The Act of Reparation through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the context of the Marian revelations in Fatima Cover Image

Wynagrodzenie Najświętszemu Sercu Jezusa i Niepokalanemu Sercu Maryi w kontekście objawień fatimskich
The Act of Reparation through the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary in the context of the Marian revelations in Fatima

Author(s): Stanisław Gruca
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wyższe Seminarium Misyjne Księży Sercanów
Keywords: reparation; love; sin; the message of Fatima; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque;Fatima;

Summary/Abstract: The celebration of the upcoming liturgical year 2016, announced by the Pope Francis as the Year of Fatima happened to be a chance for the whole Church to reveal the message that the three shepherd children of Cova da Iria were given by Our Lady. Among the particular Mary’s requests addressed to the whole world there is also the one to offer sacrifice to Jesus and devote to Her Immaculate Heart. This article discusses the issue of reparation, taking into consideration both the mission and vocation of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. In the 17th century she had visions of Jesus Christ. By showing this Saint of Paray-le-Monial His own Heart, Jesus gave her the task to teach the mankind the devotion to the Sacred Heart and reparation, id est devotion with the intent to expiate the sins which are opposed to His love. The properly-practiced reparation and compensation require first proper understanding their significance on the theological level, in order to make them every day routine. The mission of St. Margaret was finally recognized in the establishment of the First Friday Devotion and the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The spirituality and the message expressed thanks to the children of Fatima, yet, propagated the Five First Saturdays Devotion and the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary gained an official approval. One of the common notions between both among-mentioned „missions” is calling to acts of reparation. Its zealous practice and making the social routine helps to create the civilization of love, strengthens the faith in God and regains sinners’ hope. Not to mention the fact that it brings visible results such as peace and social harmony, as well as gives the promise of eternal reward to those who are faithful devotees. The task to fulfill the Mary’s request is to be remembered by all the Christians, especially those consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

  • Issue Year: 34/2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 193-207
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish