The Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

A Rule of Life

By Fr. Robert I. Bradley, S. J.

Edited by Betty B. Bosarge, O.S.F.
222 pp
$17.95
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The Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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What is the surest way to prepare for Heaven while still living on earth? For fifty-eight years of priestly ministry, Fr. Robert I. Bradley, S.J., taught that the heart of the Christian life is to live in union with the Sacred Heart of Jesus—to belong to Him, dwell in His love, and allow that love to transform every aspect of our lives. The doorway into this intimate relationship is the Holy Eucharist, whether received at Mass or encountered in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Drawing on a lifetime of prayer, pastoral experience, and spiritual direction, Fr. Bradley developed a practical Rule of Life that can be adapted to any vocation or state in life. As we draw closer to Christ through prayer, the sacraments, and fidelity to our Rule of Life, we discover a deeper peace amid life's struggles and a growing holiness under the guidance of our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. The road is not easy, but it leads to the greatest of all destinations: a life lived in Christ now, and eternal life with Him hereafter.




Praise

“A rich and deeply traditional guide to the interior life, Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus gathers the lifelong teaching of Fr. Robert I. Bradley, S.J., into a clear and compelling vision of Christian holiness. Rooted in the Eucharist and shaped by the wisdom of the Church, this work offers more than reflection—it provides a concrete rule of life for those seeking to surrender themselves more fully to Christ. Theological, devotional, and practical, it speaks with clarity and conviction to a world in need of spiritual direction. This is a book to be read slowly, returned to often, and lived—an invitation to enter, even now, into the transforming love of the Sacred Heart.” —FR. DONALD CALLOWAY, MIC, author of Sacred Heart Gems: Daily Wisdom on the Heart of Jesus 

“Fr. Robert Bradley has done it again—and not surprisingly, from beyond the grave. This gentle pastor of souls and accomplished scholar, whose works are now coming into the light posthumously, combines in this volume the practical genius of classic Ignatian spirituality and the cri de coeur of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s call to fall in love with the most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is a must-read for Catholics at every stage of life.” —MICHAEL P. FOLEY, Professor of Patristics, Baylor University

“Fr. Robert Bradley was not only a scholar but a true spiritual father to many. In Pathway to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, he provides a rule of life for the pursuit of holiness, especially through the sacraments and the Eucharist. For those seeking a solid guide to drawing closer to the Heart of Jesus, this book cannot be recommended enough.” —ROBERT L. FASTIGGI, Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

“In this workFr. Bradley guides the soul to the Sacred Heart of the Lord Jesus. Through various steps of the spiritual life, he teaches what it means to love the Lord and how to draw closer to him. This book is a crash course on the essentials of the Christian life and is much needed in our world today.” —VERY REVEREND JEFFREY F. KIRBY, STD, VF; author of Glory Unto Glory: A Primer on Ascetical Theology

“Fr. Bradley offers readers a deeply fulfilling guide to a clearer understanding of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The theology of the Eucharist is well explained within the adoration of the Sacred Heart. This work is recommended for its historically grounded invitation to the love of God revealed in the Incarnation.” —FR. JIM EVANS, Catholic Diocese of Austin, Texas




About the Author

FR. ROBERT IGNATIUS BRADLEY, S.J. (1924–2013) was ordained to the priesthood August 15, 1955, in Louvain, Belgium. He earned a Ph.D. in English history from Columbia University and a Sacred Theology Doctorate from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. As a priest and professor, he devoted his life to teaching, spiritual direction, and conducting retreats, as well as chaplaincies for Catholics United for the Faith, the Poor Clares in Arlington, VA, and the Traditional Latin Mass in Austin, TX. He is the author of two books on the Roman Catechism and many articles for Catholic publications. Although he was a scholar, he was most at home serving Jesus at the altar and praying three Rosaries daily to Our Mother Mary, who guided him throughout his life.

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