In A Heart on Fire: Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus , Rev. James Kubicki, SJ, presents a persuasive and engaging guide to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an age-old and often misunderstood Catholic devotion. He delves into the rich theological and spiritual roots of the devotion and demonstrates how the faithful may encounter the Sacred Heart of Jesus in one another, scripture, the sacraments, and especially in the Eucharist. Fr. Kubicki, former national director of the Apostleship of Prayer (now the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network), brings to life the rich imagery associated with the devotion’s history and provides a contemporary look at traditional devotions like the Twelve Promises, family consecration and enthronement, the Sacred Heart Badge, the Litany of the Sacred Heart, holy hours, and devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. "At first communion I was taught to say first thing every morning, Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee!' Reading Father Kubicki's splendid book has only made that prayer all the more sincere and meaningful." -- Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan , Archbishop of New York "A fresh and attractive reconsideration of this centuries-old devotion in the Catholic Church. Blessed Basile Moreau (1873), founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who entrusted his priests to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, wrote: 'The primary purpose of the devotion to the Sacred Heart is to return love for love.' Fr. Kubicki develops this theme in a way that speaks well to today's generation of believers." -- Rev. Peter D. Rocca, C.S.C. , Rector, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame "I invite everyone to renew his devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ in the month of June, making use of the traditional prayer of the offering of the day and keeping in mind the intentions that I have proposed to the whole Church." -- Pope Benedict XVI , Angelus Address, June 1, 2008 “I invite everyone to renew his devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ in the month of June, making use of the traditional prayer of the offering of the day and keeping in mind the intentions that I have proposed to the whole Church.” Pope Benedict XVI Angelus address on June 1, 2008 “At First Communion I was taught to say first thing every morning, ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in Thee!’ Reading Fr. Kubicki’s splendid book has only made that prayer all the more sincere and meaningful.” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan  “Fr. James Kubicki’s book on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus presents a fresh and attractive reconsideration of this centuries-old devotion in the Catholic Church. Bl. Basil Moreau († 1873), founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, who entrusted his priests to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, wrote, ‘The primary purpose of the devotion to the Sacred Heart is to return love for love.’ Fr. Kubicki develops this theme in a way that speaks well to today’s generation of believers.” Rev. Peter D. Rocca, CSC Pastor of St. Mark Catholic Parish in Niles, Michigan “This accessible presentation of the Sacred Heart devotion grounds it in God’s devotion to us and links it to the Eucharist. The many practical devotions and prayers help us see our everyday lives as prayers offered to God.” Celia Wolf-Devine Author of The Heart Transformed  “At a time when many people are losing heart, Fr. Kubicki’s book A Heart on Fire reminds us to be rooted and grounded in the ‘True Love Story,’ the Heart of Jesus. This book will revive many hearts!” Kathleen Beckman Magnificat, A Ministry to Catholic Women “The beautiful and succinct combination of scriptural understanding, historical background, spiritual reflections, and prayer exercises in this book leads us to a new appreciation and deep love for the Sacred Heart of Jesus.” Vicki Thorn Founder of Project Rachel  Fr. James Kubicki, SJ , serves as a spiritual director at St. Francis de Sales Seminary in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. He is a popular conference and parish mission speaker, retreat director, and the author of A Heart on Fire and A Year of Daily Offerings . Kubicki previously served as the national director of the Apostleship of Prayer (now the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network) and as the president of St. Francis Mission on South Dakota’s Rosebud Reservation. Kubicki entered the Society of Jesus in 1971 and was ordained in 1983. He has served the Jesuits in numerous capacities including, vocations, priestly formation, and deacon and lay ministry formation. The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network is an international ecclesial ministry served by the Jesuits that reaches more than 50 million participants worldwide through its popular website, talks, conferences, radio outreach, publications, and retreats. Each year the Holy Father asks that Christian and non-Christian alike join in praying for his particular intentions on the challenges facing humanity. The regional US-Canadian office can be found at popesprayerusa.net and popesprayerca