A2 - Merciful Heart

This “A” is a combination of two iconic images: 

1. The Sacred Heart of Jesus

2. The Divine Mercy image of Jesus 

The Sacred Heart of Jesus burns with love for us.  The Heart is the symbolic center of feeling and emotion, and it represents Jesus’ deep love and affection for us. It is red, the color of blood, which Jesus poured out for us (Jn 19:34). Red signifies fervent love, and Jesus loves us so much that he laid down his life for us. (Jn 15:13). 

The Flames of fire represent the intensity of the warmth of Jesus’ love for us.

The cross, and crown of thorns (Mt 27:29; Mk 15:17; Jn 19:2,5), also represent the love of Jesus for the entire world.  Jesus suffered on our account.  He died for this love. Then, He rose from the grave and continues to pour out his Heart/Love to us.

The red rays of light represent the Blood of Jesus poured out for the life of souls. The blue rays of light represent the water of Baptism which makes souls righteous.  St. Faustina helps us remember to say the prayer “Jesus, I trust in you.” “Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy.” – Jesus, from the diary of St. Faustina.