Knights of Columbus Launch New Icon Program Featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus, by Rachel Quackenbush

CV NEWS FEED // The Knights of Columbus recently unveiled its latest Pilgrim Icon Program, an initiative centered on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The program launched at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the birthplace of the Knights of Columbus, with a Sacred Heart Holy Hour Jan. 3.

At the core of the Knights’ initiative is a reproduction of the iconic 1767 painting of the Sacred Heart by Italian artist Pompeo Batoni. This image is featured on more than 300 replicas of the icon, each blessed by Pope Francis, that the Knights will bring to parishes worldwide, encouraging Catholics to grow closer to Christ’s love and mercy. …

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