St Margaret Mary Alacoque

The Diocese of Darwin shared a reflection on Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, noting her mystical visions of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. According to the Diocese, Jesus appeared to her multiple times and selected her to spread his message of love for all people.

The reflection explains that Margaret Mary encouraged people to consider how much Jesus gave of himself through his suffering and death. The Diocese suggests that reflecting on his agony in the garden and his passion helps individuals connect personally to his sacrifice. The text notes that while God's love is universal, it is also deeply individual.

To help people move beyond an intellectual acceptance of this mystery, the Diocese points to practices such as Holy Communion, adoration, and Gospel reflection as ways to connect sacramentally with Jesus.