Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

By JackKelley

  • Birth

    • L’hautecour, France

  • Joining Visitation Sisters

    • When she was 27 on on August 25, 1671, she joined the Visitation community in Paray-le-Monial

  • Vision of Sacred Heart

    • In 1673 she had a vision that Jesus showed her his Sacred Heart

  • Canonization

  • Accomplishments

    • Developed a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary
    • Prayed the Rosary often
    • Promised to join religious order devoted to Mary
    • Was ridiculed by her family because she took a vow of chastity at a young age