Consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart: A Modernist Ritual Devoid of Catholic Substance
VaticanNews portal reports that on June 11, 2026, on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Catholic Bishops of the nation gathered in Orlando, Florida for a “remarkable and deeply symbolic act”: the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The article, authored by Jenny Kraska, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference, describes the event as a “profound spiritual act” and emphasizes themes of humility, trust, and divine love. Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore delivered a homily that framed the consecration as an act of faith, gratitude, and repentance, urging Catholics to become “more faithful disciples bearing witness to Christ’s love.” The article presents this event as a timely and prophetic response to the nation’s political divisions and uncertainties, offering a “distinctly Christian vision of patriotism” that acknowledges the nation’s flaws while entrusting it to God’s mercy.

