On June 11, 2026, over 270 U.S. Catholic bishops consecrated the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus — the first such act in the nation's 250-year history. Author and speaker Emily Jaminet joins The Catholic Morning Show to explain the spiritual significance of this historic consecration, what the bishops are asking Catholics to do next, and how families can root their daily lives in devotion to the Sacred Heart. From the First Friday devotion and Eucharistic Adoration to home enthronement and works of mercy, Emily offers a practical and inspiring roadmap for living out this moment of national renewal.
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
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.
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