The Sacred Heart - by Dawn Eden Goldstein (Paperback)

About the Book

Using the eyes of history, the lives of saints, and the author's own reflections, Goldstein invites readers into the historical meaning and contemporary relevance of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart.

Book Synopsis

Connect Heart to Heart with Jesus

Award-winning author Dawn Eden Goldstein, JCL, SThD, brings the profound beauty and transformative power of the Sacred Heart devotion to life through an exploration of its history, the lives of the saints, and personal reflections.

The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times takes you on a journey into the depths of Jesus's unshakable love. Weaving a rich tapestry of historical insights, scriptural observations, and modern-day reflections, Goldstein seeks to inform our faith and elevate our spiritual practice. By expanding our awareness and appreciation of this sacred devotion, she offers readers a unique invitation to be enveloped by a love that never ends.

Whether you're a devout Catholic, a seeker of saintly wisdom, or someone longing for divine comfort, this book offers a fresh perspective on the enduring power of Christ's love to heal, transform, and guide us in our everyday lives. In addition, this book serves as a timely companion to Pope Francis's encyclical, Dilexit nos (He Loved Us), packed with insights on the saints and theological thinkers who inspired the pope's reflections.

About the Author

Born in New York City, Dr. Goldstein began her career as a rock-and-roll historian before moving on to editorial positions at the New York Post and the Daily News. She published her first book in 2006. In 2016, she became the first woman to earn a doctorate in sacred theology from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. With her graduation from the Catholic University of America School of Canon Law in May 2023, she became one of the few laywomen to hold both a doctorate in theology licensed by the Holy See and a licentiate in canon law.

Dr. Goldstein, who resides in Washington, DC, has taught at universities and seminaries in the United States, England, and India. She is currently writing a biography of Father Louis J. Twomey, SJ, and writes an online newsletter, "Matters Twomey," that offers previews of her research.