The following are Dehonian Spirituality resources which you may find helpful:
AS A RULE
As a Rule is a monthly electronic publication in which two writers reflect on a topic, with a passage from the SCJ Rule of Life as a starting point. Reflections are written by SCJs, but also by employees, Dehonian Associates, and others whose lives intersect with the Dehonian charism and SCJ spirituality. GO TO PAGE.
Access PDFs of bulletin inserts created for a variety of occasions and topics, including Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, Labor Day, World Day of Prayer for Religious, World Day of Prayer for Creation, and Fr. Leo John Dehon. GO TO PAGE.
CENTENARY YEAR
As the Priests of the Sacred Heart anticipate the 100th anniversary of the founder’s death on August 12, 2025, the Dehonian Associates Office is preparing monthly biographical sketches and a social media graphic to share in ministries. All items will be available in English and Spanish. GO TO PAGE.
DEHONIAN SPIRITUALITY E-PUBLICATION
Dehonian Spirituality was a weekly e-publication published from 2014 through August, 2020. It included prayers and reflections based in the spirituality of Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). The issues are divided by year, and topic. GO TO PAGE
Archive of posts from the first year of publication divided by topic: click here.
The Dehonian Esprit de Coeur is a means to facilitate a spiritual and social fellowship among SCJs, former SCJs, and SCJ seminary alumni. GO TO PAGE
Between 2017 and 2020 the Dehon Study Center of the US Province prepared presentations on various Dehonian topics, including talks given by Fr. PJ McGuire, SCJ (original director of the center), as well as SCJs from other entities. GO TO PAGE.
ONBOARDING BOOKLET (info on the Dehonians for new employees and volunteers)
A booklet with general information about Ven. Fr. Leo John Dehon, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) and Dehonian Spirituality. DOWNLOAD THE PDF.
SKETCHING IN NATURE (June 2020 daily e-blasts)
In June 2020, the Dehonian Study Center shared daily, one-minute meditations on how the natural world reflects the work of the Heart of Jesus. The reflections are from the writings of Fr. Leo John Dehon, SCJ, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart. GO TO PAGE
PRAYERS TO THE LOVING HEART OF JESUS
To commemorate June, the month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Dehon Study Center repared Prayers to the Loving Heart of Jesus, a contemporary devotional booklet. The 24-page publication includes an Intercessory Novena to the Heart of Jesus, a Litany of the Heart of Jesus, and a Family Consecration to the Heart of Jesus and features images of the Heart of Jesus that either have been created by Dehonians or are prominently displayed in their chapels and residences around the world. It is produced by the Dehonian Associates Office of the US Province. GO TO PAGE
DEHONIAN ASSOCIATES PRAYER BOOK AND RULE OF LIFE
The Dehonian Associates Rule of Life is an inspirational text that reflects the Dehonian charism and challenges Dehonian Associates to live it faithfully. The Dehonian Associates Prayer Book is meant to be a daily companion for a Dehonian Associate consecrated to love and service. These resources are available as a PDF download. GO TO PAGE
QUOTATIONS FROM FR. LEO JOHN DEHON
This is a list of brief quotations from the founder, Fr. Leo John Dehon, that are appropriate for use in church bulletins, newsletters, correspondence, bulletin boards and other Dehonian communications. Feel free to copy them and use them in ministry or personal communication. Any of the images can be downloaded for use with the quotes. To do so, click on the desired image; it will open in a separate window. Right-click on the image (Windows) or two-finger click (Mac) and choose “Save image as” to indicate where the image will be downloaded on your computer. The quotations are divided by seasons and feasts, as well as themes. GO TO PAGE
Download a poster created for the Dehonian Schools in Collaboration. GO TO PAGE
The Spiritual Path, consisting of ten monthly group sessions, forms the basis of discernment for commitment as a Dehonian Associate. These interactive sessions on the charism of Fr. Dehon and the spirituality of the Priests of the Sacred Heart use an adult learning process that begins in experience. After a commitment, renewed yearly, Dehonian Associates continue to meet regularly for mutual support as they put the Dehonian charism into practice within the family, a profession, or other groups of Church and society. GO TO PAGE
We have begun to collect a variety of graphics with quotes from Fr. Leo John Dehon, prayers, and other Dehonian material, as well as a few with seasonal or holiday themes. Anyone is welcome to download and share them. GO TO PAGE
