"WHEN the world denies you help, have recourse to the Divine Heart of your Redeemer Who overcame the world, and Who does not forsake us. This Heart is an impregnable fortress, an ever-open refuge in all our needs. To this Divine Heart overflowing with love and mercy we vow and consecrate ourselves, and all the souls confided to our care, for time and eternity." These solemn words of the right reverend bishops were the occasion of these sermons being preached and published. They were preached in the church of St. Lambert, and published almost without alteration.