About the Author

Fr. Geoffrey Bliss, S.J. (1874-1952) was a Jesuit priest, writer, and teacher. Born in Oxford, England, he was one of twelve children. He entered the Society of Jesus at age 18. Fr. Bliss spent most of his priesthood spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1920, he became the editor of the magazine Messenger of the Sacred Heart. In 1928, he began the magazine Children's Messenger.