Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Blessed Margaret Mary, with Some Account of the Devotion to the Sacred Heart"" is a biography written by George Tickell in 1869. The book tells the story of Margaret Mary Alacoque, a French nun who had a series of visions of Jesus Christ, in which he revealed to her the importance of devotion to his Sacred Heart. The book chronicles Margaret Mary's life, from her childhood in a small town in Burgundy, to her entry into the Visitation convent in Paray-le-Monial, where she experienced her visions. The author also provides historical context for the development of the devotion to the Sacred Heart, tracing its origins to the medieval period and its spread throughout Europe in the centuries that followed. The book includes excerpts from Margaret Mary's writings, as well as accounts of the miracles attributed to her intercession after her death. Overall, ""The Life of Blessed Margaret Mary"" is a comprehensive and informative account of the life of a key figure in the history of Catholic spirituality, and an important work for anyone interested in the history of Christian devotion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
