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| Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat 1779 - 1865 Feast Day - May 25th |
Prayer to St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Gracious God, as the Psalmist said,
“Your plans hold good forever, the intentions of your Heart are from age to
age.” We thank you that in your holy plan you chose St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
as foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart. During her long life
(1779-1865) a life of joy, but also one often filled with struggles, trials,
terrorism and with the opening and closing of loved schools, she consistently
turned to You for inspiration and guidance, for energy & courage. Through
our remembrance of her and through her intercession, we ask You Lord, our God,
to continue to bless all of us in the worldwide family of the Sacred Heart.
With St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, enable
us to grow in faith, which will shape and inform our choices and lives. Enable us to deepen our love so that we might
be creative and generous in our services to others. Help us also, Lord, to turn
to You prayerfully with everything that touches our lives and our world. We praise you Lord, and Thank You anew for
the gift of all our loved ones. We
especially are grateful for St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, for the purpose and
destiny of her life, which continues in your everlasting plan to touch and
influence our lives. Amen.
Written by
Patricia Reiss, RSCJ, BC ’57
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