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Novena to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French Roman Catholic nun and mystic, is highly esteemed for her devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque had visions of Jesus Christ for most of her life, yet she thought these were a normal part of life and continued practicing asceticism.

After the death of her father, Margaret and her family were forced to live in poverty when a relative refused to hand over the family property. Margaret’s only comfort in life consisted in frequent visits for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament in the local church.

In one of her visions, she was instructed to spend an hour every Thursday night meditating on Jesus’ sufferings in the Garden of Gethsemane, which later spread and became known as the “Holy Hour.”

Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque is the patron saint of devotees of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and of those who suffer from polio and the loss of parents. Her feast day is celebrated on October 16.

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Novena to Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

O Saint Margaret Mary, through you Jesus pours out all His graces upon all mankind. Help us not to look to personal interests, but to surrender ourselves completely and lovingly to His loving Heart. May our deeds, as well as yours, merit special care and lovingkindness through Jesus’ holy name. Saint Margaret Mary, we beseech you, to whom Jesus’ Sacred Heart revealed its Divine treasures, obtain for us the graces for which we ask of His loving Heart.
With unwavering trust we ask for … (here state your intention).

O glorious Saint Margaret Mary, may through your intercession the Divine Heart of Jesus continue to be glorified and loved.

Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory Be

Saint Margaret Mary, pray for us.

Blessed apostle, fervent venerator and zealous disciple of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus! Hear my prayer. Surely you will not refuse an urgent plea to the merciful Heart which you so loved. Present my petition for me, that I may be united with Jesus’ loving Heart in all that it has ever done or will do for the glory of God and the salvation of man. Obtain for me also, O zealous lover of Jesus, the fulfillment of my humble and sincere petition, which I now raise through your hands to heaven.

(here state your intention again)

Pray for us, O blessed Margaret Mary, that we may fervently love the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, and crown our souls with patience.

Let us pray:

We thank You, Lord Jesus, that You established this most precious and most tender devotion to Your loving Heart through Your humble servant Saint Margaret Mary, and that we may thus experience the benefits of her favor in Your sight, and through her intercession and prayers also receive whatever we ask for or now most need, to Your honor and glory, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Most Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, bless and protect the Church. Amen.

Source: Catholicdoors.com

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