In an exclusive interview granted to France Catholique, Archbishop Guy de Kerimel of Toulouse announced that he will consecrate his diocese to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the coming October 16th. You will be able to find all the information on this subject on my YouTube channel.
This decision echoes a controversial show that will soon be held in Toulouse. During this exchange, he expressed his concerns regarding the trivialization of evil and the importance of remaining anchored in the Truth of Christ.
Asked about the profound meaning of this consecration, Archbishop de Kerimel responded with strength:
“The Sacred Heart revealed to us the love of God in Christ and through Christ. It is, in a way, the last word of Jesus on the Cross, when a lance pierced His side, but also the first word of the Risen Christ to Thomas the doubter. This open Heart is the sign of the victory of love in eternity, of God's victory over death and sin.”
The Archbishop emphasized that, in a world marked by anxiety in the face of economic, societal, and climate crises, “the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which tells us 'I am victorious,' is the best response to the times we are going through. We must be capable of welcoming this hope and bearing witness that there is no other victory than that of Love.”
This decision was also motivated by the announcement of a show titled “The Gates of Darkness,” which will be held in Toulouse. Archbishop de Kerimel did not hide his concern regarding this event. “When one makes hell an entertaining spectacle, it can only be worrying for a pastor,” he explained, adding that the poster showing churches on fire was “in very poor taste, especially in the current context, after fires like that of Saint-Omer.”
He continued by questioning the choice of theme for this show:
“Why hell? Why invoke Lilith, a Mesopotamian demon, when there would have been so many other more positive and uplifting subjects?”
While clarifying that he was not seeking confrontation, Archbishop de Kerimel insisted on the importance for Christians to make their voices heard and to warn of spiritual dangers. “We must warn that one does not play with Satan with impunity,” he affirmed.
Faced with the rise of shows and representations that seem to sideline the symbols of Christianity, the Archbishop of Toulouse expressed his concern for French society:
“During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, for example, France's Christian past was totally absent. We only saw the scaffolding of Notre-Dame, but not a mention of its spiritual or civilizational importance.”
Finally, Archbishop de Kerimel concluded the interview with a message of hope, reminding the faithful that “despite the crises, we must have the courage of the Truth.” He encouraged them to remain faithful to Christ, not to withdraw into themselves, but to bear witness with boldness. “Let us be pilgrims of hope, for Christ is victorious, now and always,” he declared with conviction.
Thus, through this interview, the Archbishop of Toulouse calls for spiritual vigilance in the face of cultural deviations and reaffirms the importance of the Catholic faith in the modern world.