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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque and what is she the patron of?
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque is a seventeenth-century French Visitation nun who is the patron saint of Sacred Heart devotion and of those who have lost parents. Born in Burgundy in 1647, she entered the Visitation Monastery at Paray-le-Monial and received a series of visions of Jesus between 1673 and 1675 in which He revealed His Sacred Heart and asked her to spread devotion to it throughout the Church. Her patronage of those who have lost parents is rooted in her own experience of losing her father at age eight and the deep interior suffering that followed. She was canonized in 1920 and her feast day is celebrated on October 16.
Who revealed the Sacred Heart devotion to St. Margaret Mary?
Jesus Christ Himself appeared to St. Margaret Mary in a series of private revelations beginning on December 27, 1673, the feast of St. John the Apostle. In these visions He showed her His heart surrounded by flames and crowned with thorns, explaining that it symbolized His burning love for humanity and the ingratitude He received in return. He asked her to promote devotion to His Sacred Heart, establish the First Friday Communion practice, and observe a Holy Hour on Thursday nights in memory of His agony in Gethsemane. Her Jesuit confessor, Fr. Claude de la Colombière, played a crucial role in affirming the authenticity of her visions and helping spread the devotion she had been given.
What are the Nine First Fridays and how are they connected to St. Margaret Mary?
The Nine First Fridays is a Catholic devotional practice in which a person receives Holy Communion on nine consecutive first Fridays of the month in reparation for sins and in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This practice is one of the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart communicated to St. Margaret Mary during her visions, with Christ promising special graces at the hour of death to those who completed it faithfully. The practice remains widely observed in Catholic parishes around the world and is one of the most enduring fruits of Margaret Mary's mission. Wearing a St. Margaret Mary medal is a natural complement to this devotion, serving as a daily reminder of the commitment made during those nine months.
When is St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's feast day?
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's feast day is October 16, which is when Catholics who are devoted to her typically choose to honor her with prayer, Mass, or a special gift. She died on October 17, 1690, and the feast was placed on October 16 in the Roman Calendar following her canonization. The feast of the Sacred Heart — which she worked to establish — is celebrated on the Friday after the second Sunday after Pentecost, making late spring another meaningful time in the liturgical calendar for those devoted to her mission. Many families and parishes use October 16 as an occasion to renew their consecration to the Sacred Heart.
What are the Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart?
The Twelve Promises of the Sacred Heart are a series of spiritual graces that Christ communicated to St. Margaret Mary during her visions, promised to those who practice devotion to His Sacred Heart. They include peace in families, consolation in troubles, fervor for those who are lukewarm, a refuge during life and at the hour of death, and — for those who receive Communion on nine consecutive first Fridays — the grace of final perseverance. These promises were not formally defined as doctrine but have been widely embraced in Catholic devotional life for over three centuries. St. Margaret Mary's medal is worn by many precisely as a sign of trust in these promises and a commitment to living the devotion she transmitted.
Are St. Margaret Mary medals from rosarycard.net made in the USA?
Yes — every St. Margaret Mary Alacoque medal sold on rosarycard.net is manufactured in the United States by Bliss Manufacturing, a company with a long history of producing quality Catholic religious jewelry for American parishes and families. Each medal comes with a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and craftsmanship, so you are purchasing something built to last for years of daily wear and devotion. The collection is available in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold, giving you a range of options whether you are buying for everyday use or selecting a heirloom-quality gift. Orders over $40 ship free, and all medals arrive in gift-ready packaging.