Relics at Sacred Heart

We will again have relics of St. John Bosco, St. Ignatius Loyola, and many others displayed for veneration during the month of November at Sacred Heart. These are first-class relics (a part of the physical body of a saint, approved by the Vatican as authentic). The veneration of relics is grounded in Catholic faith that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. When venerating a relic, you can spend a few moments in quiet prayer and devotion. You can also touch the relic and ask for intercession of the saints for any intentions you might have. We give thanks to God for the saint’s holy lives and pray for the grace to imitate them!