{"product_id":"a-heart-on-fire","title":"A Heart on Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0639\/8056\/8629\/files\/Award-Winners-2021_RIBBON_2.png?v=1732894172\" style=\"float: left; height: 100px; width: 100px;\"\u003eWinner of a 2013 Excellence in Publishing Award from the Association of Catholic Publishers\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.avemariapress.com\/news\/2013\/5\/20\/kubicki-and-haw-honored-2013-acp-excellence-publis\/\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. bishops consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 2026, Catholics are invited to rediscover one of the Church’s most beloved devotions and renew their commitment to making Christ the Lord and King of their homes, parishes, and communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eA Heart on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, Fr. James Kubicki, SJ, traces the history and development of devotion to the Sacred Heart, uncovering its rich theological and spiritual foundations and showing how believers encounter the Heart of Jesus in one another, in scripture, in the sacraments, and especially in the Eucharist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the writings of the saints and theologians, Kubicki highlights five themes that laid the foundation for the devotion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wounds of Jesus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiving water flowing from Christ’s side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSt. John reclining at the Last Supper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus as the divine Bridegroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsoling the Heart of Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese themes emerge throughout the Church’s tradition in the witness of the Franciscans, Dominicans, and great mystics, culminating in the revelations received by St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and later echoed in the spirituality of St. Faustina Kowalska. In 1856, Pope Pius IX extended the feast of the Sacred Heart to the universal Church, firmly establishing the devotion in the Church’s liturgical life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKubicki brings to life the rich imagery and traditions associated with the Sacred Heart while offering fresh insight into beloved practices, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Twelve Promises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efamily consecration and enthronement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Sacred Heart Badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Litany of the Sacred Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eholy hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich in history, theology, and practical spirituality, \u003ci\u003eA Heart on Fire invites Catholics\u003c\/i\u003e to renew their devotion to the Sacred Heart and to pray for our nation, families, neighbors, and especially the poor and marginalized, so that all may come to know and love God and experience the transforming power of Christ’s merciful love through the charity of his people.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67640323309658,"sku":"1-59471-287-5","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/1367\/3818\/files\/1-59471-287-5.jpg?v=1791488135","url":"https:\/\/deaconstore.com\/products\/a-heart-on-fire","provider":"Deacon Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}