In top photo, Bishop O’Connell preaches to the congregation in Sacred Heart, Riverton, where he celebrated Mass June 20. Mike Ehrmann photo
“Every parish feast day is an opportunity not only to honor a title but to reflect on the mystery that title reveals,” Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., said during a June 20 Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Riverton. “Today, the Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of the deepest truth of our faith: God loves us with a personal, faithful and enduring love. That message is especially important in our world today.”
PHOTO GALLERY: Sacred Heart feast day Mass in Riverton
Bishop’s visit to Riverton marked the fourth and last Mass he celebrated as part of a diocesan commemoration of the Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. His previous visits included Sacred Heart, Mount Holly, on May 31; Sacred Heart, Bay Head, on June 7, and Sacred Heart, Trenton, on June 14.
Each Mass included the Bishop leading the congregations in reciting the Prayer of Consecration to the Sacred Heart.
In his homily at the Riverton Mass, the Bishop reflected on the Gospel noting that three times “Jesus tells his disciples not to be afraid.”
“Jesus knew that his followers would face opposition and hardship. Yet, he reminds them that God’s care is constant and personal.”
Check back on TrentonMonitor.com for a roundup story on the Bishop’s Masses in the Diocese’s Sacred Heart parishes and include thoughts from the faithful on the significance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in their lives.