There is one very simple way of honoring the Sacred Heart. Our Lord promised to Blessed Margaret Mary that wherever an image of it is exposed and honored, it shall bring with it all kinds of blessings. At least we can show the Sacred Heart this external mark of our loyalty, and keep before ourselves a picture which will remind us of the loving sympathy of Jesus.

Each day, moreover, we should at least say some ejaculatory prayers in honor of the Sacred Heart, and each Friday should consecrate ourselves to it, communicating at least on the first Friday in every month. Such Communions persevered in for nine continuous months have attached to them the promise of final perseverance for all who offer them in honor of the Sacred Heart.

But as the best praise is imitation, we cannot honor the Sacred Heart better than by seeking to imitate its meekness, patience, sympathy. These are such rare gifts. How often have I prayed: Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, make my heart like unto Thy Heart! Yet how little do my thoughts and actions correspond to the prayer that I offer! Henceforth I will determine to be kinder to others in honor of the Sacred Heart that has ever been so kind to me.