C&SI - Irelands Consecration to the Sacred Heart and the need for Vocations - 20 July 2025 (S05E32)

On this weeks podcast, we have an interview with Bishop Phonsie Cullinan of Waterford and Lismore about the renewal of the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of Jesus which took place at Knock on the 23rd June. We have our regular notices and liturgical odds & ends including saints of the week in part one and as usual in part three John and Shane share a few thoughts on this weeks Sunday gospel from Luke where we have the encounter between Mary, Martha and Jesus at Bethany and explore the idea of hospitality in some of its many elements. Re-consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of JesusBishop Phonsie reflects on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as we mark the end of the 350th anniversary of the apparitions to St Margaret Mary and how ultimately, the devotion is to the Love of God for each one of us. The world needs the promise of hope that the Sacred Heart brings - Archbishop Eamon Martin speaking at Knock Shrine where he led the the Consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of JesusNCR - Returning to the Heart: Ireland’s Sacred Heart Consecration Draws Thousands to Knock ShrineBishop Cullinan: ‘He Loved Us First’, Pastoral Letter for the Sacred Heart monthCWR - Ireland reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on feast of Corpus ChristiPope Leo sends blessing for consecration of Ireland to the Sacred Heart of JesusText us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]