Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque (17 October): Butler's Lives of the Saints

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In this episode of The Lives of the Saints by Father Albin Butler, we journey into the inspiring life of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque — the humble French nun who received the Sacred Heart revelations of Jesus Christ in the 17th century. Despite living during a time of religious coldness and the rise of Jansenism, St. Margaret Mary’s deep love for Our Lord ignited the devotion that continues to transform souls to this day. Learn how this remarkable saint endured suffering, misunderstanding, and illness — yet remained steadfast in love and obedience. Through her, Jesus revealed His burning love for humanity and the need for reparation for sin through the First Fridays devotion, Holy Hours, and the Feast of the Sacred Heart. 🙏 Watch and reflect on how St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s message of love, humility, and divine mercy still calls us today to return to the Heart of Christ. 📅 Feast Day: October 17 📍 Patron Saint of: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus ✝️ Born: 1647 – Burgundy, France 💫 Canonized: 1920 by Pope Benedict XV 00:00 Introduction 00:11 Background: The 17th Century Church in France 01:00 Early Life and Childhood Devotion 02:45 Her Family Trials and Vocation 04:50 Life at the Convent of the Visitation 06:00 The First Great Revelation of the Sacred Heart 07:15 Devotion to the First Fridays and Holy Hour 08:30 Final Revelations and the Feast of the Sacred Heart 10:30 Trials, Suffering, and Perseverance 13:00 Death and Canonization 14:00 Legacy of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque https://sensusfidelium.com/the-lives-of-the-fathers-martyrs-and-other-principal-saints/october Get Butler's Lives of the Saints here: https://loretopublications.idevaffiliate.com/idevaffiliate.php?id=102&url=1 #StMargaretMaryAlacoque #SacredHeartOfJesus #LivesOfTheSaints #CatholicFaith #CatholicSaints #DevotionToTheSacredHeart #JesusChrist #SensusFidelium #CatholicSpirituality #SaintBiography #DivineLove #FaithAndObedience #CatholicChurchHistory #EucharisticDevotion #FrenchSaints 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴