelcomeHisHeart.com Emily on the Family Witness Emily shared that her mother described Sacred Heart devotion as "the cornerstone of family life" across four generations — through sickness, war, sorrow, and joy. The first promise of the Sacred Heart: "I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life." The second promise: "I will give peace to their families." Emily emphasized that whether a listener comes from a long line of faithful Catholics or is the first generation to say "as for me and my house, we shall serve the Lord," this consecration is the invitation. Learn more about Emily Jaminet's books and speaking ministry at IowaCatholicRadio.com #SacredHeart #SacredHeartDevotion #EmlyJaminet #Consecration #USBishops #FirstFriday #CatholicFamily #Enthronement #MorningOffering #EucharisticAdoration #WorksOfMercy #SaintMargaretMaryAlacoque #CatholicPodcast #IowaCatholicRadio #FeastOfTheSacredHeart #CatholicFaith #FaithOverFear #CatholicMom Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm. ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Catholic Morning Show on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss an episode — and if this one was worth your time, please leave us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating. It takes ten seconds and it's the single best way to help more people find the show. 🎧 LISTEN LIVE Catch The Catholic Morning Show live, weekday mornings on Iowa Catholic Radio. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our Stations LINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.