THE FEAST OF ST ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, SJ. DEVOTEE OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS.

FEAST OF ST ALOYSIUS GONZAGA, SJ. 

"Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and decay destroy, and thieves break in and steal. But store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.

“The lamp of the body is the eye. If your eye is sound, your whole body will be filled with light; but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be in darkness. And if the light in you is darkness, how great will the darkness be.” (Matthew 6: 19 - 23).

Friday June 21st 2024 of the 11th Week of Ordinary Time is the feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga of the Society of Jesus.

(1568 - 1591). Italian. Aloysius was heir to the Duke of Lombardy. He renounced his title and entered the Society of Jesus. Aloysius died at the age of 24 in the Jesuit House of Formation in Rome. He died of the pandemic which he contracted while ministering to the victims.

Aloysius is known for his holiness, purity and chastity and humility. He had a powerful devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He is the patron saint of the youth.

Who is your security? Where is your security? 

Our Gospel today gives us a great opportunity to reflect on this great question and with the help and grace of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the prayers of St Aloysius Gonzaga become convinced that our security lies in Jesus alone. 

Consider these great necessities in life. Think about them as War Zones. These are areas where Satan wages war on us day and night. 

The Seven War Zones:

1. Health. 

2. Family. 

3. Money. 

4. Job. 

5. Possessions. 

6. Food. 

7. Future. 

If Jesus Christ is not your Security in all the above 7-War Zones, consider yourself most insecure. 

St Aloysius Gonzaga learned this truth at the age of 12! He loved, adored and was intimate with the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Sacred Heart of Jesus returned Aloysius' affection as only a God can do. 

St Aloysius Gonzaga pray for. 

The Holy Catholic Church honors the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus every June. 

Read of the abundant promises made to people who honor the Sacred Heart of Jesus especially in June. 

For Prayers and Prayer intentions click the link below. 

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2020/08/12-promises-of-sacred-heart-of-jesus.html?m=1