St. John Eudes

St. John Eudes was a 17th-century Catholic priest and missionary known for promoting devotion to the Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. He dedicated his life to strengthening devotion, spreading the Eucharist, and establishing religious communities dedicated to education and service. Eudes emphasized the importance of personal piety, prayer, and charity, and he worked to renew spiritual life during a turbulent period in France. His efforts helped deepen Catholic devotion and inspired many communities and practices still celebrated today, such as the Feast of the Sacred Heart.