Episode 117: Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Pastoral Letter
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Bishop David J. Bonnar has the the mic presenting his new pastoral letter, “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!”
More About This Episode:

The Hidden Meaning of the Sacred Heart
Why the Sacred Heart? Scripture reveals the heart as the center of conscience, desire, and will—and Christ’s call to give Him our whole heart.

First Fridays: A Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The First Friday devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus stems from Christ’s revelations to Saint Margaret Mary Alocoque, a 17th-century French nun of the

Episode 117: Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Pastoral Letter
Episode 117: Bishop David J. Bonnar’s Pastoral Letter
On this episode of The Catholic Echo Podcast from the Diocese of Youngstown, brought to you by the Annual Diocesan Appeal, Bishop David J. Bonnar has the the mic presenting his new pastoral letter, “Take Heart! Do Not Lose Heart! Behold the Sacred Heart!”

Bishop Bonnar’s Reflections on the Sacred Heart at the First Friday Club
On October 2nd, Bishop David J. Bonnar spoke at the First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown with his reflections on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Do not let your hearts be troubled
On Sunday, September 28, our local Church of Youngstown is being invited to turn to the Sacred Heart of Jesus with an enthronement ceremony during every Mass in every parish. In this solemn moment, I encourage you to give your heart to Jesus and allow Him to share His heart with you.

Why do we venerate the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular—and mysterious—devotions in the Christian faith. The historical development of this devotion traces the evolving path of Christology and our understanding of His divinity throughout the life of the Church.





