Our Woman’s 2025 Bible Study Series

Pope Francis Encyclical Letter

He Loved Us

On Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Beginning Wednesday, January 22nd,  we invite the adult women of our parish to join us for a thoughtful and reflective Bible study series.  Our series begins this year reading Pope Francis Encyclical on Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  With the guidance of his message we will focus, as women, on deeper meanings and mysteries of the heart, a profound symbol of love, faith, and connection.

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 What We Will Explore Together

· Week 1 (Jan 22): Introduction and Importance of the Heart – What does the heart symbolize in faith and life?

· Week 2 (Jan 29): What Do We Mean By the Heart? – A deeper exploration of its meaning.

· Week 3 (Feb 5): Returning to the Heart – Reflecting on the value of the heart in our spiritual lives.

· Week 4 (Feb 12): The Heart Unites the Fragments – How love places itself at the center of our being.

· Week 5 (Feb 19): Fire – The true depth of affection and its transformative power.

· Week 6 (Feb 26): The World Can Change, Beginning with the Heart – Guidance from the Second Vatican Council on changing our hearts and the world.

 Why Join?

Our Women's Bible Study is a chance to deepen your faith, build fellowship with other women of our parish, and enjoy meaningful conversation about our lives.

 How to Join?

· All meetings begin at 11 AM in the Elizabeth Seton Room at Sacred Hearts Parish Center. 

· Please let us know you are coming: Call the Parish Office or send an email to parishoffice@shjmbasilica.org