Devotion to the Sacred Heart
Seven rings of practice, drawn from the writings of Fr. John Croiset, S.J. and the revelations of Christ to St. Margaret Mary. Begin where you are. Go as deep as you wish.
"Behold the Heart which has so loved men."
Seven rings to the Heart
Thirty-seven practices arranged from outward observance to inmost union. Begin at the outer ring. Move inward as the Heart draws you.
Foundations
Seven everyday practices — First Friday, Holy Hour, Morning Offering, Litany, Examen, Friday devotion, the Badge
Liturgical & seasonal
Six feasts and seasons — the Feast, June, the Novena, the Octave, Christ the King, Lent
Eucharistic life
Five Eucharistic practices — frequent and spiritual Communion, visits, weekly Adoration, thanksgiving
Reparation
Five forms of reparation — the Act, Communion of Reparation, the Friday fast, defense of the Holy Name, daily duties offered
Consecration & enthronement
Five acts of consecration — personal, family, home, workplace, annual renewal
Apostolic life
Five apostolic practices — the Apostleship of Prayer, prayer for priests, promotion, the Scapular, works of mercy
Interior & mystical union
Four interior dispositions — meekness and humility, abandonment, union in suffering, the unceasing presence
Not sure where you stand?
Take the "Where am I?" questionsThe exterior practices of this devotion are only the means; the end is to form within us the dispositions of the Heart of Jesus Himself.
— After Fr. John Croiset, S.J.