TO JESUS' HEART ALL BURNING

"To Jesus' Heart All Burning" is a beloved traditional hymn that captures the deep devotion of the Catholic faithful to the Sacred Heart. The words speak directly to the profound, fiery love Christ has for humanity, and in return, we offer our own hearts with "fondest yearning." It is an expression of surrender, asking for the grace to be drawn back after sin and to become wholly a counterpart to His meek and lowly heart.

In the choir loft, this piece is a wonderful choice for Communion, First Friday devotions, or the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart. The melody is steady and joyful, building up to a triumphant refrain where the whole congregation can join in blessing the Sacred Heart "with loudest song." Singing this hymn reminds us of the enduring nature of Christ's love, a love that remains with us even "when life away is flying."