Archbishop of Toronto Cardinal Francis Leo called on the faithful to honor the most Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout the month of June rather than “using symbols that are contrary to God’s divine revelation.”
“This year the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart is commemorated on June 27, though the entire month is dedicated to this long-standing and much appreciated devotion in the Church,” Cardinal Leo said in a statement.
The month of June is a time to reflect on Jesus’ “loving, burning, sacrificial, and life-giving heart,” which Cardinal Leo called “one of the most profound and enduring symbols in Catholic devotional life.”
For Catholics, symbols “help us to deepen our faith and shape our prayer life, not to mention the lives we lead and the choices we make,” the cardinal said. “They are like bridges joining together the material and spiritual worlds and reveal to us the Gospel truths.”
The month of June is also recognized in many cities around North America as “Pride Month.” Thousands of people gather throughout June to hold parades and parties that celebrate the LGBTQ+ community.
Cardinal Leo called on the faithful in Toronto to use symbols this month that “are consistent with our Catholic faith and not borrowed from ideological fora, promoted by lobby groups and endorsed by political movements.”
He said: “We ought to honor and respect our traditions and not compromise the integrity of the faith by using symbols that are contrary to God’s divine revelation.”
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