St. Madeleine Sophie Barat | Pray for Us
Light Pink / S
$30.00
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St. Madeleine Sophie Barat | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, who founded the Society of the Sacred Heart and opened schools for girls across the world, is honored on May 25.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | May 25 |
| Life & Canonization | Born 1779 at Joigny, France; died 1865 in Paris |
| Patronage | Teachers, schools of the Sacred Heart, and girls' education |
| Symbols | The religious habit, the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a book |
The Life of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Sophie was the daughter of a cooper and vine grower in Burgundy. Her older brother taught her Latin, Greek, mathematics and Scripture, and she grew into a gifted young woman with a deep love for the Heart of Jesus.
In 1800 she founded the Society of the Sacred Heart to educate girls and lead them to Christ. She guided the society for more than sixty years as it grew to schools on several continents.
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Born During a Fire
Sophie was born early on a night when a fire broke out near her family's home.
Her Brother Was Her Teacher
Her brother Louis gave her a rigorous education in languages and Scripture, preparing her to become a great educator.
Schools of the Sacred Heart
The schools she founded are still known around the world as Sacred Heart schools.
Be Humble, Be Simple
She encouraged her sisters to be humble, be simple and bring joy to others.