Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

By Anthonyfrese

  • Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

    Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque was born on July 22, 1647, in L’hautecour, France.

  • Childhood

    As a child Margaret frequently had illnesses. She prays a lot and took a vow of Chasity at a young age.

  • Visitation

    At the age of 27 on August 25, 1671, she joined the Visitation.

  • Vision

    She had a vision of Jesus who showed her the sacred heart while she was contemplating upon the Blessed Sacrament.

  • Died

    St. Margaret died on October 17, 1690.

  • Sacred Heart

    Established the feats of the Sacred Heart.

  • Canonization and Feast Day

    Saint Margaret Mary was canonized on May 13, 1920, and her feast day Is on October 17.