Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 2, 2025 /
15:44 pm
Drivers heading through Nebraska this summer should expect to see more than just traffic and highways — they should also anticipate catching a glimpse of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Listeners of Spirit Catholic Radio sparked an initiative to place billboards featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus along Interstate 80 through Nebraska “to share a message of love, hope, and faith with everyone who passes by.”
Spirit Catholic Radio, an affiliate of EWTN Radio network, announced that it is kicking off the campaign in June to mark the month devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
“This campaign came straight from the hearts of our listeners,” Jim Carroll, executive director of Spirit Catholic Radio, said in the announcement. “They had the desire to share Christ’s love more publicly, and they made it happen through prayer and generous support.”
“Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus goes back centuries,” Spirit Catholic Radio reported in a press release. “It’s rooted in the Christian belief that God’s love isn’t abstract — it’s personal. Saints like St. Gertrude the Great and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque had deep spiritual experiences centered on this love, often describing the Heart of Jesus as a source of peace, mercy, and transformation.”
The Sacred Heart, depicted by a pierced heart on fire surrounded by a crown of thorns, has been an important image for Catholics as it represents Jesus’ love, compassion, and sacrifice.
The Nebraska billboards will have an image of Jesus with open arms and the Sacred Heart across his chest along with the words “June is devoted to the Sacred Heart of Jesus” and “Jesus is king.”
“We hope these billboards spark curiosity,” Carroll said. “Even if someone isn’t familiar with the Sacred Heart, we want them to know: This love is for you, too.”
The billboards will be visible in high-traffic areas including along I-80 and in the Omaha and Lincoln metro areas.
Whether people are commuting to work, driving home, or traveling through Nebraska, thousands are expected to see the billboards daily with the intent to offer them “reflection and spiritual inspiration.”
Tessa Gervasini is a staff reporter for Catholic News Agency.
