The symbols of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

June is the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In your homes or in church, you probably have seen an image of Jesus with His heart exposed. 

Have you ever wondered why His heart is expressed this way?

The Fire

We see that Jesus’ heart is burning in flames. This symbolizes how Jesus is a living sacrifice for all of us.Another explanation of these flames indicates the presence of His divinity. In the Old Testament, God appeared to Moses through a burning bush. When the Israelites traveled to the Promised Land, at night time, God appeared to them through the pillar of fire to give them light (Exodus 13:21). This fire is also symbolizing the burning love of Jesus that He has for each one of us! 

The rays of Light

 

The rays of light symbolize how Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). These light rays also symbolize His divinity as we see His glorious light in the transfiguration and resurrection of Jesus. Jesus also appeared to Saul in glorious light (Acts 9:3). 

The Crown of Thorns

The crown of thorns represent how Jesus experienced suffering of his heart and piercing when He was crucified. This crown of thorns became the crown of victory after the Resurrection of Jesus. Why? Because Jesus has defeated all sin and death! 

The Cross

 

We see the Cross as if the Cross is planted into the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This shows that the Cross is supported by the weight of His Sacred Heart. 

The Arrow and/or Bleeding

In traditional images of the Sacred Heart, you will see a golden arrow piercing His heart. Many times, you will see Jesus’ heart bleeding without the golden arrow. 

This arrow represent our sins, and our sins pierced His heart.This revelation was given to Sr. Marie of St. Peter.  However, out of His Sacred Heart, flows blood and water, oceans of mercy for all of us. 

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