·
Look upon yourself as a tree planted beside the water, which bears its fruit in due season; the more it is shaken by the wind, the deeper it strikes its roots into the ground.
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque – Sister of the Order of the Visitation (1647 – 1690)
Feast Day: October 17th
Be inspired by the saints every day. Just sign up to get inspirational words each day in your email inbox.
Read more about St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Feast Day: October 17th
Patron saint against polio
Patron saint of polio patients
Patron saint of devotees to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Patron saint against the death of parents