Read entire reflection online >>> October 16: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin—Optional Memorial 1647–1690 Patron Saint of devotees of the Sacred Heart and those who have lost a parent while young Invoked against polio and rheumatic fever Canonized by Pope Benedict XV on May 13, 1920 Liturgical Color: White Quote: The Sacred Heart of Christ is an inexhaustible fountain and its sole desire is to pour itself out into the hearts of the humble so as to free them and prepare them to lead lives according to his good pleasure. From this divine heart three streams flow endlessly. The first is the stream of mercy for sinners; it pours into their hearts sentiments of contrition and repentance. The second is the stream of charity which helps all in need and especially aids those seeking perfection in order to find the means of surmounting their difficulties. From the third stream flow love and light for the benefit of his friends who have attained perfection; these he wishes to unite to himself so that they may share his knowledge and commandments and, in their individual ways, devote themselves wholly to advancing his glory. ~From a letter by Saint Margaret Mary Prayer: Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, from a tender age your heart was united with the Heart of Jesus, and His mother became your mother. You persevered through much turmoil in life but valiantly fulfilled the mission given to you. Please pray for me, that I will come to a deeper understanding of the suffering and Sacred Heart of Jesus, so that I will share in the abundant mercy from which it flows. Saint Margaret Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You. Source of content: mycatholic.life Copyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed. Image: Lawrence OP, via Flickr