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container"> <div class="col-article__title"> <h1 > <div class="rich-text "> He Loved Us First </div> </h1> </div> <div class="col-article__date"> <time>Jan. 1, 2025</time> </div> <div class="col-article__subtitle"> <span > <div class="rich-text "> A renewal of devotion to the Sacred Heart helps us grasp God’s unfailing love for us and our own identity in Christ </div> </span> </div> <div class="col-article__byline"> <span>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</span> </div> <div class="col-article__date-mobile"> <time>Jan. 1, 2025</time> </div> <section class="col-article__content-rich-text"> <div class="score-rich-text-block default default"> <div class="content-area "> <div class="rich-text "> <figure class="image right headshot"><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/supreme-knight-kelly/e203816c741211efac8ca61296f4f7b4" alt="Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly" width="300" height="450"> <figcaption>Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly (Photo by Michael Collopy)</figcaption> </figure> <p>Starting in January, the Knights of Columbus will begin its newest <a href="http://kofc.org/pilgrimicon">Pilgrim Icon Program</a>, featuring the most famous depiction of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Painted in 1767 by Pompeo Batoni, the original image is now venerated in the Church of the Gesù in Rome. In the painting, inspired by the mystical visions of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Jesus holds out his heart, which is enflamed with love and surrounded by a crown of thorns. Framed copies of this image, each bearing the apostolic blessing of Pope Francis, will travel between councils and parishes in every jurisdiction of the Order.</p> <p>One might be tempted to think of devotion to the Sacred Heart as outdated or perhaps overly sentimental, but nothing could be further from the truth. It is, rather, as relevant as ever in its focus on the timeless and bold promise that God has made to us. That promise is his limitless love for us — a love that brings us new life and eternal salvation through the life, death and resurrection of his only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Christ meets us in our human weakness, and his Sacred Heart touches and brings unity to our own hearts, which are wounded and often broken.</p> <p>True devotion to the Sacred Heart comes only after first grasping God’s profound love for us — and that is what the image is all about. The First Letter of John puts it this way: “In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an expiation for our sins. … We love because he first loved us” (1 Jn 4:10,19). Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is our loving response to the fact that God has loved us first. It is the story of a God who is so devoted to us that he will not — cannot — give up on us.</p> <p>This past October, Pope Francis issued his fourth encyclical, <a href="https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/20241024-enciclica-dilexit-nos.html"><em>Dilexit Nos</em> (<em>He Loved Us</em>)</a>, which focuses on the human and divine love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In this beautiful document, the pope makes a plea for us to return to the heart — to rediscover our own heart, our own center, by returning to the heart of Jesus Christ. Christ poured out his blood <em>for us</em>, and our hearts find wholeness when they are united with his.</p> <p>Devotion to the Sacred Heart is needed, the Holy Father writes, because contemporary society is “dominated by the hectic pace and bombarded by technology.” The result is that we are at risk of losing our very selves because we are losing the ability to “engage in the processes that an interior life by its very nature requires” (<em>Dilexit Nos</em>, 9). We must return to the heart of Jesus, the pope tells us, for it is the “unifying principle of all reality” (31).</p> <blockquote><em>Christ meets us in our human weakness, and his Sacred Heart touches and brings unity to our own hearts, which are wounded and often broken.</em></blockquote> <p>Now is the time to renew our devotion to the Sacred Heart and to make it a priority. In many ways, this devotion is perfect for the Knights of Columbus and our families. In his human and divine love for us, Christ sends us on mission: “Wherever you may be,” Pope Francis writes, “you can hear his call and realize that he is sending you forth to carry out that mission” (215).</p> <p>We live in an age marked by many fears and anxieties — in our culture, in our homes and even in our own hearts. At times, we can feel tossed about on the waves of these difficulties, but keeping our gaze fixed on Christ and trusting in his boundless love for us will keep us from being overwhelmed. The Sacred Heart of Jesus can calm the waters.</p> <p>The Lord is faithful to his promises. The heart of Christ is all we need. So as we begin this Jubilee of 2025, dedicated to the virtue of hope, let us follow the wisdom of the Psalmist, who said it best: “Be strong and take heart, all who hope in the Lord” (Ps 31:25).</p> <p><em>Vivat Jesus!</em></p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </section> <section class="col-article__related-articles bg-colorExtraLightGrey"> <section class="article-card-block container"> <section class="article-card-block__title content-grid"> <h1 class="article-card-block__title__text grid-col-full text-left">Related Articles</h1> </section> <section class="article-card-block__cards content-grid"> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2026/01/hardwired-for-communion/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Gamer.jpeg/Zz1iNGE3ZTUxMGUwMWMxMWYwYTNlZDM2NzM0YzZmMzVhYQ==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/Gamer.jpeg/Zz1iNGE3ZTUxMGUwMWMxMWYwYTNlZDM2NzM0YzZmMzVhYQ==?width=318&height=212" alt="Young man playing a video game" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2026/01/hardwired-for-communion/> <h2>Hardwired for Communion</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2026/01/hardwired-for-communion/> <h2>Hardwired for Communion</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. 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Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>True thanksgiving is not a sentiment but a duty and discipline that deepens faith and fosters joy</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>True thanksgiving is not a sentiment but a duty and discipline that deepens faith and fosters joy</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/10/supreme-knights-report/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/SK+Portrait.jpg/5f94482eae7c11f095b2421bfebc1b18?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/SK+Portrait.jpg/5f94482eae7c11f095b2421bfebc1b18?width=318&height=212" alt="Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/10/supreme-knights-report/> <h2>2025 Annual Report of the Supreme Knight</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/10/supreme-knights-report/> <h2>2025 Annual Report of the Supreme Knight</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered his annual report during the opening business session of the 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly delivered his annual report during the opening business session of the 143rd Supreme Convention in Washington, D.C., Aug. 5</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/07/walking-together-in-charity/"> <picture><source srcset="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/SKColumn_StAugustine.jpeg/Zz03NTFhYzdlZTYzM2MxMWYwOTdmMGI2MGZjY2M0YzRkYg==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://files.kofc.org/images/assets/SKColumn_StAugustine.jpeg/Zz03NTFhYzdlZTYzM2MxMWYwOTdmMGI2MGZjY2M0YzRkYg==?width=318&height=212" alt="The baroque painting of St. Augustine in the Cathedral after original by Claudio Coello (1642-1693)." loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/07/walking-together-in-charity/> <h2>Walking Together in Charity</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/07/walking-together-in-charity/> <h2>Walking Together in Charity</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>The spirituality of St. Augustine, taught and lived by Pope Leo, is echoed in the principles and mission of the Knights</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>The spirituality of St. Augustine, taught and lived by Pope Leo, is echoed in the principles and mission of the Knights</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/06/in-solidarity-with-peter/"> <picture><source srcset="https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/PopeLeo_SK_CardinalPrevost.jpg/Zz00NTNiYmMwZTNjYTkxMWYwYjM0MDBhMzg4MTc1YWUzNQ==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://images2.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/PopeLeo_SK_CardinalPrevost.jpg/Zz00NTNiYmMwZTNjYTkxMWYwYjM0MDBhMzg4MTc1YWUzNQ==?width=318&height=212" alt="Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly and his wife, Vanessa, speak with Cardinal Prevost on Sept. 30, 2023" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/06/in-solidarity-with-peter/> <h2>In Solidarity With Peter</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/06/in-solidarity-with-peter/> <h2>In Solidarity With Peter</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>We pledge our prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV, as he calls the Church to missionary renewal in Christ</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>We pledge our prayers and support for Pope Leo XIV, as he calls the Church to missionary renewal in Christ</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/05/making-room-for-grace/"> <picture><source srcset="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/May2025_SKColumn.jpeg/Zz05MGY1MzJhODNkNmExMWYwYjMwMTMyOGZiMTliOTk4OA==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/May2025_SKColumn.jpeg/Zz05MGY1MzJhODNkNmExMWYwYjMwMTMyOGZiMTliOTk4OA==?width=318&height=212" alt="May2025_SKColumn.jpeg" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/05/making-room-for-grace/> <h2>Making Room for Grace</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/05/making-room-for-grace/> <h2>Making Room for Grace</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser"> <p>The virtue of humility opens us to God’s love and power, as we seek to build his kingdom on earth</p> </div> <div class="article-card__details__teaser-mobile"> <p>The virtue of humility opens us to God’s love and power, as we seek to build his kingdom on earth</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="article-card"> <div class="article-card__image"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/04/our-patriotic-duty/"> <picture><source srcset="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/April2025_SKColumn_2024StatesDinner.JPG/Zz04YzM0OTA2YzNkOTAxMWYwYmUwNWZhY2I0MzJmYWNhNA==?width=318&height=212" /><img src="https://images1.cmp.optimizely.com/assets/April2025_SKColumn_2024StatesDinner.JPG/Zz04YzM0OTA2YzNkOTAxMWYwYmUwNWZhY2I0MzJmYWNhNA==?width=318&height=212" alt="Youriy Maletskiy of Ukraine waves the Ukrainian flag" loading="lazy" decoding="auto" width="318" height="212" /></picture> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details"> <div class="article-card__details__category"> <a href="/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/"> <h3>From the Supreme Knight</h3> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/04/our-patriotic-duty/> <h2>Our Patriotic Duty</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__title-mobile"> <a href=/knights/from-the-supreme-knight/2025/04/our-patriotic-duty/> <h2>Our Patriotic Duty</h2> </a> </div> <div class="article-card__details__by-line"> <p>By Supreme Knight Patrick E. 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