How to Live in the Sacred Heart of Jesus: A New Book and a Rule of Life – Betty Bosarge – 06/24/2026

About the book: The Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus A new release from Angelico Press, this was the central project of Fr. Robert I. Bradley, S.J. — a Jesuit who, as a teenager at Gonzaga High School in Spokane, first wondered whether a soul could truly live inside the Heart of Jesus while still on earth. He entered the Jesuits in 1941 and spent a lifetime mapping that pathway. Betty Bosarge, OSF, his longtime editor and a key force in bringing the book to publication, joins the show to share its message. A pathway through the Eucharist and Our Lady Bosarge describes Fr. Bradley's core conviction: receiving Jesus in the Holy Eucharist — truly his Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity — with devotion and belief reshapes a life. Sin loosens its grip, the virtues grow, and the fruits of the Holy Spirit follow. Live this way, she says, and life feels almost split in two — "halfway in heaven and halfway here" — carrying real peace even through suffering. A rule of life for the laity — in three stages After years of people asking "Father, how do we get there?", Bradley developed a layperson's rule of life that unfolds in three stages, culminating with the great mystics like St. Teresa of Avila in true contemplation. Practical starting points from the conversation: first, desire it and resolve in your will; recognize sin and embrace the Sacrament of Penance; then build a devotional rhythm — Sunday Mass moving toward daily Mass, the Rosary, and more. To answer the universal "I don't have time," Bradley's chapter on building a rule of life has readers track how they spend each day for a couple of weeks — and discover the free hours hiding in plain sight. A timely word: the Sacred Heart in 2026 The book arrives in the heart of the Church's Sacred Heart season. On June 11, 2026, the U.S. bishops consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus as part of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, following a June 3–11 novena. Explore the prayers and resources at the USCCB's consecration page. Get the book The Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus by Fr. Robert Bradley is available from Angelico Press. Listen & connect The Catholic Morning Show airs weekdays at 7 AM Central on the Catholic Radio Network. Listen live or find more at IowaCatholicRadio.com. #SacredHeartOfJesus #Catholic #CatholicPodcast #Eucharist #RuleOfLife #CatholicSpirituality #FrRobertBradley #AngelicoPress #IowaCatholicRadio #CatholicMorningShow #Prayer #Catholicism 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.