Antique and beautiful Reliquary-Silver medallion OF Santa Margarita, the saint who spoke with the ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’

Antique and beautiful Reliquary-Silver medallion OF Santa Margarita, the saint who spoke with the ‘Sacred Heart of Jesus’

( Indumentis - Santa Margarita )

Epoch: 1850s

Size: 9.5 cm long c 7 cm diameter x 1 cm thickness (approximate measurements)

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, renowned as the Apostle of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, was born on July 22, 1647, in Janots, France. She grew up in a devout Catholic family, but her early years were marked by trials, including the death of her father when she was just eight years old. Following his death, her family experienced financial difficulties, and young Margaret Mary found herself mistreated by her aunt, who forced her to endure a harsh life akin to servitude. In the midst of these hardships, she turned to the Blessed Sacrament, drawing comfort and strength from her devotion to the Eucharist.

On December 27, 1673, St. Margaret Mary experienced her first of several visions of Jesus. Over the next 18 months, Jesus appeared to her multiple times, revealing his great love for humanity and entrusting her with the mission of promoting devotion to His Sacred Heart. In these apparitions, Jesus showed her his heart, aflame with love for the world, yet wounded by humanity’s ingratitude and indifference.

Jesus instructed St. Margaret Mary to spread three key practices of devotion to His Sacred Heart:

1. First Friday Devotion: Honoring the Sacred Heart by receiving Communion on the first Friday of each month.
2. Holy Hour of Reparation: Observing an hour of vigil every Thursday night, reflecting Jesus’ agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.
3. Feast of the Sacred Heart: Promoting the establishment of a feast day dedicated to the Sacred Heart, celebrating His boundless love for humanity.