Peaceful Hearts, Zealous Hearts: How the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy Devotions’ Complementary Messages Make Us New

If you are committed to the Sacred Heart or Divine Mercy, or wish to develop such devotion, this book is designed for you. It prepares you for a heart-to-heart dialogue with God—cor ad cor loquitur—where you can speak openly and candidly. Immersing yourself in this book’s teachings and confiding your innermost thoughts and feelings to Jesus will bring mutual comfort.

Though the devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Divine Mercy are often viewed as distinct, Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony skillfully demonstrates how they are, in fact, complementary tools that kindle your spiritual life and heal our world. Through Scripture, their profound origins are revealed, rooted in the mind and heart of God from the outset. You will also understand the significant role of the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy messages in countering three major heresies and their current practical applications.

Deacon Anthony reveals how these two devotions help us to console the heart of God and others, as well as open ourselves to receive consolation. Within these intriguing pages, you will discover:

– Methods to determine if busyness is hindering your blessings,

– The true meaning of Scripture’s reference to God’s rest (It may surprise you!),

– The five requests made by the Sacred Heart of Jesus to St. Margaret Mary,

– The four traits of covenantal love (Can you identify them?),

– The five elements of the Divine Mercy devotion,

– The convergence of the Sacred Heart and Divine Mercy devotions in hesed love.

Furthermore, you will encounter novel parallels and intersections between the Divine Mercy and Sacred Heart devotions and learn three practical ways to embody and share them in your life. You will also find strategies to combat acedia (spiritual sloth) through these devotions, which foster prayer and action anchored in God.

In the end, you will witness how God initiates closeness with you through His