Father Pio
The Two Hearts

Do you want to know what Devotion to the Sacred Heart precisely means and how important it is for our Christian life? Listen to this webcast as Fr. Pio begins to explain the different aspects of devotion to the Sacred Heart and why this devotion must always be accompanied by the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

In this episode we learn a little about the origins of Devotion to the Sacred Heart and of the apparitions of this Most Holy Hear to St. Margaret Mary Alaqoque whom Our Lord Himself called the 'Well Beloved Disciple of My Sacred Heart'.

In this episode Fr. Pio talks about the origins of the devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, significant historical events that contributed to its spread and its object.

In this episode, Fr. Pio reads the first chapter of the book written by Fr. Andre Prevot, titled, 'Love, Peace and Joy: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus According to St. Gertrude the Great'. In this chapter the author treats of the object of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and makes some practical considerations.

A reflection on why the devotion to the Sacred Heart is a the means by which the spiritual renewal of modern society can be achieved.

Fr. Pio reflects on the mystery of the Nativity and tells us that the real reason why Our Lord chose to take up our human nature was solely to win the love of our hearts.

Fr. Pio emphasises the need for actualise in our lives the spiritual implications of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary.

A reflection on what consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary is all about, its effects in the soul and some practices that help live the consecration everyday.

Fr. Pio speaks about the crusade of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart, begun by Fr. Matteo Crawley has a means for the spiritual renewal of the family and the establishment of the the Social Reign of Jesus Christ in human society. The Enthronement is not just one of many devotions; it is a way of life that embraces all aspects of human activity in such a manner that Jesus Christ becomes truly and really the King and Centre of all hearts.

Fr. Pio speaks about how devotion to the Sacred Heart is highly efficacious in the attainment of salvation and reaching the heights of Christian perfection. He also speaks about the many consolations to be obtained from this devotion based on the experiences of several saints.

One of the dispositions necessary for obtaining a tender devotion to the Sacred Heart is a great horror not only of mortal but also of venial sin for the existence of even the slightest stain of sin impedes entrance into the Sacred Heart.

The second necessary disposition required for devotion to the Sacred Heart is a lively faith, most especially in the Real Presence of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist. A firm conviction and belief in the Real Presence influences our attitude in and outside church nurturing an ardent love for the Eucharistic Jesus and an ardent desire to be more closely united to Him.

The third disposition is a great desire to love Jesus Christ ardently. One cannot have a lively faith and live in innocence without at the same time being inflamed by very ardent love for Jesus Christ, or at least having an ardent desire to love Him. As Blessed John Duns Scotus says, Christ chose to suffer the most ignominious death on the Cross in order to prove to us His infinite love for us and that we will feel motivated to love Him in return.

Interior recollection, is another necessary dispostion to obtain an ardent devotion to the Sacred Heart. Perfect devotion to the Sacred Heart is a continuous exercise of love for Jesus Christ. It cannot, therefore, exist without recollection. If the soul wishes to discover the secrets of the Sacred Heart, it must be in peace, disengaged from the distractions of exterior things and be in a state to listen to the voice of Our Lord.

In this episode, Fr. Pio speaks about tepidity, one of the obstacles to devotion to the Sacred Heart. Tepidity is a disease of the soul that has its roots in the capital sin of sloth. Tepidity can be likened to a kind of sluggishness produced by a gradual weakening of our moral forces. It is usually the case of souls who, after having reached a certain degree of fervour, gradually allow themselves to become lax.

In this episode, Fr. Pio speaks about the devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary which special devotions for the month of June.

In this episode Fr. Pio begins to read a letter written by a soul condemned to hell. This letter was found among the papers of nun who died in a convent in Germany. It is the story of a young woman, Anne, who met an unexpected death, faced God at her private judgement, and was condemned to that terrible forever of suffering in Hell. Anne relates her fate in a letter, which she delivers to a friend, Claire, in a dream. The Letter demonstrates the existence of hell and the sufferings of the souls who are there.

In this episode Fr. Pio continues the reading of a letter written by a soul condemned to hell. This letter was found among the papers of nun who died in a convent in Germany. It is the story of a young woman, Anne, who met an unexpected death, faced God at her private judgment, and was condemned to that terrible forever of suffering in Hell. Anne relates her fate in a letter, which she delivers to a friend, Claire, in a dream. The Letter demonstrates the existence of hell and the sufferings of the souls who are there. Some of the writings of Sr. Josefa Menendez on hell are also read.

The Doctrine of Hell - In this episode we continue reading the notes of Sr. Josefa Menendez regarding hell. We also learn more about the doctrine regarding hell as a place reserved for the demons and those who have the misfortune of dying in the state of mortal sin.