Church of Saint Stephen

Sacred Heart of Jesus

 

is a symbol of the love of Christ for the human race.  It is a strong impetus (driving force or motive) for this devotion occurred when St.  Margaret Mary Alacoque enjoyed visions of the Sacred Heart between 1673 and 1675.  The Sacred Heart of the God-Man reminds all of the compassion and mercy of the Almighty. CF. CCC 478