St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

By Mhaggarty

  • Birth

    L'haurtecour, France

  • Illness

    As a child she was frequently bedridden and sick. Took a vow of chastity at a young age. Always suffered of illness her whole life.

  • Holy life

    Joined the visitation sisters when she was 27

  • Visions of Jesus

    Showed her the Sacred Heart

  • Canonization

    Feast day is October 17