Fr. Walsh reflects on the life and mission of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, reminding us that God often works through humble and ordinary people to accomplish great things. He calls us to deepen our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, to respond to His love through prayer, adoration, and Eucharistic devotion, and to find peace in Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” | St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church

Prayer by St.Margaret Mary Alacoque | Sacred Heart of Jesus

~ St. Margaret Mary Alacoque ~ Her feast day is celebrated in the Catholic Church on Oct. 16. She was a French nun responsible for spreading the devotion of the Sacred Heart throughout the Western Church. In 1673, Margaret experienced Christ’s presence in a way she never had while praying. She heard Jesus tell her that he wanted to show his love for people by encouraging a special devotion to his Sacred Heart. Christ revealed ways to venerate his Sacred Heart and explained the immense love he ha