CATHOLIC FAITH AT HOME RESOURCES
FOR ST. THOMAS MORE PARISHIONERS
JUNE 13
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*** TWO WONDERFUL FEAST DAYS ***
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FRIDAY, JUNE 11
THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
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Both hearts are aflame,
but the Sacred Heart's burning love
is directed toward humanity,
and the physical suffering portrayed in His image is
for the sake of mankind:
the lance wound in the heart,
the crown of thorns,
the drops of blood.

Throughout His physical suffering,
Christ remained committed to the Father's mission for Him.

This draws our focus to the intense human suffering
endured by our Lord on our behalf.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12
THE IMMACULATE HEART OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
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Illustrates
the burning love Mary has
for God the Father and for her Son.

Mary's heart is pierced with a sword
to remind us of the sorrows she endured
silently
in her lifetime as Jesus's mother,
and is ringed with a wreath of roses,
for throughout her spiritual suffering,
Our Lady remained committed to the
humility, obedience, and purity
for which we revere her.
PRAYER TO THE TWO HEARTS
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O Heart of Jesus pierced for our sins
and giving us your Mother on Calvary!

O Heart of Mary pierced by sorrow and sharing in
the sufferings of your divine Son for our redemption!

O sacred union of these Two Hearts!

Praised be the God of Love who united them together!

May we unite our hearts and every heart
so that all hearts may live in unity
in imitation of that sacred unity
which exists in these Two Hearts.

Triumph, O Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary!
Reign, O Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! –
in our hearts, in our homes and families,
in the hearts of those who as yet do not know you,
and in all nations of the world.

Establish in the hearts of all mankind
the sovereign triumph and reign
of your Two Hearts
so that the earth may resound from pole to pole with one cry:

Blessed forever be the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
and the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary!

Obtain for me a greater purity of heart and
a fervent love of the spiritual life.

May all my actions be done
for the greater glory of God
in union with
the divine heart of Jesus and
the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Hear and answer our prayers and intentions
(mention your petition) according to your most merciful will.
Amen.

To discover more meaning in these two important feast days,
click the link below:
RETREAT AT FORMED.ORG:
CONSOLING
THE HEART OF JESUS
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Draw closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
with Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC as he
walks us through this devotion in a retreat designed for individuals.

In 10 Episodes,
we learn about God's infinite mercy
and how we can give Him joy,
consoling his heart,
by accepting his love and
trusting in him completely.

We'll discover how suffering can actually help us
grow spiritually closer
to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Click the link below to begin the retreat:
MOVIE: MARY OF NAZARETH

Mary of Nazareth is an epic motion picture
on the life of Mary, Mother of Christ,
from her childhood through
the Resurrection of Jesus.

Vividly captures
  • The essence of Mary's profound faith and trust in God amidst the great mysteries with which she lived as the Mother of the Messiah
  • Her compassionate humanity and concern for others
  • The deep love that she and Jesus shared for one another 

Produced with
  • Outstanding cinematography, majestic music score,
filmed in high-def in Europe

  • Strong cast, including Actress Alissa Jung's beautiful, compelling, and inspiring portrayal of Mary

Click the link below to watch the movie:
Updated Liturgical Guidance for Worship 
As of June 6, 2021
1. FOLLOWING PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDELINES
There is no mask mandate for our archdiocese's churches.

Seating capacity in churches can return to full,
subject only to local health departments' restrictions.

One section of pews remains designated for social distancing.
At St. Thomas More these pews are
in the Blessed Mother's chapel and in front of the lector's ambo.

2. LETTER FROM OHIO BISHOPS

Obligation to attend Sunday and Holy Day Mass
for the the Cincinnati Archdiocese's faithful.

As always, those with a serious reason are exempt (CCC, 2181),
includinges those who are ill OR have significant health risk factors,
care for someone who is immuno-compromised or ill,
or have a significant concern of contracting the coronavirus from a large group.

These persons should still observe the Lord’s Day!
They can view a broadcasted Sunday Mass
from churches locally, nationally, or globally.
These are not a substitute for Mass for those who can attend!
They do not fulfill the obligation, but are a way to partially feed
the soul of those who have a reason to be exempted from the obligation.

Click below to read the entire letter from the Ohio Bishops: