Pope Francis continues with the spirituality of consolation in the writings of Pius XI and giving us theological backing for the understanding of mystical knowledge and spiritual knowledge as separate and distinct between science and opinion. Quoting Thomas Aquinas, we see how things can be seen in complexity or simplicity at the same time when viewed from a human or divine perspective. Jen quotes both St. Padre Pio and St. John Paul II on their mystical experiences of the understanding of the mystical consolation of the Sacred Heart, as well as the notion of time travelling through the union of one's sufferings to those of Christ's Passion. Chapter 4 paragraphs 154-157.

Each session of Dilexit Nos in a Year begins by breaking open the scriptures and topics covered in order to outline the themes of Pope Francis, and frame our conversations for the weekly discussion for the year ahead. For the next 50 weeks, we will work through four to five paragraphs reading of the text of Dilexit Nos, with opening prayer, and short reflection based upon the paragraphs covered and the prayerful discussions of the questions to ponder together as we reflect on the work of spiritual and communal formation and mission in this Jubilee Year of Hope.

Prayer

Love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, embrace my heart.

Dilexit Nos - Chapter 4, Paragraphs 154 to 157

Miserentissimus Redentor - Pope Pius XI See paragraph 14

Summa Theologica - Thomas Aquinas

Padre Pio and the Sacred Heart of Jesus from EWTN - Most Rev. Paolo Carta, Bishop Emeritus of Foggia

Office for Evangelization website: www.rcan.org/evangelization