To celebrate America’s semi-quincentennial, that is, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the bishops of the United States voted to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 11, 2026. In Dilexi Te, Pope Leo invited us to contemplate Christ’s love, which moves us out on our mission to attend to our sisters and brothers suffering in the world today, particularly in our care for poor and vulnerable people. As we reflect with gratitude on the blessings God has bestowed on our country, our devotion to the Sacred Heart demands that we consider how we might foster truth, justice, and charity in American life. We are called to bring our faith into the actions we take and the lives we lead in our communities. This anniversary and consecration will be a great opportunity to promote the beautiful devotion to the Sacred Heart and to encourage the laity to offer their lives in service to God and their country. In preparation of the consecration, I encourage you to pray daily the Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and, from June 3–11, pray the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.