Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. A Jesuit Classic of Catholic Prayer, Eucharistic Reparation, and Contemplation of Christ's LoveBy Jean Croiset

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Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a classic of early modern Catholic spirituality, presenting the Heart of Christ as the privileged symbol of divine love, mercy, and reparation. Combining theological exposition with practical instruction, Jean Croiset explains the motives, exercises, and fruits of this devotion, including acts of consecration, Eucharistic adoration, and prayerful compensation for human ingratitude. Its style is sober, persuasive, and pastoral, shaped by Jesuit spirituality and the affective piety of seventeenth-century France. Jean Croiset, a French Jesuit priest, wrote from close proximity to the origins of the modern Sacred Heart devotion. He was associated with Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, whose visions at Paray-le-Monial helped spread the devotion throughout the Church. Croiset's formation in Ignatian discipline, his pastoral experience, and his concern for interior conversion gave the work both doctrinal clarity and devotional urgency. This book is recommended to readers interested in Catholic mystical theology, the history of devotional practice, or the spiritual tradition of reparation. It will especially reward those seeking a disciplined yet tender approach to prayer centered on Christ's love. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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1Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Annotated)

2Introduction

3Synopsis

4Historical Context

5Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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6Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

7THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE.

8NOTICE.

9MOTIVES. CHAPTER I. What is meant by Devotion to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ, and in what it consists.

10CHAPTER II. The means employed by Almighty God to promote this devotion.

11CHAPTER III. How just and reasonable is the devotion to the Sacred Heart of our Lord Jesus Christ.

12CHAPTER IV. How useful this devotion is for our salvation and our perfection.

13CHAPTER V. How much true sweetness there is in the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

14CHAPTER VI. Of the devotion that the Saints have had to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.

15CHAPTER I.

16I. FIRST DISPOSITION. — A great horror of Sin.

17II. SECOND DISPOSITION. — A Lively Faith.

18III. THIRD DISPOSITION. — A great desire of having an ardent love of Jesus Christ.

19IV. FOURTH DISPOSITION.— Interior Recollection.

20Chapter II. Obstacles which prevent us from gathering all the fruit we ought, from the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.

21I. FIRST OBSTACLE. — Tepidity.

22II. SECOND OBSTACLE. — Self-love.

23III. THIRD OBSTACLE. — A Secret Pride.

24IV. FOURTH ORSTACLE. — Some Unmortified Passion.

25CHAPTER III. The means of overcoming the obstacles, that hinder us from gathering the fruit we ought, from the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.

26I. FIRST MEANS. — True Mortification.

27II. — SECOND MEANS. — Sincere Humility.

28III. THIRD MEANS. — The joy and true sweetness which are inseparable from the exercise of true mortification and of sincere humility.

29CHAPTER IV.

30FIRST MEANS. — Prayer.

31II. SECOND MEANS.— Frequent Communion[24].

32III. THIRD MEANS. — Visits to the Blessed Sacrament[23].

33IV. FOURTH MEANS. — Fidelity in accomplishing with exactness some practices of this devotion.

34V. FIFTH MEANS.— A tender devotion towards the Blessed Virgin.

35VI. SIXTH MEANS. — A special devotion to St. Aloysius Gonzaga[28].

36VII. — A DAY OF RETREAT EVERY MONTH.

37THIRD PART.— PRACTICE.