“I have come to set fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already burning!”(Lk 12:49)
What Is Hearts Afire?Hearts Afire: Parish-based Programs forthe New Evangelization (HAPPSM) is a boldand fresh approach to small-group,parish-level, faith-renewal programs. It’s designed to help us live the complete
Catholic life. It aims tohelp set our hearts on
fire with loveof God andneighbor and
to inspire us toworks of mercy
in our families,parishes, and
communities.Beginning with you and friends fromyour parish or neighboring parishes, thegoal of HAPPSM is to lead the whole worldto the burning love of the Sacred Heartof Jesus through the fire of love of theImmaculate Heart of Mary.
Hearts Afire: Parish-based Programs for the New Evangelization (HAPPSM
) is a pastoral initiative of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception.
Parish-based Programs for the New Evangelization
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Hearts Afire: Parish-based Programs for theNew Evangelization is designed to helpenkindle in hearts an ardent and burning enthusiasm for Christ and the Church.
This program is:• Parish-based• Easy to Implement• Short in Length• Solidly Catholic• Affordable• Life-changing• Parish-transforming
Bring Hearts Afire to your parish!
Visit our websiteLighthouseCatholicMedia.org/HAPP for more information on the group format, materials, and pricing.
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“We’ve received so many gracesthrough the Hearts Afire Program, and I continually thank God that we havethis program in our parish.”
Fr. Bill DeschampsSt. Patrick ParishJaffrey, NH
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How Does Hearts Afire Work?It’s simple. Gather a group — or better yet, several groups — of six to twelve people whowant to be set on fire with God’s love, find a place to meet, and start the program.
There are three stages to the program:
PART 1:The Immaculate Heart
We begin with theImmaculate Heart, because Mary leadsus to the Sacred Heartof Jesus. We beginour journey to theImmaculate Heartwith the book 33 Daysto Morning Glory andits accompanying
group-retreat program.* The purpose of Part 1 is to lead us to formally entrust ourselves to Mary.
PART 2: The Sacred Heart
Mary then leads us to the Sacred Heart,which begins the second part of StageOne, the bookConsoling the Heart of Jesus and itsaccompanying group-retreat program.*
The purpose of Part 2is to draw closer to the Merciful and SacredHeart of Jesus by accepting His love andtrusting in Him.
STAGE ONE:
The Two Hearts
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We begin Stage Two withThe ‘One Thing’ is Threeand its accompanyinggroup-study program.* The purpose of Stage Twois to give group members a kind of crash-course inCatholic theology and tooffer various opportunities,ideas, and support forworks of mercy. With thisstage, the members of thegroup would discern and
choose an apostolate individually, as a group, or both. They would also be asked to considerhelping their parish launch a solemn DivineMercy Sunday celebration. *Each program features talks on DVD, a Retreat Companion for each participant, and weekly group discussion.
STAGE THREE:
Keeping the Hearts Afire
This stage has to do with ongoing formation.After having completed the group studies of33 Days to Morning Glory, Consoling theHeart of Jesus, and The ‘One Thing’ is Three ;after having undertaken works ofmercy; and after being formally recognized by the Associationof Marian Helpers, yourgroup will probably wantto continue to meet togetherand grow in your faith. Atthis point, the Hearts AfireTeam will recommend toyour group a wide range of furthergroup studies, parish renewal oppor-tunities, and more in-depth training thatwill suit the desires and needs of your group.
STAGE TWO:
Wisdom and Works of Mercy(Coming Soon)