Don’t miss the engaging stories in AMM’s 2023 Summer Bulletin. In this issue, Father Kevin explores one of Saint Paul’s central teachings about the Body of Christ, the Church. A new Thinking of  You Votive Light card is available for you to send to loved ones. AMM member, Nancy Jennings, shares a thoughtful reflection on her mother’s deep devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. And, as always, Don Fulford adds his own insightful perspective on our spiritual journey in the Body of Christ. Browse AMM’s online gift shop for all your summer gift-giving needs. You may also send your intentions to be remembered this summer.

AMM will hold its annual Pentecost Novena of Masses here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal beginning this Friday, May 19. 

Please join your AMM family in prayer, adding your intentions alongside theirs. The petitions you share will be entrusted to Our Lady and rest near her Shrine Altar throughout the novena, concluding with the Solemnity of Pentecost on May 28.

You may also burn a Votive Light as a visible sign of your loving, prayerful support shining in the lives of those for whom you’re praying. 

“When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled,
they were all in one place together.
And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit
and began to speak in different tongues,
as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.”  Acts 2:1-4

 May Our Lady obtain for you and your loved ones a generous share in the gifts of the Spirit to draw you ever closer to her Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ. 

On Sunday, May 7, visitors from around the United States came to Perryville, Missouri, to honor Our Blessed Mother during the annual May Procession. Click here for images from this year’s May Procession. 

Spiritual Director, Father Kevin McCracken, C.M., led the pilgrims in a prayerful procession. Those who gathered processed to Mary’s grotto while praying the Rosary. There, thousands of petitions received from Association members were placed before her in prayerful remembrance. A floral wreath was presented to Our Lady, and a floral crown was placed upon her head. 

Following the procession, members’ petitions were placed near Our Lady’s Shrine Altar where they will be remembered in the daily Mass and prayers throughout the month of May. To add your own intentions, click here. 

The Association is delighted to offer these Mother’s Day Spiritual Remembrance Cards for you to honor the beloved moms in your life. Your recipients will be remembered on Mother’s Day and in the Masses offered here at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal throughout the month of May. You may also send your special intentions and/or request a Votive Light to burn for your loved ones as another sign of your affection.  

Any offering you make is deeply appreciated. Your generosity will further AMM’s ministry to draw all people closer to Jesus by spreading devotion to Our Blessed Mother, Mary.  

Read Fr. Kevin’s letter to learn more.