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The Room of the Sacred Heart

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The meaning

A tent of meeting — sit a while under the gaze of the Heart that loves you.

The facts

The Room of the Sacred Heart
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The story

Step inside a tent. In the Book of Exodus, Moses would enter the Tent of Meeting to speak with the Lord — a simple shelter that became a meeting place between God and His people. This room is built in that spirit: a small tent pitched inside a busy city, where you are invited to stop and meet Him.

All around you, small Sacred Hearts hang suspended in the air, catching the candlelight as they turn. Let your eyes rest on them slowly. Each one is a reminder of the same truth St Margaret Mary received: this Heart has loved — and still loves — every single person, including you.

In the background, the Twelve Promises play softly — a summary of the words Jesus spoke to St Margaret Mary, promise by promise, for those who love and honour His Heart. As He said: “Let them make me a sanctuary, that I may dwell in their midst” (Exodus 25:8).

There is nothing to do here, and nothing to achieve. Come in, sit down, and simply let yourself be looked at with love.

Reflect

When was the last time you simply sat in silence before God?

Which of the Twelve Promises speaks most to where you are right now?