Father’s Day is June 21. This is a special day of remembrance and thanksgiving for the father figures in our lives – dads, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, godfathers, stepfathers, and foster fathers. Please send me the names of your father figures, along with your special prayer intentions, to be included in the Mass on Father’s Day here at our Lady’s National Shrine. As a sign of your prayerful devotion, you can also burn a Votive Light in their honor or memory. Let us pray that all fathers and father figures will be granted strength and courage to lead their families toward a deeper love for Jesus Christ.

We all love a good story. In the summer issue of the Miraculous Medal Bulletin, Father Kevin’s message is about the powerful influence of stories in our lives and how the Holy Bible is the Story of stories. Don compares the mountains and valleys to the highs and lows of a well-lived life, and Father Ron writes about storytellers and expresses sympathy for those who have lost loved ones to the Covid-19 virus. The Summer Bulletin also contains a guide to Charitable Giving, information about three more of the marble statues on the new Marian Meditation Walk, and a personal testimony from a member who vouches for our Lady’s intercession. You will also find our new Votive Light Card “Prayers for You” that can be ordered. We hope you will take time to read these articles and more in the 2020 Summer Bulletin.