Jean Croiset

Father Jean Croiset, a French Jesuit priest, was a pivotal figure in popularizing devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Serving as the spiritual director to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, he brought an intimate familiarity with her mystical revelations to his writings. His influential work on this devotion drew directly from his close relationship with the saint, becoming a foundational text for understanding and practicing this spiritual path. Croiset's efforts significantly shaped the dissemination of this important religious movement.