St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God’s dwelling is in peace. — St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

What a weakness it is to love Jesus only when he caresses us, and to be cold immediately once he afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus love themselves too much to love God with all their heart. — St. Margaret Mary…

If you wish to possess Jesus Christ and to dwell in his Sacred Heart, you must have no other desire and be content with him alone. — St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

What a weakness it is to love Jesus only when he caresses us, and to be cold immediately once he afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus love themselves too much to love God with all their heart. — St. Margaret Mary…

Have you ever uncovered an amazing story behind a devotion you grew up with, one that was an unquestioned part of your prayer life? As you matured in faith, did you discover a particular devotion and wonder at its growth and integration in…

Third Sunday of Lent Keep your heart in peace and let nothing trouble you, not even your faults. You must humble yourself and amend them peacefully, without being discouraged or cast down, for God’s dwelling is in peace. — St. Margaret Mary…

Optional Memorial of St. Hedwig, Religious; St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, Virgin What a weakness it is to love Jesus only when he caresses us, and to be cold immediately once he afflicts us. This is not true love. Those who love thus love…

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (feast day Oct. 16) was born in the Diocese of Autun (France) on July 22, 1647, the fifth of seven children. Even as a child she had a deep love for the Lord and always wanted to please him. She was also deeply…

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus If you wish to possess Jesus Christ and to dwell in his Sacred Heart, you must have no other desire and be content with him alone. — St. Margaret Mary Alacoque