For Mother Alphonse Marie, the Sacred Heart of Jesus was an extraordinary expression of Jesus’ love, God’s love for humans. The Immaculate Heart of Mary was, for her, a refuge from the snares of the world, as well as the mediation of God’s grace
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the last years weakens. Many people consider the image, litany and other prayers, songs, etc. of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, too sweet, trashy and emotional. Even the thought of repentance, which is associated with devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, is not fit for many.
The heart is more touchy feelings than the mind. Therefore, the symbol of heart possibly does not express true feelings and all words with great meaning – heart, love, and “God” – tend to be diminished and abused.