Alacoque was subjected to many trials to prove the genuineness of her vocation.
She was admitted to wearing the religious habit on 25 August 1671, but was not allowed to make her religious profession on the same date of the following year, which would have been normal.
A fellow novice described Margaret Mary as humble, simple and frank, but above all kind and patient.
Finally, she was admitted to profession on 6 November 1672.
It is said that she was assigned to the infirmary and was not very skillful at her tasks.
Alacoque was subjected to many trials to prove the genuineness of her vocation. She was admitted to wearing the religious habit on 25 August 1671, but was not allowed to make her religious profession on the same date of the following year, which would have been normal. A fellow novice described Margaret Mary as humble, simple and frank, but above all kind and patient. Finally, she was admitted to profession on 6 November 1672. It is said that she was assigned to the infirmary and was not very skillful at her tasks.
Margaret Mary Alacoque