Homilies about reparation
St. Patrick Catholic Church
Portland, Oregon
Why We Need Reparation: Healing the Wounds in Jesus' Heart
St. Patrick Catholic Church · Portland, Oregon · Jun 14, 2026
Sunday MassThe homily emphasizes the current focus on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, explaining the concept of 'reparation' as making amends for sins and their effects. It highlights Jesus' human heart, capable of feeling pain, and how our sins hurt him. The greatest act of reparation is allowing Jesus to love us as he desires, thereby consoling his heart.
Our Lady of the Valley
Easthampton, Massachusetts
The Sacred Heart: A Compendium of the Catholic Life
Our Lady of the Valley · Easthampton, Massachusetts · Jun 14, 2026
Holy DayThis homily emphasizes that devotion to the Sacred Heart is not merely an optional devotion but a core aspect of Catholic life, especially relevant in times of stress and struggle, similar to the 17th century. It highlights the theological essence of this devotion as approaching God through his goodness, made proximate in Christ's sacred humanity, leading to three moral effects: gratitude, reparation for sin, and obedience to God's commandments, both personally and socially.