Some of you may be wondering, what is the ‘new’ phrase that our Brother Martin community is using as a response to “Ametur Cor Jesu”? Well, there is some history behind our newly-instated phrase, and we will utilize this response to be in union with all the other Brothers of the Sacred Heart schools nationwide.

Where did “Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!” originate?

When the Institute of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart was founded by Father Andre Coindre in 1821, it was founded as the Brothers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. Initially, ten men took private vows to devote themselves to the service of God in the Institute of the Brothers of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary.  

“This priest was called André Coindre, and this encounter led to the foundation of two institutes: the Religious of Jesus-Mary – whose foundress we are well acquainted with, Blessed Claudine Thévenet — and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, who are hosting here, today, their superior general, Brother Jean-Charles Daigneault, and two assistants general, Brothers Marcel Rivière and Jean Roure — all three having come from Rome specially for this occasion,”  by Brother Rene Sanctorum, S.C. from Andre Coindre 1787 - 1826 Missionary and Founder.

What is the meaning behind this powerful phrase?

When we close prayer at any Brothers of the Sacred Heart school in the United States Province, we say, "Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!" - which means "Loved be heart of Jesus! Loved be the heart of Mary!" - thus paying homage to the foundation of the Institute 197 years ago.   

So, as Brother Martin celebrates 50 years and 150 years of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart’s service in New Orleans, we will come together as a school community and end in prayer with…

Ametur Cor Jesu! Ametur Cor Mariae!