Please share your prayer intentions for remembrance in our annual Assumption Novena of Masses beginning Saturday, August 6. Throughout the nine days, we will look with joy toward Mary’s glorious Assumption, praying for one another’s needs through her promised intercession. She is the pure temple chosen by God to carry his Son — our “great sign in the sky, a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.” (Revelation 12:1) 

Lift up your prayers to Christ the King through the Queen of Heaven as she is assumed body and soul into God’s presence. You may also burn a Votive Light as a sign of your prayerful presence for this joyous feast. Your intentions will also be remembered in the Solemnity of the Assumption Mass on August 15, which begins at 12:10 p.m. CT.

Celebrate the loving dads and father figures in your life. Whether they are living or deceased, you can offer the loving gift of prayer by 

sending the names of your loved ones for remembrance.

I invite you to join fellow AMM members in praying this prayer on Father’s Day: 

Entrust your needs to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, who desires to shower her children with graces and favors when they seek her intercession with faith-filled trust. Your petitions will be laid near Mary’s Altar here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and remembered in the daily Mass and prayers throughout the nine days. You may also burn a Votive Light to represent your spiritual presence.

We invite you to join us in praying the Miraculous Medal Novena Prayer, June 10-18. 

The Summer Bulletin continues the theme of 2022 which highlights the Vincentian way of life. This issue focuses on the Daughters of Charity, the religious order of Sisters co-founded by Saints Louise de Marillac and Vincent de Paul. Father Kevin shares some highlights of the Daughters’ distinguished history, and Sister Kathleen Murray, D.C., reveals the heart of her Marian spirituality as a current member. Send a ray of sunshine to a loved one by requesting the new Votive Light card pictured on page 10. And don’t miss Don’s poignant remembrance of a friend whose life and vocation reflected the hard work and selflessness at the very heart of the Vincentian charism. There’s plenty more to enjoy in the Summer Bulletin. 

Do you know someone whose life is marked by “the Vincentian spirit”? We would love to hear about their life of faith. Call or write us anytime at 1-800-264-6279 or ammfather@amm.org.