The Promises of Our Lord To Saint Margaret Mary For Souls Devout To His Sacred Heart:
"I will give them all graces necessary in their state of life."
"I will establish peace in their houses."
"I will comfort them in their afflictions."
"I will be their secure refuge during life, and above all in death."
"I will bestow a large blessing upon all their undertakings."
"Sinners shall find in My Heart the source and the infinite ocean of mercy."
"Tepid souls shall grow fervent."
"Fervent souls shall quickly mount to high perfection."
"I will bless every place where a picture of My Heart shall be set up and honored."
"I will give to priest the gift of touching the most hardened hearts."
"Those who shall promote this devotion shall have names written in My Heart, never to be blotted out."
"I promise thee in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all powerful love will grant to all those who communicate on the First Fridays in nine consecutive months, the grace of final penitence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their sacraments; My Divine Heart shall be their safe refuge in this their last moment."
St. Margaret Mary
Feast Day:
Roman Rite Calendar - 10/16
Patron Of:
Against Polio, Loss of Parents, Sacred Heart
Profile Healed from a crippling disorder by a vision of the Blessed Virgin, which prompted her to give her life to God. After receiving a vision of Christ fresh from the Scourging, she was moved to join the Order of the Visitation at Paray-le-Monial in 1671.
Received a revelation from our Lord in 1675, which included 12 promises to her and to those who practiced a true to devotion to His Sacred Heart, whose crown of thorns represent his sacrifices. The devotion encountered violent opposition, especially in Jansenist areas, but has become widespread and popular. Born 22 July 1647 at L'Hautecourt, Burgundy, France Died 17 October 1690 of natural causes; body incorrupt