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Margaret Mary Alacoque

French nun known for her visions of the Sacred Heart.

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Also known as Marie, Marguerite Marie, Mary, Margaret Mary Alacoque, Margaret Mary

First appearance: lectures xvi and xvii mysticism

Margaret Mary Alacoque first appears in 0016 lectures xvi and xvii mysticism.

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See Margaret Mary Alacoque in lectures xvi and xvii mysticism